Should I wear a pink pencil skirt?

And if so, how?

I made this skirt, out of a hot pink ponte knit that I've had for a while. I bought the fabric with the intention of using it to test a pattern, and then didn't end up using it for that. I got the idea to make it into a pencil skirt when I posted a WIW with my navy lace hoody and a gray midi slim skirt, and received suggestions for more color in the outfit, a shorter skirt, and a more fitted skirt.

This skirt is pretty far from my comfort zone. The color is not one I usually wear. AND I'm not really all that comfortable in pencil skirts, though I used to wear them when I dressed up more for work. The slim skirts I have are just straight, not tapered at the bottom like this one. While I don't feel too fab in the straight skirts, I'm a little self-conscious in a close-fitting pencil skirt. (And why is that?? I wear skinny pants; isn't a pencil skirt pretty much a skirt version of skinnies?)

So, here it is, and I'm wondering, is it at all my style? Or do I look like I'm trying to be someone else? If it is "me," does it go with any of these things? Or might I wear it some other way?

If I don't wear this skirt, it will be a perfectly fine sample for my sewing classes, so nothing lost! (I actually used it last night in class.)

1-2: hot pink pencil skirt with ivory ballet-neck layering tee, navy lace hoody, metallic sling-back Mary Janes and heeled oxfords (both Fidji)
3-4: skirt with gray knit blouson top, without and with an ivory/black/gray/pink/green scarf
5: skirt with white voile shirt over matching ribbed tank (Splendid), oxfords

I look forward to hearing your thoughts and suggestions!

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12 years ago

deb

Veteran

Most definitely! My favorite is the grey top but they all look good.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I love the idea of a bright pink skirt for your style! I wonder whether I'm nit picking and finding this particular one just a little short. Not sure. I like #4 and #5 best! Great for a hot Seattle day.

Btw, I LOVE bright pink - shocking pink as I am used to calling it. The colour makes me very happy, and you look great in it

Jaime

I especially like it with the oxfords - color is terrific on you!

Carla

Absolutely! Especially love it with the grey top with the grey maryjanes, and the white tops with the oxfords.

Beth Ann

Love it in 3/4. Sometimes having "one" version of an item that gives us pause can give us an opportunity to mix our wardrobe pieces in new ways, and lets our creative impulses flow in new ways. My Cons are that piece for me right now. I may never make them my signature, but I'm exploring new combinations because of them. Perhaps this pencil skirt can serve that function? The color is fab. The length is good, but little longer would make is dressier, I think.

Bright color can make you feel, well, very VISIBLE. How do you feel about that?

bj1111

yum...love the oxfords on you. normally not a fan.

Suz

WOW, you are a super seamstress. And I hope it is okay to say this, but you have great legs!

I love the colour, and you look fab in it. Like Angie, my eyes seem to have adjusted to slightly longer lengths, so I wish it were an inch or two longer. Not because you don't have the legs for it. You most certainly do! But simply in terms of proportion with the tops. I also wonder if you might feel more comfortable in it that way. Sitting becomes easier.

My faves are the grey sweater outfits. Like it with the fun oxfords - those are lovely!!

rae

I really like 3, 4, and 5. You already own the skirt, why not try it out and see how you feel?

Firecracker (Sharan)

Thanks, everyone. If I make a start with the gray or white tops here, I should be able to find other things in my closet to pair with the skirt.

Angie and Suz, thanks for the tip on length. Proportion seems to be key. I'll try lengthening it about an inch; I can do that with the fabric that's there. I held it up to my other short skirts, and lo and behold, it's about an inch to 1 1/4" shorter!

Beth Ann, your point about the bright color is a good one. Brights do make me feel quite visible, and I think the bright color on bottom especially is a little disconcerting to me. Lookeee here, world! Here are my hips! Ha hahah

Thanks for the oxford love, bj111 and Suz; these shoes make me happy. I'm challenging myself to style them. I don't have the kind of full skirt that I've admired with similar oxfords on other people, but I may just try them tomorrow with a flowy skirt instead.

Day Vies

by all means please wear this skirt! It deserves wearing.

Sveta

Hot pink skirt is so much fun - definitely keep it.
I also love the oxfords.

Lantana

I did a mini- assessment from the thumbnails and targetted 3,4&5 as my preferred looks. That held true when I looked at the full screen images, with the simplicity of 3 my out and out favourite. The pink makes a strong statement and I think the grey top and shoes provide a subtle foil to it. The skirt has a lovely line tho' I too, felt it to be a tad short; if you were to lengthen it you would need to continue to taper as well, don't you think?
If you could snap your fingers and change out your glasses frames to pink as well, wouldn't that be fun?

Deborah

The skirt is gorgeous and I especially love the grey topper. That is a lovely combo. The top has drape and suits your style. I do think this skirt could be a great addition to your wardrobe.

Lantana, thanks for your thoughts. Yes, I'd need to continue the taper; I should be able to do that. Hey, I do have purple glasses! I could wear those.

Deborah, thanks. I'm going to take notice of the way you wear pencil skirts, too. If the top leans more eclectic, I'll probably feel more at ease in the skirt style.
ETA: (light bulb went on)

rachylou

With the grey top and the spectators! I'd wear that!

Marley

LOVE this - the color, the fit - and girl, you've got GREAT legs! I'd probably lengthen it just a bit - and I'd try your navy topper with a navy layering tee underneath, rather than the ivory, just to see how less contrast looks. Love the gray with the pink. Pink is one of my favorite colors and I don't think it gets enough love on the forum! Thank you for showing the rest of us how to make it work!

Ingunn

You look good in anything! I actually love the color for summer, and it is beautiful with all neutrals in particular. Your sewing skills continue to impress me.

Caro in Oz

I love #4 & #5 - YLF.
Not sure with the navy - maybe with a darker shoe & under-piece?

lyn67

I like this skirt, and don't see it short at all-but Angie surelly knows better BTW, You have great legs!
Love the last 2 outfits the most! Great pairing with grey-it's the most redfined to my eye.

lyn*

I think this skirt looks FAB with grey - you're making me want a hot pink pencil skirt!

Sarah S

Active Member

Oh Wow. This is so gorgeous. And I'm with everyone else - love the grey top and the oxfords with the pink. Inspirational. Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous

i like it very much! I think with the grey top is my fave too. And another vote for it to be a tad longer. Beautiful colour for you

I think this colour looks great on you! I think if the skirt was an inch or so longer it would be perfect!

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