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.
Alo
| Sherpa Edge Bomber Jacket in Brownstone, Size: Medium
$228.00
Alo Yoga
-70%
Chloé
Nylon bordeaux bomber jacket Red
$93.90
$312.99
TheDoubleF
-75%
LaMarque
Lamarque Peyton Mixed Media Bomber Jacket Green
$82.00
$325.00
Rue La La
Isabel Marant
Elisa hooded bomber jacket Brown
$845.00
Mytheresa
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.
Alo
Recovery Mode Sneaker in Navy/White Blue, Size: 15M/16.5W
$195.00
Alo Yoga
-30%
On
Cloudtilt Athletic Sneaker in Ivory/Orchid at Nordstrom, Size 9.5 White
$118.99
$170.00
Nordstrom
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.
-75%
Alexander McQueen
Black single-breasted jacket in wool
$511.53
$2,046.10
TheDoubleF
Cinq à Sept
Lace-Trim Vegan Leather Blazer Black
$465.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-30%
AllSaints
Mimmie Double Breasted Blazer Black
$349.30
$499.00
AllSaints
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.
-40%
Bogner
St.Moritz ankle boots with spikes Beige
$246.00
$410.00
Mytheresa
-48%
Sorel
Sorel Caribou Royal Waterproof Canvas Boot Beige
$116.99
$225.00
Rue La La
A.S.98
Emory Lug Sole Boot in Taupe at Nordstrom, Size 10.5-11Us Gray
$484.95
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.
Burberry
Cotton T-shirt, Size: XXXL Blue
$415.00
Burberry
-25%
adidas
Samba OG Sneakers Core Black / Cloud White
$117.00
$156.00
Slam Jam
Burberry
Check Trim Cotton T-shirt, Size: XXXS Beige
$510.00
Burberry
-40%
Ted Baker
Mock Neck Split Cuff Ribbed Sweater in Rich Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$87.00
$145.00
Nordstrom
-20%
Giuseppe Di Morabito
Womens Sweaters Black
$515.00
$647.00
LUX LAIR
-64%
Chaser
Shimmer Lurex Knit Copala Sweater Black
$25.99
$72.00
Rue La La
Helmut Lang
Boiled Wool Half-Zip Sweater Black
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-40%
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Arles midi denim skirt Blue
$192.00
$320.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Maison Margiela
Denim Skirt With Vintage Effect, Womens, Blue
$282.00
$705.00
Vitkac
A Gold E
Odin mid-rise denim maxi skirt Blue
$510.00
Mytheresa
-77%
NYDJ
Nydj Plus Skirt Cloud Stone Long Jean
$23.00
$99.00
Rue La La
-46%
BDG
Missouri Camo Low Rise Long Shorts in Brown at Nordstrom, Size 29 X 32
$31.97
$59.00
Nordstrom
Maison Margiela
Long Hybrid Denim Skirt Blue
$1,505.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
