Denim maxi skirts are all over the place

Picture: Sarah Brick. Hair & make-up: Carl Stanley

I like denim, I like a maxi skirt, so why am I not everywhere in the newest full-length craze? I’ll inform you why… Within the Nineteen Nineties, I had a Levi’s maxi skirt which appeared completely excellent within the store however at any time when I attempted to stroll anyplace, it felt like I used to be wearing a pair of heavy, denim curtains. There’s a motive why the hobble skirt obtained it’s identify… Within the early twentieth century, the style for lengthy, slender skirts that allowed solely the smallest steps was denounced by the media (and apparently, the Pope). The Levi’s maxi did have a cut up however it nonetheless impeded my motion (there’s no level giving us pockets if we’re not capable of stroll), and so, after some critical shuffling, ended up on the charity store.

Right here’s my recommendation for purchasing a denim skirt you may stroll in, this season :

When you’re going full-length, select a skirt with form.

The organic cotton, fishtail skirt from Raey at Matchesfashion.com seems like a mode for striding out in. As does Linda Rodin’s attractive denim maxi. In the meantime Arket’s version has a gathered elasticated waist and a facet slit. Keep away from something too straight-up-and-down, like an elongated, denim pencil skirt. (What’s it about these final 4 phrases that makes you assume this garment shall be straightforward to stroll in?) As an alternative search for A-line and circle skirts; kinds with godets, panels or pleats. Mainly, if it ain’t obtained that swing, give the denim maxi the sling.

Go midi not maxi

Just under the knee or midi size permits extra room for manoeuvre. The A-line fashion is perennially stylish; see Soeur (HERE and HERE), Toast and Seasalt. Whereas Boden has a panelled midi that flares out on the hem. This model from Finery has the modern uncooked edges with out the leg-swaddling size. And, button-front denim skirts are an alternative choice, there’s a stunning one at Sézane. I additionally like reworked designs that give the impression they’re created from an old pair of jeans. Within the Nineteen Eighties, I really efficiently remodeled a pair of balloon-shaped denims right into a knee-length denim skirt. Simply giving myself a pat on the again…

Discover a lighter-weight denim

A part of the difficulty with the denim maxi is that your legs are swathed in inflexible cloth and so clearly, motion is restricted. Even when there’s a entrance or again cut up. Chambray and lighter-weight jeans are extra versatile, and extra prevalent in the course of the summer time months (although I’ve noticed a few chambray midis, this season). Reasonably than shopping for one thing new, I’m going to style-up this bias cut, circle skirt from a earlier collaboration. Watch this house.

Please let me know when you’ve discovered a denim maxi skirt you may stroll in….

Right here’s my collection of non-hobble skirts:

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STYLE NOTES

The skirt I’m carrying is by Mud Denims, loaned from Gather & See. We may solely pay money for the pattern measurement for the shoot, which was a bit small for me. The jury’s out on walkability, I must strive it in the proper measurement. The cardigan was a thanks present from Genevieve Sweeney. My ankle boots are an previous pair purchased within the Tod’s sale. And I’m going to be speaking concerning the bag, shortly.