Maxis! Pencils! Sheer! 2024's Skirt Trends Have Officially Arrived

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@fannyekstrand; Launchmetrics Spotlight/Altuzarra; The Style Stalker

There's no denying that sheer skirts have reigned supreme over the past few seasons, and 2024 is set to be another banner year for the translucent style. Instead of completely see-through skirts, prepare to see more semi-sheer fabrics by the likes of Altuzarra and Carven that bring an elevated feel to the otherwise riskier look. Take a cue from their runways and style one with a simple knit sweater or boxy blazer for added polish.

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@hoskelsa; Launchmetrics Spotlight/Gucci; @camillecharriere

Whether or not you have a desk job, you're going to want to dress like you're headed into the boardroom. That's right—pencil skirts, especially in slick patent leather and corporate-coded pinstripes, are making a comeback. If the "office siren" trend resonated with you, you're going to want to tap into the look with one of these midi styles.

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@helsastudio; Launchmetrics Spotlight/Altuzarra; Launchmetrics Spotlight/Carven

Heavy satin is already shaping up to be a major 2024 trend. We've been reporting on satin coats and satin shoes for months now, but satin skirts are arguably where the pretty material hits its peak. In fact, designer Joseph Altuzarra is so committed to the look that he doused nearly his entire collection in the sumptuous fabric, and the styles Elsa Hosk offered in her last brand drop have gone viral.

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@hoskelsa; Launchmetrics Spotlight/Gucci; @annelauremais

Now, I'm not saying that this season marks the end of maxi hemlines as we know them, but let me at least introduce you to what I'm predicting to be the next go-to staple: tailored minis. Think of these menswear minis like the skirt version of your favorite trousers. The most 2024 way to wear them is with flat shoes like loafers, ballet flats, and sneakers.

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Launchmetrics Spotlight/16Arlington; @sylviemus_; @16arlington

Any maximalists in the house? While many of the skirt styles on deck lean elegant and subdued, there's at least one that speaks to the bolder dressers among us: daytime sequins. On the 16Arlington and No.21 runways, skirts with large-scale sequins—also called paillettes—made shimmery statements. While sequined skirts are usually categorized by eveningwear, this batch is all about wearing them with wardrobe basics for a more casual spin.

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@nnennaechem; Launchmetrics Spotlight/Altuzarra; @fannekstrand

We've noted how full circle skirts have been bubbling back up this year after a long hiatus, and now, the '50s-inspired silhouette hitting its peak with pretty A-line styles that feature cinched waists and full-volume skirts.

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@beaufille; Launchmetrics Spotlight/CarolinaHerrera; @thoravaldimars

Sheer skirting is coming in not just one, but two iterations this spring. Delicate sheer lace skirts have popped up in several collections including Carolina Herrera where they were styled alongside classic pumps for an ultra-elegant feel.

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@yanyanchan; Launchmetrics Spotlight/Bally; Launchmetrics Spotlight/MSGM

No matter your personal feelings on them, you're going to be seeing a lot more bubble-hem shapes in 2024. At Schiaparelli and Altuzarra, two-piece skirt sets were given the puffed-up treatment for maximum drama, but at Bally and MSGM, bubble hems came in the form of softer draping on dresses and skirts. I love the look of a mini bubble hem with tights and heels for a night-out ensemble and am planning on trying one with a fitted blazer per the MSGM runway.