How to Wear a Pencil Skirt? 3 Styles and Body Shape Tips
The pencil skirt is a timeless essential of the women's wardrobe. Flattering, glamorous, and versatile, the pencil skirt can be worn for work or evening wear, for a ceremony, or for an elegant everyday look. Paired with a blouse, a tank top, or a sweater, the pencil skirt is an indispensable dressy garment in a woman's closet, regardless of her age. Its fitted cut from the waist to the knees adds a touch of sophistication to your casual outfits. Discover our pencil skirt models and smart tips for wearing it well according to your body shape and accessorizing it well according to your fashion style.
Fine knit pencil skirt and its matching sweater
This dressed fine knit set is the perfect combination of comfort and style. The pencil skirt has an elastic waistband that allows you to move freely throughout the day while staying at the height of elegance. The round-neck sweater with pretty buttons at the wrists adds an extra touch of sophistication, making it suitable for both formal and informal occasions. The pockets of the skirt add a playful detail to your look.
White fine knit sweater and pencil skirt set Ava - Les Petits Imprimés
Style tip: add a pair of ankle boots to your look, a nice blazer, and a wide-brimmed hat. Highlight this beautiful two-piece set by accessorizing it with a colorful scarf and some costume jewelry.
For an ultra-chic look, wear the skirt and sweater together or mix them to show your creativity! With its timeless design, this two-piece set is sure to become your favorite outfit.
How to wear the pencil skirt with style?
1. Working girl in a pencil skirt
A long colorful blazer jacket, a lace camisole or a satin tank top, a pencil skirt, pretty heels, a beautiful leather handbag, and voilà! Here’s a trendy and sophisticated outfit.
Also think about the bodysuit: shirt bodysuit, lace bodysuit, or fitted ribbed bodysuit; this underwear flatters your silhouette wonderfully and, above all, it won't move all day. On your feet, swap your heels and wedges for a pair of ballet flats, small canvas sneakers, or white sneakers for a chic and casual look with complete simplicity.
Long blazer jacket Elliot - Les Petits Imprimés
Discover all our blazers here and our light jackets here
If you opt for a solid pencil skirt, the t-shirt can transform into an elegant tropical tank top with thin straps to highlight your lovely bare shoulders...
Satin tank top Lyan - Les Petits Imprimés
2. Sophisticated in a pencil skirt
Iconic of the glamorous women's wardrobe, the pencil skirt is the emblem of a sophisticated, elegant, and refined style. If you have decided to go all out, pair your fitted black pencil skirt with a lace top, an elegant satin top, a flowy blouse, etc., and a beautiful pair of heels. Here are some sophisticated top ideas to accompany your pencil skirt:
Black lace top with high collar sleeveless Callie - Les Petits Imprimés (available in 4 colors)
Satin Tank - Gabrielle - Les Petits Imprimés
White Shirt with Bow Tie Hélène - Les Petits Imprimés (available in three colors)
Short Sleeve Shirt - Aurélia - Les Petits Imprimés
Gray shirt body Emy - Les Petits Imprimés (available in 4 colors)
3. Pencil skirt, sneakers, and sweater: Street style 100% successful
If you are wondering how to wear a pencil skirt with sneakers for a chic casual look, nothing could be easier! Opt for comfortable pencil skirts in fluid materials like jersey that allow you freedom of movement (to run and catch the metro, for example).
On top, play with volume contrasts with an oversized wool sweater or a sweatshirt.
Striped Sweater Raphaël and pencil skirt complement each other wonderfully - Les Petits Imprimés
Pencil skirt and body shape
The pencil skirt hugs your curves, from the waist to your knees. Fitted and even quite tight, it can accentuate small complexes like a rounded belly or love handles. Instructions for wearing the pencil skirt according to your silhouette.
Wearing the pencil skirt if you are curvy
Rest assured: you can wear a pencil skirt if you have curves. Even better: the pencil skirt is your glamorous asset to enhance your X or 8 body shape.
Opt for a lined model cut from a thick material (avoid jersey and fine knit that cling too well to love handles). Underneath, choose shaping lingerie like high-waisted panties, a shaper, or a slimming bodysuit to avoid unsightly folds and smooth your curves.
The high-waisted skirt is made for you if you have generous hips: raising the level of your waist will elongate your legs and thus slim your silhouette.
Choose the right pencil skirt if you are petite
If you are petite, opt for a "short" model, meaning just above the knee. A model below the knee will compress your silhouette: you will appear even smaller and wider.
Criteria for finding the right pencil skirt if you are tall
If you are tall and slim, anything goes. However, a small caveat for women with a V-shaped silhouette (broad shoulders and very narrow hips): widen the volume of your silhouette at the waist to balance the proportions of your body. For example, peplum tops are perfect for you. Or a loose-fitting shirt/blouse.
Good to know with the pencil skirt
Avoid thin tights with the pencil skirt at all costs! At least during the day, especially at work. Because shiny nylon tights, especially glamorous tights with the famous straight line at the back of the calf, imply much more than work!
But then...
How to wear a pencil skirt in winter?
Several options are available to you for wearing the pencil skirt in the middle of winter. The long pencil skirt can reach mid-calf, which should keep a large part of your legs warm.
Opt for lined skirts, in knit or blended silk for their thermoregulating properties, and wear them with high heeled boots. On top, focus on layering with a large wool coat, a fleece-lined wool vest that you can both remove upon arriving at the office without messing up your hair, making way for a pretty fine blouse in noble materials like silk, satin, or chiffon.
In the midst of polar cold, adopt the polar tights in transparent or opaque to save your legs from paralysis. Plus, they elongate and shape the leg for an ultra-feminine slimming effect.
It's your turn to play...
Now, you know how to wear and accessorize the printed pencil skirt, whether it's a solid color or faux leather. You got it: this timeless piece enhances your femininity in all circumstances. So, which version of the pencil skirt will you dare to try? Working girl, sophisticated and glamorous or street style casual?
Tell us everything in the comments and... happy shopping to add this timeless piece to your wardrobe!
Pssst! Do you like skirts and want to vary the shapes and materials? Take a look at all our chic skirt models.
