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Here, There, Everywhere: The Distressed Denim Skirt

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Normally, I’d never say, “If Rihanna does it, I’m so down”…  you know, nipple piercings and all… but in the case of the distressed denim pencil skirt, I am absolutely taking a page from her book. This spring, freshen up your wardrobe with a denim skirt; the perfect 9-5 number that transitions seamlessly into night. Whether you do designer or cheap chic, to maximize the look, grab a skirt that sits at (or slightly above) your knees.

Denim Pnecil Skirts1. American Eagle, $21.79; 2. Zara, $24.00; 3. GAP, $49.99 (sale price)
4. Marc by Marc Jacobs, $275; 5. TopShop, $59.00; 6. Current/Elliott, $240

I’ve tried the GAP skirt in-store and it’s likely to become a staple in my wardrobe this summer – especially since it’s currently on sale for $49.99! The last time I owned a denim pencil skirt was 1988… kind of wish I still had it now!

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  1. Michelle

    I’m all for number 5. Still can’t wrap my head around the “destructed” look.

  2. nicolthepickle

    I like #4….sure and I’d pick the most expensive one.
    I like pencil skirts and denim is great when you have little kids. It doesn’t stain.

  3. Lynda Cook

    I have always loved denim skirts, but this body of mine don’t like them, I love #4 and #6, if I looked as good as you or Rihanna I would totally be rocking the denim skirt!!

    • Lena

      I still haven’t found the perfect one – I’ve founds ones I like, and ones that look nice, but not Rihanna-style epic :)

  4. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    They are all great but I am afraid I don’t have the right body to pull the look off.

  7. Flora M

    I’d go with #5 :)
    I love #1 but I am SO past the mini-skirt phase of life LOL – maybe for my oldest granddaughter (although both her dad and step-dad would have a fit) ;)

  8. La Cuisine d'Helene

    Oh my that brings back memories of owning a jeans skirt. I have not had one in my closet for years now. You convinced me to go shopping at GAP, I want one now :) I also like #5, so classy.

  9. Victoria Ess

    I don’t know if I will be participating in this trend, but Rihanna can pull it off!

  11. Crystal

    Love this! I also had a jean wrap skirt from the Gap back in 1997… And I freggin’ loved it.

  12. Darrah Bailey

    I really like this look, I like #3 or #6.. You could totally rock the denim skirt.

  18. Melinda L.

    I’ve had this 1 denim skirt for like forever, I love it. Now if I can just find another one to replace it with.

  19. Shelley N

    Don’t like the distressed look at all. To me it just looks messy. Number 5 would be my pick.

  29. kathy downey

    I don’t have the right hips to pull the look off,but im sure its looks great on you

  30. Debbie White Beattie

    I love denim whether jeans or a skirt but I still don’t get the whole distressed look because I’m someone that likes to buy clothes that don’t have holes until I’ve worn them for many years and the holes are from history. I like the #5 skirt and that should be no surprise.