How to wear a pencil skirt: 5 Style Panel tips for bringing this staple out of the office
Nothing satisfies our shopping addiction more than investing in versatile pieces. A tailored pencil skirt easily makes the list of guilt-free purchases. With a variety of colours and styles to choose from, there’s really no excuse for not experimenting with this flattering sartorial staple.
The value of a pencil skirt is perhaps best realized in its ability to take you from day to night. Whether you prefer a classic black midi skirt such as the Calvin Klein style Rooney Mara recently pulled off, or a fun embellished one such as the Burberry Prorsum knee-length skirt Blake Lively dazzled in, the sleek form fitting design combines an office-appropriate length with a nightlife-appropriate wow-factor. Our September cover girl Olivia Wilde knows how to wear a pencil skirt. She recently stunned in this red-checkered A.L.C. midi skirt, giving us all a lesson in print. Wilde paired her skirt with a black leather top and metallic clutch confirming that the styling possibilities for this must-have piece are endless.
For more tips on how to wear a pencil skirt, we’ve turned to our trusted Style Panel. Canadian Fashionista’s Amber Desilets agrees with us that the pencil skirt doesn’t have to be saved for the office. She recommends pairing yours with a simple T-shirt and heels to take this sophisticated style from work-wear to everyday wear. Falling in Style’s Iva Grbesic knows how to wear a pencil skirt. She owns a large assortment of them in colours ranging from navy to neon pink. She recommends thick weights and classic cuts to smooth out the silhouette. All of our Style Panelists agree on one thing. If you don’t own a pencil skirt, you should!
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