How to Wear a Denim Mini Skirt: Topshop's £20 Circle Skirt Dupe

Denim mini skirts of varying kinds have seen me through more summers (and winters, come to that) than I care to remember, from 2001's "rebellious" search for the shortest I could possibly dredge up to 2009's quest for the perfect rara. I thought I'd now consigned them to the realms of nostalgia... until I came across this dead ringer for American Apparel's circle skirt in Topshop. With a £20 gift card burning a hole in my pocket, and little prior hope of finding anything I wanted at such a price, there was more than a little excitement!

The bleached effect, skater cut and high-waist are oh-so-'90s, which, ironically, gives it a bang-up-to-date feel (and if you are going to go for it, you couldn't find a more flattering shape). It has a (*cringe*) elasticated waist, but once it's on, you'd never know - in fact, it's the most genius way of ensuring a perfect fit! So you can keep your "ironic" denim pencil skirts and A-line midis (well, until I find one under £20) - I'm all about embracing my inner child (yes, again).

Do It Like A Lady

Skirt: Topshop (Available Here), Collar and Hair Band: Both New Look, Jumper and Socks: Both Primark, Shoes: Office 

A feminine, vintage-inspired take on "double denim" for cooler days!

Varsity Blues

Skirt: As Above, Top, Shoes and Socks: All Primark

Playing on the sporty-meets-preppy cheerleader vibe...

Sport Luxe Sweetheart

Skirt: As Above, Top: New Look, Trainers: Primark

Both already featured favourites, the tough-vs-girly combination of the top's mesh and sweetheart neckline detail, and the trainers' studs and rhinestones, meshes perfectly with the personality of the skirt.

Pile-Up

Skirt, Trainers and Mesh-Sleeved Top: As Above, Cartoon Print Top: Primark

Skirt, Trainers and Mesh-Sleeved Top: As Above, Mint Knit: Tokyo Doll at New Look

Aaand the other great thing about long-sleeved crop tops... layerability! Perfect for giving a sporty edge, an extra layer of insulation (I know, the last thing we need in the UK at the moment, for once!) and/or a bit of coverage for the arm-shy.

Glo-Girl

Skirt and Trainers: As Above, Top and Bra: Both Primark, Beanie and Bracelet c/o New Look

In the interests of a full exploration of all facets of the skirt's character, I had to go a bit nu-rave '90s, with neon accents (and why not use colour pop lingerie as a fashion accessory?) balanced by a relaxed white tee (and, yes, those trainers again - sue me).

Are you doing denim this season?

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