Don’t ask me how many pencil skirts I have in my closet. I am not able to answer this question because I have too many. In the skirt category, pencil skirts are definitely my favourite. They have saved lots of my time in the mornings when I struggle to decide on what to wear. They are perfect for work as they are classic yet modern; but they are also awesome for weekends because of their casual yet stylish looks. And the best thing is I can pair almost anything with my pencil skirts: sweaters, tees, blouses, button-down shirts, blazers etc. If you are looking for an effortlessly trendy look, pencil skirts are your must-have!

Pencil skirts are great for every body shape. You don’t have to avoid buying or wearing pencil skirts because of how body-hugging they are; you just need to know your body so you can choose the right skirt to help enhance your best features. Keep in mind pencil skirts are meant to be high-waisted so you don’t want to pull your skirts too low. Personally I like my pencil skirts sitting right at the knee because that makes my legs look longer and leaner. And I usually like mine solid ideally black so I can wear something with more prints or patterns up top. To get the illusion of nice curves, peplum top and pencil skirt are the perfect combination since it helps to enhance your waistline. Of course it will never go wrong to pair with heels!

To make sure your pencil skirts look great, you have to go for the ones that look smooth on your body. That’s why it is very crucial that you don’t go for the one is either too tight or too loose. Especially when the skirt is too tight you will have a very hard time sitting down. Due to the narrow fit, sometimes movement can be restricted. You will find that you need to walk in shorter steps/strides because of that. But not to worry; all you need is a little bit of practice then you will be a pro when you have your pencil skirts on!

Skirt (Aritzia); Top (Aritzia); Shoes (Zara, similar at Zara)