https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:32:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1667118 Wed, 25 May 2016 18:45:55 +0000 Elizabeth P 1667118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thread!&nbsp; No suggestions to add, but will definitely bookmark this for my own pencil skirts... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1667084 Wed, 25 May 2016 18:05:49 +0000 Tanya 1667084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, thank you for the lovely color suggestions. None of my pencil colors are in those pretty colors, but I maybe add some accents in them.<br /> Angie, thank you SO much for such a brilliant set of suggestions. I will put it to test first thing tomorrow as I will be attending a Management Bootcamp and plan to wear a pencil skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1667075 Wed, 25 May 2016 17:55:59 +0000 Angie 1667075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For your pencil skirts Tanya, I like the idea of:</p> <ul> <li>Boxy cropped tops</li> <li>Fitted cropped tops</li> <li>Soft roomy semi-tucked blouses</li> <li>Tailored peplum tops</li> <li>Roomy Peplum tops</li> <li>Asymmetrical tunics</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666716 Wed, 25 May 2016 02:46:04 +0000 Anonymous 1666716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could make it 2016 by using current colours. I am loving the blush, citron, and rose-gold metalic combo. So fresh!&nbsp; </p> <p>Hey, and good luck at your new job!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666577 Tue, 24 May 2016 23:42:50 +0000 Tanya 1666577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK ladies, I am back to comment in more length.&nbsp; Fist of all, I would like to thank you all so much for such response and so many cool ideas!&nbsp; I read them all, and like them all, and it is going to take quite some time to test them and distill all of this information down.</p> <p>Inge, you are absolutely incredible!&nbsp; Thank you so much for all the work and time you put in finding all those pins.&nbsp; Then outfits are gorgeous, and I may be able to try some of them, especially the summer appropriate ones.&nbsp; You rock!</p> <p>Windchime, thank you, those are all excellent ideas!&nbsp; I really like the thought to use drapey tops with pencil skirt, as that would dress the skirt down for a casual office.</p> <p>Anne, you have great memory, thank you for digging that post up!&nbsp; I remember it well and will certainly try something like that.</p> <p>Unfrumped, for someone who claims doesn't know trends, you have plenty of awesome fashion forward suggestions I especially like that of safari jackets. I don't think that bombers are passe at all, actually, I believe they are really trending at the moment.</p> <p>Joy, boxy cropped tops and luxe tees and sweatshirts sound amazing, thank you! I will make sure to try them.</p> <p>Brooklyn, your ideas are so cool and fun and much appreciated.&nbsp; Your outfits are stunning.&nbsp; I think the tops you propose will work especially well with tube skirts, pencil skirts first cousins :)</p> <p>Rachy, since my future business casual office turned to be very casual - some people were wearing ripped jeans and hoodies - I think that drapey tees and cropped sweatshirts would work very well, and the suggestions are much appreciated,</p> <p>CocoC, all those tops sound perfect, thank you very much for your input!</p> <p>Natalie, your skirt outfits are all lovely and provide a wealth of inspiration, thank you for posting them!</p> <p>Staysfit, now there is a way to simplify things!&nbsp; Great way of thinking.</p> <p>Sterling and Suz, I am glad you are enjoying the post.&nbsp; Brooklyn is indeed fabulous.</p> <p>Angie, can you believe all the amazing suggestions I have received?! The ladies of YLF are uber-fab.&nbsp;&nbsp; If you were to pick three types of tops recommended here most suited to my body type, which would those be?</p> <p>UmmLila, I agree that is an amazing outfit.&nbsp; I do not own a pastel blazer, but I could try something similar with a pastel moto.</p> <p>Roxanna, I remember that outfit too and even wore it occasionally in my free time.&nbsp; Thank you for reminding me of it and I will make sure to try it at work too.</p> <p>Sihaya, that sounds so interesting!&nbsp; I hope you post a photo because I can't wait to see it.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666550 Tue, 24 May 2016 22:30:04 +0000 Brooklyn 1666550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, thanks for the shout out. What a lovely thing to say.<br /> I am going to enjoy going through Inge's suggestions today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666364 Tue, 24 May 2016 19:13:25 +0000 Sihaya 1666364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think everyone has said it all. The one that I'm going to be trying is a short dress on top of a pencil skirt. If I'm courageous enough, I might post a pic at some point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666348 Tue, 24 May 2016 18:51:19 +0000 Roxanna 1666348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember Angie had posted an outfit formula a long time ago of a pencil/tube skirt with a drapey tee and a bomber jacket. This has become a favourite for me in summer and really updates the pencil silhouette to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666301 Tue, 24 May 2016 17:25:20 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1666301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can