7 fall-friendly mini skirts if you’re not ready to give up bare legs
With your summer tan barely starting to fade, it would almost be a sin to cover up your legs already, don’t you think?
For those reluctant to accept the cooling temperatures, we bring you the autumn-friendly mini skirt. With a knee-high boot here and a sweater there, your mini skirts needn’t be banished to the back of your wardrobe quite yet. Here’s how to style your perfect-for-fall mini skirt.
Since its inception in late 2023-early 2024, the Office Siren aesthetic has had social media in a chokehold. Heavily reminiscent of the 90s and 2000s fashion, Office Siren puts a sassy and sexy spin on classic office wear. Luckily for us, the Office Siren aesthetic also provides endless inspiration when it comes to mini skirt outfits for fall. A slim-fit mini skirt paired with a matching fitted blazer, sheer tights, and a fitted button-down makes for a chic yet edgy outfit for fall. Finish off the look with slingback kitten heels and a classic handbag—and maybe also check your workplace’s dress code before showing up.
Majestic Filatures
Soft Touch Two-Button Blazer Blue
$250.00
Neiman Marcus
-56%
HUGO BOSS
Womens Concealed button belted jacket Black
$239.95
$549.00
Simons
-20%
Contemporaine
Womens Textured crepe plain Blazer Jacket Brown
$139.95
$175.00
Simons
-54%
Alo
| Match Point Tennis Skirt in Black, Size: Medium
$78.00
Alo Yoga
Twik
Womens Sequined miniskirt Black
$49.00
Simons
-16%
Rotate
Fitted Twisted Skirt Black
$194.00
$231.00
Balardi
Knee-high boots are your best friends this season! A pair of tall boots will not only protect your legs from the cold, but it’ll also give your outfit a very season-appropriate fall vibe. You can also add a pair of sheer stockings for added warmth. When styling a mini skirt, any style of tall boots that fits your taste will do. But what are the trendiest boots for AW24? Cowboy boots are a classic, and chunky biker boots are still going strong. Square toes are casual and trendy, but many of the must-have styles for 2024 feature a dramatic pointed toe. These styles are thigh-high, slouchy, or feature a barely-there micro heel. All you have to do now is take your pick!
-40%
Geox
Spherica Ec7 Woman Black, Size: 35
$168.00
$280.00
Geox
Swix
Mayen soft quilted pant Black
$190.00
Simons
-40%
Geox
Walk Pleasure Woman Black, Size: 39,5
$192.00
$320.00
Geox
-5%
Barbour
Leighton Tall Welly
$248.00
$261.00
Balardi
If you’re as obsessed with Parisian style as we are, you probably have a collection of striped t-shirts and sweaters in your wardrobe. If you want to infuse some classically French elegance into your cold-weather looks, a striped sweater specifically is a great addition to a fall mini skirt outfit. A grey pleated mini skirt paired with a classic striped jumper and chunky black boots make for a chic and fall-ready outfit.
Penny Black
Sweaters White
$162.00
Balardi
Twin-Set
Striped Sweater White
$235.00
Bernardelli
Frankie Shop
Blake pleated miniskirt Gray
$300.00
Mytheresa
Twik
Womens Crochet-trim pleated miniskirt Grey
$39.00
Simons
-66%
Incotex
Mini skirts Grey
$110.00
$325.00
Yoox
-33%
Vicolo
Mini skirts Grey
$80.00
$119.00
Yoox
Nothing says fall like tartan, therefore a tartan mini skirt is not only super chic but perfectly in season. When styling plaid or tartan, lean into the punk and grunge aesthetics: a full black look will allow your tartan mini to take centre stage. A black blazer especially will add a more polished vibe to an edgy look such as this. Finish off the look with your favourite sunglasses and knee-high boots.
-23%
Douuod
Grey/Blue Wool Blend Checked Skirt Multi
$206.00
$268.00
Balardi
-80%
Marni
Mini skirts Red
$145.00
$726.00
Yoox
-76%
Theory
Mini skirts Black
$87.00
$362.00
Yoox
-74%
Olla Parèg
Mini skirts Black
$83.00
$316.00
Yoox
5. With a season-appropriate jacket
The key to dressing for fall and winter? Layering. As long as you’re bundled up in thin and versatile layers you can make any look work, no matter how cold outside. A great way to use layering to style a mini skirt during the fall is pairing it with a season-appropriate long coat that you can keep open to show off your look or button up if you get chilly. Pairing a short skirt with a long jacket will also allow you to play with proportions and silhouettes, creating dimension and movement in your look. Outerwear is the hero piece of this look, so make sure you invest in coats and jackets that are not only functional but also add interest and personality to your wardrobe.
