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.
-64%
Roman
Studded Velvet Belted Blazer Black
£20.00
£55.00
Roman
-47%
AllSaints
Polyester Shores Cropped Relaxed Fit Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£78.40
£149.00
AllSaints
Roman
Textured Check Boucle Blazer Jacket Blue
£65.00
Roman
AllSaints
Cotton Aleida Denim Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£159.00
AllSaints
-21%
Isabel Marant
Skirts Black
£210.00
£265.00
Balardi
-44%
AllSaints
Polyester Jayde Ruffled Tulle Mini Skirt, Size: 16 Black
£55.20
£99.00
AllSaints
-31%
Roman
Buttoned Textured Skirt Black
£18.00
£26.00
Roman
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
Charles & Keith
Sasky Knee High Flat Boots Black
£105.00
Charles & Keith
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See By Chloé
Averi leather knee-high boots Black
£396.00
£566.00
Mytheresa
Charles & Keith
Faux Suede Fold-Over Back-Tie Thigh-High Boots Black
£99.00
Charles & Keith
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
Fluffy Stripe Knit Jumper White
£36.00
Roman
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Velvet
Lucia striped cotton and cashmere sweater White
£153.00
£255.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Breton-stripe boat-neck top - White
£143.00
£179.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Claudie Pierlot
pleated mini skirt - Grey
£161.00
£269.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Norma Kamali
Pleated cotton-blend miniskirt Grey
£104.00
£130.00
Mytheresa
-12%
Pennyblack
pleated mini skirt - Grey
£90.00
£102.00
FARFETCH
Frankie Shop
Blake pleated miniskirt Grey
£235.00
Mytheresa
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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Polo Ralph Lauren
Checked miniskirt Beige
£245.00
£350.00
Mytheresa
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Ganni
Check Wool Mix Skirt Brown
£210.00
£275.00
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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.
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Norma Kamali
Belted trench coat Black
£413.00
£590.00
Mytheresa
-44%
AllSaints
Leather Reed Leather Trench, Size: M Black
£391.20
£699.00
AllSaints
-35%
Frenken
Shine Oversized Coat Black
£490.00
£759.00
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-40%
Frankie Shop
Pembroke trench coat Brown
£255.00
£425.00
Mytheresa
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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Marella
Farnese pinstripe single-breasted blazer - Grey
£191.00
£217.00
FARFETCH
-60%
AllSaints
Womens Polyester Pinnie Relaxed Fit Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£149.60
£375.00
AllSaints
-30%
Gestuz
CaylinaGZ blazer - Black
£212.00
£303.00
FARFETCH
-9%
Marella
SUITS and CO-ORDS - Blazers on YOOX.COM Blue
£189.00
£208.00
Yoox.com
-20%
Frankie Shop
Blake pleated pinstripe twill miniskirt Beige
£152.00
£190.00
Mytheresa
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Ganni
Black Pinstripe Mini Skirt - Size 44 Mixed
£147.50
£295.00
GANNI
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Frankie Shop
Blake pleated miniskirt - Neutrals Beige
£89.00
£204.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Sportmax
Ragno pinstripe miniskirt Black
£216.00
£360.00
Mytheresa
-20%
adidas Originals
Campus 00s Wtr Md W Shoes Beige
£120.00
£150.00
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adidas
Campus 00s Black Leopard sneakers
£188.00
FARFETCH
adidas
Campus 00s Shadow Violet sneakers - Purple
£126.00
FARFETCH
adidas
Campus 00s sneakers - Purple
£124.00
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.
-40%
Claudie Pierlot
pleated mini skirt - Grey
£161.00
£269.00
FARFETCH
-60%
Sporty & Rich
Pleated Mini Skirt with Logoed Elastic Band size Xs
£55.53
£138.81
GLAMOOD
-11%
Seventy
plaid pleated mini skirt - Brown
£235.00
£264.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Ganni
Black Duchesse Nylon Pleated Mini Skirt - Size 32
£117.50
£235.00
GANNI
-20%
Norma Kamali
High-rise satin wide-leg pants Black
£236.00
£295.00
Mytheresa
-52%
AllSaints
Cotton Essen Wide Leg Trousers, Size: UK 16/US 12 Black
£90.40
£189.00
AllSaints
-30%
Frame Denim
High-rise wide-leg jeans Blue
£210.00
£300.00
Mytheresa
adidas Originals
Wide Trouser Beige
£220.00
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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!
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Closed
X-Lent tapered jeans - Black
£150.00
£215.00
FARFETCH
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Clarks
Howard Cap Standard Fit Black
£49.00
£70.00
Clarks
Closed
racer tank top - Black
£106.00
FARFETCH
Clarks
Westlynn Bella Standard Fit Black
£65.00
Clarks
Maison Close
Chambre Noire fitted skirt - Black
£127.00
FARFETCH
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Sorel
Torino Park suede ankle boots Black
£92.00
£185.00
Mytheresa
Seletti
Liberty Man frame mirror - Gold
£150.00
FARFETCH
Maison Close
Pure Tentation long-sleeve backless catsuit - Black
£178.00
FARFETCH
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
UGG
Lowmel Chestnut sneakers - Brown
£152.00
FARFETCH
Calvin Klein
Convertible 2-Strap Crossbody Camera Bag Black
£95.00
Calvin Klein
Ray-Ban
New Caravan square-frame sunglasses - Silver
£166.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Sorel
Torino II WP snow boots Brown
£75.00
£150.00
Mytheresa
Nialaya
Woven 8mm Box Chain bracelet - Gold
£192.00
FARFETCH
-30%
Clarks
Craft Arlo Limit Brogue Standard Fit Black
£66.50
£95.00
Clarks
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
