Autumn may be in full swing, but that doesn’t mean that you now need to relegate everything but your jeans and jumpers into storage. Instead, we’re looking for ways to keep our fashion fire alight as we move into winter, and one of the simplest ways to ensure your ensembles look stylish and versatile is by adding a few well-chosen skirts into your rotation.
Although dresses tend to steal much of the sartorial limelight, skirts are arguably even more wearable. Yes, you read right. With so many iterations out there—mini, midi, flowy, structured, woollen, silky—the number of autumn skirt outfits you can assemble is truly endless.
To prove our point, we’ve found nine incredibly chic autumn skirt outfits you’ll be tempted to re-create for yourself this season. Scroll on to see the autumn skirt outfits—utilising everything from classic black jumpers and chunky knee-high boots to Breton-stripe tops and leather jackets—that’ll keep your style fresh for the rest of 2024.
9 Autumn Skirt Outfits Our Favourite Influencers Are Loving:
1. TURTLENECK + FLUID MIDI
Style Notes: One of the best things about autumn is the glorious texture combinations you can wear. Chloé Pierre’s satin skirt and patent boots are the perfect examples of this.
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This will form the foundation of many autumn/winter outfits.
Dress it up with heels or down with flats.
These would also look great with shorter hemlines.
2. STRIPED KNIT + A-LINE MINI SKIRT
Style Notes: The best dressers always play with proportions, and we love how Francesca Saffari has masterfully paired her oversized jumper with a slim A-line mini skirt.
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Grab it quick—this cult knitwear buy keeps selling out.
Very Alexa Chung.
I never thought I'd get excited about a pair of tights, but here we are.
I love the front zips on this pair.
3. LONG COAT + PLEATED SKIRT + TRAINERS
Style Notes: One of the easiest ways to make pleated skirts feel everyday-appropriate is by adding trainers. Franny Fyne gets it right with her grey-maxi-and-retro-sneaker tag team.
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As well as looking super chic, this coat will keep you nice and toasty.
Choose a pleated skirt in a neutral shade to maximise its versatility.
Wear-everyday kicks.
4. BOMBER + MINI SKIRT
Style Notes: Miniskirts are trending this season, but if you’re worried about them not feeling grown-up enough, wear yours with a neutral bomber and sleek ballet flats, just like Mary did.
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This may be my favourite outerwear piece & Other Stories has released this season—just look at the details.
A knit you can always fall back on.
There are so many great mini skirts on the high street right now.
You'll reach for these year round.
5. SLIP SKIRT + OVERSIZED SHIRT
Style Notes: So simple, yet so effective. Pair a slip skirt with an oversized shirt in any colour of choice and add heels for the perfect evening-ready look.
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Everyone needs a great white shirt in their wardrobe.
You can carry this into the springtime, too.
Buy now, love forever.
6. A BLACK SLIT SKIRT + KNIT
Style Notes: You can always rely on Anouk for timeless, elegant looks that can be easily recreated. Here she's styled a black skirt with a cosy grey knit and heels. The slit adds extra interest and helps this look feel contemporary and sexy, too.
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Arket's winning cashmere knit is finally back!
Prepare to pull this out a lot during party season.
The perfect pair of slingbacks.
7. DENIM + DENIM
Style Notes: When we talk about double denim, the conversation usually revolves around jeans. But Camille Charrière showcases that the look works just as well with a denim skirt in the equation.
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Opt for something affordable so you can try out this Marmite look without investing too much.
Jigsaw's basics game is strong this autumn/winter.
Not too short, not too long.
Effortlessly chic.
8. TAN SUEDE + JEWEL-TONE SILK
Style Notes: Slip skirts have been going strong for a few seasons now, and they work just as well for autumn as they do summer. Switch out vest tops in favour of flannel shirting or suede jackets to give them a cold-weather spin.
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Cropped jackets like this one can be easily layered under longer coats.
Navy is a softer alternative to black that's just as versatile.
If you didn't get the brown leather memo, it's not too late to tap into this major trend.
9. KNITTED TEE + POPLIN SKIRT
Style Notes: Poplin skirts are the easiest way to look put together all year round, but for autumn, opt for earthy hues like chocolate brown. Dress this down with trainers or boots for casual days or with a statement heel like Abi's for a more formal occasion.
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This also comes in a black, cream and sage green.
This chocolate brown will pair well with all the colours in your wardrobe;.
These will instantly dress up any outfit.
This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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