Serious statement skirts took center stage outside Lincoln Center, and it's easy to see why: they simplify "getting dressed." A good one carries an outfit, which is to say, you won't need much else. Here are some options I'm coveting from Kenzo, Versus and J. Crew--along with more inspirational skirt-centric pics from NYFW below.

Photos: 1. Grazia.it, 2. Phil Oh, 3. Harper's Bazaar, 4. Tommy Ton, 5. Phil Oh, 6. Phil Oh, 7. Fashionologie