Skirts with movement, volume, swoosh, and drape have dominated current fashion. Narrow skirts like pencil, column, wrap, tube, and bias cut skirts have been harder to find. That’s going to change. Slim skirts are fringe trending so we’ll see more of them. Here are refreshed ways to style them. Notably, all the footwear is dressy, but feel free to wear more casual shoes. Maybe you’ll refresh the look of an old slim skirt in one of these ways.
1. Big Sweater and Dressy Boots
A dressy black lace pencil skirt is combined with an oversized mustard and lemon pullover. It’s worn over the skirt in all its boxy glory with scrunched sleeves to temper the volume. The black skirt flawlessly matches the model’s black hair. The tension between the casual top and dressy bottom is very current. The juxtaposition relaxes the glam, and amps up “everyday”. Dressy chocolate brown boots are the mismatched shoes of choice. Add a bag that matches the outfit, and a very roomy coat to top the lot.
2. Leggings
This version is for warmer weather. A narrow stone columned wrap skirt is paired with a shorter sculptural and waist-defining black top. A pair of lace leggings is worn under the wrap skirt, which matches the black top. Wear solid black leggings if lace is not your thing. The lace adds a textural and romantic dimension, though. Black heeled sandals add a summery and dressy touch. Add any colour bag to complete the look.
3. Pattern Mixed
A multi-coloured floral patterned pencil skirt is combined with a roomy earthy cinnamon, black and white teddy bear sweater. The colours in the sweater are repeated in the floral, thereby harmonizing the clash. Again, the glam of the skirt is relaxed with the casual integrity of the the pullover. A texture-rich faux fur bag adds playful integrity. The severe black slingback pumps add a dressy and professional touch to the whimsical combination. So does the oversized ‘70s eyewear. The earthy parts of the outfit match the model’s hair in a compelling way.
4. Sleek
Last, fringe in fringe trending so this cream fringed pencil skirt is bang on the money. It’s combined with a short tailored toffee top that’s semi-tucked into the skirt. The visual effect is sleek from head to toe. Tall black dressy boots add a tailored touch. A black belt matched the boots. A black moto that matches the model’s hair and the black in the outfit, is an easy way to top off the look. Add jewellery, watch and eyewear as desired.
Personally, I prefer skirts and dresses that move and swoosh as I stride. I love BIG skirts! That said, I’ve worn pencil, tube and column skirts in brights, navy, black lace, patterns and whites in the past, and enjoyed them. I’m glad slim skirts are back for those who like wearing them, and who knows – I might wear one again at some point.
Who bats for Team Slim Skirt?
