https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 08:51:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332762 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:00:19 +0000 Anonymous 1332762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332538 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 15:30:40 +0000 lyn* 1332538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Karie</b>, I assure you I have some belly too ... which is really strange because I don't have it in certain positions. I have a doctor's appointment about this, because I'm worried it's not "belly" and something else.</p> <p><b>Suz&nbsp;</b>- bahhhh, I sort of like blending in sometimes, and I think a pencil helps me do that actually. Most of the other young docs wear more streamlined things, so makes me stand out less. Yay.</p> <p><b>Gigi</b>, thanks for your thoughts ... I should go through my tops again.</p> <p>It's always scary to try something new,&nbsp;<b>Alana</b>, and it's nice to have everyone from YLF as support!</p> <p>Umm...&nbsp;<b>AJ</b>, I've worn a dress beneath a pencil before, but this is just a blouse, it's not a full dress. I only am able to do it with the dresses that are so tight it shows my belly :p</p> <p>Thanks&nbsp;<b>CocoLion</b> - I had to look up what that was :p</p> <p><b>Unfrumped</b> - I used to wear pencils with peplums only because it'd hide my belly. I think I need to invest in some silk blouses! They sound very pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332510 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 14:49:42 +0000 unfrumped 1332510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, how did my phone get" Dior" out of " super"? Anyways, you look lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332444 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:38:47 +0000 unfrumped 1332444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dior skirt and outfit! I love pencil skirts with waists more near my natural waist like that, and they're hard to find. </p> <p>It's harder to semi- tuck into a high and fitted waist. </p> <p> I like to get some " different" looks from some of me basics so with pencil skirts I like to do some tucked and some untucked. If you haven't ruled out waist- surrender completely, remember there are different degrees- you might use an untucked knit top that is made so it has some fit through the waist; then there are some fine knitsthat " collapse" into the waist( and more so if you already have the hourglass frame for it). Another tucked look would be a more fluid silk blouse<br /> that poufs out just a tad to be more unstructured in contrast to the skirt. Do you do peplums? Not sure when they are in or out of style but I still like<br /> them.<br /> Then you would also look great with a fitted jacket over the skirt-- some of these are belted and some just nipped at the waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332439 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:30:20 +0000 CocoLion 1332439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You wear this so well. &nbsp;There is something Black Halo about this outfit that I love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332400 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 07:18:36 +0000 AJ 1332400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look FAB! So jealous that you rock both bombshell skirts and lovely fit and flares!</p> <p>How do you wear a dress under that type of skirt without noticeable bunching underneath? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332376 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 05:14:07 +0000 Alana in Canada 1332376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sophisticated, approachable, grown-up, indeed. Nicely done. Wonderful to see you trying something new. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332318 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 03:19:39 +0000 Gigi 1332318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All I can say is, Wow. You look incredible!</p> <p>I think pencil skirts are very versatile and can be worn with all kinds of tops, tucked and untucked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332315 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 03:12:54 +0000 Suz 1332315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so lovely on you! What a fun change. I adore the blouse, too -- such feminine fresh colours and so sharp at the same time. I think you might feel less self conscious once you get a bit more used to wearing the silhouette. Although you are bound to get some looks because you look so great!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332288 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 02:45:39 +0000 Karie 1332288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to do untucked or semi-tucked tops with my pencil skirts, but then I have a protruding tummy (and you do not). You could go untucked and belted too. The way you are wearing this top/skirt combo is gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332202 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 00:51:57 +0000 lyn* 1332202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww, you're too kind,&nbsp;<b>dianthus</b> ... it's definitely one of my favorites too, even though I feel very self-conscious in a pencil skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332198 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 00:43:12 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1332198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn you look amazing in this outfit. &nbsp;The skinny belt on the high waisted skirt is extremely flattering and the white top with the beautiful print works as well as the skirt. &nbsp;I think this is one of my favorites for you EVER. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332063 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:01:58 +0000 lyn* 1332063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, so much wisdom: and so many fun things to try with my pencil skirt! Whee! Looking forward to next week in which I shall try something different ... weather permitting :)</p> <p>Thanks everyone for your feedback - the untucked tops I'll have to think about. I'm not really into waist-surrender, but maybe a semi-tuck? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1332027 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:21:42 +0000 Alassë 1332027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice, indeed! I hope you come to like this silhouette, too; it's great on you. I wear my pencils with hip-length tops untucked, or tucking fitted/fluid tops in &amp;&nbsp;belting.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331914 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:29:32 +0000 missvee 1331914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about trying it with a vest over sleeveless, like Angie's blog post today?<br /> It's a great look on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331912 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:28:14 +0000 Angela K 1331912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331910 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:25:20 +0000 rachylou 1331910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High voltage, my dear. High voltage! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331870 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:36:31 +0000 bella 1331870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a different silhouette for you and I really like it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331861 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:24:17 +0000 Janet 1331861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sophisticated and flattering -- and yet still young and fun! I love this on you, Lyn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331855 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:19:20 +0000 dawn 1331855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the whole entire look on you! I think that it looks fabulous and you have a lovely hourglass figure. I especially like the look of the blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331826 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:38:59 +0000 Anonymous 1331826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have secretly wanted to see you in a pencil silhouette for a while lyn! I am not disappointed. It looks SO good! And professional, And suitably mature (not too mature, lol). You've got the body and the job for a pencil, so please, wear and enjoy. You look FAB! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331816 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:33:18 +0000 Nicole D 1331816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice.&nbsp; I like the big florals on you, too.&nbsp; Don't be afraid to leave something untucked with your pencil.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331810 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:28:15 +0000 Parsley 1331810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look va-va-voom gorgeous in your pencil skirt, Lyn!<br />I'm jealous as can be of your fabulous hourglass figure!<br />I would think that pencil skirt outfits would be perfect for you to wear to work, and you can wear them with any kind of sleeve or sleeveless blouse, and also with knitwear. I think you've got another winning silhouette to add to your repertoire! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331801 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:22:45 +0000 LACeleste 1331801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Lyn! &nbsp;Fantastic look for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331769 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 15:26:57 +0000 MsMary 1331769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Squee!&nbsp; Loving this!!&nbsp; I love the high waist, skinny belt, and wrap detail on the top!!&nbsp; LOVE IT!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331708 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 14:26:35 +0000 Angie 1331708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer&nbsp;</p> <p>You look beautifully grown up. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331701 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 14:16:52 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1331701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is gorgeous on you lyn. I really like the length of the pencil skirt on you and the skinny belt adds a lovely detail. This is an extremely flattering and appropriate outfit for work. </p> <p>As for what to wear with the pencil skirt, try all sorts of things - blouses tucked and semi-tucked, fluid knits, you name it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-815---a-pencil-skirt-inspired-by-natalie-day-vies-and-maryk#post-1331694 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 14:06:20 +0000 lyn* 1331694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I finally found a pencil skirt that fits! I feel very "MaryK" in my skirt even though it's not a seamed Halogen skirt (I hope you will forgive me for not having a blazer either, none of them fit currently). </p> <p>The skinny belt recalls Day Vies to me and she loves bold patterns (Old Navy butterfly dress!) and the whole outfit reminds me of Natalie (golden pig) with more tailored fits and fun accessories!</p> <p>Pencil skirt suggestions are very welcome! Not quite sure what to wear with it... </p>