My eternal jeans terror

is solved

(Say hello to the maxi-denim skirt)

Where an average Dutch person has between five to eight pairs of jeans hanging in their closet, I must honestly admit that I have, uh, one (just read this). Okay, maybe two, yes, I find it an embarrassing fact too. But you know, I'm just not into pants at all. I always have a thigh problem that is then topped off with a calf problem. Pants don't like me, and I don't like them. We accept each other's choices. And so I seek my salvation in garments without two legs. Simple.

But then came the terror: I received an invitation for the Amsterdam Denim Days. You know, the ultimate festival for denim professionals and addicts from all over the world. If you don't know what you're going to do to kick off the weekend, I would suggest taking a little sprint towards the Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam. Think of exhibitions, denim hunts, workshops, customized Chuck Taylor All Stars in indigo denim, snacks, drinks; the whole do-you-want-to-be-there idea.

Anyway, I needed a denim outfit. And pants don't suit me, so I was already afraid I would have to pull out ‘the denim jacket’ for the umpteenth time. But god, I discovered something new: the long denim skirt. Seriously, how did I never discover this before? The long denim skirt is totally back from the 90s and absolutely stunning. Now just how to wear it, because there are a few rules associated with this friend.

1. You shall wear heels at all times

Because it just looks the best. The denim skirt (especially if it’s almost to the ground) takes up your whole body, and if you wear sneakers underneath, it just gets a bit weird. Flip-flops could work if you're a bit tall.

2. You shall squat

Important point. Even if it's just ten times before you leave the house, for the idea. The long denim skirt does equal a bit of a quirky and long backside.

3. You shall not wear denim on the denim skirt

Don't get me wrong. I think denim on denim is great. But the denim maxi skirt really needs to stand on its own. We don't want any Britney and Justin scenes a la 2001, do we? If you ask me, the long skirt combines best with a plain white T-shirt or a Breton stripe.

Et voilà, you are ready and will shine during the Amsterdam Denim Days. Go for it!