Hemlines are swiftly dropping with the fall temperatures, and it's time to pack away your mini dresses and Bermuda shorts until next spring. While fall wardrobe essentials like straight-leg jeans and tailored trousers will likely be in constant rotation, the maxi skirt has also emerged as a must-have in your fall wardrobe rotation. Think Gwyneth Paltrow's green silk Donna Karan maxi skirt and cardigan set in Great Expectations. Throw a pair of loafers or pop on a sock, and Mary-Jane.
The Fall 2024 runway designers also reimagined maxi skirts for everyday wear, featuring wool and cotton blends and bold, statement-making pieces with prints and embellishments. Bottega Veneta, Prada, and Khaite showcased A-line silhouettes, floor-sweeping renditions, and hourglass shapes, while Giorgio Armani infused his signature floral motifs into flowing maxis. Chloé embraced the naked dressing trend with sheer lace peekaboo versions for a daring take, while Carolina Herrera tapped into Y2K nostalgia with denim maxi skirts.
Off the runways, accessible labels like J.Crew, Reformation, and Favorite Daughter are also championing fall's maxi skirt trend that pairs effortlessly with oversized sweaters and polished cardigans or peeking out from the hemlines of great coat.
A-Line Maxi Skirts
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Season after season, A-line skirts return for their regular spin around the trend cycle, and this year is no different, according to the runways at Bottega Veneta, Burberry, and Brandon Maxwell.
Bottega Veneta, Burberry, and Brandon Maxwell reminded us that straightforward A-line maxi skirts aren’t going anywhere. Whether stitched with luxe leather, perfectly ironed pleats, or charming buttons, a flared skirt gliding with every step will always be a classic. Shop similar styles below from Free People, The Frankie Shop, and Favorite Daughter. It's a style that will stick around in your clothing lineup for seasons to come.
Denim Maxi Skirts
Let’s travel back in time to the early aughts with denim skirts at Bally, Conner Ives, and Carolina Herrera.
Y2K style enthusiasts will be pleased to know that free-flowing denim maxi skirts are again stealing the hearts of designers. Bally, Conner Ives, and Carolina Herrera all seem to be falling for the laid-back look, and now it’s your turn to try it. Opt for medium wash alternatives from J.Crew and Madewell, or go dark with Rag & Bone’s version saturated with a deep indigo shade.
Printed Maxi Skirts
Prints that commanded attention ran free across the Fall 2024 runways at Armani, Brandon Maxwell, and Dries Van Noten.
Patterned styles also had a moment in the spotlight. Giorgio Armani showcased shimmering roses, and Brandon Maxwell co-signed botanical motifs with abstract floral prints. Dries Van Noten chose sharp geometric lines instead of florals and foliage. Lauren Ralph Lauren, Farm Rio, and Faithfull the Brand offer various lively patterns to recreate the look.
Extra-Long Maxi Skirts
Is there such a thing as too long in the realm of maxi skirts? Jason Wu, Brandon Maxwell, and Prada would say no.
Jason Wu, Brandon Maxwell, and Prada went the extra mile with floor-sweeping maxi skirts. If your fall outfits need a sartorial boost, a trailing skirt can deliver a dose of drama. Opt for a neutral shade to make your skirt the main focus. Options from Reformation, Leset, and LPA will cover you in this category.
Form-Fitting Skirts
A sculpted skirt is perfect for occasions that call for sultry attire. Take style notes from the looks above by Khaite, Christian Siriano, and Balmain.
Although voluminous silhouettes have been favored among the fashion crowd lately—think bubble skirts and barrel jeans—slim garments with bodycon appeal haven’t lost their rank. Khaite, Christian Siriano, and Balmain celebrated curves with slim maxi skirts cut from luxe, figure framing fabric. Follow suit with styles from SER.O.YA, Susana Monaco, and A.L.C. that will fit right into your collection of going-out outfits.
Textured Maxi Skirts
Stand out among the crowd by wearing maxi skirts decorated with fringe, lace, and sparkles.
There's no doubt that 2024 is the year of maximal accessories, but we’d venture to say maximal clothing is claiming space in the style landscape—and textured maxi skirts are leading the charge. Bottega Veneta made a strong case for fringe, Chloé embraced frilly boho-chic lace, and LaQuan Smith proved that mirrors don’t just belong on disco balls. If you aim to have fun with your look, maxi skirts from L'Agence, Fleur du Mal, and Retrofête will help prove sometimes more is more.
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