I'm a sucker for a good skirt. So much so, a very large section of my wardrobe is devoted to this one key item. Mini, midi or maxi, I like them all, but while my linen skirt has worked hard for me across the whole of spring/summer, I'm ready to give it a break in favour of some new-season styles. So this is why I went on a deep dive into some of my favourite Instagram accounts to get some inspiration, and of course I wasn't disappointed.
What did I see? Well, puffball skirts (I remember seeing on the likes of Paris Hilton circa 2005) are back and better than ever for autumn 2024. And while I'm still on the fence to whether I would add them to my collection, I do appreciate the voluminous styles making a return. For now, though, I think I will just opt for full skirts to wear with cosy knits and boots––until I decide if I'm ready to go back to my early teens. I was also very taken by the sleeker, leather pencil skirts I've seen coming through in chocolate browns and blacks. But if I was going to have to predict the key skirt colour for autumn 2024, it would have to be khaki.
As someone in the mood to shop for the new season already, these are the 7 skirt styles getting me excited for autumn.
AUTUMN SKIRT TRENDS 2024, ACCORDING TO AN EXPERT
1. Leather
Style Notes: Synonymous with cooler weather, of course leather skirts are back once again. This time, we're seeing pencil skirts (Sylvia is a huge fan), in chocolate browns and with details such as fringing coming through for 2024.
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Love the mid length of this one.
Chocolate brown will be everywhere for autumn.
So fun with Western boots.
How sleek does style look? It's a yes from me.
2. Full Skirts
Style Notes: Spring/summer was all about the voluminous skirt, and autumn will be no different. Make your cotton and linen styles work for the new season by adding boots, or, look for luxe wool and knit iterations. They make for the perfect transitional outfit with a light jacket, as seen on Dawn.
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I'm imagining this with a roll neck top and ballet flats.
A wool iteration will be the perfect switch for the new season.
You've probably already seen this one all over your Insta feed.
Burgundy looks so good with pink, grey and red.
3. Khaki
Style Notes: It's hard to keep up with the latest colour trend, I know, but while butter yellow, red and burgundy are still going strong for the rest of 2024, a fresher shade to pull through is khaki. Make like Grece and try out the look with a skirt and "nice top" duo.
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A warp skirt will always work with a chunky knit.
Wear with buckled boots for autumn.
I love the pleates on this one.
Yes, I also want it in all the other colours.
4. Statement Skirts
Style Notes: Why save your best skirts for best when you can wear them at any time? Tamum gives a lesson is letting your skirt do the talking by pairing with a simple vest and sandals. There's nothing to say you can't take your sequin mini or bold printed style on a casual day trip. I can think of so many ways to wear them for the incoming cold weather too—with black tights and loafers.
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A "wow" skirt coming in from M&S.
"Brat summer" green will no doubt continue through to autumn.
Mix this printed skirt with a logo T-shirt.
You'll wear this so many times throughout the rest of the year.
5. Bubble Hem
Style Notes: Princess Diana wore one in the '80s, Paris Hilton wore one in 2005, and now everyone is wearing one in 2024. What is it? The puffball—more recently known as the "bubble" hem—skirt. Mini or midi, Aimee shows how these puffy skirts give a fun flare to a simple shirt and ballet flats look.
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A work of art.
Just add a vest top and Mary Janes.
Had me at butter yellow.
This comes in so many colours.
6. Burgundy
Style Notes: Burgundy skirts add a rich, sophisticated hue to autumn wardrobes, pairing effortlessly with neutrals like camel, grey, or black. A burgundy pencil skirt offers a polished office look, while flowing midi styles feel romantic for day or evening outings. For a modern edge, pair a burgundy leather skirt with a knit or tailored blouse to balance texture and colour.
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I'll be wearing it with Arket's black alpaca-blend knit.
Killing two trends with one stone.
Now here's a skirt worth an audible gasp.
How cute would this look worn with a matching cardigan and some ballet flats.
7. Knitted Skirts
Style Notes: Knitted skirts are autumn's cosy-chic staple, offering comfort with style. Chunky knits create a relaxed, trendy vibe when paired with oversized sweaters, while ribbed knit skirts give a sleeker, tailored look. They work beautifully in neutral tones but can also pop in brighter shades or patterns, transitioning easily from casual to sophisticated when styled with boots or sneakers.
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COS always gets it right.
In the colour of the season.
This white ribbed knit skirt is so chic.
This has gone straight to the top of my wish-list.
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