At its spring 2027 fashion show on Tuesday, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons presented a collection devoted entirely to skirts. Vogue’s Nicole Phelps called it “a people pleaser from start to finish, direct and designed to stoke real-world desire.” A rave. Many in the industry agreed.

Mrs. Prada’s love of skirts is well known. “The skirt for me is like a T-shirt,” she said in a 2006 interview with Charlie Rose. Fan accounts devoted to the designer’s personal style have documented her wearing skirts almost exclusively: with sweaters, shirts, and cropped boxy jackets; with kitten heels and loafers—and with Prada’s eccentric accessories. It’s proof that the skirt, despite its supposedly fussy and feminine associations, can be a true wardrobe staple, able to give a look personality without making it over the top. “It can be… eccentric,” Prada said in the same interview, “but it doesn’t change you as much because it’s waist down.”

How to Style the Skirt for Fall

The V-Neck Knit
Nili Lotan Isley sweatshirt
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The Embellished Skirt
Prada satin skirt
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$14,500 PRADA

The Satin Pump
Herbert Levine Pump Du Jour pumps
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The Button-Down
Gap oxford shirt
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$70 GAP

The Checked Midi
Dries Van Noten checked midi skirt
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The Menswear-Inspired Loafers
Aeyde Terry loafers
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$625 NET-A-PORTER

The Cropped Suede Jacket
J.Crew barn jacket
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The Lace-Trimmed Bralette
Simone Rocha lace-trimmed bralette
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Perhaps it’s fashion’s current appetite for a dose of eccentricity that has led to the influx of great skirts on the market today—and not just from Prada. After years dominated by straightforward denim and trousers, a skirt offers an easy way to bring a little more character into the everyday wardrobe.

In a backstage preview before the show, the New York Times reported that Mrs. Prada likened the skirt to “a ‘frame,’ onto which different ideas and personalities could be grafted.” Brands like Dries Van Noten, Khaite, and Saint Laurent continue to put their own stamp on the style, playing with shape, texture, embellishment, and color.

Whether you’re looking for a painterly pencil skirt, a preppy pleat, or a draped sequin number, now is a particularly good time to shop for one. Below, find some of our favorites—and see how we’d style them.

Everyday Precious
An embellished satin skirt, paired with a chunky knit, is a quintessentially Prada combo. You’ll get bonus (Prada) points for slightly clashing colors and a structured tote.

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Nili Lotan
Isley sweatshirt
$1,090 NET-A-PORTER

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Prada
satin skirt
$14,500 PRADA

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Herbert Levine
Pump Du Jour pumps
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Balenciaga
Rodeo bag
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Subverted Prep
Dries Van Noten knows its way around a great skirt, too. We’d style the brand’s printed, pleated wrap with a blousy leather bomber and loafers for contrast.

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Róhe
blouson jacket
$1,385 SHOPBOP

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Gap
oxford shirt
$70 GAP

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Dries Van Noten
checked midi skirt
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Aeyde
Terry loafers
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Uptown Polish
Khaite’s painterly pencil skirt makes a sophisticated statement. Keep the rest of the look simple but sculptural with a cropped jacket, ribbed tank, and slippers.

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Cos
cropped jacquard blazer
$249 COS

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J.Crew
Perfect rib tank top
$40 J.CREW

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Khaite
Winton skirt
$2,300 KHAITE

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Mansur Gavriel
soft flats
$475 SHOPBOP

Subtly Sensual
Saint Laurent’s brocade pencil skirt begs to be worn with sky-high heels and body-skimming knitwear. It’s sexy, but still leaves plenty to the imagination.