totally see you in this one Inge pinned:&nbsp;- Tee + pastel blazer + two-toned oxfords<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517071212206/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517071212206/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666214 Tue, 24 May 2016 14:16:05 +0000 Angie 1666214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you're sorted, Tanya. Fabulous inspiration here. I look forward to seeing your refreshed pencil skirt outfits soon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666207 Tue, 24 May 2016 14:08:50 +0000 anne 1666207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge strikes again. AMAZING </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666187 Tue, 24 May 2016 12:56:09 +0000 Suz 1666187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing thread. Thanks for all the visuals, everyone, and Inge, you are the Queen of links!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666175 Tue, 24 May 2016 12:30:02 +0000 Tanya 1666175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow!&nbsp; Thank you so much everyone ( and big shutout to Inge) for such a wealth of suggestions!&nbsp; I have quickly read to through all the wonderful ideas and will be back in the evening to study everything in detail and comments more.&nbsp; You are the best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666143 Tue, 24 May 2016 11:01:11 +0000 Inge 1666143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Final batch.</p> <p>- With "simple sweater", pattern mixing makes it fun and modern<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069892610/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069892610/</a></p> <p>- High-low hem button-down with diagonal short sleeves<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069892607/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069892607/</a></p> <p>- Minimalist ruffle short-sleeved blouse<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069892527/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069892527/</a></p> <p>- Patterned short-sleeved high-low hem blouse or top<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069383169/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069383169/</a></p> <p>- Tucked button-down + wrap-around ballerina flats<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069325957/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069325957/</a></p> <p>- Paperbag waist + wide belt + tucked blouse<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/504403226997843292/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/504403226997843292/</a></p> <p>- (Suede booties) + long slouchy turtleneck<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/358106607851919395/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/358106607851919395/</a></p> <p>- Great short-sleeved white blouse/shirt (swap out sneakers)<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/336433034646400364/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/336433034646400364/</a></p> <p>- Tucked tee + safari shirt worn as jacket + fun ankle strap shoe<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/352406739573826958/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/352406739573826958/</a></p> <p>I'm thinking you could also put together some interesting looks with the Gap trench vest we both collected recently.</p> <p>P.S. Be sure to check out our next outfit blogger this Thursday. She wears business casual for work and often sports skirts and dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666138 Tue, 24 May 2016 10:52:31 +0000 Inge 1666138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Part 2 :-)</p> <p>- Refined oxfords + some kind of swing jacket over a simple top<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517065593354/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517065593354/</a></p> <p>- High-vamped loafers + cropped statement sweater/Sporty Luxe sweatshirt<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517065522448/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517065522448/</a></p> <p>- Tucked button-down with rolled sleeves + denim vest only top buttons closed + fun double strap footwear<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070714178/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070714178/</a></p> <p>- Matching ankle strap pumps to oversized slouchy cowl-neck sweater<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070693608/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070693608/</a></p> <p>- Button-down under bomber jacket + nude chunky strapped footwear<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070714603/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070714603/</a></p> <p>- Monochrome look with booties + long-sleeved top layered under short-sleeved sweater or woven top<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070714342/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070714342/</a></p> <p>- Tee + pastel blazer + two-toned oxfords<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517071212206/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517071212206/</a></p> <p>- Bell-sleeved top or blouse tucked + patterned belt + patterned pumps optional<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069922492/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069922492/</a></p> <p>- Long sleeveless tunic + skinny