A skirt is a universal part of the wardrobe. Unlike a dress, you can play with it in different ways and get more than one interesting image. Compared to jeans, shorts or trousers, a skirt can make you look feminine and elegant, or you can create a casual, casual or smart casual look. There are 9 skirt styles alone, and there are also different silhouettes and models.
The pencil skirt has been part of the wardrobes of thousands of women for quite some time. But initially it was positioned as a strict wardrobe element - for the office or school. For tailoring, trouser fabrics were mainly used, which did not allow creating looks in different styles.
As soon as the fashion for knitted and leather skirts appeared, they became widely used for girls’ stylistic experiments. The pencil skirt made of leather was particularly popular and versatile. Dense material allows you to hide figure imperfections, and the relevance of leather and leather-zam allows you to create current images in different styles.
What to wear with a leather pencil skirt
To combine a leather pencil skirt correctly, you first need to buy a product of the right style. Distinctive features of a pencil skirt, which is suitable for many looks:
- tapers towards the bottom;
- has a high waist, this option looks good on slender and plump girls;
- standard length is knee length. There are models of other lengths, but this one is more universal and is also suitable for any body type.
ADVICE! How to choose the perfect pencil skirt. When trying it on before purchasing, make several active movements: sit down and quickly stand up, bend over, take several wide steps. If the skirt remains in its original position - it fits the body, does not jump up or gather in folds - then this is your option.
You can wear a leather pencil skirt with almost everything you find in your closet: blouse, shirt, T-shirt, crop top, sweater, classic or sports sweatshirt. A jacket, denim jacket, cardigan, or long vest are suitable as a second layer. Many shoes are also suitable - shoes, slip-ons, sneakers, sandals, loafers.
IMPORTANT! Depending on the overall look, you can complement it with a backpack, bag or clutch.
How to choose a top
INTERESTING! A skirt made of genuine or faux leather can be worn all year round. The exception is if the temperature is too high or low. Such conditions can damage the material, and wearing an artificial leather skirt in the heat will make you uncomfortable - it is not a breathable material.
The main rule when choosing a top is to proceed from the situation for which you are choosing an outfit. And you can combine a leather pencil skirt with this top:
- t-shirt. It can be plain or with a bright print. You can complement the look with heeled shoes. When choosing a t-shirt shade, consider the color of the bottom.For example, a black or white T-shirt looks good with a black skirt.
- turtleneck When choosing a turtleneck as a top, take a close look at the resulting look. Often a tight-fitting top made of thin fabric can show figure flaws, if any. In general, this look will be both strict and sexy.
ADVICE! For overweight girls, it is better to choose turtlenecks made of thick fabrics that are not too tight to the figure.
- sweater. It can be a regular sweater, pullover, sweatshirt with or without a print, or a jumper. Thanks to the different styles of sweaters, you can create an elegant and discreet look, or you can create a casual oversized look. The top can be tucked into a belt, or worn as a release. Depending on the type of sweater, shoes can differ radically - sneakers or ankle boots.
- top The cropped, high-waisted top is the perfect combination for an outing. There are no restrictions here - you can wear a crop top with short, long sleeves or without it. The top can completely hide your torso, or it can leave a bare part;
IMPORTANT! If you choose a tight sleeveless top, make sure it fits perfectly: it doesn’t show through or bulge through your underwear, and your bra straps don’t show through.
- blouse. A combination of a leather pencil skirt and a blouse in a floral print will be trendy. Leather and flowers are often found at fashion shows. The blouse can be plain. Both options are suitable for study or work;
- shirt. It can act as the main top, or it can serve as a second layer under the top - in this case it is better to tie it around the waist. To highlight the neckline, unfasten a couple of buttons at the top and roll up the sleeves - this will make the silhouette harmonious;
- jacket.It serves as a second layer - a denim jacket is suitable for warm summer evenings, and a leather biker jacket, a warm cardigan or coat for colder times.
Appropriate shoes
For early spring, a good shoe option would be boots with high tops that match the skirt. It would be nice if it was hidden under the skirt, but if that doesn’t work, wear plain tights. Boots can be heeled or low-heeled. For cool spring weather, lace-up boots are suitable.
Depending on the overall look and weather, you can wear the following shoes:
- at low speed - slip-ons, loafers, sneakers, suitable for everyday looks;
BY THE WAY! It is better to complement sneakers with elongated vests, cardigans or coats.
- ankle boots. They make it possible to combine bottoms with tops, sweaters, jackets or T-shirts made of different materials. The heel can be massive, or maybe a stiletto heel;
- boots A distinctive feature of the combination of over the knee boots and a leather pencil skirt is that they are suitable for different lengths: mini, maxi and midi.
- shoes. If appropriate, they can be with or without print. Give preference to classic pumps with stable, low heels. The ideal height for health is 7-8 cm, fortunately you rarely see higher heels on catwalks, and this indicates the relevance of comfortable shoes.
Accessories
At first glance, a classic, formal pencil skirt can easily be combined with a clutch, a bag with a short strap or a leather backpack.
ADVICE! Regarding bags, you can choose clothes and shoes in subdued colors, and take a cross-body handbag with a bright print or color as an accent.
In warm looks, a voluminous scarf would be appropriate - prints that are trending this season are: checkered, rhombus, polka dots, flowers. Regarding jewelry, voluminous chain bracelets, metal necklaces or pendants would be appropriate.A black leather skirt with sunglasses of the same color looks good.
Having learned to combine things of different styles in one look, you will look 100% in any situation. As for the leather pencil skirt, don’t go overboard with accessories. Sometimes one bag and a small pendant around the neck will be enough, because the image with leather items is already bright and memorable.
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