Double denim is a spring classic, but Helen Skelton's sophisticated twist gives this style staple a fresh spin
The denim two-piece has had a pretty re-spin for 2026 and we can't get enough of it
Double denim may have suffered a bad rap in the post Justin and Brittany era, but this style dynamic duo is a spring style staple and Helen Skelton just delivered the chicest of updates to the timeless look.
Stepping onto set last week, the presenter wore a chic short puff sleeved denim shirt with tie neckline, tucked loosely into a drop-waist denim A-line skirt, creating an almost dress-like appearance.
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Denim shirts are always popular for spring capsule wardrobes, but the jean skirt is having something of a revival right now, and A-line silhouettes, as well as dropped-waist skirts, are all over the high street, making her look both contemporary and easy to recreate.
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With a similar silhouette but in a smart, dark denim wash, this elegant shirt can team with jeans, skirts or tailoring for the ideal smart casual outfit idea.
You could team the Mint Velvet skirt with this lovely full circle denim skirt. In a similar indigo denim, it's absolutely A-OK to mix and match your jean colours in this type of outfit. The circular shape is really flattering too.
With an exaggerated bow neckline, this playful skirt adds a chic casual feel to more polished ensembles and will give a vintage aesthetic to any full skirts. The pretty puff sleeve echoes Helen's denim shirt beautifully.
The best M&S jeans are an absolute staple in our capsule wardrobes all year round, but the British clothing brand also has an excellent selection of denim skirts, and this tie waist midi is just one example.
For a more discreet take on the look, this long sleeved shirt has a small and simple tie neckline, adding detail and softening the denim shirt's silhouette. The dark wash elevates the style too.
This gorgeous dark wash denim skirt has a figure flattering A-line silhouette. The deep indigo hue is wearable all year round, try teaming it with a cosy knit and a pair of your best knee-high boots like the model.
Helen Skelton is a regular on our screens, and her fashion choices serve as constant inspiration for our seasonal wardrobes. This latest double denim look is like many of Helen's outfits, both stylish and practical, and most importantly, so easy to recreate.
Comprised of two wardrobe hero pieces, the denim shirt and denim skirt never truly fall out of fashion, and combining the two gives a contemporary twist on the double-denim look.
Opting for an A-line skirt with her puffed-sleeved, bow-necked shirt helps to balance Helen's silhouette, and creates a naturally nipped-in waist, thanks to the fuller shoulder and skirt hemline, giving the TV presenter an hourglass shape.
Finishing her look with a pair of simple tan court shoes, Helen lets the denim do the talking on this one and chooses a chic, neutral shoe to complete her ensemble.
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