A pencil skirt is more typically associated with formal wear. It is a straight cut garment, tapered towards the bottom and usually knee length. Owing to its figure hugging fit, pencil skirts especially suit slim yet curvy women.
The pencil skirt is believed to be a shorter adaptation of the earlier hobble skirt. The hobble skirt derived its name from the walking difficulties posed by such a tight-fitting skirt. With time, the hobble skirt was modified and its length reduced to create what is generically referred to as a pencil skirt. It was in 1950s that pencil skirts became popular.
Pencil skirts are paired with formal suits/jackets for a classic, sophisticated look. Style options include a slit or pleats in the basic skirt design. These design variations give more room and thus let women dress stylishly yet comfortably.
With a pencil skirt, fitting is a very important factor. Popular office wear, a pencil skirt is available in fabrics like cotton, cashmere, wool and rayon.
Pencil skirts work best with high heels. The right pairing of a top with a pencil skirt and heels, can show off the figure’s curves. The choice of lingerie is important when wearing a pencil skirt so that underwear isn’t visible beneath.
Pencil skirts have been in and out of fashion, but are now incredibly popular and not always worn on formal occasions. With many variations available, one or two in your wardrobe are sure to make a style statement and, if you haven’t tried one yet, they are definitely worth a look.
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