Pencil skirts are so named because they have a way of making women's legs pencil thin and keep them close together by having a straight and narrow cut. They are separate pieces from blouses so you will need to find an upper part of the outfit to go with them.
These
types of skirts are appropriate for casual dates, girl's nights out, and
generally having a night on the town. They may be appropriate for work if it
follows your company's dress code but many of these skirts will be too short
for the workplace.
Tops
and Blouses
Pencil
skirts are stand-alone pieces and aren't joined with a top so will have to pickone out. Here's where complementary colors come in. Black will go with anything
but wearing a completely white blouse will probably not be the best thing.
White skirts will also go with anything but perhaps avoid something completely
black.
Wearing
a striped blouse may be problematic because the pencil skirt is already going
to make you look thinner and taller by drawing your legs together. Vertical
stripes will add to the illusion that you are taller and horizontal stripes
will throw off the lines of the skirt. Go for print patterns like flowers
instead of stripes.
Pantyhose
Pantyhose
will help even out your look to whatever color fits your style that night.
Beige, brown, black, and white pantyhose are probably the most popular. They
will also keep your legs warm if it is a little bit chilly outside. If you wear
an off-color pair of pantyhose like yellow or red you will need something above
the waistline to match.
Beige,
or "neutral" hose will go with anything. You can also wear
"nude" hose that make your real skin color some out but will add a
layer of warmth and also a bit of a shimmer to your legs.
Purses
and Shoes
Purses
and shoes need to complement both the skirt and blouse. If you are wearing a black
skirt and blue blouse you can go with either color or one that is both if it
matches. If you are wearing all neutral colors like a brown/black combo or all
black/white, you can intermingle those colors in your purse or go with one of
those colors.
Shoes
should stay one solid color and be different from your panty hose color. Black
is always a good choice for shoes when wearing a pencil skirt.
Depending
on the designer, you can get a good pencil skirt for around $50 for designer skirts. Bargain retail
outlets will have them cheaper. Ideeas and article by William
Browning.
