Pencil Skirt - article by New Look 4 Article Every Hour

THE VERSATILE, TRENDY & ELEGANT PENCIL SKIRT

The quintessential dressy pencil skirt is equally at home at your mother-in-law's birthday celebration, a night at the theatre or the company Christmas bash. If you could have only one pencil skirt to field any uptown style occasion, it's not mission impossible. You just need to know a few rules on selecting this versatile garment.

The color and fabric of the skirt are important. Dressy occasions call for drama. Black velvet fills the bill and is incredibly versatile. Wool is another good choice. Buy the finest quality your budget allows. Look for a plain design. Avoid fussy detailing, such as pockets and trims. These designer touches, albeit lovely, are part of the skirt's identity. You want a skirt that you can accesorize in several different ways, so that each time you wear it, your skirt shows a new and exciting face. You'll have a true chameleon in a plain and slimming black pencil skirt.
Other colors can work, but you lose in versatility. Black does go with everything.

So how do you work your combinations? It depends on the occasion and the weather. For your mother-in-law's birthday, a classic style of silk blouse and a string of pearls with matching earrings is comfortable and appropriate. In colder climates, a satin blouse looks elegant, while keeping you warm and toasty.

A wool shawl of any color or design, paired with lean boots, gives your outfit a hip, sophisticated look, perfect for the theatre. Try a loosely cut cashmere sweater, cinched with with a rhinestone studded, soft leather belt. Other tops and accessories include blazers, bolero jackets and exotic silky, flowing scarves. Necklaces, earrings and bracelets offer lots of accesorizing possibilities. Heels with ankle straps or satin ribbon leg ties work nicely with a pencil skirt. Shoe ornaments add another distinctive element to your outfit.

The pencil skirt is a team player. Accessories and your flair are what makes the costume work. With this lovely workhourse in your wardrobe, you'll be known as one stylish chick!

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