Of all the staple silhouettes one can own, the skirt is a true chameleon, offering a silhouette to suit every personality and occasion. Styling it is a balancing act; it’s all about the play on proportions and hemlines. The good news? The fall/winter 2025 runways provided us with more than just a few ideas on how to wear it right now.

Prada leaned into distressed leather, A-line skirts; Dries added sequins to its bold patterns, and Lemaire brought draped drama with bubble hems. At Gucci, lace-trimmed skirts (the same ones flooding your social feeds) proved irresistible. At Alaïa, we were reminded of the power of fringe—a trend that shows no sign of slowing down; Louise Trotter’s debut at Bottega Veneta is clear proof.

When it comes to inspiration, the possibilities are endless, whether you lean minimal, maximal, or somewhere in between.

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The Checked Skirt

All eyes are on checks, plaids, and windowpane prints this fall. Mix and match by sticking to patterns in the same color family: start with Mango’s striped button-down then add Tory Burch’s checked skirt. Complete the look with a Sea bomber jacket, then ground with over-the-knee boots.

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Photo: Umberto Fratini / Gorunway.com

The Leather Pencil Skirt

Take styling notes from Bally and style a leather pencil skirt with a sweater vest, brogues, and small brown shoulder bag. The Frankie Shop and Khaite have supple leather skirts that will be on heavy rotation.

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Photo: Daniele Oberrauch / Gorunway.com

The Maxi Knit Skirt

Nothing says fall like a knit maxi. The floor-grazing silhouette is as warm as it is stylish—try it out as a monochromatic look with an Attersee tassel belt and Dear Frances sock boots.

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Photo: Umberto Fratini / Gorunway.com

The A-Line Leather Skirt

Prada’s off-white distressed skirt offers an edgy and updated look to the prim A-line shape. Work a touch of sport in by teaming it up with a bomber cotton zip-up.

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Photo: Umberto Fratini / Gorunway.com

The Printed Skirt

Magic happens when a print master dabbles in sequin. Recreate this iconic Dries Van Noten look by adding a bold knit by Bode and Herbert Levine pumps. Finish off with a gold brooch.

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Photo: Alessandro Lucioni – Gorunway.com / Courtesy of Jil Sander

The Sheer Skirt

For a moment of sheer bliss, pair this organza skirt with a satin jacket for a feminine touch; keep the line long and lean with a sleek, second-skin glove boot.

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Photo: Filippo Fior / Gorunway.com

The Floor-Grazing Skirt

For a lesson in layering, look to TWP for the masterclass in wearable chic. A maxi slip gets daytime appeal with a poplin shirt layered over a turtleneck, finished off with cozy sock boots.

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Photo: Courtesy of Alaïa

The Fringe Skirt

Swishy fringe gets toughened up with studded brogues; top it off with Alaïa’s flower necklace for a directional touch straight from the runway.

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Photo: Courtesy of Gucci

The Lace-Trimmed Skirt

Leather and lace set the scene for a modern romance. Look to Gucci for inspiration and craft a monochromatic narrative, adding a pop of red with your pumps.

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Gregoire Avenel / Courtesy of Lemaire

The Bubble Skirt

The bubble skirt is back from the early aughts; it feels refreshed and elevated this time around. Pair with a fitted crepe shirt by Kallmeyer and a Gucci block-heel loafers. Add a Prada pouch to carry your essentials.

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Photo: Courtesy of Loro Piana

The Full Circle Skirt

A round of applause for the full circle skirt! Tone down the seriousness of the shape with a belted field jacket. Top it off with a leopard hat for understated elegance.

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Photo: Filippo Fior / Gorunway.com

The Sequin Skirt

Incorporate everyday preciousness into your rotation with an embellished midi and deep V-neck sweater. A belt wrapped around the waist adds subtle definition.

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Photo: Courtesy of Meryll Rogge

The Floral Skirt

Embrace print clashing with florals and checks for a considered take on maximalism. The trick to achieving harmony? Finding color that appears in, or subtly plays off, patterns.

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