When it comes to denim skirts, most of us favor the mini variety. But designers are looking to expand our sartorial horizons and our hemlines. The Spring 2020 runways were full of (mainly) midi inspo, from Celine to Stella McCartney to Givenchy. And these aren’t your traditional jean skirts. Patchwork patterns, acid washes and frayed edges make the recent stock of long denim skirts thoroughly modern.

While midis were the length of choice, we’d like to make a quick pitch for the maxis. Maxi denim skirts make great transition pieces since they cover your legs (though you may still have to layer leggings underneath on those bitterly cold days). Come spring, you can top them off with a tee and add some flats to welcome the warmer weather in style.
Check out the slideshow below to see our picks for the best long denim skirts to wear now and later.
Best Long Denim Skirts
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We The Free
Rhiannon Denim Maxi Skirt in Rodeo White, $49.95 at Free People
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Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini
Frayed Denim Skirt, $350 at Net-a-Porter
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Mara Hoffman
Uma Skirt, $425 at Shopbop
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MM6 Maison Margiela
Blue Denim A-Line Cargo Skirt, $525 at SSENSE
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& Other Stories
Front Split Denim Midi Skirt, $79 at & Other Stories
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Ellery
Traffic A-Line Denim Skirt, $312 at Matches Fashion
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Current/Elliott
The Trilby Studded Denim Pencil Skirt, $136 at Neiman Marcus
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Topshop
Side Split Denim Midi Skirt, $34 at Topshop
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Violeta by Mango
Midi Denim Skirt, $79.99 at Mango
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Khaite
Magdalena Reconstructed Long Skirt, $480 at Shopbop
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Rika Studios
Jean Crossover Skirt in Khaki, $155 at The Frankie Shop
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Lee
High-Rise A-Line Midi Skirt in Kansas Blue, $68 at Free People
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Balenciaga
Fluted Denim Skirt, $775 at Net-a-Porter
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Tibi
Asymmetric-Hem Buttoned Denim Skirt, $385 at Matches Fashion
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Mango
Faded Denim Skirt, $59.99 at Mango
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SJYP
Blue Denim Destroyed Skirt, $350 at SSENSE