How to wear A-line mini skirts

Hemlines have taken a seriously Sixties turn for autumn/winter 2014;
         here's how to style your A-line mini skirts
                                                       
              Christopher Kane autumn/winter 2014 collection Photo: Isidore Montag

Rock steady
Sixties A-line shifts mingled with minxy A-line mini skirts during Saint Laurent's autumn/winter 2014 showcase. The one thing they had in common? The micro-hemlined outfits were all ultra dark. Luckily Hedi Slimane OK-ed opaque tights, making those bum-skimming skirts a little more demure and accessible. 

                         Saint Laurent autumn/winter 2014 collection

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  Clockwise from top left: Petite Leather Ponte Biker Jacket, £249, Marks and Spencer; Ines Cashmere Blend Polo Neck Sweater, £19.90, Uniqlo; Warehouse Leather A-Line Skirt, £60, John Lewis; Tala Patent Leather Boot, £325, L.K.Bennett; Flat Bar and Chain Tassle Cross Body Bag, £25, ASOS
  Belt up
  In knots about autumn's belt loop trend? Follow Nicolas Ghesquière's styling on Louis Vuitton's autumn/winter 2014 catwalk and tie sharp leather belts around A-line minis. Tuck in a thin knit to balance out the amount of limb on display below, and add one statement earring if you really want to play the Ghesquière girl. 

                              Louis Vuitton autumn/winter 2014 collection 
    
Clockwise from top left: Comme des Garçons Play red heart jumper, £203, Hervia; Margot boots, £75, Topshop; Geomettric earrings, £9.99, Zara; Dolce & Gabbana Stretch-wool crepe mini skirt, £380, Net-a-Porter; 'Tie the Knot' leather belt, £410, Louis Vuitton
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Work-ready
Tuck a slouchy (unbuttoned) shirt into an A-line skirt and voilà! you've scored yourself a new office outfit. Throw in some pointy pumps and a simple necklace chain or two to spruce up the look. 

                                         Felder Felder autumn/winter 2014 collection
                Clockwise from top left: Alexa semi sheer blouse, £120, Reiss; Baja precious necklace, £750, Monica Vinader; Rally Mini Pony Bag, £328, AllSaints; Croc effect slippers, £39.99, Mango; Patent short skirt, £25.99, Zara
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The cosy knit
When Christoper Kane prescribes big, cosy knits for autumn, you know it's alright to get sweater-happy. Whether you plump for a roll-neck, chunky fisherman knit or festive, patterned jumper, let your A-line play the secondary part to your fabulous knitwear. 
Christopher Kane autumn/winter 2014 collection

  Clockwise from top left: Chinti and Parker Wool Ribbed Knit Jumper, £260, FarFetch; Croc mini chain bag, £39.99, Zara; Nicholas Kirkwood + Erdem embellished croc-effect leather flats, £650, Net-a-Porter; Annelise Michelson Gunmetal Carnivorous Ear Cuff, £270, Avenue 32; Sequin mini skirt, £59.99, Mango
Add structure
In fashion maths a mini skirt benefits from having something more modest placed up top. There's no need to pile on the layers though; seek out a structured sweater, as seen at Opening Ceremony's autumn 2014 show, for a more minimal, off-beat look.

Opening Ceremony autumn/winter 2014 collection



                Clockwise from top left: Raw edge wool jumper, £79, Cos; Raindrop backpack, £419, Kenzo; Dockland plimsolls, £20, ASOS; Leather Mini Skirt, £175, Whistles

All catwalk photos by Isidore Montag

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