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.
AllSaints
Suede Orten Suede Bomber Jacket, Size: UK 14/US 10 Brown
£329.00
AllSaints
Fat Face
FatFace Natural Fleece Bomber Zip Through Jacket
£69.00
FatFace
sacai
Canvas jacket Green
£735.00
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.
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
-31%
Clarks
Hollyhock Walk Standard Fit White
£52.00
£75.00
Clarks
-22%
On
Cloud 5 Waterproof White
£125.00
£160.00
On
-8%
On Running
Sneakers, female, White, 3 1/2 UK, Cloud 6
£128.06
£139.20
Miinto
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.
-60%
AllSaints
Wool/Polyester Mimmie Double Breasted Blazer, Size: UK 16/US 12 Black
£120.00
£299.00
AllSaints
-34%
AllSaints
Polyester Shores Cropped Relaxed Fit Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£98.00
£149.00
AllSaints
-50%
Norma Kamali
Lame blazer Black
£147.00
£295.00
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.
-20%
UGG
W CLASSIC MINI II Size: US6-UK4, colour: SAND Beige
£132.00
£165.00
Circle Fashion
-50%
Sorel
Joan shearling ankle boots Beige
£78.00
£156.00
Mytheresa
Charles & Keith
Faux Suede Stitch-Trim Heeled Ankle Boots Beige
£85.00
Charles & Keith
-30%
Chloé
Raina rain boots Beige
£298.00
£427.00
Mytheresa
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.
-20%
Roman
Button Detail Curved Hem Jumper Black
£32.00
£40.00
Roman
Serena Bute
Merino Wool Relaxed Fit Jumper - Black
£175.00
Serena Bute
-61%
Roman
Star Striped Colour Block Knit Jumper Black
£15.00
£38.00
Roman
-40%
Roman
Mono Print High Neck Knit Jumper Black
£24.00
£40.00
Roman
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
-30%
Clarks
Howard Cap Standard Fit Black
£49.00
£70.00
Clarks
Burberry
Cotton Polo Shirt White
£325.00
Burberry
Clarks
Wallabee Standard Fit Brown
£135.00
Clarks
Roman
Abstract Contrast Print Maxi Skirt Black
£36.00
Roman
Roman
Cotton Denim Stretch A line Skirt Blue
£26.00
Roman
-20%
7 For All Mankind
Drama high-rise cotton denim maxi skirt Blue
£176.00
£220.00
Mytheresa
-42%
Fat Face
FatFace Blue Denim Carla Midi Skirt
£32.00
£55.00
FatFace
Roman
Broderie Tiered Maxi Skirt
£20.00
Roman
Roman
Aztec Print Cotton Midi Skirt Blue
£32.00
Roman
-50%
Maison Margiela
Four Stitches denim maxi skirt Blue
£595.00
£1,190.00
Mytheresa
Roman
Abstract Contrast Print Maxi Skirt Black
£36.00
Roman
Roman
Cotton Denim Stretch A line Skirt Blue
£26.00
Roman
-20%
7 For All Mankind
Drama high-rise cotton denim maxi skirt Blue
£176.00
£220.00
Mytheresa
-42%
Fat Face
FatFace Blue Denim Carla Midi Skirt
£32.00
£55.00
FatFace
Roman
Broderie Tiered Maxi Skirt
£20.00
Roman
Roman
Aztec Print Cotton Midi Skirt Blue
£32.00
Roman
-50%
Maison Margiela
Four Stitches denim maxi skirt Blue
£595.00
£1,190.00
Mytheresa
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
