Pencil skirt
Styling tips for the pencil skirt
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Pencil skirts are available in many colors, lengths and with patterns. You can find out which one suits you best and how you combine it with us.
Are you looking for a piece of clothing that conjures up a gorgeous figure for a special occasion, a date night or the next trip? Or is it stressed? How about a pencil skirt? The classic garment is probably not a foreign word for women. Nevertheless, there is often a very specific question that comes up with the word pencil skirt: How do I style it? We have the answer!
Pencil Skirt: flattering feminine curves
How does the famous pencil skirt manage to flatter the feminine curves? This is of course due to its shape. Because the waistband starts at the waist and runs down the hips and thighs down to the knees. There is no better way to emphasize your figure. Anyone who thinks that a pencil skirt is only suitable for the world of work is far from it. We’ll show you which pencil skirt is best for which occasion.
The classic for the office
Style guide:
Of the Office look with pencil skirt is probably known to everyone. Still, a little style guide can’t hurt. The best choice of a matching top is of course a light blouse, preferably in classic white. Not only does it look chic, it also ensures a fresh complexion. Alternatively, a dark turtleneck sweater can be used, which gives the outfit a classy touch. If you don’t want to get cold feet with your office outfit in winter, you can put on boots for your shoes. Sandals are then used in summer. But be careful, please be careful here.
Don’ts:
- Too tight blouse with a deep neckline
- Flat ankle boots
- Sneakers in bright colors
- Chunky sweater
- Colorful tights
Casual look with a pencil skirt
Style guide:
A Pencil Skirt made of denim can be combined with almost anything. That’s why you have the choice between a classic white oversize T-shirt, a chunky knit sweater, a shirt from the men’s department in pastel colors to tie together and a crop top. For those of you who prefer tight fitting tops. Sneakers, also often with platform soles, and sandals in summer are suitable as shoes. If you want to cheat yourself bigger, you can also fall back on espadrilles with wedge heels. In winter, however, boots are the best choice.
Don’ts:
- A classic tight blouse
- high heels
Date night with pencil skirt
Style guide:
A more noticeable one on a date night Skirt with patternor bright colors, the choice of the top cannot be generalized. Nevertheless, we have a few tips. Make sure that the skirt is not covered by the top. Therefore, it is best to choose a crop top or a slim shirt that you can put into the pencil skirt. Above all, it is important that the top matches the pencil skirt and that both pieces of clothing form a unit through their colors, patterns or texture. For shoes, we would recommend high heels, which are dependent on the same factors. In any case, pumps in beige or nude colors are a guarantee.
Don’ts:
- Oversize t-shirt
- Sneakers – it depends on you here, but they are rather unsuitable for a date night
- Sweatshirts
- Colorful tights
Travel with convenience
Style guide:
Since cosiness is the be-all and end-all here, this trend should run through the entire outfit. After all, you want to be comfortable when traveling. Choose a sweater that matches either the color of the Pencil skirts oriented or based on its tissue. A chunky knit sweater, for example, goes perfectly with a more subtle skirt. If the skirt is structured, however, we do not recommend a simple, finely woven sweater. Here you can either concentrate on colors and thus make the outfit more exciting, or you can choose a sweater with a cable pattern.
The comfort trend continues with the shoes. Here, too, you can opt for sneakers with platform soles. Alternatively, ankle boots are also possible, but with heels and a suede look for the ultimate travel look.
Don’ts:
- Tight-fitting blouses
- high heels
- pumps
- Elaborate tops with sequins or embroidery
Perfectly dressed for a special celebration
Style guide:
The best friend gets married, the nephew is baptized, the grandma celebrates her birthday in a big way – all these are events that call for a delicate pencil skirt. In subtle colors such as light blue or pink, it suits every special occasion. Combined with a stylistically matching crop top or a light and loose-fitting blouse in pastel tones rounds off the outfit. As far as footwear is concerned, pumps are of course the best choice. Those who prefer to use flat shoes can choose between ballerinas, sandals and even sneakers.
Don’ts:
- Ankle boots with or without heels
- Boots with or without heels
- Mules
- Sweatshirts
Why we love the pencil skirt!
The female figure has many forms. Each one is beautiful and each one can be perfectly staged with the pencil skirt. Because with its fabric, the right size and the right fit, it hugs the legs of its wearer. Curves, whether large or small, are thus highlighted and make you a real eye-catcher – the perfect companion for extroverted people. But even those who are introverted should dare to styling a pencil skirt.
Incidentally, rock has a long history. Around 1908 the trend towards hobble skirt, the predecessor of today’s pencil skirt, developed. At that time, long skirts were designed so that they were tied at the knees, which, however, led to considerable impediments to walking. This trend became superfluous again very quickly and fashion took its course up to today’s pencil skirts. Christian Dior is officially considered the developer of this fashion classic, which he added to his H-line in the mid-1950s.