Skirting The Issue — 11 Amazing Summer Statement Skirts From J.Crew

Pairing a special skirt with a basic tee is pretty much the most winning warm-weather combo we can think of (not to mention the easiest). Now, what to do if your closet contains enough plain T-shirts to make Stanley Kowalski proud — but you're a little lacking on the statement skirt side of that equation?

Never fear — thanks to J.Crew, it's never been easier to find the staple skirt you'll wear all summer. From short, swingy minis to super-luxe pencil skirts, your brand-new favorite is just ahead and ready to breathe new life into that old Run DMC tee, all summer long.

Click on to see the 11 best — see, J.Crew, this is why we just can't quit on you (well, that and your sick discount rack).