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.
AllSaints
Cotton Aleida Denim Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£159.00
AllSaints
-8%
Gestuz
Tweed Jackets, female, Black, L, Gaellygz Jacket
£165.60
£180.00
Miinto
-41%
AllSaints
Polyester Shores Cropped Relaxed Fit Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£88.20
£149.00
AllSaints
-15%
Guess
Double Breast Blazer Elegant and Refined Black
£118.24
£139.12
Miinto
-35%
Ganni
Short Skirts, female, Black, L, Sparkling Pleated Mini Skirt
£192.49
£295.16
Miinto
AllSaints
Cotton/Modal Tulip Cotton Mini Skirt, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£119.00
AllSaints
-42%
Pinko
Short Skirts, female, Gray, XS, Pleated Skirt with Pockets Grey
£162.30
£281.46
Miinto
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
Yvette Metallic-Accent Knee-High Boots Black
£109.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Sasky Knee High Flat Boots Black
£105.00
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.
New Balance
Womens Satin Woven Pullover in Green/White Nylon Woven, size X-Large
£100.00
New Balance
Tommy Hilfiger
Double Layered Crew Neck Relaxed Cricket Jumper White
£160.00
Tommy Hilfiger
Serena Bute
Merino Wool Striped Fitted Jumper - Cream / Navy Blue White
£125.00
Serena Bute
-42%
Pinko
Short Skirts, female, Gray, XS, Pleated Skirt with Pockets Grey
£162.30
£281.46
Miinto
-25%
Ganni
Pleated Mini Skirt Grey
£207.89
£277.18
Miinto
Frankie Shop
Blake pleated miniskirt Grey
£190.00
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.
-50%
Tory Sport
Pleated miniskirt Red
£97.00
£195.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Isabel Marant
Naomi checked cotton voile miniskirt Pink
£175.00
£250.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Ganni
Checked wool wrap skirt Brown
£212.00
£265.00
Mytheresa
-57%
Ganni
Check Wool Mix Skirt Brown
£119.00
£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.
AllSaints
Lyocell Lizie Double Breasted Trench Coat, Size: XS Pink
£299.00
AllSaints
-32%
Ralph Lauren
Trench Coats, female, Black, L, Double Breasted Trench Coat
£263.61
£389.76
Miinto
-40%
AllSaints
Leather Reed Leather Trench, Size: M Black
£421.20
£699.00
AllSaints
-55%
Frenken
Shine Oversized Coat Black
£345.00
£759.00
Labels
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.
-55%
AllSaints
Womens Polyester Pinnie Relaxed Fit Blazer, Size: UK 16/US 12 Black
£168.30
£375.00
AllSaints
-64%
AllSaints
Womens Cotton/Linen Payton Wide Leg Linen Blend Trousers, Size: UK 14/US 10 White
£60.30
£169.00
AllSaints
-21%
HUGO BOSS
Blazers, female, Blue, XS, Elastic Longline Blazer with Pinstripes
£241.38
£303.63
Miinto
-30%
Frankie Shop
Blake pleated pinstripe twill miniskirt Beige
£133.00
£190.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Frankie Shop
Blake pleated pinstripe twill miniskirt Beige
£133.00
£190.00
Mytheresa
-22%
Ganni
Short Skirts, female, Gray, M, Pinstripe Mini Skirt Grey
£220.99
£282.75
Miinto
-28%
Only
BOTTOMWEAR - Mini skirts on YOOX.COM Grey
£21.00
£29.00
Yoox.com
-50%
adidas Originals
Campus 00s Wtr Md W Shoes Beige
£75.00
£150.00
Labels
adidas
Sneakers, female, Pink, 5 UK, Campus 00S J
£84.99
Miinto
adidas
Campus 00s Pink Fusion sneakers
£172.00
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
-54%
Moncler
Cotton Gabardine Pleated Mini Skirt Blue
£179.00
£390.00
Labels
Fat Face
FatFace Jess Teal Blue Velvet Skirt
£49.50
FatFace
Sandro
Short knit godet skirt Black
£249.00
Sandro
-46%
AllSaints
Cotton Essen Wide Leg Trousers, Size: UK 16/US 12 Black
£101.70
£189.00
AllSaints
-41%
Fat Face
FatFace Luna Bright Red Wide Leg Trousers
£35.00
£59.00
FatFace
-55%
AllSaints
Womens Cotton Frankie Studded Wide Leg Jeans, Size: 30 Black
£80.10
£179.00
AllSaints
-30%
Leset
Lauren mid-rise jersey wide-leg pants Brown
£105.00
£150.00
Mytheresa
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
Charles & Keith
Octavia Front Flap Top Handle Bag Brown
£89.00
Charles & Keith
On
Cloudpulse Next Black
£120.00
On
-30%
Fat Face
FatFace Luna Red Regular Square Neck Jacquard Midi Dress
£62.00
£89.00
FatFace
On
Cloudsurfer Max White
£135.00
On
Burberry
Check Card Case Beige
£180.00
Burberry
-32%
Puma
Speedcat Elevated Sneakers Brown
£75.00
£109.95
Labels
-55%
AllSaints
Polyester Gabby Mesh Maxi Dress, Size: UK 10/US 6 Brown
£66.60
£149.00
AllSaints
-74%
Dsquared2
Crewneck T-Shirt with Printed Logo size S
£64.68
£252.66
GLAMOOD
-10%
Closed
Round-neck Knitwear, female, Gray, M, Light Grey Wool Crew Neck Jumper
£187.92
£208.80
Miinto
-30%
Antler
Medium Suitcase In Olive Green - Juno
£136.50
£195.00
Antler
Closed
racer tank top - Black
£106.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Charles & Keith
Deyna Bowling Bag Black
£55.20
£69.00
Charles & Keith
Closed
Shirts, female, White, XS, Cape-skjorte i bomuld
£162.00
Miinto
-39%
Fat Face
FatFace Jade Burnt Orange Painted Bloom Blouse
£28.00
£46.00
FatFace
-8%
On Running
Sneakers, female, White, 3 1/2 UK, Cloud 6
£128.06
£139.20
Miinto
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