belt<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069919409/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069919409/</a><br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069919406/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069919406/</a></p> <p>- Blouson-y cropped jacket worn as top<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069913418/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069913418/</a></p> <p>- Short-sleeved button-down layered over balloon woven top (perhaps you could try it with a peplum top too)<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069908595/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069908595/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666137 Tue, 24 May 2016 10:51:14 +0000 Anonymous 1666137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This will be such a great series!!! &nbsp;I'll be taking notes. &nbsp;Shout out to <b>Brooklyn </b>for her perfect, yet effortless, styling.&nbsp; </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666132 Tue, 24 May 2016 10:41:59 +0000 Inge 1666132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm super excited about your new business casual plans, Tanya, and great idea to start things off with pencil skirts (you rock those!-)</p> <p>Excellent ideas from the other ladies too. I'm adding some Pinterest visuals below. It's mainly about silhouettes and top styles, so ignore the denim skirts and culottes, and just picture those tops and footwear with a different pencil skirt;-)</p> <p>- Cropped turtleneck + shirt + T-strap pumps (love the colour combo and texture in this look)<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517067077887/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517067077887/</a></p> <p>- Pussy bow blouse layered under diagonal hem sweater + nude booties<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070766794/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070766794/</a></p> <p>- Cropped sweater + button-down + leggings layered under skirt (I like it with the androgynous footwear but you could easily swap that out for a more feminine shoe if you are in the mood for that)<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070752860/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070752860/</a></p> <p>- Tailored peplum-style sweater with elbow length sleeves with collar of shirt peeking out (two-piece dress look and brooch optional;-)<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070744399/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070744399/</a></p> <p>- Striped top or sweater layered over pussy bow blouse + double ankle strap flats<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070732740/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070732740/</a></p> <p>- Monochrome look with pussy bow blouse layered under longer length chunky knit sweater<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070725846/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070725846/</a></p> <p>- Some kind of delicate blouse or lacey top layered under Fair Isle sweater<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070725844/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070725844/</a></p> <p>- Pattern mixing with tucked sweater vest, striped button-down and patterned pumps<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070419821/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070419821/</a></p> <p>- Bold pattern mixing with cropped, short-sleeved jumper<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069973731/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069973731/</a></p> <p>- With cropped "jacket blouse"<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069951408/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517069951408/</a></p> <p>- Tucked jumper + leather jacket + you could do one of your wedge heeled closed-toe shoes<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070804582/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070804582/</a></p> <p>- Black booties + semi-tucked oversized turtleneck sweater<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070713809/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517070713809/</a></p> <p>- Tonal look with cropped short-sleeved sweater (love the rounded hem in front) + patterned blouse + metallic booties<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517066597278/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517066597278/</a></p> <p>- Pattern matching with short cardigan or jacket layered over knit jumper or tee<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517066283668/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517066283668/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666094 Tue, 24 May 2016 09:07:58 +0000 Staysfit 1666094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I put pretty much anything with a pencil skirt. I treat them like jeans...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666091 Tue, 24 May 2016 08:52:18 +0000 goldenpig 1666091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know that I'm up on the latest trends but here are some of my recent pencil and tube skirt outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666089 Tue, 24 May 2016 08:49:19 +0000 Cococat 1666089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love pencil skirts and wear them quite a lot for work. I tend to wear them with a cropped boxy top, a button up shirt, a peplum top, a drapey top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666085 Tue, 24 May 2016 08:19:39 +0000 rachylou 1666085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Drapey tee, muscle tee, and cropped luxe sweatshirt are the three things that come to my mind...but these aren't business casual. I'd probably wear a very thin cardigan to the office with a pencil skirt...but I'm thinking of jersey tube skirts, faking it as a pencil. For a proper wool gabardine pencil, I like the idea of a blouse and sleeveless jacket... