How to wear striped pencil skirt: models and looks
The striped pencil skirt is quite flexible. In recent years it has gained much prominence in casual style, arriving with everything to the street style. But we can not forget that, being a more traditional garment, it also looks spectacular in classic and elegant compositions.
Although there are not many rules, of course we have some tips to help you enhance your body with a pencil skirt.
- Slim: Very slim women should be careful when wearing a pencil skirt. After all, being more fitted, this piece avoids creating a more harmonious silhouette. However, opting for a striped print garment helps to better shape the body.
- fat: here the main advice is to feel comfortable with the chosen look. In this case, always take care to balance the proportions. You can even give preference to a striped print with darker tones.
As for the length of the piece, it can make a difference for very tall or short women. Those with a more privileged stature should prefer skirts with the hem below the knee. Already, those who are shorter, should wear models that end just above the knee.
with sneakers
Now it's time to bring you some more concrete examples so you can make the most of your striped pencil skirt. And to start, one of the most loved combinations of the moment: skirt + sneakers. This union looks spectacular, especially in casual looks.
In the following examples, you will notice that the most chosen colors to compose the stripes are black and white. And therefore, a very simple way to combine the piece is to use the same tones in the blouses.
You may even notice that it's not just the sleeveless tops and t-shirts that are welcome. Long sleeve blouses and sweatshirts are also good combinations.
As for the top pieces, it is clear that soft takes precedence. But, if you are not afraid to take a risk, you can also wear printed t-shirts. Just choose items that have the same tone. The photo below is a great example of how to wear polka dot stripes.
To combine pieces with different prints, it is enough that the designs have the same shade.
As for the choice of the model of tennis shoes, it will depend mainly on the occasion and your personal taste. So don't hesitate to vary between alternative, cool, rock, cute or sporty sneakers.
Want an example of a look with a different color blouse? The image below is a great reference. The mustard shirt goes great with the black and white striped pencil skirt. And to complete, the plaid scarf in the same tone.
with heels
For anyone who is a fan of more classic and formal style, the striped pencil skirt can be a key piece to compose your looks. And, in these cases, heels are essential to give the outfit the necessary sophistication. The first example comes from royalty. Queen Letizia of Spain is one of the fans of this piece and has already put together a composition with colored striped pencil skirt, white blouse and nude shoes.
Featured for models with different thicknesses of stripes.
As for the choice of the type of jumper, the needle is the big bet. Being quite used in open or closed models.
The color of the shoe chosen depends very much on the rest of the look. For example, if you wear a blue shirt, you can combine it with shoes of the same tone. However, if your combination brings many different colors, a good idea is to opt for a neutral color garment, as in the example below.
jeans
Another overused combination that looks great in classic and casual looks is the striped pencil skirt with trouser pieces. In general, the most used are shirts. But jackets also gain space when it comes to composing the look.
If you are getting ready for work, a great way to wear a striped pencil skirt is with a denim shirt, either light or dark, with heels. In that case, you can opt for a more neutral model or go for a bolder piece, like the red one in the image above.
Casual looks look amazing with a denim shirt or jacket. In these cases, the preference is for sneakers. But sneakers are also welcome.
Denim jackets go great with casual looks.
Another cool point of the denim shirt is the way to wear it. It can be worn open, with a blouse underneath or closed, especially when tucked into a skirt. But, there are other cool ways to take advantage of this piece. One of the trends is to tuck one part of the shirt inside, leaving the other part loose. In addition, you can also tie the two ends together at the waist, as in the image below.
Com trimming
Since the cropped came to women's closets, they never went out of fashion. And, with a striped pencil skirt, this garment takes on even more prominence. As for the models, the most used are the classic ones, with closed neck and sleeveless. But, nothing prevents you from using a more open and daring cropped or a more romantic model, like the smock in the photo below.
When wearing a short turtleneck, enhance the look with a necklace over the piece.
with a shirt
We have already talked a lot about the denim shirt, but not only this model goes well with a striped pencil skirt. On the contrary. For elegant looks, a more classic piece, such as a white shirt is one of the best options. Proof of this is Meghan Markle's makeup. The Duchess of Sussex is one of the main references of current fashion, even before her marriage to Prince Harry. And the following image shows why. After all, the union of the slit skirt with the wide white shirt and the red blouse shows all the boldness of Meghan's style.
As for how to wear it, there are basically two ways. You can enjoy the shirt alone by tucking it inside the skirt or wear it loose with a cashmere blouse on top.
Of course, white shirts are among the easiest to pair with a striped pencil skirt. But other colors are also welcome, such as blue and pink from the examples below.
