Remember back in, like, 2004 when everyone from the cast of Laguna Beach to the president of your sorority made jean skirts and Uggs a “stylish” combination. *Shudder* Luckily, in 2018, there are a number of infinitely more fashionable ways to style this summer staple. Here are six of our faves.
6 Ways to Wear a Jean Skirt
With A Button-down And embellished sandals
The top says business casual while the shoes say pool party casual. (And the jacket draped over your shoulder means you can wear it well into September.)
Get the look: Gap skirt ($40); Joie button-down ($198); ASOS sandals ($16)
With An Off-the-shoulder Top And Mules
To keep a voluminous top from overwhelming your figure, follow Janee Barbre’s lead and tuck it into your skirt to define your waist.
Get the look: BlankNYC skirt ($52); Haute Hippie top ($62); BP. mules ($50)
With A T-shirt And Lace-up Sandals
In addition to proving that black and brown do, in fact, go together, this look showcases the power of a French tuck.
Get the look: Topshop skirt ($55); Everlane T-shirt ($15); Madewell sandals ($60)
With A Moto Jacket And Ankle Boots
How to wear a jean skirt in the fall 101: Pair it with a zipper-laden moto jacket and low booties, both of which create a cool, edgy contrast with a run-of-the-mill denim skirt.
Get the look: J.Crew skirt ($70); Halogen jacket ($200); Vince Camuto boots ($100)
With An Oversize Knit And Ballet Flats
Or, you could combine a French tuck and a fall-ready sweater into this beauty, which would look as amazing with a blue jean skirt as it does with white denim.
Get the look: H&M skirt ($25); Vince knit ($190); Sam Edelman flats ($80)
With A Statement-sleeve Top And Slides
Want a more dressed-up take? Instead of a T-shirt or casual sweater, opt for a statement blouse (we love a ruffled sleeve) and swap out this lovely lady’s flat slides with a chunky block-heel sandal.
Get the look: Good American skirt ($129); Ted Baker London top ($195); Birkenstock slides ($40)