Pencil Skirts You Can Wear In and Out of the Office

They're actually so versatile

By Taylor Stephan Aug 09, 2017 6:04 PMTags
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Pencil skirts: the OG office-wear staple of moms everywhere.

But don't be so quick to shun the once dowdy silhouette. If you know how to style it, you'll understand just why all of young Hollywood is suddenly incorporating it into their everyday wardrobe.

For starters, (and to state the obvious), the skintight, typically knee-length skirt is a classic option for any professional appearance, say at the office. Just throw on a silk blouse and some heels and you are truly good to go. 

But for the cool-girl approach, try a trendy top, like a crop top (something in denim or gingham, perhaps) and pair with an edgy flat, like sneakers or lace-up sandals. (Weekend shenanigans, here you come!)

Good American

Good American High Waist Denim Pencil Skirt, $155

Topshop

Topshop PU Short Pencil Skirt, $60

Barbara Casasola

Barbara Casasola Cotton-Gabardine Pencil Skirt, $325

James Perse

James Perse Twisted Drape Skirt, $165

Raoul

Raoul Cady Pencil Skirt, $115

Privacy Please

Privacy Please Hopewell Skirt, $78

Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer M&S Collection Scuba Floral Print Pencil Midi Skirt, $40

Rag & Bone

Rag & Bone Viola Cotton-Blend Skirt, $149

T By Alexander Wang

T By Alexander Wang Mesh-Paneled Stretch-Ponte Skirt, $120

A.L.C.

A.L.C. Fringed Stretch-Knit Skirt, $198

Minkpink

Minkpink Knitted Pencil Skirt, $89

Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony Striped Merino Wool-Blend Pencil Skirt, $178

Diane Von Furstenberg

Diane Von Furstenberg Geometric-Embroidered Tulle Pencil Skirt, $279

Moschino

Moschino Raffia and Bouclé-Tweed Pencil Skirt, $360

Altuzarra

Altuzarra Striped Wool and Cotton-Blend Skirt, $380

Skin

Skin Rib-Knit Stretch-Cotton Pencil Skirt, $79

Elizabeth and James

Elizabeth and James Wheeler Pointelle-Trimmed Stretch-Ponte Pencil Skirt, $130

Altuzarra

Altuzarra Vic Checked Pencil Skirt, $405

Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg Sequin Pencil Skirt, $349

Dorothy Perkins

Dorothy Perkins Curve Floral Scuba Skirt, $39

Heck, get 'em all! It doesn't get more versatile than this.

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