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
-22%
Contemporaine
Womens Crest-button stretch crepe fitted Blazer Jacket Black
$229.95
$295.00
Simons
-31%
Alo
| Tennis Club Sweater Knit Skirt in Black/Ivory, Size: Medium
$68.00
$98.00
Alo Yoga
Nike
Skirts Black
$122.00
Balardi
-31%
Alo
| Match Point Tennis Skirt in Black, Size: Medium
$54.00
$78.00
Alo Yoga
-79%
Emporio Armani
Mini skirts Black
$112.00
$525.00
Yoox
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!
-50%
Gia Borghini
Blondine denim knee-high boots Blue
$444.00
$888.00
Mytheresa
-41%
Ash
Maxim Black Over The Knee Boot
$417.00
$711.00
Balardi
-20%
Moon Boot
Icon knee-high snow boots Beige
$488.00
$610.00
Mytheresa
-73%
NCUB
Boots Purple
$80.00
$295.00
Yoox
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.
-40%
Velvet
Lucie cotton and cashmere polo sweater White
$219.00
$365.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Vince
Striped cotton-blend top White
$154.00
$220.00
Mytheresa
Frankie Shop
Blake pleated miniskirt Gray
$260.00
Mytheresa
-74%
Colmar
Mini skirts Grey
$52.00
$198.00
Yoox
-60%
Motel
Mini skirts Grey
$70.00
$177.00
Yoox
-44%
Dixie
Mini skirts Grey
$60.00
$107.00
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.
The Upside
Clubhouse Reece checked cotton miniskirt Blue
$210.00
Mytheresa
-76%
Belstaff
Mini skirts Black
$106.00
$442.00
Yoox
-50%
Ganni
Checked miniskirt Brown
$223.00
$445.00
Mytheresa
-82%
Carla G.
Mini skirts Black
$34.00
$184.00
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.
-40%
Frankie Shop
Mavis trench coat Beige
$327.00
$545.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Alo
| Journey Trench Coat in Black, Size: Small
$278.00
$398.00
Alo Yoga
-40%
Frankie Shop
Pembroke trench coat Brown
$405.00
$675.00
Mytheresa
-24%
Contemporaine
Womens Belted double-breasted trench coat Green
$169.95
$225.00
Simons
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.
-21%
Soaked In Luxury
Womens Ginevra pinstriped cappuccino blazer Brown
$149.95
$189.00
Simons
-52%
Mama B.
Blazers White
$129.00
$271.00
Yoox
-19%
-60%
Semicouture
Blazers Blue
$186.00
$470.00
Yoox
-30%
Frankie Shop
Blake pleated pinstripe twill miniskirt Beige
$231.00
$330.00
Mytheresa
-85%
Redemption
Mini skirts Black
$183.00
$1,236.00
Yoox
-40%
Motel
Mini skirts Grey
$64.00
$106.00
Yoox
-35%
adidas
Campus 00s Better Scarlet/Cloud White sneakers - unisex - Suede - 12.5 - Red
$114.00
$176.00
FARFETCH
adidas
Campus 00s sneakers - women - Leather - 6.5 - Purple
$92.00
FARFETCH
-50%
adidas
Campus 00s Sneakers Collegiate Gold / White Orange
$56.00
$112.00
Slam Jam
-34%
adidas Originals
Adidas Originals Campus 00s W
$198.00
$301.00
Balardi
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.
-40%
7 For All Mankind
Pleated low-rise denim miniskirt Blue
$189.00
$315.00
Mytheresa
-31%
Alo
| Good Days Mini Skirt in Black, Size: Large
$68.00
$98.00
Alo Yoga
-30%
Tory Burch
Pleated twill tennis skirt Blue
$217.00
$310.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Liviana Conti
Mini skirts White
$157.00
$224.00
Yoox
-30%
Leset
Lauren mid-rise jersey wide-leg pants Brown
$179.00
$255.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Alo
| Breezy Wide Leg Pants (Long) in Lunar Grey, Size: Large
$110.00
$158.00
Alo Yoga
Bananhot
Allen sheer lace wide-leg pants Black
$205.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Alo
| Breezy Wide Leg Pants (Long) in Black, Size: Medium
$110.00
$158.00
Alo Yoga
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!
-30%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton Oxford shirt Blue
$161.00
$230.00
Mytheresa
-31%
Alo
| V-Cute Running Short in Candlelight Yellow, Size: Medium
$54.00
$78.00
Alo Yoga
-30%
Moon Boot
Icon Low nylon snow boots Green
$189.00
$270.00
Mytheresa
BOSS
Mens Kieran white leather sneakers Men Black
$199.00
Simons
Polo Ralph Lauren
Zane leather slingback sandals Black
$245.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Moon Boot
Luna suede Chelsea boots Brown
$180.00
$360.00
Mytheresa
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton baseball cap Green
$105.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Sorel
Torino Park suede ankle boots Black
$136.00
$272.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Moon Boot
Icon Low snow boots White
$216.00
$270.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Moon Boot
Icon snow boots Black
$196.00
$280.00
Mytheresa
Sunspel
Cotton polo shirt Blue
$200.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton piqué polo shirt Blue
$140.00
$200.00
Mytheresa
-70%
Velvet
Melat wrap dress Black
$168.00
$560.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Jacquemus
Hoop earrings Yellow
$207.00
$295.00
Mytheresa
Jacquemus
Le Bob Artichaut cotton bucket hat White
$250.00
Mytheresa
-30%
adidas by Stella McCartney
Logo leggings Orange
$91.00
$130.00
Mytheresa
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
