https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:24:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2358709 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:44:36 +0000 Anonymous 2358709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry about the big error in my post. I can’t figure out what it is supposed to be. Thank Spell Check. I checked before posting, so something happened to the post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2358630 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:55:08 +0000 Unlimitera 2358630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speaking of outfits, have you ever tried incorporating that pencil skirt feel into your <a rel="nofollow" href="https://thehappinessfxn.com/spring-hiking-outfit-ideas-for-women/">womens hiking outfits</a>? It could be an interesting twist! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2358492 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 13:24:04 +0000 Carol 2358492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the shape of pencils, too, but haven't worn them for years. I had no trouble walking (mine had a little stretch), but I did have the problem of a loose waist. I recommend tailoring for that.</p> <p>In terms of taking small steps, it depends. If it feels very restrictive, I'd just get rid of the skirt. If it just makes you feel self-conscious, I'd just wear it around the house a little until I got used to it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2358454 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:16:13 +0000 Zaeobi 2358454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it's narrower at the hem than the waist, then apparently it's not a pencil skirt but a wiggle skirt - aptly named, lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2358453 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:13:19 +0000 Anonymous 2358453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are the reason short skirts were popular in the 60's. &nbsp;Youvpilddtill<br />walk fast in them. &nbsp;Shortening to the knee may help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2358389 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:33:05 +0000 April 2358389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Walking is tough, and shimmying into and out of a car is crazy tough. A number of us have left pencil skirts behind for this reason.&nbsp;</p> <p>When I was working, pencil skirts were THE silhouette (before DYOT was a retail phenomenon.) One thing I became cautious about: when you sit down in a pencil skirt, you often end up exposing more leg than you want to. I would swivel my chair around to meet with someone and realize that, boom, suddenly I was in a miniskirt.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2358380 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:50:35 +0000 Unlimitera 2358380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally get what you mean! Pencil skirts are a vibe, but the struggle is real, especially if you're on the move. I've found a workaround though—I reserve them for more chill days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2120336 Wed, 13 May 2020 18:21:39 +0000 LeandraofBleuAvenue 2120336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same struggles, but I love the overall look of them so much, I just learned to live with it...and only wear them on days when I don't have to be super active. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2120334 Wed, 13 May 2020 18:08:49 +0000 Echo 2120334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cindy is right, of course. The mincing steps and visible hip wiggle (because the skirt is snug) is what makes pencil skirts, an otherwise relatively modest piece of clothing, so sexy. It's part of the package.</p> <p>I agree about going a size up and taking in the waist, and of course make sure the kick pleat/vent is unstitched. But even that won't change much about the walking style necessitated by the skirt. You cannot walk like you mean business in a pencil skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2120158 Tue, 12 May 2020 23:04:35 +0000 cindysmith 2120158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's why pencil skirts are so sexy. It has the same effect as foot binding and high heels. Makes us take tiny little delicate steps.</p> <p>I don't make the rules. I'm just here to break them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2120098 Tue, 12 May 2020 19:41:06 +0000 Anonymous 2120098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There should be a vent in the back. Is it stitched closed maybe? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2120093 Tue, 12 May 2020 19:32:22 +0000 Anonymous 2120093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, agreeing to size up. I like stretchy tube skirts like this one I just got, same vibe but easy to walk in! And they dont ride up as much when you sit as woven pencil skirts. Plus they don't crease! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2120062 Tue, 12 May 2020 17:39:47 +0000 Anonymous 2120062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd agree to get one size larger, or this would be a standing-only skirt! It seems counter-intuitive since it's meant to be slimmer, but you need to be able to walk well! I *love* pencil skirts, but I primarily walk for my commute and they just don't travel well! If you can find one in a stretchier material, or size up, or find one with a vent/slit, it helps.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2120059 Tue, 12 May 2020 17:10:08 +0000 Vildy 2120059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely need the next larger size - tailoring the waist down is easy.<br />However, pencil skirts are not really designed for much beyond standing. :D&nbsp; &nbsp;So when you sit down it and stand up again, depending on the fabric, you develop horizontal wrinkles, anyway.&nbsp; &nbsp;In the pictures, it looks like more than wrinkles. Looks like buckling and riding up.&nbsp; Anyway, if it doesn't have a substantial slit, you'll need to have a tailor put one in and that way you should be able to walk just fine it and maybe even step into a bus or a van with a high step. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2120053 Tue, 12 May 2020 16:16:56 +0000 nuancedream 2120053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I concur with TG's suggestion. A pencil skirt looks fab on you, as you have a slender and longer waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2120042 Tue, 12 May 2020 15:27:11 +0000 Helena 2120042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think you might be right - it's doesn't look tight per se, but the wrinkles suggest maybe the fit is a bit too snug across the hips. Looks great on you otherwise! I think if you could tailor the waist on a slightly larger size, that would be ideal.</p> <p>I think some pencil skirts are almost designed to make the wearer walk as you describe - gives one that sort of 'hip wiggle' walk But not the most comfortable or practical! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2120038 Tue, 12 May 2020 15:22:13 +0000 Dolores 2120038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you here are some pictures<br /> What worries me is that there are some horizontal wrinkles maybe I should get a size up and get it taken at the waist </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2120008 Tue, 12 May 2020 13:21:22 +0000 nuancedream 2120008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Posting pictures of the skirt would be helpful. Walking in a pencil skirt, especially one that falls below knee length, can be very difficult, which I why now give that style of skirt a pass. If the pencil skirt has some stretch in the material or a long slit/vent in the back, it allows for a bit more freedom of movement.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/walking-in-a-pencil-skirt#post-2119994 Tue, 12 May 2020 12:17:14 +0000 Dolores 2119994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello :)&nbsp;</p> <p>I bought a gorgeous pencil skirt from asos yesterday, and I love the way it looks&nbsp;<br />However, I must admit it affects the way I walk because I am forced to take small steps when wearing It&nbsp;<br />It's my first tight skirt, so I wonder if it's normal ?&nbsp;<div>I have some "room" in the waist area, which makes me think it will be too large if I take a size up&nbsp;</p> <p>So how tight should a pencil skirt be ?&nbsp;<br />I can post pictures if you want !&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you for your help :)&nbsp;</p> <p></div> </p>