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.
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Ganni
Heavy Terry Jersey Bomber Jacket Grey
£250.00
£291.00
Balardi
sacai
Nylon bomber jacket Green
£670.00
Mytheresa
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Canada Goose
Alberni Reversible Bomber Jacket Green
£724.00
£761.00
Balardi
adidas Originals
Cropped Puff Jacket Red
£130.00
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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.
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Hogan
H Stripes White
£295.00
£385.00
Balardi
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
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Moncler
Monaco M Sneakers White
£246.00
£525.00
Balardi
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
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.
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Ganni
Crepe Black Vest
£157.00
£268.00
Balardi
-50%
Ganni
Black Heavy Cotton Tailoring Blazer - Size 34 Elastane
£212.50
£425.00
GANNI
-23%
Le Twins
Como Double Breasted Blazer Black
£415.00
£538.00
Balardi
-40%
Norma Kamali
Faux leather-trimmed velvet jacket Black
£198.00
£330.00
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.
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UGG
Ugg Beige
£199.00
£224.00
Balardi
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Bogner
St.Moritz ankle boots with spikes Beige
£213.00
£355.00
Mytheresa
-37%
Moncler
Kickstream High Rain Boots Beige
£380.00
£601.00
Balardi
-50%
Bogner
Shearling-trimmed leather ankle boots White
£230.00
£460.00
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.
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Pinko
Pinko Knitwear Black
£146.00
£175.00
Balardi
Roman
Fairisle Knit Jumper Dress Black
£42.00
Roman
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Loulou Studio
Knitwear Black
£107.00
£180.00
Balardi
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Max Mara
Max Mara S Idoneo Sweater Black
£157.00
£193.00
Balardi
-20%
Ami
Ami De Coeur Wool Cardigan Black
£322.00
£403.00
Balardi
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On Running
On Running Cloud 6
£147.00
£175.00
Balardi
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HUGO BOSS
H Dahanso Down Jacket Blue
£307.00
£359.00
Balardi
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Pinko
Pinko Grey
£113.00
£117.00
Balardi
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Diesel
Denim Long Skirt Blue
£153.00
£202.00
Balardi
-40%
Ganni
Mid Blue Washed Denim Skirt - Size 34 Lyocell
£171.00
£285.00
GANNI
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Diesel
De Hannie Fsh Skirt Black
£273.00
£336.00
Balardi
-40%
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Arles midi denim skirt Blue
£150.00
£250.00
Mytheresa
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Marine Serre
Moon Denim Long Skirt Black
£312.00
£529.00
Balardi
Altuzarra
Varda denim midi skirt Blue
£600.00
Mytheresa
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Diesel
Skirts Grey
£290.00
£336.00
Balardi
A Gold E
Odin mid-rise denim maxi skirt Blue
£420.00
Mytheresa
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Max Mara
Pianosa Skirt Brown
£242.00
£403.00
Balardi
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Wardrobe.NYC
Denim maxi skirt Blue
£120.00
£300.00
Mytheresa
-39%
Alexander McQueen
Alexander Mc Queen Denim Long Skirt Blue
£488.00
£797.00
Balardi
-30%
Max Mara
Vale pleated denim midi skirt Blue
£308.00
£440.00
Mytheresa
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Diesel
Denim Long Skirt Blue
£153.00
£202.00
Balardi
-40%
Ganni
Mid Blue Washed Denim Skirt - Size 34 Lyocell
£171.00
£285.00
GANNI
-19%
Diesel
De Hannie Fsh Skirt Black
£273.00
£336.00
Balardi
-40%
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Arles midi denim skirt Blue
£150.00
£250.00
Mytheresa
-41%
Marine Serre
Moon Denim Long Skirt Black
£312.00
£529.00
Balardi
Altuzarra
Varda denim midi skirt Blue
£600.00
Mytheresa
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Diesel
Skirts Grey
£290.00
£336.00
Balardi
A Gold E
Odin mid-rise denim maxi skirt Blue
£420.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Max Mara
Pianosa Skirt Brown
£242.00
£403.00
Balardi
-60%
Wardrobe.NYC
Denim maxi skirt Blue
£120.00
£300.00
Mytheresa
-39%
Alexander McQueen
Alexander Mc Queen Denim Long Skirt Blue
£488.00
£797.00
Balardi
-30%
Max Mara
Vale pleated denim midi skirt Blue
£308.00
£440.00
Mytheresa
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli