How to wear a long denim skirt this spring
Ah, the denim skirt. This iconic piece never fails to throw us back to the 90s when we’d always choose our favourite jean skirt for non-uniform days. But there are ways to wear the nostalgic style as an adult without looking like you’ve just finished school: here are five rules to ensure your look maintains your grown-up status whilst rocking the denim.
1. With an oversized jacket
This spring, denim skirts are all about edge. Pair your most ripped denim skirt with your largest jacket, a statement top, and colourful pair of heels. For those days where you finish work at 6 but have to be at the party by 7.
sacai
Technical twill blouson jacket Black
$985.00
Mytheresa
Alo
| Sherpa Edge Bomber Jacket in Brownstone, Size: Medium
$228.00
Alo Yoga
-35%
Karl Lagerfeld
Shag Faux Fur Bomber in Grey Multi at Nordstrom, Size X-Small Gray
$179.99
$275.00
Nordstrom
2. Wear it like a pair of jeans
Wearing the denim skirt as if it were a pair of your favourite jeans immediately makes the outfit effortless and at the same time classy. Throw on a simple top and a classic shoe, like a ballet flat or a white sneaker, and you’re good to go.
Cole Haan
Womens GrandPrø Topspin Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$160.00
Cole Haan
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Nike
Womens Air Max Plus Shoes in White | DM2362-100
$190.00
Nike
3. Wear it with a blazer
Pairing your denim skirt with a blazer is a foolproof way of taking it from school fashion to adult style. Take a page out of Emi Venturini’s book and go casual with a mini skirt and combat boots, or create the ultimate workwear style by going for a longer cut paired with heels and a baguette bag. Don’t forget to belt your blazer for a formal look, or wear it open for a chill day out.
AllSaints
Aleida Lightweight Tri Blazer Black
$269.00
AllSaints
-40%
Toteme
Double-breasted blazer Black
$486.00
$810.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Cinq à Sept
Cheyenne Western Americana Appliqué Scrunched Blazer in Black/Multi at Nordstrom, Size 00
$417.00
$695.00
Nordstrom
4. Choose neutral-coloured garments
An easy way to wear a jean skirt without looking like a teenager? Combine it with neutral tones. Cream, beige and grey are all perfect: a round-neck sweater and a pair of low heels are enough to make it immediately refined.
UGG
Classic Mini II Boots Yellow
$170.00
Anthropologie
UGG
Classic Mini II Boots Beige
$170.00
Anthropologie
-60%
Marc Fisher
Mavey Pointed Toe Bootie in Taupe at Nordstrom, Size 8.5 Gray
$87.60
$219.00
Nordstrom
5. Style it monochrome
Take a page out of this PFW guest style book and wear your long black jean skirt with a black sweater and heeled booties. Despite its casual nature, the combo is chic enough for a night out or dinner on the town.
Nike
Mens Dunk Low Retro Shoes in White | HF5441-105
$120.00
Nike
-16%
Cole Haan
Mens Wool Blend Car Coat - Blue Size Medium
$459.95
$548.00
Cole Haan
L.k. Bennett
Mary Pleated Knit Top Black
$99.99
Rue La La
Kobi Halperin
Lisa Funnel-Neck Shimmer Knit Sweater Black
$298.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-21%
Giuseppe Di Morabito
Womens Sweaters Black
$520.00
$657.00
LUX LAIR
-50%
Frame Denim
Dorothy denim maxi skirt Blue
$170.00
$340.00
Mytheresa
-14%
Marine Serre
Womens Crescent Moon Long Skirt Black
$650.00
$760.00
LUX LAIR
Mother
The Candy Stick Maxi Skirt Blue
$73.99
Rue La La
-20%
7 For All Mankind
Drama high-rise cotton denim maxi skirt Blue
$224.00
$280.00
Mytheresa
-45%
Madewell
The Essex Raw Hem Long Baggy Denim Shorts in Londe Wash at Nordstrom, Size 26 Gray
$48.40
$88.00
Nordstrom
-40%
Maison Margiela
Four Stitches denim maxi skirt Blue
$903.00
$1,505.00
Mytheresa
-12%
Diesel
Womens De-Megan-Fsg Skirt Blue
$510.00
$580.00
LUX LAIR
-50%
Levi's
Pay Day Coated Denim Midi Skirt in Pay Day Skirt at Nordstrom, Size 24
$49.00
$98.00
Nordstrom
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
