Fall fashion typically conjures images of denim and trousers, yet this season marks a pivotal shift as the extraordinary skirt trends vying for attention are so captivating that they may tempt you to forego your pants in favor of experimenting with these statement pieces. Over the past few seasons, designers have elevated skirts to the forefront, centering their collections around a select few standout styles, from Tory Burch’s sleek leather offerings to Miu Miu’s majestic A-line creations and Prada’s refined wool skirt suits. For the upcoming fall, designers’ fascination with these versatile skirt designs intensifies, unveiling an abundance of fresh and alluring styles destined to shape the season.
Through meticulous trend analysis, I’ve distilled the essence of seven fall skirt trends that will set the tone for 2024. From elegant sheer fabrics that exude sophistication to voluminous full skirts that inspire a miniskirt hiatus, these are the coolest skirt silhouettes you’ll be wearing this fall. Be prepared: This season, it’s all about the skirt.
If skirt trends were compared to the tracks on a playlist, the sugary sweet pleated minis akin to a song like “Girl, so confusing” would be yielding to a new era of sophisticated and empowering attire, more reminiscent of a ballad like “I think about it all the time.” As we enter fall, we’re embracing the essence of modern womanhood, particularly the strength and poise of the working woman. The runway collections have responded to this sentiment, showcasing chic skirt suits that embody this shift, whether it’s Sandy Liang’s nostalgic retro midis or Prada’s intricate marled wool ensembles.
BOTTEGA VENETA
Wool-Twill Midi Skirt
$1500
Shop the matching Cape-Effect Wool Blazer ($3300).
BABATON
Standout Blazer
$248
Shop the matching Sphere Skirt ($98).
BABATON
Chisel Maxi Skirt
$138
Shop the matching Standout Blazer ($248).
NORDSTROM
Maxi Pencil Skirt
$119
NORDSTROM
Novelty One-Button Blazer
$159$111
If I had to choose just one skirt trend for fall, I wouldn’t even think twice before naming full skirts. Everywhere I look, this elegant shape is popping up whether it be on the runways or in the market. For their fall 2024 collections, designers proposed a diversity of iterations on the full skirt, from Miu Miu’s crisp poplin to Marni’s glossed leather and Brandon Maxwell’s matching jacket set.
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI
Wool-Felt Midi Skirt
$3400
COS
Boiled-Wool Midi Skirt
$135
ZARA
Full Midi Skirt Zw Collection
$50
REFORMATION
Lucy Pleated Stretch Organic Cotton Maxi Skirt
$198
“Naked” dressing is hardly a new trend, but this season, designers doubled down on their infatuation with sheer dressing, agreeing unanimously on the sheer skirt. I’m already jotting down the styling ideas from the runways that marry the skirts with more conservative tops like turtleneck sweaters and hourglass tunics and make the tricky pieces seem much more wearable.
CARVEN
Organza Midi Skirt
$870
ZARA
Organza Skirt Zw Collection
$70
REFORMATION
Rylee Skirt
$198
J.CREW
Crochet Fitted Sweater-Skirt
$48
Leather dressing just feels right for the fall, and this season it’s not coming in the form of the buttery leather of seasons past but of glossy patent finishes that give the skirts an utterly chic feel. I plan on pairing one with staples like a thin turtleneck and knee boots to really let them shine. Though, designers like Tory Burch insisted on a two-piece look for maximum impact.
TOM FORD
Croc-Effect Patent-Leather Skirt
$3190
ME+EM
Leather Midi Skirt
$825
BABATON
Oversee Maxi Skirt
$38
H&M
Coated Pencil Skirt
$30
H&M
Knee-Length Skirt
$30