Wednesday 17 July 2013

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!

Topshop, American Apparel Dupe, Circle Skirt, Mini Skirt, Denim, Double Denim, How to Wear, Crop Top
Topshop, American Apparel Dupe, Circle Skirt, Mini Skirt, Denim, Double Denim, How to Wear, Crop Top, Style Ideas

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

Topshop, Denim Mini Skirt, Circle Skirt, American Apparel Dupe, Beehive, Embellished Collar

Topshop, Denim Mini Skirt, Circle Skirt, American Apparel Dupe, Beehive, Embellished Collar
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

Topshop, Denim Mini Skirt, Circle Skirt, American Apparel Dupe, Varsity T-Shirt, Primark
Skirt: As Above, Top, Shoes and Socks: All Primark

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


Sport Luxe Sweetheart

Topshop, Denim Mini Skirt, Circle Skirt, American Apparel Dupe, Primark, Wedge High-Tops, Hi-Tops, Crop Top, Sports Luxe, New Look, Mesh, Long-Sleeved
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

Topshop, Denim Mini Skirt, Circle Skirt, American Apparel Dupe, Primark, Crop Top, Cartoon Print, Wedge High-Tops, Hi-Tops
Skirt, Trainers and Mesh-Sleeved Top: As Above, Cartoon Print Top: Primark

Topshop, Denim Mini Skirt, Circle Skirt, American Apparel Dupe, New Look, Tokyo Doll, Mint, Pastel, Crop Top, Cropped Jumper, Knit, Wedge High-Tops, Hi-Tops
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

Topshop, Denim Mini Skirt, Circle Skirt, American Apparel Dupe, Primark, Neon, 90s, Beanie, Crop Top, Neon Bra, Boyfriend T-Shirt, Tee
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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8 comments:

  1. I saw this skirt in store the other day, its gorgeous and so easy to style! I love every single one here!

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    1. Thanks Roxii :) Yep definitely a good investment!

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  2. love that skirt especially your lady like look...you add a 60's-esque vibe to that look

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  3. I agree with Roxii I think that denim skirt is fantastic to combine with everything! wow you did a great job :), my fav look is the 'lady' one, very classy! I might look for a skirt similar to this one :)
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    Maria C
    http://shoesandgloss.blogspot.com

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  4. Great styling tips doll and looking great.

    <3 Marina
    Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

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