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.
Max Mara
Radioso cotton-blend blouson jacket Black
$665.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton bomber jacket Brown
$417.00
$595.00
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Ganni
Duchess bomber jacket Brown
$770.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Isabel Marant
Yanissa cotton jersey jacket Grey
$718.00
$1,025.00
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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.
-30%
Moon Boot
LTrack Low snow boots White
$238.00
$340.00
Mytheresa
Alo
Recovery Mode Sneaker in Navy/White Blue, Size: 15M/16.5W
$195.00
Alo Yoga
-30%
Hogan
H365 leather sneakers White
$336.00
$480.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Bogner
New Malaga suede sneakers White
$357.00
$510.00
Mytheresa
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.
-30%
Norma Kamali
Lamé blazer Black
$357.00
$510.00
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Norma Kamali
Oversized faux leather blazer Black
$515.00
Mytheresa
Norma Kamali
Lace blazer Black
$595.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Odilia faux leather blazer Black
$368.00
$525.00
Mytheresa
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.
-40%
Moon Boot
Ltrack suede-trimmed combat boots Beige
$219.00
$365.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Sorel
Torino Park leather ankle boots Beige
$130.00
$259.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Moon Boot
Icon knee-high snow boots Beige
$488.00
$610.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Bogner
Arosa leather and shearling ankle boots Beige
$568.00
$710.00
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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.
Staud
Timmy Small beaded shoulder bag Red
$510.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Victoria Beckham
Leather belt Black
$396.00
$565.00
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Etro
Floral wool and silk scarf Red
$385.00
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-30%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton Oxford shirt Blue
$161.00
$230.00
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-30%
Rick Owens
Wool turtleneck top Black
$389.00
$555.00
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-28%
Max Mara
Basic Wool Sweater Black
$337.00
$468.00
Balardi
-43%
Salsa Jeans
Sweaters Black
$85.00
$148.00
Yoox
-73%
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini
Sweaters Black
$123.00
$462.00
Yoox
-30%
A Gold E
Odin mid-rise denim maxi skirt Blue
$522.00
$745.00
Mytheresa
-40%
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Arles midi denim skirt Blue
$258.00
$430.00
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Max Mara
Cecile denim midi skirt Blue
$650.00
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7 For All Mankind
Denim maxi skirt Blue
$375.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Wardrobe.NYC
Denim maxi skirt Blue
$210.00
$525.00
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Frame Denim
The Long Hang denim shorts White
$350.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Frame Denim
Dorothy denim maxi skirt Blue
$175.00
$350.00
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-30%
Frame Denim
The Cord corduroy midi skirt Brown
$333.00
$475.00
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Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli