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.
-40%
Ganni
Duchess bomber jacket Brown
$426.00
$710.00
Mytheresa
Xcvi
Wearables Orrick Bomber Jacket
$44.99
Rue La La
sacai
Nylon bomber jacket Green
$865.00
Mytheresa
Canada Goose
Alberni Reversible Fleece Bomber Jacket Beige
$950.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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
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Nike
Womens Court Legacy Lift Shoes in White | DM7590-112
$57.97
$95.00
Nike
Cole Haan
Womens GrandPrø Topspin Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$160.00
Cole Haan
Nike
Womens P-6000 Gold Shoes in White | IF1787-100
$125.00
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.
Cinq à Sept
Khloe Petite Cropped 3/4-Sleeve Blazer Black
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
HUGO BOSS
Jabinalah Wool Blazer Black
$148.99
Rue La La
Theory
Traceable Wool Slim Single-Breasted Blazer Black
$475.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Rag & Bone
Jennie Crepe Blazer Black
$134.00
Rue La La
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 Ultra Mini Boots Beige
$160.00
Anthropologie
Linea Paolo
Amber Canvas Sneaker Brown
$50.99
Rue La La
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Maeve
Mod Buckle Block-Heel Boots Beige
$89.95
$298.00
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.
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Cole Haan
Womens Go-To Emalia Slide Bow Sandals - Brown Size 10.5
$59.95
$150.00
Cole Haan
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Nike
Womens Zoom Air Fire Shoes in Grey | DR7852-001 Gray
$87.97
$125.00
Nike
Cole Haan
Womens GrandPrø Topspin Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$160.00
Cole Haan
-19%
Giuseppe Di Morabito
Womens Crystal Embellished Wool Top Black
$525.00
$652.00
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
-17%
Diesel
Womens De-Megan-Fsg Skirt Blue
$477.00
$575.00
LUX LAIR
Pilcro
Devon Long Denim Shorts by Pilcro Blue
$88.00
Anthropologie
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Marine Serre
Womens Crescent Moon Long Skirt Black
$605.00
$754.00
LUX LAIR
Johnny Was
Smocked Maxi Skirt Blue
$67.99
Rue La La
Maeve
Waisted Denim Maxi Skirt Blue
$148.00
Anthropologie
Hudson
London Low-Rise Blue Eyes Long Short
$49.99
Rue La La
Cinq à Sept
Veena Button-Front Midi Skirt White
$325.00
Neiman Marcus
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
