Knee-length skirts might be dominating the conversation this summer, but after a few weeks of people-watching across London, I’m convinced that there’s another skirt trend making its return. Whilst fashion people have happily embraced midi hemlines, the very chicest are also revisiting a classic.
The trend that caught my eye? The denim mini skirt. Putting it back on my radar, I spotted London style icon Alexa Chung swapping a knee-skimming style for a timeless dark-wash denim mini version. After spending the past few seasons on the sidelines, I’m calling this the summer the denim mini finally stages its comeback.
And if anyone can revive a trend, it’s Alexa. Styling her dark-wash denim mini with a white button-down shirt and tall bow-embellished heels, she gave the classic piece a cool-girl feel. Evidently easy to dress up, it’s just as wearable with a boxy T-shirt and strappy sandals or simple flip-flops.
As with all the best trends, fashion’s pendulum always swings back around, and this summer seems to me like the moment the denim miniskirt returns. If you’re ready to welcome it back too, keep scrolling to shop my edit of the best denim miniskirts of the season.
Shop Denim Miniskirts:
Free People
We the Free Lainey Low-Rise Mini Skirt
This also comes in four other shades.
Reformation
Hazel Low Rise Denim Mini Skirt
The low rise silhouette gives this a relaxed, throw-on energy.
Wear this with a matching shirt or style with a boxy tee.
A classic denim mini will never go out of style.
A black denim mini is so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.
Zara
Wrap Denim Buckle Skort
Dress this up with strappy sandals to get Alexa’s look.
KHAITE
Kendra Denim Skirt
This crops just above the knee for a polished effect.