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
-52%
HUGO BOSS
Jackets Black
$213.00
$446.00
Yoox
Alo
| Sherpa Edge Bomber Jacket in Navy Blue, Size: Medium
$228.00
Alo Yoga
Rains
Banja quilted bomber jacket Black
$200.00
Simons
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 Pink/White, Size: 15M/16.5W
$195.00
Alo Yoga
Hoka One One
Womens Clifton 10 sneakers Women White
$180.00
Simons
-61%
Diesel
Sneakers White
$116.00
$295.00
Yoox
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.
-29%
Icone
Womens Cinched waist loose jacquard knit Blazer Jacket Black
$69.95
$99.00
Simons
-46%
Emporio Armani
Blazers Black
$393.00
$732.00
Yoox
-58%
Sandro
Blazers Black
$245.00
$580.00
Yoox
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.
-52%
See By Chloé
Ankle boots Grey
$222.00
$463.00
Yoox
-14%
UGG
Classic Ultra Mini Boots With Sand Coloured Platform Beige
$269.00
$311.00
Balardi
-69%
Diemme
Ankle boots Beige
$131.00
$419.00
Yoox
BOSS
Mens Tayil suede Chelsea boots Men Grey
$249.00
Simons
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.
-10%
Max Mara
Weekend Maxmara Fiocchi V Neck Jumper In Wool And Cashmere Black
$269.00
$299.00
Balardi
-78%
Alpha Studio
Sweaters Black
$53.00
$240.00
Yoox
-18%
Max Mara
Weekend Maxmara Borgia Wool Turtleneck Sweater Black
$359.00
$440.00
Balardi
-78%
Manila Grace
Sweaters Black
$53.00
$236.00
Yoox
-24%
Diesel
De Hannie Fsh Skirt Black
$467.00
$615.00
Balardi
-33%
Kontatto
Maxi skirts Blue
$96.00
$143.00
Yoox
-40%
Max Mara
Pianosa Skirt Brown
$444.00
$738.00
Balardi
-77%
Vitelli
Maxi skirts Grey
$187.00
$801.00
Yoox
-33%
Ganni
Animal Print Long Skirt Brown
$325.00
$485.00
Balardi
-31%
7 For All Mankind
Denim shorts White
$170.00
$247.00
Yoox
-26%
Diesel
Skirts Grey
$458.00
$615.00
Balardi
-20%
Moschino
Long Denim Skirt Blue
$332.00
$415.00
Balardi
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
