13 Cool Ways To Wear The Pencil Skirt

Monday, June 2, 2014, 16:04 [IST]

A pencil skirt is something that you would expect to see on a receptionist or secretary 10 years back. It is one of those skirts that have become very stereotypical and often get typecast as formal wear. But actually, there are many ways to wear pencil skirts. In fact, it is completely cool if you wear pencil skirts casually as well. All you have to do is check out celebrities in pencil skirts to know that it is trending these days.

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There are so many different ways to wear pencil skirts. And there are equally wide range of varieties when it comes to the pencil skirts. The high waist pencil skirts are particularly 'in' these days. You can spot celebrities wearing pencil skirts all the time these days. That is why it has become such a raging trend. It is a misnomer that you have to be very slim and trim to wear pencil skirts. If Kim Kardashian can be so voluptuous and still wear pencil skirts, then so can you. All you have to do is wear the pencil skirt with the right accessories.

The high waist pencil skirts are trending these days. You will see many celebrities wear high waist pencil skirts with crop tops or a tucked in shirt. But even if you want to show off a bit of belly by wearing your pencil skirt casually, you can go ahead and do it. Here are some of the coolest ways to wear the pencil skirts this summer.

Do The Denim

If you want your pencil skirt to look casual on you, you can wear a denim version. For example, this acid washed denim skirt looks chic with the white sleeveless top.

Bright Neon

Neon colours are always in fashion when it comes to summer. Parineeti Chopra shows you how to wear pencil skirt that is bright, neon and simply chic. The side slit really works because it will make it easier for you to walk.

Printed Monochrome

If you want something to bring down the size of your waistline, then you should try wearing something in stripped monochrome like this one. This grey and black skirt is elastic and will help you look slimmer.

Plain Black

When in doubt always go for black. Kareena Kapoor looks extremely stylish in this simple and conventional black pencil skirt. A lace top would look good with this skirt and so would a formal shirt.

Plain White

Wearing a plain white pencil skirt is equally safe as going for a black one. You can team up a plain white pencil skirt like this one with almost any top. But if you really want to be creative, then you can try patterned fabric blouse like Alia Bhatt.

Long Pencil Skirt

When you say pencil skirt, we normally imagine a short skirt. But high waist and long pencil skirts like this one are trending these days. Ideally, you should wear these skirts with a thick and broad belt.

Summery In Lace

If you want the perfect look for summer, then try wearing a pencil skirt with lace details. You should ideally top it with a floral prints blouse like the one Sonakshi Sinha is wearing.

With A Crop Top

Pencil skirts are ideally not worn with crop tops. But these days, wearing crop tops and pencil skirts has become a trend. We have seen several celebrities wear Topshop and Zara outfits like this.

In Ditto Colours

You can wear a pencil skirts with a short top that is of the exact same colour. This helps to give the illusion that the entire ensemble is a dress. It can look good provided you are very slim.

With A Tucked In Tee

A pencil skirt can look very casual when you wear it with a t-shirt. However, to make the look work, you need to tuck in the t-shirt so that it doesn't hang over your waistline.

Delicate Hues

When you have a skirt that is shaded with delicate hues like this one, wear it with a bright and bold coloured blouse.

Try Funky Patterns

You can also try different types of funky patterns when it comes to pencil skirts. These two ASOS numbers have really whacky patterns on them. Keep the top simple and plain when the skirt is so eye- catching.

Silk Skirts

When you are going for a party or a formal event, you can wear formal silk pencil skirts like this one. Wear such skirts with plain or single coloured tunics.