Skirt Season: How to Style a Denim Skirt.
Style /
May 2024
Denim skirts are a classic fashion staple. Whatever your style, there’s a denim skirt for everyone. Whether you want a short, fun denim mini skirt or a chic long denim skirt, you can find designs in various cuts and colours to suit any occasion.
Are denim skirts on trend?
Yes! Y2K fashion is back in a big way, and denim skirts are at the heart of all the early 2000s looks we love this year. Denim skirts have never gone out of style, but knowing how to wear one is just as important as finding the right one.
A short denim skirt is the ultimate summer staple, and a midi or long denim skirt is a totally transitional look that’ll work in formal settings too. Wearing a long denim skirt is a great way to lengthen the leg, and you can opt for a design with a slit or buttons at the front if you want your legs to peek out while you walk.
How to style a mini denim skirt
Denim skirts might be a summer item, but they’re way more versatile than you think. Adapt your denim mini skirt to the seasons with oversized pieces, or embrace the warmer months with minimal tanks.
Add an oversized shirt
Double denim
Double denim is easy to achieve with a denim mini skirt, especially if you haven’t found your feet with rocking denim on denim. Style a denim jacket with your mini skirt – choose the same wash for both or shake things up with contrasting hues. If you’re not ready to take the plunge with a jacket, introduce a little more denim to your look with a Shellsea Overall Top.
Less is more
For classic styling, pair blue denim with a crisp white vest or tee. An Essential Rib Tank Top or Perfect Tee is your best friend when it comes to effortless everyday looks. Nail summer style with a plain white top of your choice – from a Y2K-inspired crop top with an XS Skirt to a ‘90s graphic tee layered over a high-waisted mini, let your skirt do the talking with a super simple fit.
How to style a long denim skirt
It’s easy to overlook the timelessness and versatility of a long denim skirt, but it’ll become your go-to for every occasion in no time.
Long denim skirts are as easy to dress down as they are to dress up. Complement your skirt with sporty pieces like trainers or a sweatshirt for off-duty chic. Combine your maxi or midi with casual pieces to ease into long skirt style and make it extra comfortable for everyday wear. Try a Graphic Laundry Sweatshirtwith a Long Icon Skirt to elongate the body, and reach for your favourite pair of trainers to complete the look.
Over knee-high boots
Wearing a pair of knee-high boots with your denim skirt is an ultra-chic look for midi and maxi styles. Let your boots work in harmony with the ‘90s-inspired cut of our Side Slit Skirt. Make tall boots under a long denim skirt your winter go-to and layer tights underneath for extra warmth.
Go bold
We love pairing denim of all kinds with bright accent pieces, and the same goes for long skirts. Keep it clean with a simple denim maxi skirt and a statement top – stick with one colour for the most impact, but patterned pieces work too. If you want a denim skirt that really makes a statement, style our Reversible Side Slit Skirt with simple accessories to offset its playful design.
So, there you have it. Once you’ve added a denim skirt to your wardrobe, you’ll never look back. If a mini denim skirt is your summer staple or you want to step into the world of long denim skirts, shop our full collection of women’s shorts and skirts to start nailing denim skirt style.