When my friend Sarah Clary, a super successful NYC-based stylist, busted out a made-for-the-runway bustle skirt for a beachside dinner in Cabo San Lucas this past weekend, I was not at all surprised. She can make anything, even the most avant garde and unexpected garment, look not just spot-on appropriate but also inimitably cool. Inspired by her statement-making style, I've started looking into some edgy-leaning skirts for summer that also check the anywhere-wearable box, and already found one that makes the cut and then some: the Solid and Striped eyelet midi skirt, below. It boasts an elastic waist, which means I can also pull it up over my chest and wear it as a strapless dress. Of course, it works sheer, over a swimsuit or boy-cut panties (for the brave!), but I can also layer it on top of a slip or this Zara slip dress for a complete outfit. I wouldn't mind swirling around all summer in these by Ganni, Erdem, Mother Of Pearl, The Great, and Anthropologie. The animal print skirt, above, can be found for $20 here and here.