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666064 Tue, 24 May 2016 06:14:32 +0000 Brooklyn 1666064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to wear the following:<br /> 1. Drapey wrap, asymmetrical or cowl neck tops. Usually ending somewhere around the hip bone.<br /> 2. Longline asymmetrical tops.<br /> 3. Boxy, cropped tops. I have some that are lightweight cotton or linen knits. I like a knit because it adds texture to the outfit (pics 1-2).<br /> 4. Loose high low tops (along the lines of pic 3).<br /> 5. Longline tunics (pic 4). Sort of a variation on the tunic over skinnies look. Works best with a knit or tube skirt, I think.<br /> The longer and looser the top the more it de-bombshells the skirt. And it also can be more comfortable in the heat than tucking for instance.<br /> For shoes, I don't wear pumps. But that's just me. But I like peep toe ankle boots, sandal boots, platform sandals and mules for summer and I think they all work with pencil skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666032 Tue, 24 May 2016 03:06:02 +0000 Anonymous 1666032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Unfrumped's ideas. I was also thinking of cropped boxy tops plus assymetrical or high-low tops and sporty-lux tees in silk or linen. I'll be watching this series for ideas.<br /> Another way that might make a pencil skirt look more modern is to wear it with a long straight cardigan. Tunic tops also seem to be popular. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666030 Tue, 24 May 2016 02:55:14 +0000 unfrumped 1666030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll watch along because I don't reall know the trends.<br /> I'm usually focuse on fkattering proportions and where the top falls, as it varies a bit from skirt to skirt.<br /> I still like a shorter top if not TOO short-- like this BR boxy top.<br /> Slso the Pleione- type faux wrap/ hi- low. And Safari jackets. And there was that post on the revival of belted Blazers-/ I prefer the utility is Safari type in a thin material that takes a belt. That may be retro, though.<br /> I wear flats mostly bug likd a small blocky heel when I can find it.<br /> This might be passé , but the upscale sweatshirt or bomber jacket helps dress down the pencil skirt. The opposite of wearing pumps and button up shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666028 Tue, 24 May 2016 02:50:54 +0000 anne 1666028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's the link I was thinking of</p> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2015/02/20/ensemble-denim-jacket-burberry-style/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2015/02/.....rry-style/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666025 Tue, 24 May 2016 02:38:22 +0000 anne 1666025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I wear pencil skirts all the time, though my work setting is a bit more formal that yours, and I don't think I'm particularly uptodate.</p> <p>One look I loved on the blog a while ago (I'll see if I can find it) was a midi pencil skirt with a buttoned up denim jacket. You would rock that style! If&nbsp; I was able to wear a denim jacket more often I'd be sporting it!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1666022 Tue, 24 May 2016 02:33:50 +0000 Windchime 1666022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a navy blue lace pencil skirt which I wear almost year round. I've worn it with the ruffled blouse below, as well as with long- and short-sleeved, hip-length drapey tops; a chambray shirt, drapey, silky tank tops, and drapey tees. (I seem to have a theme here with the "drapey" thing!) I like the contrast of the looser fitting tops with the structure of the pencil skirt. I've added a short tux jacket or a moto jacket when I needed warmth.</p> <p>I also wear a variety of footwear with it; I especially like wearing it with the shoes shown below. Dark tights and black ankle boots are another favorite combination. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016#post-1665986 Tue, 24 May 2016 01:39:06 +0000 Tanya 1665986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the first post in my series of analyzing building outfits around different types of bottoms for business casual. I am starting with pencil skirts as I have a couple of them and they are a classic. Most of mine are high-waisted so tops can be worn both tucked and untucked.<br />I am looking for styling ideas beyond typical tucked-in button down shirt/blouse and simple fitted knit. Angie had&nbsp; brilliant post last summer about<a href="http://youlookfab.com/2015/08/25/three-trendy-blouses-to-wear-with-bootcut-trousers/" rel="nofollow"> three trendy blouses to wear with bootcut trousers</a> to make them seem more modern, so I am looking for the ideas on how to do the same with pencil skirts. What do you think are three most current shapes of tops to wear with pencil skirts now?&nbsp; Also, please feel free to suggest full outfit formulas for the pencil skirt with top, topper and shoe type, such as, for example, crossover blouse+moto jacket+ pencil skirt + ankle strap shoes.&nbsp; Visuals would also be strongly appreciated. </p>