A denim skirt is a versatile garment that every woman should own. Also known as a jean skirt, it’s characterized by a denim construction. Denim skirts are made of the same denim material from which jeans are made. And like jeans, they are versatile.
You can wear a denim skirt year-round. Contrary to popular belief, they aren’t limited to the warmer months. While most women do, in fact, wear their denim skirts during the warmer months of the year, many of them wear their denim skirts during the cooler months of the year as well. You can rock a denim skirt this winter by following these simple tips.
Choose a 100% Denim Skirt
If you’re going to wear it during the winter, you should choose a skirt that’s made of 100% denim. Avoid choosing a plain cotton skirt. Denim is technically made of cotton, but that doesn’t mean denim skirts are the same as cotton skirts. Denim skirts feature a different weaving pattern. Denim involves the weft thread going under two or more warp threads. With this weaving pattern, denim is thicker and stronger than plain cotton.
Because denim is thicker and stronger than plain cotton, denim skirts are warmer than their cotton counterparts. You can protect yourself from the cold winter weather by sporting a 100% denim skirt.
Keep in mind that there are two primary types of denim in which skirts and other garments are made:
- Regular Denim: consists entirely of cotton
- Stretch Denim: consists mostly of cotton but with a small amount of an elastic material like lycra or polyester
Avoid Lightweight Denim
Some denim skirts are made of heavyweight denim, whereas others are made of lightweight denim. They are both constructed of the same denim material; the difference, of course, lies in the amount of denim used in their construction.
Heavyweight denim skirts are constructed of more total denim, resulting in a heavier weight. Lightweight denim skirts are constructed of less total denim, resulting in a lighter weight. To stay warm, avoid lightweight denim and, instead, choose a skirt made of heavyweight denim.
Pair With a Denim Jacket
You can pair your denim skirt with a jacket. There are denim jackets available that match traditional denim skirts. Available for sale here at MakeYourOwnJeans, it’s the perfect choice of outerwear. A denim jacket will flow cohesively with your denim skirt to create an attractive casual outfit — all while protecting you from the cold winter weather.
A denim jacket, of course, will only cover your upper body. Nonetheless, you should still consider wearing one with a denim skirt. You’ll need some form of outerwear to keep your upper body warm during the winter. If you’re going to wear a denim skirt, you can pair it with a denim jacket. The combination of a denim jacket and a denim skirt offers a simple yet stylish appearance that’s perfect for nearly all casual occasions.
Watch the Length
You should be conscious of the length when ordering a denim skirt to wear this winter. Like other types of skirts, denim skirts are available in different lengths. You can find them mini, midi and maxi lengths. Mini denim skirts are the shortest. Maxi denim skirts are the longest. Midi denim skirts, on the other hand, feature a moderate length.
During the spring and summer, you may want to choose a mini denim skirt. Most mini denim skirts extend to the thighs when worn. Therefore, they’ll leave most of your legs exposed when worn. But during the winter, you should typically choose a longer length, such as a midi or maxi denim skirt.
You can order a custom-sized denim skirt here at MakeYourOwnJeans. Custom sizing, of course, means you can specify your own measurements. Rather than crossing your fingers and hoping that your new denim skirt fits, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that it’s been designed using your own body measurements.
Choose the Right Footwear
Don’t underestimate the importance of wearing the right footwear with a denim skirt. One of the great things about skirts — including denim skirts — is that they support most types of footwear. You can wear ballet flats, sandals, athletic shoes, boots and even high heels with them.
The winter season, though, calls for warm footwear. You can’t go wrong with a pair of boots. Boots are stylish, and more importantly, they offer greater protection against the cold winter weather than most other types of footwear. Just remember to choose a pair of boots in a color that matches your denim skirt. Assuming you choose a traditional light blue or indigo denim skirt, you can wear brown, black or even red boots with it. Light blue and indigo are universal colors that match most other colors.
Accessorize With Leggings
Another tip to follow when wearing a denim skirt during the winter is to accessorize it with leggings. Even if you choose a relatively long denim skirt, some of your legs will still be exposed. Leggings offer a solution. You can wear leggings under your denim skirt.
As you may know, leggings are elastic or semi-elastic leg coverings. They’ve been around since the 1960s. Leggings were originally worn for use in yoga, aerobics and other physical activities. Since then, however, leggings have become a popular fashion garment. You can wear leggings with a denim skirt to achieve an extra layer of insulation. The leggings will cover and, thus, insulate your legs. For the warmer months of the year, you may not need to wear leggings. But the cold winter weather often requires some form of insulation for your legs — and there’s no better choice than leggings.
In Conclusion
Don’t let the cold winter weather prevent you from sporting a denim skirt in your outfits. As the weather gets cooler, you can continue to wear a denim skirt. Just remember to choose a 100% denim skirt, avoid lightweight denim, pair with a denim jacket, watch the length, choose the right footwear and accessorize with leggings.
