Pencil Skirts
Oh, the pencil skirt, the emblem of the high-powered career woman – as little girls, we dreamed of wearing one while strutting into our offices in commanding six inch designer heels, with stylish leather briefcase in tow. Now as adults, we know that those six inch pumps are deadly during the daily commute and that carrying a briefcase means you had lots of take-home work to get done the night before. It doesn’t sound so glamorous anymore. Somehow though, pencil skirts have yet to lose their mystique and these days, with designers creating this archetypal skirt in various hues, patterns and styles, pencils are no longer donned only for the workplace.
For more top picks, check out our guides to comfortable high heels, stylish laptop cases, and the best cardigans.
Black Pencil Skirts
Because of their usefulness for funerals, Bar Mitzvahs, and family gatherings where you see your grandparents, black pencil skirts tend to get a bad rep. Always classy and slyly sexy, a black pencil is also a great choice for an evening out.
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Editor’s Pick |
| Topshop Pleat Oragami Pencil Skirt $50 We can’t thank Great Britain enough for Topshop, a wonderful contribution to our society. At great prices, we can get quality fashion forward items like this creative pleated pencil skirt. First, The Beatles, now this! Many thanks to our friends on the other side of the pond. |
Theory Pencil Skirt $190 For impeccable office attire, Theory is the incontrovertible leader. Sleek black lines are what they do best and this pencil skirt is no exception. |
Catherine Malandrino Ribbon Pencil Skirt $325 A great example of Malandrino’s ability to make ultra-feminine clothing that’s also flawlessly sophisticated, this skirt may be a bit of a splurge, but it’s also super versatile without being boring. |
Colorful Pencil Skirts
A pencil skirt in a splashy shade can really spice up that white button down you’ve been wearing out lately.
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| New York & Company City Stretch Ponte Knit Pencil Skirt $29.95 If you want your pencil skirt to make a statement, this fitted knit style from New York & Company is comfortable and long enough to wear to the office. |
J.Crew Wool Pencil Skirt $198 This wool pencil skirt comes in a beautiful shade of rose and has an interesting wool texture. A pencil skirt like this should be useful from fall straight through the winter. |
Marc Jacobs Wool Crepe Twill Skirt $298 This green pencil skirt has a slight A-line shape to it, making it perfect for those with a curvier shape. The wool is ideal for the colder months and with its springy tone and signature Marc Jacobs bows it’ll surely brighten up gray winter days. |
High Waisted Pencil Skirts
The high waisted skirt has been the must-have look this year – it’s cool and practical for getting some wear out of those too-short blouses you used to love before you shrunk them in the wash. In pencil skirt form, the look is particularly chic.
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| American Apparel Lightweight Stretch Twill High-Waist Pencil Skirt $46 Even the most anti-American Apparel of you will swear by this skirt after wearing it once. It’s flexible but durable and has belt loops that just beg for a cute skinny belt to be pulled through them. |
Current/Elliot The Pencil Skirt With Zippers $178 This fall distressed denim everything is going to be big. So, since Current/Elliot certainly has the trendy jean thing down, it’s no surprise that this hot little number with zippers as embellishments is our pick. |
Diane von Furstenberg ‘Zekka’ Ponte Knit Skirt $218 This DVF style is the standard black high waist done to a tee – it’ll accentuate your goods while giving you some room at the knees to walk breezily through your office. |
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