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.
Cole Haan
Womens Bomber Style Jacket - Blue Size Medium
$148.00
Cole Haan
Maeve
Wool Blend Boucle Bomber Jacket Green
$178.00
Anthropologie
Canada Goose
Elba Down Bomber Jacket
$850.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Hudson
Suede Bomber Jacket Brown
$198.99
Rue La La
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
Cole Haan
Womens GrandPrø Topspin Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$160.00
Cole Haan
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.
HUGO BOSS
Jabinalah Wool Blazer Black
$148.99
Rue La La
Burberry
Wool Single Button Black Blazer Size XXS
$517.29
HEWI
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.
Bernardo
Barnes Slim Tall Boots Beige
$458.00
Anthropologie
Frye
Kate Pull-On Boots White
$368.00
Anthropologie
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
-50%
Ganni
Leopard Stretch Sequins Long Dress - Size 10/12 Mixed
$287.50
$575.00
GANNI
L.k. Bennett
Mary Pleated Knit Top Black
$99.99
Rue La La
-18%
Giuseppe Di Morabito
Womens Crystal Embellished Wool Top Black
$545.00
$662.00
LUX LAIR
Essentiel
Ifrancis Striped Mock-Neck Sweater Black
$200.00
Neiman Marcus
-30%
A Gold E
Odin mid-rise denim maxi skirt Blue
$357.00
$510.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Ganni
Mixed Leopard Denim Maxi Slit Skirt - Size 10/12 Organic Cotton Multi
$187.50
$375.00
GANNI
-11%
Marine Serre
Womens Crescent Moon Long Skirt Black
$680.00
$766.00
LUX LAIR
Mother
The Candy Stick Maxi Skirt Blue
$73.99
Rue La La
-9%
Diesel
Womens De-Megan-Fsg Skirt Blue
$530.00
$584.00
LUX LAIR
Maeve
Waisted Denim Maxi Skirt Blue
$148.00
Anthropologie
7 For All Mankind
Monroe Long Weekend Short Blue
$37.99
Rue La La
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
