https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:37:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-402297 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:54:41 +0000 Vani 402297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denim jacket with over a plain white tee and some funky, casual jewelry is my fav way to dress down a pencil skirt. Add rugged flat boots in fall/winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-402288 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:05:03 +0000 Turkey Vulture 402288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOOOOVE pencil skirts...I have lots of them. Probably too many. I like to dress mine down with a looser/more voluminous top and a belt around the waist. Something about an untucked top with a pencil skirt says "dressed down." I also like to keep a top tucked in but dress it down with more casual shoes (not pumps) and accessories, like big non-shiny necklaces (wood beads, etc.) or bangles. </p> <p>Plus try matching a pencil skirt with more casual fabrics and patterns on top. Jersey, cotton, etc. instead of silk or tailored cotton.</p> <p>One of my favorite outfits is a screaming hot pink below-the-knee pencil skirt from Anthro worn with a little pale blue plaid cotton button-up sleeveless blouse tucked in, with white and brown oxfords. Something about the cotton and the plaid in the top makes the whole thing very dressed down. It's fun. I can also dress that skirt up, although admittedly screaming hot pink is a hard color to pull off in dress-up occasions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-401888 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:34:23 +0000 catgirl 401888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The most recent j. crew catalog has several pencil skirt looks with casual tops or boyfriend cashmere sweaters. I think any kind of casual tee and jacket will do it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-401873 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:07:10 +0000 Antje 401873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear pencil skirts all the time, both business-casual and smart-casual. A great way to dress them down is pairing them with denim shirts (tucked in or knotted at the waist), or denim jackets. Rugged boots are another great way - I love them with my slouchy Fryes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-400352 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:50:01 +0000 Beth 400352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be wearing mine with boxy, cropped knits and flat boots this fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-400338 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:25:31 +0000 LeahJanes 400338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like mine with my chucks/supergas/casual sneakers and a denim shirt or denim jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-400063 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:07:50 +0000 lyn* 400063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually wear a volumous top and flats </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-400056 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:51:52 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 400056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would try a plain ribbed tank and casual sandals for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-400037 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:25:11 +0000 Angie 400037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This post might be helpful:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/07/18/how-to-dress-down-an-outfit/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2011/07/.....an-outfit/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-400034 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:18:51 +0000 Shoot and Groove 400034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>louise - Obi belt! If only I had one! I love them . . . I guess I should add that to my "must purchase" list. And I do have a denim shirt!</p> <p>clearlyclaire - I like that idea! I do look better with something defining my waist (once I can post pictures I have some questions about my body type, but I *think* I'm a rectangle) and I like tying button-ups like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-400015 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:19:36 +0000 Kate 400015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear mine with basic knit tops of all sleeve lengths (from sleeveless to long sleeved) and with sandals, boots, or booties on my feet. I typically throw on a cardigan if I need a layer. It's certainly more smart casual than super casual, but it's far from business formal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-400012 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:08:34 +0000 Anonymous 400012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooooooo, this is fun. Do you have any tunic length button down shirts? Judging from your profile, your body type might look cute with a white cami/tank and then an overshirt (patterned maybe) tied at the waist a la Daisy Mae. You could finish the look with flats/oxfords/Converse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-399939 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:40:54 +0000 Louise 399939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to wear mine (it got too tight) with a denim shirt and obi belt x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-399864 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:25:12 +0000 ibbi 399864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Casual sandals are good at dressing down an outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-399861 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:23:23 +0000 Shoot and Groove 399861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOhhh, baggy dolman sweaters are my current fave. I would never have thought about pairing them with a pencil skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-399857 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:00:44 +0000 Kristine 399857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could wear it with flats and a slouchy dolman shirt. Leggings, tank top and scarf. Engineer boots (or docs) and a belted long cardigan in winter. Denim or leather jacket and sequin top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-399856 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:43:39 +0000 Traci 399856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a pencil skirt with a casual button down, either in a check or denim. When the weather cools I like a pencil skirt with tights and booties and a cozy cardigan on top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-dress-down-a-pencil-skirt#post-399855 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:31:12 +0000 Shoot and Groove 399855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought a high-waisted black pencil skirt and plan on wearing it for more business/professional events, but I'd love to dress it down occasionally. </p> <p>I've seen people paring pencil skirts with graphic/band tees and flats, and I'm totally okay with that-- I'm fairly young, have a fondness for punk/rock-inspired clothing, and my social and professional circles tend towards the arts, too, anyway. I was just wondering if anyone else had ideas beyond that? </p>