Signature Style

Play Skirt

Japanese nylon · Artichoke

$398.00

An instant classic- meet our favorite skirt style, Play. A mid length skirt featuring a comfortable elastic waistband, generous volume, and of course, pockets. This one is in a heavy, water-resistant Japanese nylon.

Color — Artichoke

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Full, swingy midi skirt, heavyweight, quietly shiny

Which size should I take?

The waist has some give, and it's full through the hip. If you're between sizes, go by your waist.

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Play Skirt

Artichoke

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Nikki Chasin sizes, US sizes and body measurements
Our size	US size	Chest	Waist	Hips
XS	0–2	30–32″	23–25″	34–36″
S	2–4	32–34″	25–27″	36–38″
M	4–6	34–36″	27–29″	38–40″
L	6–8	36–38″	29–31″	40–42″
XL	8–10	38–40″	31–33″	42–44″
2XL	10–12	40–42″	33–35″	44–46″

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Measured flat, garment not body

Size	Waist unstretched	Waist stretched	Hips	Length
XS	26.0"	28.0"	40.0"	30.0"
S	28.0"	31.0"	43.0"	30.0"
M	29.0"	32.0"	44.0"	30.5"
L	32.0"	36.0"	46.0"	31.5"
XL	34.5"	37.0"	47.0"	32.0"
2XL	36.0"	41.0"	48.0"	32.5"

Lay something you already own flat and compare. That beats measuring yourself every time.

Waist is where skirt fit usually goes wrong, so both the unstretched and the stretched waist are here — measure the one that matches how you like to wear it. There is no rise on this skirt. Length is close to flat from XS to M, then grows.

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Materials & care

Fit: Full, swingy midi skirt, heavyweight, quietly shiny

FittedRelaxedOversized
Material: 100% PFC- Free Water Repellent Nylon100% PFC-free water-repellent nylon, woven in Japan. Heavy enough to hold the shape of the skirt, with a shine that almost reads like a silk.
Pockets: Yes
Care: Dry Clean or Hand WashHow to care for it
Made: India FactoryWhere it's made

Questions? We're happy to help — info@nikkichasin.com

Nikki’s take

The Tramontana Anorak and Contessa Pants are more practical, while the skirt is more playful — pun intended. The skirt and pants can definitely be dressed up; the shine almost reads like a silk.

Nikki Chasin, on the Play Skirt

Size & fit

Play Skirt

Waist is where skirt fit usually goes wrong, so both the unstretched and the stretched waist are here — measure the one that matches how you like to wear it. There is no rise on this skirt. Length is close to flat from XS to M, then grows.

Find your size

Your body, not the garment. Find the row you land in.

Nikki Chasin sizes, US sizes and body measurements
Our size	US size	Chest	Waist	Hips
XS	0–2	30–32″	23–25″	34–36″
S	2–4	32–34″	25–27″	36–38″
M	4–6	34–36″	27–29″	38–40″
L	6–8	36–38″	29–31″	40–42″
XL	8–10	38–40″	31–33″	42–44″
2XL	10–12	40–42″	33–35″	44–46″

How to measure yourself (opens in a new tab)

This style, measured
Size & Fit Guide

Measured flat, garment not body

Size	Waist unstretched	Waist stretched	Hips	Length
XS	26.0"	28.0"	40.0"	30.0"
S	28.0"	31.0"	43.0"	30.0"
M	29.0"	32.0"	44.0"	30.5"
L	32.0"	36.0"	46.0"	31.5"
XL	34.5"	37.0"	47.0"	32.0"
2XL	36.0"	41.0"	48.0"	32.5"

Lay something you already own flat and compare. That beats measuring yourself every time.

Waist is where skirt fit usually goes wrong, so both the unstretched and the stretched waist are here — measure the one that matches how you like to wear it. There is no rise on this skirt. Length is close to flat from XS to M, then grows.

Our clothes are cut generously on purpose, so the number on the label matters less than the two or three measurements underneath it. Here's everything you need to find your size — and someone to email if you'd rather just ask.

