Trend alert: pencil skirts
The ladylike trend is perennial favourite and this season is no different. This time around, however, we’ve swapped the summer peplums and pretty florals for a decidedly sexier look. Think a printed pencil skirt topped with a chunky knit for the cooler days, while warm nights call for a skin-baring cropped top teamed with a high-waisted body con. The look is all about the archetypal sexy secretary but minus the clichés – instead it’s all strappy sandals, wet-look hair and cuts in everything from leather to leopard. And, when in doubt, just channel your inner Dita Von Teese.
Here are our top 7 picks:
Carven Printed Skirt, £360, from net-a-porter.com
The Zebra print is a fresh take on the animal trend, style it like the Carvern runway show with soft pastels.
Topshop sequin skirt, £250
This pink sequin number is bang on trend and perfect for the holiday season, team it with a low key tee and pointed stillettos for a laid back party look.
Peter Pilotto Arrow Marble-Print Pencil Skirt, £591, matchesfashion.com
This skirt is simply a work of art and guaranteed to turn heads.
Elizabeth and James Pencil Skirt, £300, zalando.co.uk
The delicate lace gives this pencil skirt a girly glam feel. A great wedding wardrobe staple.
Neil Barret from MyWardobe.com
This skirt is a perfect office staple and the asymmetrical cut is not only on-trend, but also makes it easier to sit down (major bonus points there).
Kardashian Kollection Animal Zip Pencil Skirt, £40, next.co.uk
There’s a fine line between trendy and trashy… Make sure you team this leopard print with something a little looser up top (like a caramel sweater or spaghetti strap cami).
Topshop Check Jacquard Pencil Skirt, £42, topshop.com
The snug fit stops this plaid print from looking too kilt-like.