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Banana Republic
ribbed T-shirt $55 BANANA REPUBLIC
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Saint Laurent
brocade mini skirt $2,500 SAINT LAURENT
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Gucci
stiletto pumps $1,400 GUCCI
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Valesque
Corset bag $260 NET-A-PORTER
Considered Minimalism
Bottega Veneta’s fringed maxi has an artful, slightly bohemian feel. A structured peplum top and statement earrings give it a polished contrast.
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Alaïa
peplum T-shirt $1,400 NET-A-PORTER
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Bottega Veneta
double knit skirt $2,000 BOTTEGA VENETA
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Proenza Schouler
Glove brogues $690 NET-A-PORTER
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Zara
combined waterfall earrings $26 ZARA
Miuccia’s World
Low-rise pleated skirts, paired with bra tops and boxy jackets, take their cues from ’90s Prada and today’s Miu Miu. Finish with the brand’s sporty sneakers for an unexpected touch.
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J.Crew
barn jacket $698 J.CREW
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Simone Rocha
lace-trimmed bralette $395 NET-A-PORTER
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Tory Burch
tailored pleated skirt $1,595 TORY BURCH
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Miu Miu
Bubble sneakers $1,170 MIU MIU
A Striking Statement
For an evening out, try Margiela’s maximalist midi skirt with a draped blouse and structured mules—pieces that hold their own without competing with the main event.
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Gabriela Hearst
Melina blouse $1,350 NET-A-PORTER
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Maison Margiela
sequin draped skirt $2,160 NORDSTROM
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Khaite
Colt mules $990 KHAITE
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Jenny Bird
Remi bangle $158 SHOPBOP
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Adam Lippes
Rei skirt $2,990 ADAM LIPPES
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Róhe
cheetah skirt $1,245 BLOOMINGDALE’S
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Marni
poplin skirt $1,950 MARNI
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J.Crew
midi skirt $148 J.CREW
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High Sport
Floren skirt $880 HIGH SPORT
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Marni
midi skirt $1,050 MARNI
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Miu Miu
duchesse skirt $3,100 MIU MIU
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Aflalo
Rixa skirt $750 NET-A-PORTER
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Toteme
midi skirt $560 NET-A-PORTER
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Shushu/Tong
bow-detailed skirt $495 NET-A-PORTER
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Erdem
floral-embroidered skirt $2,595 NET-A-PORTER
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Toteme
feathered midi skirt $690 NORDSTROM
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Staud
bead-embellished skirt $495 NET-A-PORTER
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Wales Bonner
Cosmic skirt $1,445 NORDSTROM
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Gucci
printed midi skirt $2,400 GUCCI
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Jil Sander
floral print skirt $1,490 NORDSTROM
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Burberry
pleated leather skirt $7,895 BURBERRY
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Tibi
luxe drape skirt $795 SHOPBOP

Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs 7 Fall Outfit Ideas Where the Skirt Steals the Show

1 What does the skirt steals the show actually mean
It means the skirt is the star of the outfit Everything elsetops shoes accessoriesis chosen to support and highlight the skirt not compete with it

2 Why are skirts such a big deal in fall fashion
Fall is the perfect season for skirts because the weather lets you mix warm layers with lighter pieces You can wear cozy knits tights and boots while still showing off a great skirt

3 What skirt styles work best for fall
Midi skirts pleated skirts leather skirts plaid skirts denim skirts satin slips and sweater skirts are all fall favorites Midi lengths are especially popular because they keep you warm and look polished

4 What colors and patterns are trending for fall skirts
Think earthy tonesrust burgundy olive mustard and brownplus classic plaids houndstooth and leopard print These shades match the season and pair easily with neutrals

5 What tops should I wear with a statement skirt
Keep it simple fitted turtlenecks plain sweaters tuckedin blouses or a cropped jacket Neutral colors like black cream or gray let the skirt stand out

6 What shoes go with fall skirts
Ankle boots kneehigh boots loafers and chunky sneakers all work well Boots are the easiest choice for cooler days and add a stylish finish

7 How do I stay warm in a skirt when its cold
Add opaque tights or fleecelined leggings layer with a long coat or cardigan and choose heavier fabrics like wool leather or thick knits Boots also help trap heat

8 Can I wear a skirt to work in the fall
Absolutely A midi skirt with a tuckedin blouse blazer and loafers makes a professional officeready outfit Stick to structured fabrics and muted colors

9 Whats the biggest mistake people make with statement skirts
Overaccessorizing or pairing a bold skirt with an equally busy top The fix is simple let one piece be the focus and keep everything else understated