Start with your body

The chart below is body measurements, so measure yourself and find the row you land in. Every product page carries that style's own flat measurements under Fit & feel — that's where you'll see how much room the garment actually adds.

Read this first. Many of our styles are designed relaxed, boxy or oversized, and they're meant to be worn that way. Two sizes can share a chest measurement and still feel completely different on. Check the fit note on the style you're looking at before you decide.

US size	Our size	Chest	Waist	Hips
00-0	XXS	28–30"71–76 cm	21–23"53–58 cm	32–34"81–86 cm
0-2	XS	30–32"76–81 cm	23–25"58–64 cm	34–36"86–91 cm
2-4	S	32–34"81–86 cm	25–27"64–69 cm	36–38"91–97 cm
4-6	M	34–36"86–91 cm	27–29"69–74 cm	38–40"97–102 cm
6-8	L	36–38"91–97 cm	29–31"74–79 cm	40–42"102–107 cm
8-10	XL	38–40"97–102 cm	31–33"79–84 cm	42–44"107–112 cm
10-12	XXL	40–42"102–107 cm	33–35"84–89 cm	44–46"112–117 cm
12-14	XXXL	42–44"107–112 cm	35–37"89–94 cm	46–48"117–122 cm

How to measure

Use a soft tape, keep it level, and don't pull it tight — it should sit against you, not squeeze. It's easiest over a thin top or nothing at all.

Chest

Around the fullest part of your bust, with the tape level across your back and your arms relaxed at your sides.

Waist

Around the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above your navel. Breathe normally.

Hips

Around the fullest part of your hips and seat, with your feet together.

Every style has its own numbers

A size chart is a starting point — the real answer lives on the product page. We measure each style flat and publish the numbers on its own page under Fit & feel: chest, shoulder, length, sleeve, sleeve opening and hem, size by size. If you already own something of ours you love, measure it flat and compare.

Still not sure?

Tell us your measurements and the style you're looking at, and we'll tell you what we'd pick. We answer these ourselves.

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Play Skirt - Artichoke

$398.00

Artichoke

Which nylon?

One Japanese technical nylon, three shapes. Water-repellent, heavy, and quietly shiny. The anorak and the pant are the practical two, and the skirt is the playful one.

Compare	You're herePlay SkirtA swingy skirt that you can splash around in	Tramontana AnorakA jacket designed to layer - for rain, shine or dine.	Contessa PantA barrel leg pant with technical aspirations
Fiber	Japanese nylon	Japanese nylon	Japanese nylon
Perfect for	Rain on the way there, dinner when you arrive	Rain on the way there, with room for layers underneath	A cloudy day, and dinner after it
Shape + feel	Full, swingy midi skirt · heavyweight · quietly shiny	Boxy · generous · gathered back	Wide leg · heavyweight · quietly shiny
Price	$398XS–2XL · 3 colors	$488XS–XL · 3 colors	$488XS–2XL · 3 colors
		Shop the Tramontana Anorak →	Shop the Contessa Pant →

You're herePlay SkirtA swingy skirt that you can splash around in

$398XS–2XL · 3 colors

Fiber

Japanese nylon

Perfect for

Rain on the way there, dinner when you arrive

Shape + feel

Full, swingy midi skirt · heavyweight · quietly shiny

Tramontana AnorakA jacket designed to layer - for rain, shine or dine.

$488XS–XL · 3 colors

Fiber

Japanese nylon

Perfect for

Rain on the way there, with room for layers underneath

Shape + feel

Boxy · generous · gathered back

Shop the Tramontana Anorak →

Contessa PantA barrel leg pant with technical aspirations

$488XS–2XL · 3 colors

Fiber

Japanese nylon

Perfect for

A cloudy day, and dinner after it

Shape + feel

Wide leg · heavyweight · quietly shiny

Shop the Contessa Pant →

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Play Skirt

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Every style has its own numbers