The Lace-Trimmed Long Satin Skirt Is Here to Stay: 3 Ways to Style It for Transitional Autumn Weather

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to pack away your long satin skirt, don’t, they’re very much here to stay for Autumn. In fact, this is peak transitional-dressing season, when one day it’s pouring with rain and the next it’s a mild 22 degrees, and getting dressed suddenly feels a bit of a minefield. The answer is to layer: to build looks that not only feel stylish, but actually work, regardless of what the weather decides to do.

And a long satin skirt, albeit with an up-to-date lace trim, turns out to be the perfect base for exactly that. They’re fluid and naturally add texture, they layer beautifully and work with Summer sandals as much as they will with your Autumn boots, simply dress it up or down as the forecast changes.

1. With a Chocolate Leather Jacket for Those In-Between Days

On a day that can’t quite make up its mind, this is my easy answer. A chocolate-brown leather bomber jacket over a subtly detailed ribbed tank gives you a layer you can shrug on and off as the temperature shifts, while the satin skirt keeps everything soft underneath. A woven raffia clutch and a chunky gold cuff add warmth and more texture, and flat leather sandals keep it relaxed for now, but I’d swap for loafers the moment it turns cooler. It’s the kind of look that works for lunch yet carries straight into the evening.

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2. With an Oversized Tan Knit for Cooler Days

When there’s a proper chill in the air, weigh all that fluidity down with a soft, oversized knit and if needed, I’ll often layer a simple long sleeve tee underneath. Go with a collection of soft neutrals with this camel mohair jumper against the soft beige of the skirt. Pointed suede sling-backs keep it elegant without the pain of towering heels, a structured tan leather tote does the practical heavy lifting, and a pair of tortoiseshell aviators for all that Autumn sunshine we will be getting;) Easy, warm, yet still considered.

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3. Layered Up With Black Accents for Cooler, Wetter Days

For the days when the heavens really open, this is how I’d layer up. I’ve sharpened the cream satin with accents of black — a tailored blazer for structure, with a lightweight trench thrown over the top so you’re covered if it rains, but never weighed down. Pointed ankle boots keep the line long and lengthen the whole look, while statement earrings draw the eye up and add a little unexpected statement. And finish off with a sleek black (wish list) clutch and cat-eye sunglasses for a little added drama. It’s proof a long satin skirt can handle proper transitional weather and still look effortlessly chic while you’re doing it.

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However the weather turns, the long satin skirt earns its place — dress it up, layer it down, and let it carry you right through the season with a skip in your sophisticated step;) Which look will you be reaching for this season?

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