An even or narrowed to the bottom skirt, tight-fitting hips, brought into fashion in the 40s of the last century, Christian Dior. The pencil skirt was conceived as a part of a business woman's suit. A belted jacket was worn with the skirt.
A cardinal change of fashion: from a fluffy multi-layered skirt to a narrowed pencil skirt was dictated by the austerity regime in the war and postwar years. Up to the 80s, the skirt of a smooth cut was perceived solely as a detail of a business woman's suit. In the 1980s and 1990s, there was an explosion of youth subcultures that combined a pencil skirt with stretched T-shirts and denim jackets.
Nowadays, depending on the length, material, colors and other nuances, the narrowed skirt can be elegant, business-like, sophisticated, sexy, or vulgar and tasteless.
How to choose a pencil skirt
Women who are skeptical of a pencil skirt and consider it a dull attribute of a uniform, it is worth remembering that by varying the length, color, drapery, grooves and other things, you can choose the right style that corresponds to a very strict business format or an informal walk.
To experiment with the length and color of the skirt, you should remember what it was originally conceived. Classic fit: flat, slightly narrowed to the bottom, knee-length with a slight slit at the back. Today, the incision can be seen not only from the side, but also from the front, and the length can be well above or below the knee.
In the endless versions of the decor and you can get lost: shuttlecocks, ruffles, lace, folds. Depending on the style, time of year and other things, the skirt is sewn of wool, denim, jersey, cashmere, cotton, velvet, suede or leather.
The classic dark, gray, blue and pastel shades were replaced by plain skirts of bright saturated colors and models with vertical accents.
We select the option on the figure
Feminine pencil skirt looks on ladies with an hourglass figure. The silhouette suggests a clearly defined waist and rounded hips. Among the celebrities of the world cinema, the hourglass figure was in Merlin Monroe.
There is another type of figure, for which a fitted skirt would be a good option, - "rectangle". These are thin tall girls with the constitution of young guys: the shoulders and the pelvis are approximately the same width, the waist is not clearly expressed.
Slim young girls with narrow shoulders, small breasts, wide hips and a flat stomach (silhouette of a "triangle") can enter into your wardrobe a pencil skirt and complement it with voluminous light blouses of light tones. A blouse tucked in a belt will visually correct the image and allow you to get rid of the feeling of “heavy bottom”.
In the first case, the skirt will only emphasize the excess volume in the abdomen, and in the second, the disproportion of the figure and the massive chest.
The pencil knowingly has such name. A characteristic feature of the style - it is suitable only for women with perfectly smooth legs.
What to wear with a pencil skirt
A light blouse, fitted jacket and a coat of pastel color are our main recommendations. The set includes: exquisite bodily or dark pumps or black pointed ankle boots. As an accessory: a strict small bag of a classical form or a rectangular clutch.
Leather
The leather skirt is a provocative, attention-drawing accent, which means that the rest of the ensemble should be as restrained as possible.
A white, cream or ivory blouse combined with a black leather skirt and pumps is always a winning combination.
Laced
Exquisite lace skirt is combined exclusively with a light monophonic blouse. A blouse can be with sleeves of any length and style or even without them.
Forget about t-shirts, shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts and other attributes of a sports style - they are more than irrelevant here.
Knitted
Instead of the usual blouse, pick a plain turtleneck or a fitted sweater. In the cold season, high black boots will look good.
It is important to remember that knitted skirt and blouse for release are incompatible things.
Below the knee
For a slender silhouette, pick a single-color blouse with a V-neck.
Midi length is perfect for full women, but it is better to give preference to dark tones and abandon low waist.
Red
Complement the model with a black or white closed blouse with long sleeves and ruffles. Undesirable T-shirts, sweaters and turtlenecks. In the cold season, pick a fitted jacket or cloak with a classic cut to the knee.
Scarlet goes well with cream, beige and ivory.
Blue
The dark blue narrowed skirt from dense fabric is considered the most universal and even uniform model. It is elegant and discreet in combination with pointy black leather or suede. Give up a turtleneck sweater and sweater as a top.
Pick up a blouse to match your face. She may be somewhat romantic and informal. A blouse with polka dots or a small flower will balance the strict restraint of the skirt. Blouses or shirts of bright colors: orange, yellow, green are appropriate.
Maroon
A feminine burgundy skirt looks very good on girls of the "winter color type" in combination with a light black blouse.
Intense burgundy color goes well with white, gray, black, beige, blue and dark green.
Gray
You can experiment with gray, but a silk blouse or top in soothing pastel colors will add elegance to the image. Depending on your color type, give preference to a cold or warm pastel shade. Beige, cream, mustard, sand, pistachio, coral tone top will suit girls with a warm color. Blue, pink, fuchsia, lemon, smoky - cold shades.
Tops of bright colors do not look as impressive in combination with gray, like clothes of muted colors. Choose shoes according to the place and time of year: dark, gray, black leather ankle boots or classic pumps.
What can you wear in winter
Tweed, knitted and woolen skirts, pencils to the knee and below are perfect for the winter season.
An elegant winter look: a warm, fitted coat or a trapeze coat, complete with high boots and a pencil skirt below the knees. A cropped coat of a classic cut goes well with a dark, narrowed skirt to the knee, black tights and ankle boots.
In the tone of the skirt, choose a knit sweater or turtleneck. A jacket with wide shoulders should be excluded girls with the type of figure "inverted triangle."
Try to choose the length of the boots in such a way that bare legs do not shine between them and the hem of the skirt. A high-waisted midi skirt and long-toed leather ankle boots make a perfect match. Put on dark tight tights under ankle boots.
Useful tips
What cut and color is suitable for women with different build? What material and drapery to give preference? We collected a few useful tips and classified them according to the type of figure:
- The hourglass is the ideal female figure for a classic pencil skirt style. If your hips are too wide - exclude skirts with contrasting patterns and bright hues. Pastel gamma and dark colors are the best choice to emphasize the waist and the curves of the hips. The optimal length: midi or slightly below the knee.
- "An Apple". A pencil is not a good idea for an elegant look, but if you do decide to experiment, choose a plain dark skirt made of thick fabric (suede, jersey) with a high waist. Thus, you can mark the waist line and visually hide the volume in the zone of the abdomen and thighs. The optimal length is slightly above the knee.
- "Triangle". Prefer monophonic skirt made of thick fabric, which holds its shape well. The style should not taper to the bottom. The length of the skirt is slightly below the knee, a small belt will be appropriate. Exclude bright and multi-color models.
- "Rectangle". For sewing, choose a thick fabric: velvet, gabardine, tweed or wool. The belt in your case will be inappropriate. Determine the length of the model, depending on the length and elegance of the legs.
- "Inverted Triangle". It is you who are allowed that categorically contraindicated to other types of figure: bright colors, horizontal stripes, asymmetry.
A dark blouse in combination with a light skirt will help to take your eyes off the heavy top.
In this material, we did not pay enough attention to the combinations of a pencil skirt and details of a free or youth wardrobe, such as: crepe tops, sweatshirts, leather jackets, oversized sweaters, men's coats, voluminous coats from someone else's shoulder, sneakers and so on.
The listed attributes in combination with the narrowed skirt of a classic cut form the image of a woman that looks frankly absurd, untidy and tasteless, and not fresh and creative, as fashion trends convince. In any case, she does not look feminine and elegant.
The pencil skirt is a binding classic. Take advantage of our little tips and create your truly charming image.
Photo-ideas of a combination of a pencil skirt with other clothes
