These 9 Outfits Prove Skirts Deserve a Place in Your Autumn Wardrobe
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
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.
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;.
This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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