Long Denim Skirts Are Big News for 2023—17 of the Best for Every Budget
The Y2K renaissance has treated us to a lot of unexpected trends in the last couple of years. Cargo pants and mini baguette bags we might have seen coming, but one thing we weren't prepared for was a denim "do-over", when all of a sudden our reliable straight-legged jeans would be traded in for the low-slung ultra-baggy styles of our teens (complete with fraying hems). For those of us who weren't entirely convinced by the wide-leg jean, an alternative would soon emerge that combined the effortlessness and relaxed silhouette of the baggy jean, but with a little more polish–the long denim skirt.
If there's one item that's been consistently popping up on our feeds and in street style photos over the last few months, it's undoubtedly the denim skirt, and while maxi skirts have been enjoying a comeback this season, it's the denim ones that have captured our attention. High-waisted or low-rise, indigo wash or coloured, there's undoubtedly something about this '70s-inspired bohemian vibe that feels worth investing in for spring and summer, and it just so happens that we've come up with a myriad of stylish ways to style them, too.
The more I think about it, the more long denim skirts makes sense as the perfect transitional piece to add to your spring wardrobe too, as they cover far more leg than the mini (and let's face it, it's still chilly outside), but most also sport a slit for extra airflow. We already know that denim goes with everything, so you can pair this hardworking hero with anything from tank tops to chunky knits, so you're covered whatever the weather.
So, if you're sold on the denim skirt trend but don't know where to buy the best, I've rounded up 17 long denim skirts in every colour and wash, and both midi and maxi lengths, so I'm convinced that you might just find the skirt worth shelving your everyday jeans for. Oh, and they're also broken down into budgets too, so you might just the find "the one" for £35. Happy shopping.
1. DENIM SKIRTS UNDER £50
This is selling so fast that I check stock every couple of hours. The blue has already gone, so I predict white will sell out soon too.
This manages to look dressy with a white shirt and heels.
2. DENIM SKIRTS UNDER £100
The pencil skirt cut gives this more of a figure hugging shape.
3. DENIM SKIRTS UNDER £200
If floor-length denim isn't your thing, how about just below the knee?
Maximalists and bold dressers will love the unexpected colour of the Free People maxi.
4. DENIM SKIRTS UNDER £500
Goldsign make some of the best jeans out there, so it stands to reason that they'd make a supremely good skirt too.
From the elegant silhouette to dark, inky wash makes this Khaite feel like pure luxury.
Altuzarra were one of the first to bring back the long denim skirt to the runway.
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Remy Farrell is a London-based shopping editor with nearly 10 years of editorial experience covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. After graduating with a journalism degree and working on the editorial and fashion teams for titles such as Grazia, Elle, Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, she moved into the luxury e-commerce sector, working as fashion assistant at TheOutnet.com styling for the social media channels and helping to develop the collections for the in-house brand Iris & Ink. After expanding an assisting and styling portfolio that includes shooting talent such as Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham and Miquita Oliver, she also branched out into beauty, creating tried-and-tested reviews and diverse beauty content.In her role as shopping editor at Who What Wear, Remy is interested in discovering new and exciting brands to share with the Who What Wear readership and particularly loves uncovering hidden gems at affordable prices to make shopping accessible to everyone.Born and raised in Sheffield, Yorkshire, Remy moved to London in 2014 and lives in the Docklands with her partner and pug Billie.
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