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.
-34%
AllSaints
Polyester Shores Cropped Relaxed Fit Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£98.00
£149.00
AllSaints
Roman
Textured Check Boucle Blazer Jacket Blue
£65.00
Roman
-50%
AllSaints
Linen Averie Relaxed Fit Linen Blazer, Size: UK 16/US 12 Grey
£124.00
£249.00
AllSaints
-33%
Roman
Textured Buttoned Blazer Green
£30.00
£45.00
Roman
AllSaints
Cotton/Modal Tulip Black Cotton Mini Skirt, Size: UK 14/US 10
£119.00
AllSaints
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Roman
Buttoned Textured Skirt Black
£18.00
£26.00
Roman
-40%
AllSaints
Polyester Rach Floral Print Mini Dress, Size: UK 10/US 6 Black
£119.00
£199.00
AllSaints
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!
Coperni
Rubber Bridge knee-high boots Black
£450.00
Mytheresa
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AllSaints
Womens Cow Leather Avril Knee High Leather Boots, Size: UK 4/ US 7/ EU 37 Black
£200.00
£299.00
AllSaints
Gabor
Womens Brook M Womens Knee High Boots - Black - Size: 3.5
£190.00
lovethesales
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.
Roman
Stripe Knitted Jumper White
£36.00
Roman
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Kujten
Cashmere Knitwear, female, White, L, Blue Striped Cashmere Jumper
£237.52
£316.68
Miinto
-9%
Roman
Stripe Trim V-Neck Knit Jumper White
£32.00
£35.00
Roman
Serena Bute
Merino Wool Striped Fitted Jumper - Cream / Navy Blue White
£125.00
Serena Bute
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Pinko
Short Skirts, female, Gray, XS, Pleated Skirt with Pockets Grey
£162.30
£281.46
Miinto
-20%
Norma Kamali
Pleated cotton-blend miniskirt Grey
£104.00
£130.00
Mytheresa
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Semper
Pleated Miniskirt Grey
£112.00
£140.01
Miinto
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Claudie Pierlot
pleated mini skirt - Grey
£161.00
£269.00
FARFETCH
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.
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Tory Sport
Pleated miniskirt Red
£97.00
£195.00
Mytheresa
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Isabel Marant
Naomi checked cotton voile miniskirt Pink
£175.00
£250.00
Mytheresa
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Ganni
Check Wool Mix Skirt Brown
£135.00
£275.00
Labels
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Ganni
Checked wool wrap skirt Brown
£212.00
£265.00
Mytheresa
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.
AllSaints
Cotton Dayly Trench Coat, Size: UK 14/US 10 Brown
£339.00
AllSaints
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Sandro
Trench coat with leather collar Beige
£349.30
£499.00
Sandro
AllSaints
Lyocell Lizie Double Breasted Trench Coat, Size: XS Pink
£299.00
AllSaints
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Sandro
Long wool and leather coat Black
£431.40
£719.00
Sandro
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.
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AllSaints
Womens Polyester Pinnie Relaxed Fit Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£187.00
£375.00
AllSaints
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Roman
Pinstripe Revered Collar Blazer Black
£25.00
£50.00
Roman
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AllSaints
Polyester Averie Pinstriped Wide Leg Trousers, Size: UK 12/US 8 Grey
£67.00
£169.00
AllSaints
Roman
Pinstripe Elastic Waist Trouser Grey
£32.00
Roman
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Frankie Shop
Blake pleated pinstripe twill miniskirt Beige
£152.00
£190.00
Mytheresa
Lounge
Pleated Skort - Brown Pinstripe - 10
£55.00
Lounge
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Off-white
Womens Off-White Pinstripe Twist Mini Skirt Grey - Black - Size: 18
£45.00
£375.00
lovethesales
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Ganni
Short Skirts, female, Gray, M, Pinstripe Mini Skirt Grey
£220.99
£282.75
Miinto
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adidas Originals
Campus 00s Wtr Md W Shoes Beige
£100.00
£150.00
Labels
adidas
Campus 00s Black Leopard sneakers
£188.00
FARFETCH
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.
Fat Face
FatFace Jess Claret Velvet Skirt
£49.50
FatFace
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AllSaints
Womens Sheep Leather Vena Leather Kilt Skirt, Size: UK 12/US 8 Black
£149.00
£299.00
AllSaints
-57%
Roberto Cavalli
Lace-Up High Waist Mini Skirt Black
£139.70
£322.20
Miinto
Fat Face
FatFace Jess Teal Blue Velvet Skirt
£49.50
FatFace
Roman
Wide Leg Ponte Stretch Trouser Black
£25.00
Roman
-55%
Acne Studios
Tailored Satin Trousers Beige
£247.00
£550.00
Labels
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Roman
Wide Leg Relaxed Fit Trousers Red
£20.00
£30.00
Roman
adidas Originals
Wide Trouser Beige
£220.00
Labels
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!
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
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Clarks
Howard Cap Standard Fit Black
£49.00
£70.00
Clarks
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On
Cloud 5 Waterproof White
£125.00
£160.00
On
-30%
On
Cloudpulse Next Black
£120.00
On
-5%
On Running
Sneakers, male, White, 6 1/2 UK, Cloud 6
£132.24
£139.20
Miinto
-40%
On
Cloudswift 3 AD Black
£90.00
£150.00
On
-31%
Clarks
Hollyhock Walk Standard Fit White
£52.00
£75.00
Clarks
On
THE ROGER Advantage White
£140.00
On
-30%
Clarks
Craft Arlo Limit Brogue Standard Fit Black
£66.50
£95.00
Clarks
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
-30%
Clarks
Howard Walk Standard Fit Black
£49.00
£70.00
Clarks
Antler
Luggage Tag In Coral Red
£14.00
Antler
Clarks
Westlynn Bella Standard Fit Black
£65.00
Clarks
-30%
Ami
Ami De Coeur T-Shirt White
£79.17
£113.11
Miinto
-30%
Clarks
Howard Edge Loafer Standard Fit Black
£49.00
£70.00
Clarks
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
