Saturday, June 11, 2011

lauramanda: work and play all day

A black, high-waisted pencil skirt is a versatile piece of clothing that can be dressed up or down. 
Here's how we styled ours:

The "I work a 9-5 job" Look
If you work at a place where you can dress up a little, you can try this look that Laura is wearing. At work, you probably don't want to show a lot of LEG or attract too much attention with a tight, clingy skirt so covering up with a longer cardigan will keep it classy. Also, since the skirt is more "hip-hugging", contrast it with a looser, flowy top like this pale pink ruffle tank. Of course, if you actually want to be taken seriously as a working professional, you can substitute the flowy top for a collared shirt (boring!) and add a pair of stockings.


The "I party from 9-5(AM!)" Look
Okay, so this isn't exactly a hardcore "party" look but it is perfect for a much-needed, after-work gathering with the girls!  This shorter pencil skirt looks great with a fun pair of heels like these patterned, floral ones. Try wearing an edgier statement necklace and add delicate details like Amanda's short-sleeved lace jacket. Even though this look is in classic monochromatic tones, it is definitely kept interesting with the unique necklace and shoes!

Here's a close-up of the lace details and one-of-a-kind necklace...
...and those FABULOUS SHOES!!!
We hope we've inspired you to try out different ways of wearing a pencil skirt, 
whether you're at work or at play. 

We'd LOVE to know: 
How would YOU style a black pencil skirt?


1 comment:

  1. i usually wear my pencil skirt with a floral or lace top and a cardigan too! i agree, its a very useful thing to have!

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