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3 Ways to Wear a Button Front Denim Skirt

June 17, 2019 by Katie Haller

3 ways to wear a button front skirt
In case you haven’t heard…denim skirts are back and I’m super excited about it!  I wore denim skirts as a little girl, then again in high school and we can’t forget the denim skirts with the Ugg boots trend that I definitely tested out in college.  But then after I graduated college it seemed like denim skirts were out.  I ended up getting rid of all my denim skirts as I cleaned out my closet, but now all of a sudden, they are making a comeback.  
I recently found this button-front denim skirt at Savers last month.  Since many people donated their denim skirts as the trend went away, the thrift store is a great place to find these skirts.  This skirt was exactly the type of denim skirt that I was looking for because I love the buttons up the front.  It definitely has a 90’s feel to it, which I’m really loving anything 90s right now.

3 ways to wear a button-front denim skirt

Button front denim skirt with black top
Button front denim skirt with black top
Button front denim skirt with black top
Button front denim skirt with black top
Look 1: This first look is for a summer night out.  I love adding my strappy heel sandals to make it feel a little dressier.  Black always makes a look feel a little dressier too and of course, I have to add a little pop of leopard with my clutch.
Top- Target (Exact)
Clutch- H&M- thrifted from ThredUP (Similar)
Shoes- Thrifted from ThredUP (Similar, Similar)
Necklace- Kohl’s (Similar)
Yellow t-shirt with button front denim skirt
Yellow t-shirt with button front denim skirt
Yellow t-shirt with button front denim skirt
 Look 2: This look is a little more casual.  The flat sandals make it more of a daytime outfit.  I love adding some color to my outfits, so I wore my mustard yellow t-shirt and knotted it in the middle.
Top- Nordstrom (Exact, Similar)
Purse- Last Call Neiman Marcus (Similar)
Shoes- Burlington Coat Factory (Similar, Similar, Similar)

button front denim skirt
Button front denim skirt
button front denim skirt
button front denim skirt
Look 3: I like to call this look “I’m a mom going to the park with my kid, but I still want to look cute”. Haha!  It’s similar to look 2 with the way I am wearing the t-shirt, but it’s a little more casual with the sneakers.  It’s always easier to chase down your toddler with a pair of tennis shoes on.
Top- Target- Thrifted from Goodwill (Similar)
Purse- Thrifted from Savers (Similar)
Shoes- Nordstrom (Exact)
Necklace- Nordstrom (Exact)
Those are the 3 ways I would style my button-front denim skirt.  For more ideas on how to wear a skirt like this, you can follow me on Instagram (HERE) to see my daily outfits.  Let me know which outfit is your favorite in the comments below!

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Comments

  1. taylor

    June 17, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    I love this denim skirt! You have inspired my to pull mine out of my drawer and get to styling! So cute xo

    Reply
  2. Stephanie | The Espresso Edition

    June 17, 2019 at 10:05 pm

    Oops! Looks like I made a massive mistake getting rid of my button-front denim skirt last year haha! You're giving me so much inspo for how I could've styled it. That first outfit is SUPER cute (they all are, really)!

    Reply
  3. Carolyn

    June 17, 2019 at 11:51 pm

    I'm a huge fan of denim skirts and I love all the ways you're wearing it! I especially like the last one because I'm a boy mom and could see myself wearing that in real life!

    Reply
  4. Kileen

    June 18, 2019 at 3:37 am

    Love how you styled this button up denim skirt! That mustard knotted tee is so cute!

    Kileen
    cute & little

    Reply
  5. Megan at LushtoBlush

    June 18, 2019 at 5:15 pm

    Oh wow! These are some of the cutest outfits I've seen with a button front denim skirt! Love 🙂

    Reply
  6. Tonya Morris

    June 18, 2019 at 6:31 pm

    That skirt is SO cute! Buttons always make everything cuter!

    Reply
  7. Fitfamilylifeblog

    June 18, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    Love a good denim skirt! We lived in them in college and this button down detail is the cutest!

    Reply
  8. Nataly

    June 19, 2019 at 12:08 pm

    I love how you styled this skirt! All of these looks are so perfect for summer.

    Reply
  9. Deborah Yi

    June 19, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    I love these outfits! I like that denim skirts are making a comeback because they're very versatile, as you've proven!

    xo Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

    Reply
  10. Erin

    June 24, 2019 at 1:49 pm

    That skirt is adorable! Option #2 is my fave!

    Reply
  11. Anonymous

    February 6, 2022 at 5:56 pm

    GOd she makes me hard just jacked off to the picture of her in the black top

    Reply

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