Julia Roberts’ Denim Skirt Is Breezier Than Jeans and More Work-Friendly Than Shorts — Shop Similar Picks from $35

Then complete her look with a button-up shirt

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Welcome to The Blueprint, where we break down the celebrity looks we want to wear right now and build them back up, piece by piece.

Julia Roberts’ Outfit Blueprint

Skirts:

Close Match to Roberts’: Belle Poque A-Line Denim Skirt, $39; Amazon
Buttons from the Top to the Bottom: Amazon Essentials A-Line High-Rise Denim Button-Down Midi Skirt, $35; Amazon
Waist-Cinching Detail: DKNY Crosby Denim Midi Skirt, $119; Nordstrom
From the Office to Happy Hour: Huskary A-Line Midi Denim Skirt, $37 (orig. $39); Amazon
42% Off: Madewell Denim Circle Midi Skirt, $80 (orig. $138); Madewell

Shirts:

100% Cotton: Mutitop Button-Down Shirt, $31–$33; Amazon
Hello, Double Discounts: Banana Republic Factory Classic Poplin Shirt, $26 at checkout (orig. $70); Banana Republic Factory
“Great Ataple Piece”: J.Crew Factory Signature-Fit Button-Up Shirt, $49 (orig. $90); J.Crew Factory
Breezy As Can Be: Akefun Button-Down Blouse, $19 (orig. $25); Amazon

Spring, summer, fall, it doesn't matter — Julia Roberts' outfit works for them all.

Last September, the actress graced my Instagram feed in a series of snaps posted by her stylist Elizabeth Stewart. And in them, Roberts, 58, wore a Trussardi powder blue button-up shirt that’s no longer available, what appeared to be $1,025 Manolo Blahnik Mary Jane pumps, and a denim skirt from the same Italian brand as her top. (It costs €159, which is around $187.)

What I liked most was the fit: The A-line silhouette didn’t look like those uncomfortably tight jean skirts that squeeze your legs and make them chafe. It also had a midi length that looked appropriate for work without being too hot. So of course, I had to find similar styles — and well, mission accomplished. Below, get the look from $35.

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Belle Poque A-Line Denim Skirt

I haven’t seen denim skirts in a while, let alone midi silhouettes. But the celebrity-worn style was due for its return one of these days; plus, it’s a dressier alternative to jean shorts, which seem to be at their peak popularity in the spring and summer.

Luckily, I found this Amazon gem that meets the most important criteria: The knee-length is right where I want it, the deep blue wash is almost an exact match to Roberts’, and it has a little bit of a flounce to it for more comfort. One shopper couldn't believe "how light the fabric is," so you won't overheat while commuting, dining al fresco, and so forth.

J.Crew Factory Signature-Fit Button-Up Shirt

~~$98~~

To keep the look consistent with Roberts’, make sure you also have a button-up in your closet. And not a baggy, boyfriend-style one à la Nicole Kidman, but a slimmer one you can tuck in without drowning in fabric.

This one has that tailored look, which makes it a “great staple piece” that “works well under vests, sweaters and blazers,” shared one shopper. It’s made from 100 percent cotton and has a front pocket that’s optimal for clipping on your work badge. It comes in sizes XXS to 3X, as well as petite sizes, too.

Keep scrolling to shop more denim midi skirts and button-up shirts inspired by Julia Roberts.