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
Theory
Gabrielle Wool-Blend Blazer Pink
$218.99
Rue La La
Maeve
Rue Oversized Blazer by Maeve Jacket White
$168.00
Anthropologie
Theory
Shrunken Blazer Beige
$116.99
Rue La La
Alice & Olivia
Kipp Knit Wool-Blend Mini Skirt Black
$80.99
Rue La La
Still Here
Kelly Nylon Mini Skirt Black
$245.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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!
Stuart Weitzman
Maverick Leather Knee-High Boot Brown
$275.99
Rue La La
Silent D
Kaias Knee-High Boots Black
$280.00
Anthropologie
Stuart Weitzman
Genna 25 Suede Over-The-Knee Boot Black
$201.99
Rue La La
BA&SH
black suede long western heeled boots Size 37
$160.73
HEWI
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.
Barbour
Ayles Pullover White
$140.00
Anthropologie
Brodie
Stripe Sleeve Cashmere-Blend Sweater White
$85.00
Rue La La
-50%
Vince
Mesh Stripe Button Polo Top White
$199.00
$398.00
Neiman Marcus
Brodie
Contrast Stripe Cashmere-Blend Sweater White
$79.99
Rue La La
Frankie Shop
Blake pleated miniskirt Gray
$260.00
Mytheresa
-51%
Comeforbreakfast
Gray Mini Short A-Line Womens Skirt
$176.00
$361.00
LUX LAIR
-36%
Dixie
Mini skirts Gray
$69.00
$107.00
Yoox.com
-25%
Kenneth Cole
Pleated A-Line Mini Skort in Grey Dusk Melange at Nordstrom, Size 2 Gray
$89.25
$119.00
Nordstrom
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.
-40%
Bencivenga
Multicolor Checkered Ruffle High Waist Mini Womens Skirt
$204.00
$338.00
LUX LAIR
L*Space
Belle Dress
$26.99
Rue La La
Black Halo
Didi Mini Dress Brown
$129.99
Rue La La
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.
Cole Haan
Insulated Twill Raglan Trench Coat Black
$109.99
Rue La La
Avec Les Filles
Funnel-Neck Mid-Length Trench Coat Jacket Green
$188.00
Anthropologie
-31%
Nike
Womens 24.7 PerfectStretch Dri-FIT Oversized Trench Coat in Black | HV3627-010
$137.97
$200.00
Nike
Nanushka
Sand Alex Trench Coat Size L Beige
$303.91
HEWI
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.
Bardot
Sloane Pinstripe Blazer Black
$80.99
Rue La La
Tahari by ASL
Pinstripe Belted Blazer in Ochre at Nordstrom, Size 14W
$179.00
Nordstrom
AllSaints
Payton Linen-Blend Blazer White
$134.99
Rue La La
-60%
Cinq à Sept
Shilo Combo Jacket Beige
$198.00
$495.00
Neiman Marcus
Shelli Segal
Pinstripe Mini Skirt Blue
$39.99
Rue La La
-30%
Frankie Shop
Blake pleated pinstripe twill miniskirt Beige
$168.00
$240.00
Mytheresa
Kenneth Cole
Pinstripe Mini Skirt Blue
$48.99
Rue La La
-83%
Msgm
Mini skirts Black
$52.00
$301.00
Yoox.com
adidas
Campus 00s sneakers - women - Calf Leather - 6.5 - Purple
$124.00
FARFETCH
-18%
adidas
Sneakers Blue
$88.00
$107.00
Yoox.com
adidas
Campus 00s Leather Sneaker Pink
$89.99
Rue La La
adidas Originals
Campus 00s Wtr Md W Shoes Beige
$75.00
Labels
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.
Alice & Olivia
Noah Pleated Mini Skirt
$149.99
Rue La La
Varley
Plus Amanda 2.0 Court Mini Dress Red
$128.00
Anthropologie
Iro
Mini Skirt White
$61.99
Rue La La
Maeve
Jacie Poplin Printed Midi Skirt by Maeve Blue
$138.00
Anthropologie
Bloch
Ladies Apex Parachute Pant, Whisper White
$42.00
BLOCH
-50%
Mare Mare
Sequin Strapless Top & Wide-Leg Pants Set White
$149.95
$298.00
Anthropologie
Maeve
Colette European Linen Stretch Wide Leg Pants Beige
$138.00
Anthropologie
Beyond Yoga
Softspring Wide-Leg Pants Beige
$128.00
Anthropologie
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!
-29%
Nike
Womens Dunk Low Shoes in White | DD1503-101
$84.97
$120.00
Nike
Isabel Marant
Zewel logo T-shirt Blue
$220.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Nike
Womens Zoom Air Fire Shoes in Grey | DR7852-001 Gray
$87.97
$125.00
Nike
Psycho Bunny
Mens Gage Patch Hoodie 001 BLACK / XXL
$158.00
Psycho Bunny
-30%
-60%
Cole Haan
Womens Go-To Emalia Slide Bow Sandals - Brown Size 10.5
$59.95
$150.00
Cole Haan
-19%
Nike
Mens Air Diamond Varsity Turf Baseball Shoes in White | FN7454-102
$60.97
$75.00
Nike
-31%
Nike
Mens Air Zoom Spiridon Cage 2 Shoes in White | CJ1288-100 Yellow
$124.97
$180.00
Nike
Coolway
Bella Mary Jane Sneakers Pink
$100.00
Anthropologie
ASTR the Label
Halcyon Midi Dress Green
$188.00
Anthropologie
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli