Bubble skort and cinched blazer

To say that spring 2025’s bubble skirts and dresses are “revisiting the 1980s” would be an oversimplification that does them—and all the chic, bubble-hemmed fashions.

While history remembers these voluminous, puffed masterpieces as ‘balloons,’ they’re absolutely what we would recognize as the trending bubble hem of today.” Pierre Cardin and Christian Dior also experimented with balloon dresses and bubble skirts throughout the decade.

I’ve been blown away by how long bubble skirts have stuck around. The voluminous, pillow-like bottoms first resurged last spring, and they’ve continued to captivate the runway.

Now that bubble hems are more wearable than ever, it’s time to finally take the silhouette for a spin.

Whether security or practicality is your priority, you can still get in on the mini bubble skirt trend with a skort style (shorts inside).

Styling it with cinched blazer for sleek look, and high heels.

Bubble skort – Zara (similar)

Cinched blazer – vintage (similar)

Heels – YSL