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: Medium
$228.00
Alo Yoga
-26%
Pinko
Pinko Estebana Blouson Brown
$458.00
$615.00
Balardi
Alo
| Sherpa Edge Bomber Jacket in Navy Blue, Size: Medium
$228.00
Alo Yoga
-10%
Ganni
Overszied Short Bomber Jacket Black
$555.00
$615.00
Balardi
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 Natural White, Size: 15M/16.5W
$195.00
Alo Yoga
-7%
Premiata
Moerund 7798 White Lear Blend Sneakers
$397.00
$427.00
Balardi
Alo
Recovery Mode Sneaker in Navy/White Blue, Size: 15M/16.5W
$195.00
Alo Yoga
-3%
UGG
Lo Lowmel Jasmine Sneaker White
$291.00
$301.00
Balardi
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.
-26%
Max Mara
Lamine Natural Stretch Wool Blazer Black
$515.00
$700.00
Balardi
-41%
Ganni
Crepe Black Vest
$288.00
$491.00
Balardi
-26%
Max Mara
Ornati Double Breasted Blazer In Wool Canvas Black
$545.00
$740.00
Balardi
-53%
Saulina Milano
Antonia Single Breasted Jacket Black
$497.00
$1,060.00
Balardi
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.
Geox
Serilda Woman Taupe, Size: 37 Grey
$200.00
Geox
-2%
Chloé
Beige Fabric Ankle Boots
$657.00
$668.00
Balardi
-20%
Geox
Serilda Woman Taupe, Size: 36,5 Grey
$208.00
$260.00
Geox
-37%
Moncler
Kickstream High Rain Boots Beige
$697.00
$1,102.00
Balardi
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.
Max Mara
Sweaters Black
$378.00
Balardi
-18%
Max Mara
Weekend Maxmara Borgia Wool Turtleneck Sweater Black
$359.00
$440.00
Balardi
-25%
Pinko
Pinko Knitwear Black
$301.00
$402.00
Balardi
-16%
Pinko
Pinko Knitwear Black
$297.00
$354.00
Balardi
-24%
Diesel
Denim Long Skirt Blue
$281.00
$369.00
Balardi
-19%
Diesel
De Hannie Fsh Skirt Black
$501.00
$615.00
Balardi
-40%
Max Mara
Pianosa Skirt Brown
$444.00
$738.00
Balardi
-9%
Diesel
Skirts Grey
$562.00
$615.00
Balardi
-41%
Darkpark
Emma Denim Long Skirt Blue
$458.00
$780.00
Balardi
-21%
Ganni
Animal Print Long Skirt Brown
$381.00
$485.00
Balardi
-19%
Diesel
De Annet Fsh Skirt Blue
$568.00
$698.00
Balardi
-41%
Marine Serre
Moon Denim Long Skirt Black
$572.00
$969.00
Balardi
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
