We’ll admit it, we’re pretty good at spotting a trend. As Who What Wear editors, it’s our job to keep our eyes, ears and fingers on the pulse. It’s true that we focus a lot on wardrobe classics, encouraging smart purchases that will last you a long time. But we also take our responsibility for keeping you up to date on the latest most-wanted buys and emerging trends very seriously. Our Slack instant messaging channels are constantly pinging with editors’ observations and the sharing of various fashion reports, catwalk looks, TikToks and IG links. The most recent obsession we’ve noticed? Denim skirt outfits. Don’t worry, we’re not talking about the belt-like, frayed-hem versions of old. No, denim skirts appear to have matured with us, and for 2023 they look much more grown-up, more polished and all the more wearable in longer midi and maxi lengths.
We first noticed the beginnings of this Noughties renaissance last year, but it wasn’t until this month when my fellow editors and I confirmed that long denim skirts were a full-blown thing again—and that we all wanted a piece of it. The conversation went along the lines of…
Editor 1: “Hey team, are long denim skirts really a thing now? I woke up this morning with such a deep urge for one and now notice that they’re absolutely everywhere.”
Editor 2: “I saw someone in one on TikTok and she looked so good”
Editor 3: “I equally have an urge for one, despite never really wearing skirts”
Editor 4: “It’s officially a thing! Definitely going to be huge in 2023”
So here we are. Denim skirts may have made their first re-appearance on the catwalks last year—everywhere from Burberry Pre-fall 22 to Altuzzara’s SS23 collection. But with the new season drops starting to trickle in, we can see that this is a trend both the high street and designer brands have invested in for the year ahead.
As is often the case when a piece like this re-emerges, thinking of multiple ways to style it can be hard. So, below I’ve pulled together all the best (and easiest to copy) denim skirt outfits I’ve seen recently, and then shopped them out to help inspire you. Happy shopping!
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