Skirts Galore

In the era of tell-all celeb confessionals on social media, modesty is a virtue. Grandmillennial style heralds the return of traditional decorating and layered fabrics. Covering up furniture and open storage with whisper-soft skirts delivers the sought-after look — and won’t spill your secrets.

A skirted table is the star of this library by Texas designer Meredith Ellis.

In The Ryder Hotel in Charleston, S.C., skirting a vanity is a softer alternative to doors.