The mini needn’t feel out of place in cool weather—an above-the-knee knit is the ultimate fall and winter take on the short skirt.

The fickle October weather has been steadily turning into consistently cool days; it’s time to swap spaghetti-strap summer dresses for warmer, fall maxi dresses.

Refreshingly, today’s footwear brands are increasingly rebuking gender norms by extending their size range. The movement has been centered around heels, in particular, thanks to labels like Syro, Roker, and Rick Owens.

Dainty fine ribbed silk socks are a chic way to accessorize for minimalists, while more abstract patterns and color-block styles will be sure to satisfy more dialed-in accessory heads.