-41%
Twik
Womens Marbled-button twill Trench Coat White
$79.95
$135.00
Simons
-37%
Dunst
Cotton Blend Trench Coat Beige
$404.00
$641.00
Balardi
-29%
Vero Moda
Womens Chloe belted loose trench coat Grey
$69.95
$99.00
Simons
-20%
Geox
Soleil Woman Kalamata, Size: 36
$238.40
$298.00
Geox
A mini skirt can be the chance to go for a high/low look, perfect for a weekend on the town or a casual lunch. To achieve this look, pair your mini skirt with a pinstripe blazer—a mini skirt suit would be ideal in this case, but separates work just fine. The accessories are what really bring this look together: a stretchy jersey headband, tiny 90s sunglasses, crew socks, and chunky Adidas Campus sneakers.
-40%
Marsém
Pinstriped double-breasted jacket Man 46 Grey
$248.40
$414.00
rBoutique
-60%
Actualee
Blazers Brown
$122.00
$304.00
Yoox
-70%
Squad²
Blazers Grey
$39.00
$131.00
Yoox
-82%
Ami
Blazers Black
$234.00
$1,281.00
Yoox
-61%
Ganni
Mini skirts Black
$99.00
$255.00
Yoox
-58%
Ganni
Mini skirts Black
$93.00
$219.00
Yoox
-72%
Msgm
Mini skirts Black
$83.00
$301.00
Yoox
-79%
Neil Barrett
Mini skirts Black
$107.00
$504.00
Yoox
-57%
adidas
Campus 00s Better Scarlet/Cloud White sneakers - unisex - Suede - 12.5 - Red
$86.00
$198.00
FARFETCH
-9%
adidas
Campus 00s sneakers - women - Leather - 5.5 - Purple
$126.00
$138.00
FARFETCH
-27%
adidas Originals
Adidas Originals Campus 00s W
$176.00
$241.00
Balardi
-30%
adidas
Campus 00s sneakers Woman 6+ Grey
$105.00
$150.00
rBoutique
If the autumnal breeze is simply too much for your naked legs to bear, but are still looking for unique ways to style your beloved mini skirt, the noughties have exactly the trend you’re looking for: the controversial skirt-over-pants. A pleated mini over pants—baggy jeans, wide-leg slacks, flared yoga pants…—makes for a perfect fall look that combines a bold attitude with an eye-catching silhouette.
Alo
| Good Days Mini Skirt in Black, Size: Large
$98.00
Alo Yoga
Twik
Womens Crochet-trim pleated miniskirt Grey
$39.00
Simons
Polo Ralph Lauren
Light Blue Pleated Mini Skirt
$151.00
Balardi
-57%
Versace
Mini skirts Black
$220.00
$516.00
Yoox
A final word of encouragement
My mum always says that “your legs don’t get cold”. I am a little unsure of what exactly she means by that, but I’ve chosen to interpret it as an encouragement for all of us to not give up on our mini skirts just yet!
Alo
| Performance Off-Duty Cap in Black
$68.00
Alo Yoga
-23%
BOSS
Mens Embossed logo recycled polyester weekender bag Brown
$189.95
$248.00
Simons
Alo
| Goddess Ribbed Go-To Tank Top in White, Size: Medium
$68.00
Alo Yoga
-25%
HUGO BOSS
Mens Stretch virgin wool pant Slim fit Blue
$169.95
$228.00
Simons
Alo
| Foxy Sherpa Jacket in Ivory White, Size: Large
$228.00
Alo Yoga
-40%
Contemporaine
Womens Oversized reprocessed wool overcoat Pink
$149.95
$250.00
Simons
Alo
| Mid-Rise Showdown Trouser in Black, Size: Large
$158.00
Alo Yoga
Miiyu
Womens Soft flannel lounge pant White
$49.00
Simons
Alo
| Accolade Hoodie in Black, Size: Medium
$148.00
Alo Yoga
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
