Functional Fashion: Pencil Skirt

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The most versatile of the skirt family, the pencil can be serious at work or flirty in the evening. Available in a myriad of textures, patterns and colors, the pencil skirt is a functional wardrobe essential.

Work: Pair your pencil skirt with a dress shirt, button-up, silk blouse or plain/printed cardigan and cami.

Evening: Dress-up your pencil skirt with a simple tank or cami, killer shoes and accessories.

Weekend: Depending on the material and texture of your pencil skirt, try adding some Chuck Taylors or sandals, a plain tee and jean jacket.

A pencil skirt can be very figure-flattering. For additional slimming properties – look for skirts with color-blocking panels on the sides. These panels – especially when black – whittle the curves significantly.

Burberry London ~ Stretch-Twill Peplum Skirt: $495.00

Alice + Olivia ~ Sarah Suede Pencil Skirt: $298.50 (sale)

J.Crew ~ No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Geometric Print: $148.00

Vince ~ Leather Pencil Skirt: $1050.00

White House | Black Market ~ Colorblock Ponte Pencil Skirt: $49.99 (sale)

NYE Outfit Inspiration #2: Metallic Cummerbund

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NYE Outfit Inspirations continue with Metallic Cummerbund. This pairing consists of these fantastic tuxedo-inspired, cummerbund pants with metallic finish. Coupled with a simple tank and rose gold accessories, this outfit is comfortable and glamorous.

Topshop ~ Basic Zip Back Vest: $56.00

BCBG ~ BCBGeneration Cummerbund Pant: $98.00

Sheila Fajl ~ Feather Earrings: $73.00

DVF ~ Lytton Rafia Small Clutch: $295.00

Net-A-Porter ~ Aurelie Bidermann 18-karat rose gold-dipped lace cuff: $1370.00

Weekend Ensemble: Splendid

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This weekend make the transition from day-to-night simple with Splendid’s Maxi Tube Skirt/Dress.

This basic piece is multi-functional and essential for summer-wear. The jersey material provides comfort and stretch and will maintain it’s shape for either skirt or dress-wear.

For daytime, wear as a skirt over a swimsuit or simple tank. At night, pair with bright espadrilles and textured baubles. Add a belt to both the skirt or dress for an added embellishment.

Splendid’s Maxi Tube Skirt/Dress is available in an array of bright colors as well as black and heather grey. Choose your favorite and seamlessly create an entire weekend ensemble with just one piece.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ashling