Though it’s at the bottom — literally — of the Christmas-tree decoration hierarchy, the humble tree skirt has its duties: providing a festive backdrop for the gifts you’re gifting, showing off your taste in holiday decorations, and hiding an unsightly tree stand. Just as ornaments can be traditional, kitschy, or over-the-top, so can tree skirts — yours should fit right in with a topper. Below, we’ve rounded up all kinds of tree skirts, including one inspired by William Morris’s prints and a mistletoe that you can dress yourself up in (really).
And here’s a tip for picking out the right tree-skirt size: Generally, a diameter between 48 — the most common — and 60 inches fits the average 6- to 7.5-foot tree (according to Balsam Hill). “In this case, size matters,” says creative strategist Carrie Carrollo. “There’s definitely some debate on how much a tree skirt should extend from the base of your tree — some argue there shouldn’t be any overhang.” Carrollo recommends shopping for one that’s slightly larger than the width of your tree’s longest branches for the right “visual balance.” For reference: Nearly every skirt here measures between 48 inches and 60 inches, while others range from 27 to 35 inches in diameter.
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