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What do you wear with a pencil skirt?

What do you wear with a pencil skirt?

Tops for pencil skirts range from t-shirts to shirts and blazers as they all go well with the formal pencil skirt. Crop tops, peplum tops, blazers are all great options and complement the pencil skirt, when we’re reviewing tops to wear with pencil skirts. The pencil skirt and top are a match made in heaven.

What kind of tops go with pencil skirts?

When wearing a detailed pencil skirt, pair it with a simple top. I’m wearing a simple sleeveless button-down in a bright color that compliments the skirt. You could opt for a simple long-sleeve silk blouse or even offset the skirt’s femininity with a cotton button-down Oxford shirt.

How do you accessorize a pencil skirt?

Here are a few ideas to try if you’d like to “summerize” your pencil skirt outfits.

  1. Instead of a basic pump try a modest peep toe.
  2. Slingbacks, ankle strap shoes or d’orsay pumps—even styles with kitten heels (1-2.5 inch) look great with pencil skirts.

Is pencil skirt in fashion?

Let me tell you about sexy ways to wear pencil skirt this year. This bottom garment is a unique piece that is both sexy and very ladylike. It’s an ideal staple for wearing at the workplace, but in recent years this clothing piece becomes every fashionista’s favorite bottom to wear in the streets and cocktail parties.

Can I wear a pencil skirt if I have a belly?

Instead you could try to wear your tops untucked, crop tops that are not too short and find low or mid waisted pencil skirts (good luck). 95% of women do have some belly and that is perfectly normal and pretty.

What kind of shoes do you wear with a pencil skirt?

Typically, we recommend a pair of pumps, boots, flats, or warm sneakers for wintertime to try with a pencil skirt. If you don’t want to give up your style during colder months, you can always bring a pair of snow boots between home and work and switch into a cuter style once you are indoors.

How can I hide my belly fat with a pencil skirt?

Try a Wrap Top If you prefer to tuck out, then a wrap top or a fitted top with some stretch and ruching works well to camouflage the tummy.

How do you style a pencil skirt for a party?

Juxtapose the classic prettiness with a modern slogan jumper or T-shirt, then add socks with heels for a truly modern look. Mother of Pearl’s elegant pencil skirt begs to be worn with slouchy knitwear or a vintage T-shirt. Wear with a pair of Converse for a youthful, yet pulled-together weekend ensemble.

Why do girls wear pencil skirts?

The original design for pencil skirts was meant to cling to a woman’s body so tightly that some women had difficulty walking in them, especially if the skirts went over the knee. The slits you see in the back of pencil skirts weren’t just to add a cool little extra glimpse of leg.

How can I hide my belly in a pencil skirt?

If you want to wear a top tucked into your pencil skirt, just go out and buy yourself some Spanx. Shapewear works like a girdle but is light as pantyhose. It firms your tummy, but it’s very comfortable. It will make a huge difference.

How high up do you wear a pencil skirt?

The waistline of your pencil skirt should sit at your natural waist, the narrowest part of your midsection, roughly 1-2 inches ABOVE your belly button. At no point should a pencil skirt ride below your belly button and it most certainly should not rest at your hips.

Can you wear a pencil skirt with flats?

Pencil skirts, like this one from J. Crew, don’t work well with flats in general, such as the pair in the outfit above from Nordstrom. The length of the skirt needs a heel, even if it is a small one. First, avoid wearing longer cardigans, like the style from Reiss, with pencil skirts when wearing flats.