When wearing a long denim skirt, it can often swallow you up, especially if the hem of your top hangs below the top of the skirt. With a bit of styling, you can trick the eye into believing your waist is higher up than it actually is. To offset the length of a denim maxi skirt, wear a cropped top or jacket. With the midriff showing, it appears that your body is longer since your waist appears to have moved up. When the eyes are drawn up higher, it makes your legs look longer, creating the illusion of a taller body.

For a casual, everyday look, pair this Bandeau Crop Top from ASOS with a denim maxi skirt. Finish off the look with chunky sneakers to add some height. If you're looking to dress up a denim skirt, go for an off the shoulder top since they tend to imitate the look of a longer wingspan.