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.
Maje
sequin-embellished bomber jacket - Grey
£421.00
FARFETCH
-13%
Carhartt Work in Progress
Newkirk corduroy-collar bomber jacket - Green
£238.00
£273.00
FARFETCH
sacai
Nylon bomber jacket Black
£670.00
Mytheresa
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.
Asics
Gel-1130 White/Silver/Pink sneakers
£132.00
FARFETCH
Alexander McQueen
Oversized leather sneakers White
£460.00
Mytheresa
Gucci
embroidered low-top sneakers - White
£273.00
FARFETCH
New Balance
Womens Made in USA 990v6 in Grey/White Suede/Mesh, size 8.5 Narrow
£210.00
New Balance
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.
-40%
Norma Kamali
Faux leather-trimmed velvet jacket Black
£198.00
£330.00
Mytheresa
-60%
AllSaints
Wool/Polyester Mimmie Double Breasted Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£119.20
£299.00
AllSaints
-50%
Norma Kamali
Lame blazer Black
£147.00
£295.00
Mytheresa
-25%
Twin-Set
embellished crystal blazer - Black
£236.00
£314.00
FARFETCH
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.
-50%
Sorel
Explorer II suede snow boots Brown
£67.00
£135.00
Mytheresa
UGG
Ashton Addie suede boots - Neutrals Beige
£279.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Sorel
Torino Park leather ankle boots Beige
£87.00
£175.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Charles & Keith
Indra Knee-High Boots Grey
£87.20
£109.00
Charles & Keith
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%
Twin-Set
lace-insert high-neck sweater - Black
£323.00
£360.00
FARFETCH
-48%
AllSaints
Womens Merino Wool Myra Cowl Neck Merino Wool Jumper, Size: XS Black
£72.80
£139.00
AllSaints
Liu Jo
high-neck ruffle-detail sweater - Black
£185.00
FARFETCH
-17%
Roman
Fairisle Knit Jumper Dress Black
£40.00
£48.00
Roman
-30%
Closed
X-Lent tapered jeans - Black
£150.00
£215.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Valentino Garavani
Bowshire polished leather loafers Black
£528.00
£880.00
Mytheresa
Closed
racer tank top - Black
£106.00
FARFETCH
-30%
Clarks
Howard Cap Standard Fit Black
£49.00
£70.00
Clarks
Roman
Cotton Denim Stretch A line Skirt Blue
£26.00
Roman
Diesel
De-Pago maxi denim skirt - Blue
£223.00
FARFETCH
Roman
Abstract Contrast Print Maxi Skirt Black
£36.00
Roman
-32%
Pinko
denim maxi skirt - Black
£180.00
£266.00
FARFETCH
-5%
AllSaints
Almda flared denim maxi skirt - Blue
£231.00
£244.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Maison Margiela
Four Stitches denim maxi skirt Blue
£595.00
£1,190.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Guess Co
denim maxi skirt - Blue
£141.00
£176.00
FARFETCH
-40%
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Arles midi denim skirt Blue
£150.00
£250.00
Mytheresa
-18%
7 For All Mankind
logo-patch denim maxi skirt - Blue
£206.00
£251.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Jean Paul Gaultier
Denim asymmetric midi skirt Blue
£366.00
£610.00
Mytheresa
-7%
Icon Denim Los Angeles
A-line denim maxi skirt - Blue
£213.00
£230.00
FARFETCH
Roman
Cotton Denim Stretch A line Skirt Blue
£26.00
Roman
Diesel
De-Pago maxi denim skirt - Blue
£223.00
FARFETCH
Roman
Abstract Contrast Print Maxi Skirt Black
£36.00
Roman
-32%
Pinko
denim maxi skirt - Black
£180.00
£266.00
FARFETCH
-5%
AllSaints
Almda flared denim maxi skirt - Blue
£231.00
£244.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Maison Margiela
Four Stitches denim maxi skirt Blue
£595.00
£1,190.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Guess Co
denim maxi skirt - Blue
£141.00
£176.00
FARFETCH
-40%
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Arles midi denim skirt Blue
£150.00
£250.00
Mytheresa
-18%
7 For All Mankind
logo-patch denim maxi skirt - Blue
£206.00
£251.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Jean Paul Gaultier
Denim asymmetric midi skirt Blue
£366.00
£610.00
Mytheresa
-7%
Icon Denim Los Angeles
A-line denim maxi skirt - Blue
£213.00
£230.00
FARFETCH
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli