Grown Up Ways to Wear a Denim Skirt
For many of us, summer wouldn’t be summer without a cute denim skirt. And that’s just fine because denim is timeless. Just don’t make the mistake of wearing the same style, in the same way, that you did when you were twenty-five – lol!
Today, I’m sharing seven style tips to help you confidently wear a denim skirt when you are a mature fashionista.
See the video of me modeling this skirt at my LTK shop, here!
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1. Say Goodbye to Very Short Denim Skirts
Those short, rock-and-roll jean skirts we wore way back were cool then, but you can’t recapture your youth wearing one now.
Even if you’ve stayed in fantastic shape, thigh-high denim skirts don’t cut it. Instead, try a denim skirt that hits at the knee or just above it to look casual but sporty chic.
And, if you want to look really on trend, a longer midi or maxi is the way to go. I just bought this slit-front, bone-colored, midi denim skirt, and I love the relaxed summer look.
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2. Opt for Dark or White Denim
Worn, faded denim looks rather tired and dated on older women, while a dark wash is classy and sophisticated.
Dark Denim also makes you look slimmer, which is a nice bonus!
White Denim is fresh and modern and looks great with neutrals or brights.
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3. Steer Clear of the Distressed Look
I do not like highly distressed denim and prefer a cleaner, more elegant finish.
However, if you like a weathered look, try to keep fading and distressing to a minimum if you want to look sophisticated.
Steer clear of whisker-type distress lines at the crotch (too junior), big rips and tears, and very ragged hems.
Raw edge hems can look beachy if you lean more toward a fringe look rather than something that looks like you went crazy with the scissors.
4. Choose the Perfect Shape, Fit
Looking great in a denim skirt at any age is about getting the right shape and fit for your body type.
Short and tight isn’t flattering, but neither is long, loose, and tiered. That’s often too old and frumpy.
Straight skirts are great for most women. For pear-shaped gals, try an A-line denim skirt.
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5. Uplevel Your Denim Skirt with a Modern Top
What you wear with your denim skirt can also make or break your look, so uplevel your denim skirt with a modern top in a trendy color or style. Try a colorful or striped tee, a cropped linen shirt, a crochet tank top, or a vest.
6. Wear Cute Shoes
A cute pair of shoes is an easy way to breathe new life into a classic denim skirt. Currently trending are raffia and braided slides, metallic sandals, white sneakers, wedge espadrilles, and chunky Birkenstock-like sandals.
7. Uplevel with Accessories
Remember to accessorize your denim skirt outfit with modern jewelry and accessories to take it from average to awesome.
When choosing accessories, think summer—upscale/casual. To bring your denim skirt look to life, you’ll need a great bag, like a tote or crossbody, casual earrings, etc. Accessories can make a huge difference.
Now, over to you. Do you like denim skirts? Or are they a thing of the past for you?
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Good advice! I am 76, slim, and (I hope) still style-conscious. Also, I’m a fool for denim skirts – but I don’t want to look like a fool in short and slutty or long and frumpy skirts. I’m mostly a budget shopper, and my dresses come from catalog or mass-market retailers like Penney’s and Macy’s. But if I see a classic I love, I will buy it from Talbots or Nordstrom. I resist stressed denim no matter how much my inner hippie chick likes it and stick to dark blue denim or white—currently wearing a knee-length pencil skirt in a dark wash, which goes just about anywhere and looks good with all my tops.
Deb! What a great post. But please, god, where can I find these denim skirts?