Skirts Are Fall 2024's Most Demure Trend - 7 Best Ways To Mindfully Wear Them

When you think of your fall wardrobe, you probably envision pants or tights with knee-high boots, but fall 2024 is going to be all about skirts. According to data obtained by Glam, Google searches for "fall skirts" have risen by a whopping 190% recently. This year, we're not just going to choose any style, though — we're going to be demure and mindful about our picks. That's right: We're hopping on the demure trend, too. 

If you haven't caught wind of this trend yet somehow, we'll fill you in: TikTok user Jools Lebron made the terms go viral recently when she explained how she goes to work looking "demure" and being "mindful" of her appearance. Since then, folks in every career sector, celerities like J.Lo included, have posted about how they live in a very "demure" way. Note, though, that being demure doesn't mean being super conservative and overly buttoned-up. Fun and flirty skirts are totally demure, too (and, really, being cutesy yet professional is the whole point of skirts). 

According to this fall's runways, expect to see a lot of maxi skirts with bold prints as the leaves change color. We've even seen plaid and animal prints in various textures like wool and fur. Don't just go for muted autumn colors, either — bright green and orange shades are fun pops of color that'll have you mindfully strutting the streets like they're your personal runway.

If there's one fall staple you should purchase this year, it's a black, knee-length skirt. It can go with just about anything, including a cute vest worn as a shirt. Instead of slouchy boots, which are on the way out, opt for a structured style with chunky heels. For chilly weather, throw on a timeless pashmina scarf over your shoulders to finish the look.

Plaid patterns never go out of style, so why not go full-tartan with a full maxi skirt this fall? Don't be afraid to mix patterns, either. Believe it or not, a striped sweater or jacket complements plaid perfectly. Just be sure that the stripes are a lot bigger and go in the opposite direction so that they don't match the skirt too much.

Beige never has to be boring, especially when it's the color of a leather pencil skirt. One in a looser fit looks more modern as opposed to the "Mad Men" era. A slouchy, zippered hoodie in a lighter color is a perfect monochromatic look, but for a fun spin, slip on a pair of neon-green shoes.

For a classic fall 'fit, look no further than a black miniskirt paired with a cozy, oversized sweater. Tuck the bottom hem into your skirt or fold the ends under with a sweater-tucking hack for a more polished look. A pair of sheer black tights and chunky loafers complete this classic look.

Sheer garments have been everywhere this spring and summer, but that doesn't mean you have to put them away come September. When the weather isn't quite as chilly, transition your sheer skirt into fall by pairing it with an oversized sweatshirt. You can also slip on a shorter skirt underneath for a cool, layered look.

There's nothing more romantic than crushed velvet, and thankfully, it's been huge this year. Cozy up with a gorgeous, mint-green maxi skirt and matching oversized shacket. Since crushed velvet isn't subtle, lean into the look with a feathered shirt and silver stilettos. You can be dramatic and demure at the same time.

Skirt suits are necessities for some people, but we can all admit that they're boring — unless you have one with a jaunty bubble hem. You can scour the internet to find one or you can DIY a custom-made skirt with double-sided tape. The edges don't have to be perfect; in fact, the hem will look better if it's uneven. Your office 'fit will definitely be a hot topic at the watercooler.