You'd think that with all the incredible slouchy trousers, high-waisted pants, and gorgeous dresses spilling out of our closets this autumn, we couldn't possibly make room in there for some skirts. Well, you'd be wrong. This fall and winter is definitely a major skirt season with everyone from Phillip Lim and Rag & Bone to Céline and Dries van Noten giving us all manner of versions to literally lust for. Unlike dresses, skirts require a bit more mixing and matching, especially considering the daring lengths that are giving this classic closet staple new life. But given our five categories that are leading the season—knee-length, mini, maxi, full, and pencil—we're positive you'll get plenty of incentive to switch up your pants and jeans routine for something entirely more interesting.
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Miniskirts
Above, from left: Rag & Bone Londsdale Wool-Blend Miniskirt, $230, available at La Garconne; ASOS Tailored Belted Miniskirt, $62.06, available at ASOS; Tibi Printed Silk Mini Skirt, $230, available at Net-A-Porter.
Above, from left: Pleasure Doing Business Metallic Stripe Miniskirt, $118, available at Urban Outfitters; A.P.C. Madras Plaid Miniskirt, $135, available at A.P.C.; Vena Cava for Aqua Fringe Miniskirt, $67.20, available at Bloomingdale's.
Pencil Skirts
Above, from left: Apiece Apart Pencil Skirt, $380, available at Les Nouvelles; BCBG Houndstooth Pencil Skirt, $118, available at BCBG; Arden B. Sweater Bandage Pencil Skirt, $44, available at Arden B.
Maxi Skirts
Above, from left: Opening Ceremony Diagonal Cut Skirt, $485, available at Opening Ceremony; Motel Tube Skirt by Motel, $30, available at Topshop; Forever 21 Lace Maxi Skirt, $19.80, available at Forever 21; Silence & Noise Silky Long Skirt, $59, available at Urban Outfitters.
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Full Skirts
Above, from left: Topshop Zippy Flippy Skirt, $60, available at Topshop; Madewell Pretty Plumes Skirt, $98, available at Madewell; French Connection Perfect Pleat Skirt, $118, available at French Connection.
Above, from left: Diane von Furstenberg Belle Skirt, $385, available at Diane von Furstenberg; Old Navy Floral Skirt, $25, available at Old Navy; Pendleton Meets Opening Ceremony Full Skirt, $275, available at Opening Ceremony.
Knee-Length Skirts
Above, from left: Zara Printed Knee-Length Skirt, $79.90, available at select Zara stores; Marc by Marc Jacobs Blanket Stripe Skirt, $370, available at Net-A-Porter; BDG Flannel Skirt, $69, available at Urban Outfitters.