Fashion is fickle. There are things that do not stay long on the covers of glossy magazines, store shelves and fashion shows, but there are things that even after decades will not lose their relevance and will remain with us.
One of these things is pencil skirt is a symbol of female attractiveness and sexuality, which has occupied an honorable place in the women's wardrobe for more than half a century.
What is a pencil skirt?
Distinctive quality of a pencil skirt - close to the hips, straight shape, smoothly tapered at the bottom. In 1926, when the famous trendsetter Coco Chanel proposed a below-knee length for a pencil skirt, considering it very feminine and attractive.
Later, her competitor Elsa Schiaparelli created catwalk collections with a narrow pencil skirt below the knee, which reflected the fashion trends of the 30s. This trend continued during the war period of the 40s, a period of acute shortage, including shortage of fabrics.Women happily wore narrow-cut skirts to the knees and below. The cult fashion house Christian Dior, having released its collection based on a pencil skirt, forever secured its status as a classic (photo). Then others decided to dress women in these beautiful models.
Who is a pencil skirt suitable for?
The stereotype that a pencil skirt is suitable only for slender girls with an excellent figure is far-fetched and has nothing to do with reality. In fact, the models Girls with any type of figure can wear a similar plan, it’s just important to choose the right cut.
Girls and women with an “apple” body type (voluminous waist and belly) A narrow, dark-colored model made of thick fabric is well suited. Be sure to have a high waist to create a “tightening” effect for problem areas of the abdomen and waist. Also, small nuances can be hidden with a tunic or cardigan. The presence of bright prints on the skirt and large animal colors is unacceptable.
On girls with a “pear-shaped” body shape (narrow shoulders, wide hips) A straight-cut model in muted pastel or dark colors (beige, olive, blue) will look good. The length of the skirt should be knee-length so as not to weigh down the hips. A low waist can be visually corrected with a wide belt.
Owners “inverted triangle” type (wide shoulders, narrow hips) often have undefined buttocks and long slender legs. You can add volume to the former and emphasize the latter with a tight-fitting pencil skirt with a peplum. It is also beneficial to emphasize the figure with a white or metallic skirt; bright prints, horizontal stripes and voluminous padding will also help.
Slender “rectangles” (shoulders and hips at the same level, waist and buttocks poorly defined) You can wear a model without a belt, narrow cut, to the knee or below. The fabric can be either dense or light. A floral pattern or inserts on the sides of the skirt will help to express and “round” the line of the hips.
For girls with a figure eight figure (shoulders and hips approximately equivalent in width, narrow waist) Any style of skirt will suit. After all, this is a universal figure type, the proportions of which women ultimately try to achieve when creating images.
What is attractive about a high-waisted pencil skirt?
High waist model emphasizes the feminine smooth curves of slender girls and acts as a “corset”, which hides figure flaws in plump women, visually elongates the silhouette and makes it slimmer. Depending on the occasion and time of year, a pencil skirt can be combined with light blouses, tops and jackets.
An excellent option during the cold season There will be a combination of such a skirt with warm golf, a cropped sweater or sweatshirt. For an office look, a combination of a black or gray skirt with a white blouse would be ideal, and for a romantic occasion, a bright pencil skirt with a batman jacket or an elegant bodysuit is suitable.
What does a pencil skirt go with?
This is an absolutely universal thing with which you can get many sets. This is a kind of “knot” through which different stylistic directions of women’s wardrobe pass.
When building business style or a strict dress code, you can use the classic option - a plain model in black, gray or dark blue with a white or beige blouse. Combinations of a skirt with a combined color (black/milk, gray/white) and a fitted silk blouse are also acceptable.
Romantic mood can be created using a skirt in bright neon or aquamarine color with a plain white bodysuit, a guipure skirt in combination with a plain top, golf in combination with a magnificent jacket. The main rule is that the brighter and richer the fabric of the skirt, the more restrained and laconic the top should be.
Casual or urban style can also combine this product. For example, a leather pencil skirt can be combined with a light sweater, a shirt made of thick fabric, trench coats with prints, sweatshirts and bright jumpers. An interesting combination is a leather skirt, a fitted T-shirt and slip-ons.
Fashionable looks
Pencil skirt - a basic wardrobe element, it is convenient and practical, and with its help you can create many fashionable and stylish looks. It can be sewn from any fabric: costume, with sequins, denim, guipure, velvet, quilted materials, satin, as well as combined materials.
Denim model perfect for every day. It can be of a laconic design or decorated with pockets, prints, embroidery, and zippers. It can easily be combined with various shirts and blouses of any color, checkered shirts, tops and jackets. Both stiletto heels and simple shoes in the form of ballet flats or even sneakers will go well with the denim jacket.
Knitted model perfectly emphasizes the curves of the figure. In the cold season, it can be combined with knitted tunics, sweaters, as well as a leather jacket or bomber jacket. Short high-heeled boots will effectively complement the look.
Satin skirts They look best against the background of matte items. A light short top is ideal. Blouses with guipure inserts go perfectly with such skirts.
Shiny models with sequins, eco-leather in golden and silver shades of metallic tint, brocade, beads - a bright and bold option not only for an evening promenade. By combining a shiny skirt with a T-shirt, shirt or pullover, you can achieve a stylish everyday look.
Evening looks
A festive evening look will undoubtedly become unforgettable if skillfully combine a guipure or velvet pencil skirt with a gorgeous plain top or chiffon blouse.
Solid red skirt in itself is already a bright element that can be complemented with an elegant black transparent blouse or guipure top. With the help of correctly selected accessories for the occasion, the image will become complementary and complete.
Accessories
Almost no look is complete without the right accessories.
Depending on the time of year, situation and age, a woman can combine with a pencil skirt as voluminous metal jewelry (bracelets, earrings), and sophisticated costume jewelry, pearls.
During the cold season Shawls, scarves, and collars would be an excellent solution. Narrow or wide leather belts, chain belts, metal or combination belts will highlight the waistline and add drama to the look.
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