https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:09:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139567 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 04:33:30 +0000 rachylou 2139567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it. I’m into pencil skirts except I don’t have any proper ones. I’d love one like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139400 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:48:38 +0000 Jessikams 2139400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it helps that the skirt is longish. Reminds me of some of the very chic looks that comedian Alli Wong wore in the absolutely terrible film “you’ll always be my maybe.” </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139392 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:22:32 +0000 Minaminu 2139392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab looks! It's nice to see alternative uses for a pencil skirt, still glam but not a hint of corporate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139373 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 04:15:19 +0000 Brooklyn 2139373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone!</p> <p>UF, I agree. I have worn this skirt with stompy boots but not sneakers. I love boots so much I like to make the most of boot season (which is short here). Plenty of time for sneakers in summer :)</p> <p>Anchie, I do think both outfits would be office appropriate here (unless the office was super conservative). I was trying for a version that didn’t feel office-y, IYKWIM. I think with heels, blouse, jacket and satchel it would skew a lot more office-y.</p> <p>Bijou, thanks for the concern. I am being super careful - the only indoor gatherings I’ve been to with anyone outside my household is with my mum. And I’m careful about distancing. This virus is an ongoing challenge. Sigh. But that’s good news that you’ll get to spend more time with your family. I’m sure you’ll be the most glamorous WFHer ever :)</p> <p>Angie, I do like a bit of steampunk! Still hunting for that perfect waistcoat </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139361 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:46:12 +0000 Jaime 2139361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous looks. The floral mesh top is particularly stunning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139350 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:05:45 +0000 Sal 2139350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nailed it Brooklyn!!&nbsp; You really suit this silhouette and high neck with a fitting top.</p> <p>Yes I think wearing those great pieces is the way to go.&nbsp; Why save everything for good when it can be enjoyed now!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139330 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 23:31:10 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2139330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the buttons on this skirt. It definitely doesn’t look corporate in the ways you’ve shown it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139284 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 19:15:15 +0000 Jenn 2139284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are lovely, and don't look corporate at all.I especially like the sweater version--polished and urban. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139271 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:50:28 +0000 Angie 2139271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look KILLER gorgeous as always, <b>Brooklyn</b>. Relaxed Steam Punk Bombshell :)</p> <p>Fun to be creative! And I bet Mama loved your outfit too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139256 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:53:20 +0000 JAileen 2139256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits! &nbsp;I especially like the flowered top. &nbsp;Cool boots, too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139253 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:23:51 +0000 citygirldc 2139253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes me wish it was Winter here in the Western Hemisphere. Lol!&nbsp; &nbsp;Love the color combo and those boots are to die for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139251 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:12:31 +0000 slim cat 2139251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits - love both versions!&nbsp;<br />Drooling over that two-toned bag - perfect size and style with a lot of visual interest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139245 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:07:47 +0000 Anonymous 2139245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 3/4 especially! Just add tank + sandals and summer is sorted </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139241 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:57:57 +0000 unfrumped 2139241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So lovely, and not office-y. Perfect way to SYC.<br /> If you wanted to take it a step further, if you own any much looser sweaters -even from another “role” such as sweatshirt, that you would wear untucked, and short stompy boots, or maybe even sneakers, that also gives a interesting contrast with a form- fitting pencil skirt. I think you will look polished no matter what you wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139237 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:45:46 +0000 anchie 2139237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfits, I really like them. But I would wear them to the office LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139234 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:23:57 +0000 Bijou 2139234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, you have worked your magic yet again, these are two fabulous looks on gorgeous you. The boots make these look too fashion forward for a conservative office, so not just a corporate skirt. I do love the Lauren Bacall vibe, you really pull off this look so well. </p> <p>I am soon to change jobs and will increasingly be working from home, so you are providing me with great inspiration on how to change things up and still wear and enjoy some favourite work clothing. The big bonus is that I will be spending more time with my son and Margot.</p> <p>I hope things are going well for you and I’m so glad you are able to safely catch up with your Mother. Anne and I are currently lucky as the West is relatively free from covid, but we all know how quickly that situation can change. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139227 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:49:38 +0000 Janet 2139227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect! I barely ever wear a skirt in cool weather anymore, but this is the way I'd do it too. You know, if I ever leave the house for anything except grocery shopping, hiking and camping again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139225 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:47:28 +0000 Brooklyn 2139225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks FI and Star. The boots are super comfy too. They are workhorses for me. I have the same pair in black and would get another colour if they repeated the style, but they haven’t unfortunately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139223 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:36:59 +0000 Star (Lise) 2139223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both!&nbsp; Definitely de-corporatised.&nbsp; I think the boots do the trick.&nbsp; I would wear both of these outfits in an instant and I have not worked corporate for many years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139220 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:30:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2139220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such great pieces with so many nice details pulled together into these outfits! I’m drooling over the boots, with their oxford style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139217 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:20:04 +0000 Brooklyn 2139217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Robin. I love the buttons on the skirt. It’s what attracted me to it. I tried to repeat the round button motif in the first outfit with the sleeves of the jumper. Plus the eyelets on the boots and the fastener on the bag! I’m a bit into that </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139213 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:13:06 +0000 RobinF 2139213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love both versions! The flat boots work really well with the skirt. I think the buttons also de-corporatize the skirt a little bit too, especially with more casual tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-corporatising-a-pencil-skirt#post-2139212 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:08:21 +0000 Brooklyn 2139212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like pencil skirts but I think they skew corporate. Especially solid black versions. I’ve worked from home since 2019 so I’ve had no need for business looks for quite a while. Some of my nicest clothes are currently languishing in my closet. I know many of you are having a similar experience in 2020.</p> <p>After reading Angie’s post on wearing a relaxed pencil skirt in summer I challenged myself to wear my favourite winter pencil skirt casually. It is solid black, woven and lined. It has buttons and a small side slit that give it bit of a Lauren Bacall/femme fatale factor that I like, but still reads quite conservative (to my eye).</p> <p>I wore these outfits to have dinner with my mum (+ distancing) at her home.</p> <p>Outfit 1: I wore the skirt with a sweater (we call it a jumper), which I think is less “business like” than a shirt or blouse, and fishnets. The bag is a cross body, which I think is more casual than a satchel. The boots are almost flat, which to me reads more casual than heels.</p> <p>Outfit 2: Similar combination. This time with a floral mesh top layered over a rust top, which I think is a little dressier than a jumper. I still felt the mesh, fishnets and lace up boots were sufficiently subversive of a classic workwear look.</p> <p>What do you think? </p> <p>I was surprised at how much I enjoyed wearing this skirt “out of office”. Thanks to Angie for giving me the impetus to get more out of my wardrobe during these strange and anxious times. </p> <p>Take care everyone </p>