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How to style maxi skirts in the Fall

For many of us maxi dresses and skirts are a wardrobe staple during the Spring and Summer, but I’m not ready to put my maxi skirts away just yet, so read on for tips on How to style maxi skirts in the Fall, and my picks of the best maxi skirts.

maxi skirts in the fall

How to Style Maxi skirts in the Fall

maxi skirts in the fall
maxi skirts in the fall
maxi skirts in the fall

 

maxi skirts in the fall

I’m a great fan of maxi dresses and skirts as they are so comfortable and so versatile. This Summer I wore my maxi skirts to the beach (even as a swimsuit cover up), to go shopping, to go out for dinner and just about any other occasion you can think of! They are my ‘go-to’ for when I want to be chic but also comfortable. Check out this post for general tips on how to style a maxi for daytime chic, the office and a night out.

However, it is also totally possible to wear maxi skirts in the Fall and even into the Winter by adopting a few simple styling tricks, (although I probably wouldn’t wear one in the snow!).

Have a look at this post from earlier this year to see how I wore this maxi skirt in the Summer (and also for some cute pictures of baby seals) at La Jolla in California.

To transition to Fall, I used the same basic styling tips as in my previous post on ‘How to Transition to Fall’ I won’t repeat all the tips, but check here for further details, and here are a few extra tips for How to Style a Maxi Skirt in the Fall.

Adapt your colour scheme

red leaf trees near the road

I paired the skirt with rich Fall shades, such as rust, olive green and tan colours to reflect the Fall colour schemes.

Adapt your outerwear

Pairing just about any jacket or sweater with a maxi skirt will immediately add a Fall twist. I chose a tan suede jacket to stay with the rich Fall shades, but a classic jean or women’s leather jacket would also work well for Fall.

How to Style a Maxi Skirt in Fall

You could also opt for a richly coloured sweater, but too avoid looking too frumpy, especially if the sweater is oversize, I would make sure to tuck it (or half tuck it) into a belt.

Adapt your accessories

Instead of wearing the maxi skirt with open -toed sandals as in my Summer post, I added high heeled boots in a rich Autumn tan, as well as a tan handbag, and a tan belt. I also added a chunky cuff bracelet and a bracelet with green stones.

Adapt your make-up

For my make-up I used a taupe eye-shadow, although you can’t see it because of the sunglasses! (I tried to take a photo without the sunglasses but I’m squinting in every one of them!) and a golden brown lipstick.

Now, for my picks of the Maxi Skirts *

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Updated for 2022 Collections.

127 Comments

  1. Who says you can’t wear a specific garment just because we’ve moved into a new season? I think you’re matching the maxi skirt great to make a transition into fall! Wear the pieces you love as much and whenever you want to and don’t care about “rules” in fashion. 🙂
    xoxo
    Thomas

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thanks Thomas! 🙂

  2. Such a great outfit for transitioning to fall! Love! xx, gracie
    snappedbygracie.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Gracie xx

  3. Sophia says:

    Very cute maxi-skirt! Perfect for fall! xo, Sophia

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Sophia xx

    2. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Sophia x

  4. Eugenia says:

    You look amazing! I love maxi skirts!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Eugenia xo

  5. You absolutely nailed this look babe! Loving this whole outfit, you look stunning!

    xoxo Rina
    http://www.andshedressed.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Rina x

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Kait xx

  6. Love the maxi, a fabulous earthy print, and the suede adds just the right nap of texture and color to complement it. Gorgeous belt too! Well done indeed!
    xx, Elle
    http://www.theellediaries.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Elle!

  7. I’m all in for wearing maxis during fall! They look really great with jackets. Love how you styled yours! x

    Have a great week,
    Andreea
    http://couturezilla.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Andreea! Hope you have a great weekend x

  8. Siffat Haider says:

    Love how you styled this skirt, the colour palette is gorgeous!
    xo
    Siffat
    http://icingandglitter.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Siffat xo

  9. Such great colours for fall!!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Joti xoxo

  10. flowery says:

    Beautiful 70ies Look, I’m totally into it.

    xoxo

    Priscilla

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much x

  11. You look so beautiful in this pairing, Julia, I love the way you’ve styled your maxi skirt and the tips you’ve shared here! What I love about maxi pieces is that they’re extremely versatile and when paired with the right seasonal accessories, they can make for such a cute outfit, as you’ve shown here! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you’re having a great week so far, beautiful!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    http://www.thestylecontour.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Jalisa!
      Happy weekend xo

  12. AWESOME post darling! You look amazing! Another gorgeous look! Happy Wednesday!
    much love, Len
    http://www.lenparent.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Len xx

  13. Great post! Love your cute sunnies. 🙂

    XoXo Noma

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Noma! I tried to take some photos without them, but I just squint all the time!

  14. I love a maxi dress to! Tthey are soo versatile! I also love transitioning my summer pieces into fall and these colours are perfect for that! Love the colour story you have here!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Stacy xx

  15. Jenn Hanft says:

    Thank you for the tips! I love maxi skirts overall and I’m sure they’ll be a great staple for the fall!! Love the outfit and how you styled one that has an awesome print.

    XO Jenn

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Jenn!

  16. Wow! you look so pretty <33 lovely set 😉
    http://anna-and-klaudia.blogspot.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much 🙂

  17. Love the suede with this skirt- so good, lady!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Ashley! I love suede jackets!

  18. El's Fashion Fix says:

    Great style tips! This is such a beautiful outfit and is just perfect for Autumn 🙂 your skirt is gorgeous!

    El xx

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much El 🙂

  19. Love this blog post!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you! xo

  20. Leftbankgirl says:

    You look fabulous! The skirt is gorgeous and I love the jacket

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xoxo

  21. Kandja Sylla says:

    That is one pretty maxi dress. I love that it screams fall because of the colors. It’s refreshing to see that you wore it with high heeled boots. Looking gorgeous Julia! xx

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Kandja!

