The history of pencil skirts goes back to the beginning of the last century. At its core, the skirt is very similar to the silhouette of a small black dress created by Coco Chanel. For the first time, the fashion world saw a pencil skirt at a Christian Dior fashion show in the 1940s. Since that time, she has consolidated her position in the world of fashion and style.
Today, a pencil skirt continues to exist as an indispensable element of the wardrobe of any woman who knows at least a little about style. A skirt of such a cut appears at every fashion show, only the fabric, accessories and height change. Undoubtedly, she is the closest relative of the little black dress. You should at least look at the silhouette, which is so emphasized by the strict cut of the pencil skirt. One cannot but admit that it is universal and can be used in all cases of life, from the strict office requirements of the dress code and ending with an evening outfit - you just have to correctly select the top.
In order to better emphasize the silhouette, a tight fit is required. This is not easy to achieve when using lightweight materials, so most often a pencil skirt is sewn from dense fabric, since the quality of work and the reliability of the fabric are especially important here. Due to the tight fit, it is difficult to wear such a skirt in the summer in the heat, which explains why such skirts are more often found in autumn-winter collections of designers.
Oddly enough, a pencil skirt is in the wardrobe of women belonging to the most diverse sectors of the population. It is worn by doctors, librarians, business women and ladies of high society.
You do not have to think with what to wear a pencil skirt, acquiring it. In your wardrobe, in any case, there are T-shirts, shirts, blouses. Even a sweater will look very elegant in combination with a spectacularly emphasized silhouette. Almost everything is also suitable as outerwear, with the exception of a short fur coat, which shortens the figure a little, so the owner of a small stature should not experiment with such a combination. In addition, do not forget that the cut of a pencil skirt implies emphasizing the severity, elegance and beauty of the silhouette, and this does not in any way combine with a sporty style, as well as with hip-hop and punk cultures.
What to wear with a pencil skirt? “Of course, with high-heeled shoes.” Low shoes, shoes, elegant boats, ankle boots, etc. will look great here. The material from which they can be made is selected depending on the material of the skirt. It is better to give preference to leather and suede. If you have absolutely no doubt about your taste, then pick up shoes made of fabric, but be very careful - it is easy to cross the line between style and tastelessness here.
If we talk about the latest fashion trends, a pencil skirt acquires new stylish variations. First of all, designers experiment with color and cuts. Large prints and cuts of different heights located on the sides have become very fashionable. In addition, the designers decided to transform the black color of the skirt, which was a little lost among all kinds of combinations, although it should be considered the ideal option for all occasions.
The Spanish Marquise Agatha made a special contribution to the “renunciation” of black. Her pencil skirt never looks gloomy, because the black color is absolutely unacceptable, despite its belonging to the classical style. In exchange, she suggested painting the skirt in bright colors with rather “childish” drawings in the form of the sun with rays extending in different directions, a wide variety of applications from the takna, etc. Oddly enough, this style has become popular, despite its direct relationship to childhood.
Summing up, I would like to note that without a pencil skirt a woman’s wardrobe cannot be complete. The main thing is not to forget that it should fit your size. Otherwise, the fit will be loose and all the advantages will turn into flaws.