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.
Ganni
Bomber Jacket - Brown
$427.38
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Alo
| Sherpa Edge Bomber Jacket in Black, Size: Medium
$228.00
Alo Yoga
Ganni
Ruffled-Collar Duchess Nylon Jacket - Brown
$548.55
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Cole Haan
Womens Bomber Style Jacket - Blue Size Medium
$148.00
Cole Haan
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
Dolce & Gabbana
Leather Low-Top Sneaker - White
$471.86
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On
Cloud x Tempo Training Sneakers White
$180.00
Anthropologie
Veja
Campo Chrome Sneaker - White
$207.99
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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.
Y / Project
Pinched Blazer - Black
$529.14
Italist
-59%
Y / Project
Black Virgin Wool Mens Blazer
$569.00
$1,398.00
LUX LAIR
Y / Project
Y Project Draped Lapel Blazer - Black
$597.50
Italist
Maeve
Tailored Blazer Jacket Black
$168.00
Anthropologie
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
Ankle Boot - Beige
$278.87
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UGG
Suede Slip-On Boot - Beige
$403.80
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UGG
Boot - Beige
$279.04
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UGG
Ankle Boot - Beige
$268.59
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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.
Moncler
Moncler Logo Cotton T-shirt, Men, Black, Size: 3xl
$480.00
Moncler
-67%
Cole Haan
Womens Go-To Emalia Slide Bow Sandals - Brown Size 10.5
$49.97
$150.00
Cole Haan
Givenchy
Logo-Embroidered Cotton T-Shirt - White
$488.22
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Dr. Martens
Boot - Black
$273.18
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Circus Hotel
Lamé Yarn Viscose Knit Knit Top - Black
$281.27
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Twinset
Embroidered-Collar Ribbed Knit Sweater - Black
$310.72
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Ami
Cotton Denim Trapeze Skirt - Blue
$394.93
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-34%
Jean Paul Gaultier
Blue Cotton Long Womens Skirt
$549.00
$835.00
LUX LAIR
Cinq à Sept
Veena Button-Front Midi Skirt White
$325.00
Neiman Marcus
-27%
The Attico
Black Cotton Long Womens Skirt
$554.00
$758.00
LUX LAIR
-30%
Moussy Vintage
Graterford Long Denim Shorts Blue
$168.00
$240.00
Neiman Marcus
Sara Roka
Flared Midi Denim Skirt - Gray
$368.79
Italist
A.W.A.K.E.
Cut-Out Denim Maxi Skirt Gray
$575.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Moschino
Long Denim Skirt - Blue
$307.45
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Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
