This Is About to Be the Biggest Skirt Trend of Autumn

While we’re not getting rid of our mini or midi skirts anytime soon, we are welcoming a refreshing, new skirt length into our wardrobes this autumn. Maxi skirts are back for this coming season, but we’re not talking about the stretchy jersey skirts or boho skirts we often associate with beach holidays. No, the modern maxi skirt is sophisticated, grown-up and altogether much more polished. These maxi skirts are desk-to-dinner approved and add a romantic touch to your professional attire.

The trend was seen all over the autumn/winter 2019 runways—from sumptuous pleated iterations seen at Chloé and Chanel to knitted skirts at Nanushka and gorgeous satin-silk high-slit maxis at Brandon Maxwell. The chicest and easiest way to style yours this autumn is with an oversized sweater or turtleneck and your pick of shoes—from brogues to stomping boots to shearling boots to pumps, practically everything looks so good peeping through the bottom of your hem. Scroll below to see the best on the runways, on Instagram and on the market right now.

This season's must-have snake-effect boots will look chic paired with a beige pleated maxi skirt.

For a pretty day-to-night look, opt for a floral-print maxi skirt paired with a neutral sweater. Keep your shoes and bags super polished to prevent the look from becoming too boho.

The addition of a blazer and over-the-knee boots will add a smart touch to a knit maxi dress. 

For a minimalist and streamlined look, stick to a monochrome palette.

A billowy maxi skirt looks polished with the addition of a smart check blazer.

Up next, the biggest autumn/winter 2019 trends you need to know. 

This piece originally appeared on Who What Wear US.