Denim Maxi Skirts Are Your Must-Have Summer Street Style Staple
Unlike last year's micro mini trend, denim maxi skirts are here to take its crown.
Following the 2022 reign of the micro mini skirt, 2023 is embracing the opposite end of the length spectrum: maxi skirts. It's not just any type of maxi skirt that has taken over the fashion world, denim maxi skirts in particular are calling the shots. From the runways to street style to celebrity fashion, the longline hems are having a moment.
While micro mini skirts brought back fun nostalgia from its Y2K roots (Miu Miu made sure of that), the questionable wearability of the garment ensured its regime could only last for so long. Assuring what the micro mini could not, the denim maxi skirt offers a lengthened silhouette that guarantees easy wearability and high versatility—for any and every occasion.
When it comes to styling, this season is all about wearing the garment in an ultra-chic way. Taking cues from Coach and Mowalola, perhaps a denim-on-denim moment may be the styling trick you're looking for. Or, as seen by Julia Fox and Givenchy's Spring/Summer 2023 collection, juxtapose the long skirt with a skin-bearing bra top.
To hop on the denim maxi skirt trend, scroll through the gallery below to find all the shopping inspiration you need.
If you are looking to replicate the denim maxi skirt style that Bella Hadid wore on the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2023 runway, the Khaite Neer Denim Maxi Skirt is what you have been looking for. Sitting directly on your hips, this maxi skirt is the low-rise piece of your Y2K dreams. This denim maxi skirt carries an edgy feel while still remaining sophisticated and poised. Plus, the elongated zipper and a flattering front leg slip make it a perfect addition to your capsule wardrobe as we approach the colder months.
Khaite Neer Denim Maxi Skirt, $400 US$126, Saks Fifth Avenue
Denim maxi skirts are destined to be a street-style staple this summer, but we've all been caught outside on a blisteringly hot day wishing we'd opted for something a bit more breathable. Rather than real denim, the O-Tina Denim Maxi Skirt from Diesel is a twill and viscose blend, finished with side ties in a grey wash, giving you the look of real denim without the inevitable sweat stains.
Diesel O-Tina Skirt, US$245, Diesel
Another brand adding to the denim illusion trend is Loewe. Featuring an asymmetrical waistband, a pleated back vent, and convertible button fixtures at the bottom to contribute to the overall mirage of the skirt, this denim maxi skirt (or midi skirt, for the vertically inclined) is perfect for the fashion enthusiast who is seeking a more unique, but still flattering piece.
Loewe Trompe L'Oeil Denim Midi-Skirt, US$990, Saks Fifth Avenue
Bluemarine carries a utilitarian-inspired edge in its denim, and this denim maxi skirt is a more voguish take on cargo pants. Crafted in natural-hued cotton denim, this style is the perfect combination of grunge and Coastal Grandma. Pair this denim maxi skirt with some neutral kitten heels for a casual outing or knee-high boots for a night out in the city.
Bluemarine Cargo-Pocket Denim Midi Skirt, US$397, Farfetch
For those looking to spice up its denim collection, the Alexander McQueen denim maxi skirt is the sultry staple you need. The slashed asymmetrical hem leading to the wide thigh-length leg slit is sensual, cutting-edge, and brings a sense of feminine empowerment to a typically modest trend. What is the purpose of our clothes if not to make us feel our most empowered selves?
Alexander McQueen Denim Slash Midi-Skirt, $1,150, Saks Fifth Avenue
The Marc Jacobs Monogram Denim Skirt was taken from the runway to the streets, as it is a shrunken version of a Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2022 collection piece. Expertly washed for a monochromatic look, the skirt is finished off with an asymmetric hem. Differentiating itself from other light-wash denim maxi skirts is the texture of the denim as a result of the monogram design, making it the statement piece your closet of neutral colors desperately needs.
Marc Jacobs Monogram Denim Skirt, US$495, Marc Jacobs
The Valentino Garavani Long Denim Skirt includes a flare silhouette that results in a train around the back. Featuring two subtle gold V-shaped plaques on the back pockets, this long denim skirt is the epitome of class, sophistication, and elegance. Despite the misconception that categorizes denim as a casual material, this denim maxi skirt is as couture as it is ready-to-wear.
Valentino Garavani Long Denim Skirt, US$3,800, Farfetch