  22. That maxi skirt looks gorgeous! I love the way you styled it

    Safinaaz @thegreycanvas
    The Grey Canvas

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much! xx

  23. Gret styling babe!! love that iconic and statement belt too!!
    Please keep sharing!xx

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Marcy xx

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Hadasah xx

  24. Out of all the outfits you’ve worn I have to ay this one is my fave on you as it really fits your style! I love how elegant you look! Thanks for linking up to http://the-wardrobe-stylist.com/2016/09/12/fall-tech-wardrobe-basics/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Rania – this is probably one of my favorites too x

  25. Love your maxi skirt! You look so stunning!
    Happy Monday, love!
    xoxo, Vanessa
    http://www.WhatWouldVWear.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Vanessa xoxo

  26. Nuclear Glitter says:

    Love this outfit. It’s perfect for early fall
    Your hair is stunning.

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xx

  27. Darlene says:

    great job Julia on creating this look! I love it. Enjoy the Fall!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much! I still prefer Summer though xx

  28. Elsa from Conjuntados.com says:

    Nice outfit, I love it!!! Elsa xo

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you x

  29. This is so beautiful! You look gorgeous!

    xo- Gem+Elli

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xo

  30. These are all great tips! I just love that jacket with the skirt and the warm fall colors! That trail looks so pretty, I am def. looking forward to some cooler temps!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Carrie xx

  31. isidora says:

    hi beautiful 🙂
    i already told u on instagram how much i love your velvet jacket!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Isidora 🙂

  32. Such a cute look for fall! Love it.

    Xx
    Molly

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Molly xx

  33. Beautiful pictures, you look really amazing pretty.

    http://www.tessyonyia.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Tessy xo

  34. Love that maxi skirt! It has such a cool boho vibe.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Amy Ann xx

  35. La falda es espectacular y te sienta de fabula, estas divinisima!
    Besos desde http://www.JustForRealGirls.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you xoxo

  36. yes julia u r right, maxi skirts are even better for fall! ups is gorgeous and u look great!
    http://www.thestyletune.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Chichi xx

  37. Pretty look, very boho chic.

    xo
    http://www.carinavardie.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Carina xx

  38. Comfy Cozy Up says:

    Love the earth tone of the outfit…Very fall. Nice post!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much – I love the color palette too xoxo

  39. This is gorgeous! I love the suede jacket with that long maxi skirt, the colour palette is stunning!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Lorna xx

  40. Anaivilo says:

    This is such a nice outfit! I love the boho vibe and the skirt has suuuch a gorgeous print! 😀

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much 🙂

  41. Stayclassi says:

    You have a lovely look!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xx

  42. Luxe Toutou says:

    So beautiful !
    Kiss, Lise

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Lise

  43. Great idea to add the heels. Beautiful skirt. Lovely pictures.

    http://www.fashionablyidu.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xx

  44. You looks so gorgeous and love the way you style it 🙂

    -Lily Widjaja
    http://www.Glowlicious.Me

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Lily xoxo

  45. That is such a beautiful maxi skirt and it goes so well with all the tan 🙂

    I wear my maxi skirts year-round too, I’m lucky it doesn’t snow here in Brisbane so I can do that easily 🙂

    Away From The Blue Blog

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Mica! 🙂

  46. I wear my maxi’s into fall and some even in the winter. Great styling tips for transitioning! I love the rich colors of your skirt and that fabulous jacket!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Jill! I love the colours too 🙂

  47. Sister Tales says:

    Really loving how to styled the belt with this outfit and it matches the color of the coat as well! Looking good girly!
    xoxo, simona and indre

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xoxo

  48. Love this combination! What a great way to style maxi skirt during fall!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Aly 🙂

  49. Great styling! What a nice fall outfit! =)

    – Cielo
    Mermaid in Heels

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Cielo xo

  50. Your smile is everything! Love how you styled this. Such a great fall look!

    Keep smiling!
    Molly

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Molly xx

  51. You’ve styled this maxi perfectly babe! Loving the fall tones xo, sharon

    http://www.stylelullaby.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Sharon xx

  52. Violette says:

    I love how you styled this maxi skirt! The print and colors are so perfect for Fall!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Violette xoxo

  53. Ileana says:

    Love how you styled this maxi skirt for fall! Such a perfect transition look 🙂
    xoxo

    Ileana

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Ileana 🙂

  54. The color scheme is so good, love the fall tones! And love the pattern of the maxi skirt! Xx

    http://www.thefashionfolks.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much!

  55. Dadie Bradshaw says:

    I love this outfit, good job!

    Kisses, DadieB. ~
    dadiebradshaw.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Dadie xoxo

  56. This is the perfect maxi skirt to move into the fall with. Love how you styled this look and that suede jacket is amazing! Beautiful look Julia!

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Kathrine! Hope you’re having a great weekend xoxo

  57. Wildfire Charm says:

    The statement belt looks great with a maxi skirt 🙂 I like wearing solid maxi skirts. This one looks nice on you.

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much! I love this style of maxi skirt too and I am a big fan of statement belts!

  58. I’m totally loving this style post! Nice tips!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Shai xx

  59. Beautiful fall-boho styling 🙂 I love your jacket <3 Have a lovely weekend 🙂

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Alice! Hope you’re having a great weekend xx

  60. Alexandra says:

    I am also a great fan of maxi skirts/dresses and I can’t wait to rock them this fall! Comfy&stylish win win

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Alexandra xo

  61. Lovely outfit, beautiful color and surroundings where you’ve taken these pictures!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Darina x

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