The Best Long Denim Skirts Make Getting Dressed Easier

Worn by hippies and cowgirls alike, jean skirts are a wardrobe essential. Shorter ones can skew informal, but the best long denim skirts fit snugly into both work and weekend uniforms. “A denim skirt should be a style staple in every woman’s closet,” says Meredith Melling, co-founder of La Ligne. “It’s the happy medium between the casual nature of denim and the more dressed-up polish of a skirt.” These days, you can find designs that come in a full spectrum of washes and silhouettes, in minimalist dark denim or embellished with unexpected details.

Clearly, there’s no singular silhouette or style that can encapsulate everything that is the long denim skirt. Whether you opt for a classic pencil skirt silhouette à la Kendall Jenner or choose a Y2K-inspired maxi, think of the piece as the anchor of your outfit and swap out accessories depending on the occasion.

We’ve hunted down 19 great long denim skirts—from understated to bold—to incorporate into your current wardrobe. The great thing about a not-so-basic basic: It actually makes getting dressed more simple.

Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini created The Attico for dressing up. The Milanese label is known for their sinuous sheen designs that make parties worth attending. This season is no less glamorous but infuses comfort and wearability to broaden the brand's cool, seductive appeal.

Inspired by 90s styles, this below-the-knee style is cut from light-wash cotton-blend denim with oversized cargo pockets. Try it with knee boots.

Husband and wife design duo Louise and Gary Edgley often look to '90s silhouettes for inspiration.

The 'Worker' skirt has a utilitarian-inspired ankle-grazing A-line cut made from dark wash organic cotton denim. Try it with knee boots and a tank.

Known for their sustainably crafted jeans, Haikure use organic or Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) certified cotton to produce high quality denim and reduce its environmental impact.

This 'Skylar' cargo skirt has a classic blue wash and falls to a maxi hem, complete with a front slit and pocket flap details. Pair with your favorite vintage tee.

For their latest collection, Colombia’s authority on botanical-strewn romance returns with fresh references, added texture, and reimagined silhouettes. Alongside their signature hyper-feminine dresses and matching sets, pieces come alive with quilted fabrics, intricate florals, fringe, and the rich embroideries that first propelled the brand to fame.

The 'Chlorella Pacifico' skirt is made from a soft cotton-blend terry hand-embroidered with beautiful florals — it takes over 28 hours to create each piece. Be sure to wear it with the matching top.

Mode's flared blue skirt is hand-woven in Latvia from raw-edged panels of upcycled vintage denim, making each piece completely unique.

The 'Nan' is crafted from faux eco-leather into a wrapped pencil silhouette finished with side flap pockets. Style it with a cozy knit and chunky boots.

Y/PROJECT's midi skirt beautifully showcases Glenn Martens' eye for deconstructed design - it has a dramatic, leg-baring cutout outlined in yellow topstitching and falls to a handkerchief hem. Part of the label's 'Evergreen' collection, it's made from organic denim that's faded to appear purposely worn-in.

Americana-inspired denim is a big theme in Self-Portrait's Spring '24 collection. This mini skirt is cut in a pleated, A-line silhouette that sits high on your hips and has a matching belt to enhance the waist. It's finished with embellished buttons and coordinates perfectly with the label's cropped denim jacket.

Nili Lotan's 'Astrid' maxi skirt has a softly pleated A-line silhouette that moves so prettily when you walk. It's made from inky denim and sits on your natural waist. Style it with the coordinating top and knee boots.

The dramatic, unconventional shape of Rick Owens' maxi skirt is made all the more cool by the degradé effect and distressing. Part of the collaboration with Moncler, it's made from denim that fits slim through the hips and thighs before flaring out to a floor-pooling mermaid hem. The elasticated waistband ensures comfort.