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: Large
$228.00
Alo Yoga
-30%
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Faux Shearling Bomber Jacket in Circuit Br at Nordstrom, Size X-Small Brown
$229.99
$330.00
Nordstrom
-72%
Tommy Hilfiger
Jackets White
$85.00
$309.00
Yoox.com
-30%
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Faux Shearling Bomber Jacket in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$229.99
$330.00
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.
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
-30%
Cole Haan
Womens GrandPrø Topspin Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$160.00
Cole Haan
Veja
Esplar Logo Leather Low-Top Sneakers White
$155.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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.
-40%
Cinq à Sept
Cheyenne Western Americana Appliqué Scrunched Blazer in Black/Multi at Nordstrom, Size 00
$417.00
$695.00
Nordstrom
Cinq à Sept
Khloe Petite Cropped 3/4-Sleeve Blazer Black
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-55%
Emporio Armani
Blazers Black
$332.00
$732.00
Yoox.com
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%
Steve Madden
Obsession Bootie in Taupe Suede at Nordstrom, Size 8.5 Gray
$95.96
$159.00
Nordstrom
-71%
Ganni
Ankle boots Beige
$135.00
$458.00
Yoox.com
-63%
Diemme
Ankle boots Beige
$156.00
$419.00
Yoox.com
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.
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Burberry
Check Label Cotton T-shirt, Size: XXS Black
$415.00
Burberry
Kobi Halperin
Lisa Funnel-Neck Shimmer Knit Sweater Black
$298.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-68%
Alpha Studio
Sweaters Black
$76.00
$240.00
Yoox.com
-67%
Manila Grace
Sweaters Black
$79.00
$236.00
Yoox.com
-66%
Verysimple
Sweaters Black
$45.00
$133.00
Yoox.com
Maison Margiela
Long Hybrid Denim Skirt Blue
$1,505.00
Bergdorf Goodman
NYDJ
Plus Skirt Cloud Stone Long Jean
$24.00
Rue La La
-40%
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Arles midi denim skirt Blue
$192.00
$320.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Levi's
Pay Day Coated Denim Midi Skirt in Pay Day Skirt at Nordstrom, Size 24
$49.00
$98.00
Nordstrom
Frame Denim
The Patchwork Midi Skirt Blue
$125.99
Rue La La
-75%
1989 STUDIO
Long denim skirt dark blue
$132.50
$530.00
TheDoubleF
-30%
A Gold E
Odin mid-rise denim maxi skirt Blue
$357.00
$510.00
Mytheresa
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
