https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-stretch-leather-pencil-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:32:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-stretch-leather-pencil-skirt#post-1618117 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 05:37:26 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1618117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Cocolion on this one! You can gracefully make an adjustment by stepping someplace out of the way and just run flat hands over the crease if it wrinkles up a bit. </p> <p>You call them saddlebags, but what I see is a beautiful set of curves that make your waist look tiny. </p> <p>I think the 10 looks better on you, for sure.</p> <p>So here's a question for you: do you feel beautiful in the skirt? Do you feel happy with it on? (Okay, so two questions). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-stretch-leather-pencil-skirt#post-1618116 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 05:31:07 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1618116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The suit is gorgeous on you, and so is the skirt; I prefer the smaller size. The pantsuit and skirt have two different vibes--the pants more quiet and current, the skirt more sexy yet sophisticated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-stretch-leather-pencil-skirt#post-1618103 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 04:26:13 +0000 CocoLion 1618103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the smaller size; you have a fantastic figure why not wear these kinds of clothes while you can. &nbsp;If it doesn't ride up, my vote is yes! &nbsp;And even if you have to make an adjustment every once in a while, I'm ok with that kind of thing. &nbsp;I have almost never regretted a purchase of leather clothing.</p> <p>The suit is classic and looks good too, but the leather skirt is head-turning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-stretch-leather-pencil-skirt#post-1618098 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 04:22:40 +0000 Cerinda 1618098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The suit is just out of this world. &nbsp;BTW, I don't see saddlebags at all, just the creases that bother me on Gwyneth et al.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-stretch-leather-pencil-skirt#post-1618093 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 04:08:06 +0000 Elle 1618093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of the two sizesin the leather skirt, I think the smaller size is better on you. But much as I like leather skirts, &nbsp;I found myself really drawn to the suit in #9 on you - very elegant. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-stretch-leather-pencil-skirt#post-1618063 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 02:46:23 +0000 gradfashionista 1618063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I took your advice and wore the skirt for 30min, sat down, walked around, etc. Besides the preliminary creasing, it surprisingly didn't ride up or crease further. I've been scouring the interwebs looking at celebrities wearing pencil skirts, and found creasing to be an issue with Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, etc. What distinguishes the lines that make a skirt look too tight vs the lines that form around the hips and rear? Even if I went up three sizes and took in the waist, I'm not sure the problem would be solved. It's a tough call because it doesn't look as refined as it could, but pencil skirts that hang and aren't body con tend to make me look dumpy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-stretch-leather-pencil-skirt#post-1617980 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 22:53:16 +0000 Muffin 1617980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a shape similar to yours and find pencil skirts so hard to fit. I do have better luck with ones that have an actual waistband- otherwise they seem to twist and ride up on me. Have you worn this skirt for 30 minutes, mimicking what you might be doing at the wedding and reception? Sometimes that helps me to see if it's going to be too fussy or if I'm going to be self conscious. If the wedding is this weekend and you decide against the skirt, I think pantsuit looks great and paired with a necklace or fun earrings would be a good choice. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-stretch-leather-pencil-skirt#post-1617963 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 22:16:05 +0000 unfrumped 1617963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I share Angie's concern about how the fabrication will function in the more severely tapered&nbsp;pencil shape.&nbsp; I think a leather skirt would be fab, but I would look for a more skimming fit, doesn't have to be straight and not A-line, but just less severe and actually, not so reliant on stretch--yes it should "give," but the cut should do the heavy lifting on fit--I think it will translate more elegantly, and you won't be tugging or fussing.<br />i have a leather front/ponte back skirt that helped me with that issue, and I don't need another leather skirt, but if I were buying a new all- leather skirt I would&nbsp;look for that perfect fit as&nbsp;it would be a classic and should have some longevity&nbsp;. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-stretch-leather-pencil-skirt#post-1617851 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:11:20 +0000 Anonymous 1617851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the size ten is the best. I rather like the blush top instead of the black (for a wedding) but I also like the suit. I think either would look great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-stretch-leather-pencil-skirt#post-1617846 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:07:09 +0000 Angie 1617846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the suit in #9.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the ft of the skirt in #5 and #6, but can't help but think that the fit will distort as you stride when the skirt creeps up your body. That style of skirt had a tendency to do that.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-stretch-leather-pencil-skirt#post-1617834 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:46:37 +0000 Anonymous 1617834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think size 10 is more flattering, and it is very flattering. Is that what's shown in 6-8? You've create a perfect hourglass shape there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-stretch-leather-pencil-skirt#post-1617821 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:32:18 +0000 gradfashionista 1617821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought I'd give this pencil skirt a shot because it's stretch leather and can accommodate my curves. The stretchiness is a double-edge sword, however, because stretchy garments love to cling to saddlebags. An outside opinion would be most helpful here in helping me discern my own insecurities from what's flattering. </p> <p>In the first series of photos (blush top) I'm wearing a size 12. I thought that was the better size until I noticed that after a few minutes of wear, the leather warms up considerably, altering the fit. Size 10, while tighter, seems to be more flattering to my eye because it sits higher on my waist and helps constrain what needs to be constrained. </p> <p>Now that I generally have a crease along my hips in pencil skirts regardless of size, due in part to anterior pelvic tilt. </p> <p>Thoughts? Yay/nay on both. I'm slowing becoming attached to the black on black outfit for a weekend wedding, but I don't want to remove the price tag just yet for fear of making a bad decision. </p> <p>The alternative wedding outfit is a black suit in photo 9. </p> <p>Thanks in advance for your comments! </p>