6 chic ways to wear denim this spring

From floor-grazing skirts to punkish patchwork, daring denim was all the rage on spring catwalks. Here’s how to take the trends from the runway to real life.

Trench Coat

Don’t fear full-length denim — just brighten it up by wearing a trench unbuttoned with a springy dress beneath. Punchy accessories, like a metallic clutch and bright sandals, add pops of color and texture.

Elle Sasson trench, $595 at scoopnyc.com; MIXT by Heidi Weisel dress, $58 at dressbar.com; French Connection shoes, $145 at Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave.; Ivanka Trump clutch, $195, zappos.com; House of Harlow necklace, $48 at glamboutique.com; Earrings, $21 at robertachiarella.com

Jean Jacket

Go for a trendy cropped version that pairs perfectly with high-waisted skirts and pants.

Jacket, $148 at Armani Exchange, 568 Broadway; Skirt, $72 at asos.com; Sandals, $160 at samedelman.com; Burberry sunglasses, $205 at sunglasshut.com; Bracelet, $40 at cocoajewelry.com; necklace, similar styles, $60 at sorrelli.com

Long Skirt

Floor-length denim skirts looked divine on the catwalk, but those not blessed with model proportions should opt for a slightly shorter midi-skirt. Top it off with a denim-colored sweater — the tone-on-tone look is chic and flattering.

Sweater, $225 at mih-jeans.com; Tibi skirt, $295 at net-a-porter.com; Scarf, $58 at echodesign.com; DV by Dolce Vita shoes, $100 at dolcevita.com; Earrings, $48 at robertachiarella.com

Distressed

Leave the ripped-to-pieces pants to Rihannas and opt for a subtly shredded pair of cropped jeans instead. Wear them with a pair of ladylike heels for a stylish contrast.

Attention top, $21.99 at kmart.com; Mudd jeans, $40 at kohls.com; Pumps, $248 at colehaan.com; Earrings, $19.95 at solesociety.com

Embroidery

A relaxed silhouette and sheer panel give daintily detailed denim a fresh downtown feel.

Dress, $450 at us.allsaints.com; Izabella Rue sandals, $45.95 at shoedazzle.com; Earrings, $54 at houseofharlow1960.com; Bracelet, $24.95 at solesociety.com

Patchwork

Piece together a look that rocks just hard enough by mixing patchwork jeans with a pretty sweater, metallic booties and a cute cap.

424 Fifth sweater, $119 at lordandtaylor.com; True Religion jeans, $298 at bloomingdales.com; Hat, $55 at hatattack.com; Booties, $130 at aldoshoes.com; Hilfiger Collection scarf, $160 at Tommy Hilfiger, 681 Fifth Ave.; Bag, $198 at vincecamuto.com