5 ways to style a pencil skirt

Dress it up or dress it down, this red-hot pencil skirt will keep you looking stylish every day of the week.

By Marta Sadowski

Updated October 10, 2018

Must Have- The Pencil Skirt

The skirt

The hardest working skirt in your wardrobe gets an update this season, with a bold crimson hue. With its subtle side slit, it has just the right amount of sass to seamlessly carry you from your weekend into your work week.

Skirt, $39, Joe Fresh.

Coffee date

Belt, $46, LOFT.
T-Shirt, $19, Joe Fresh.
Dune Bag, $139, ASOS.
Loafers, $25, Old Navy.

Brunch ready

Bag, US$198, Madewell.
Sweater, $80, Zara.
Hat, $30, H&M.
Boots, $190, Aldo.

Ladies' night

Noir Jewelry Necklace, $108, Shopbop.
Top, $80, Zara.
Monserat de Lucca Pouch, $147, Shopbop.
Heels, $180, MANGO.

Office chic

Clare V Tote, $378, Anthropologie.
Blazer, US$230, J.Crew.
Shirt, $55, Gap.
Heels, $70, Sole Society.

Feelin' sporty

Bag, $40, Express.
Coat, $134, Gap.
Sweater, $69, Topshop.
New Balance Sneakers, $100, Little Burgundy.

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