Skirtmas in July: The Pencil Skirt.

Another day, another skirt. And I particularly love this outfit today featuring a pencil skirt. I love it not only because pencil skirts are one of my favorite style of skirts ever, but also because the way I styled this sleek, sexy, sophisticated, fancy, black sequined pencil skirt. This skirt has been in my closet for 3-4 years and good thing I remembered to wear it because it's too good! 

THE  PENCIL  SKIRT.

The PENCIL Skirt is one of those pieces that has been a staple in millions of women's closets, for years. Especially women in office jobs and business environments. I think it originated from the 60s, think "Mad Men" attire. You can never go wrong with a pencil skirt and some heels, especially a pair of classic pumps. As far as tops to pair with one, the possibilities are endless. Button-downs, frilly blouses, bell sleeves, crop tops, camisoles, chambray, flannel, cardigans, sweaters, bustier, blazers, honestly you can wear them with anything on top. For a date night I went for lots of animal print, lots of texture and sparkle too. I love the matte sequins of this pencil skirt and the chambray mesh silver underlay peaking from the hem. It paired so well with this wispy of a camisole in timeless leopard (those henley-style buttons on the front are so fun), a dark chocolate snakeskin print foldover clutch (I also shopped my closet for it) and my gold textured python-embossed sandals which I originally purchased last Summer to wear to my baby shower. These gold designer sandals are so beautiful, well-made and super comfortable too. Dressing up the outfit accessory-wise I chose long, dainty pearl earrings, a champagne-colored Victoria Emmerson wrap bracelet on one wrist and some beaded silver/grey/neutral bracelets on the other wrist. Believe it or not both my skirt and camisole are by Target but look like much more expensive things you can find at Nordstrom, Macy's or Bloomingdales. I linked lots of similar options. The foldover brown snakeskin clutch is bt Express.

It was a hot evening but I felt cool in my camisole and the light ensemble I created, alongside my hot date - my husband. Do you ladies own at least a pencil skirt?! What style tops are your favorites to wear with it?! If you work at an office, when was the last time you wore a pencil skirt?!

This was totally unplanned but I am glad to see that MIREILLE from Chez Mireille also wore a black pencil skirt - the tailored, polished, put-together kind which is perfect for an office - and she dressed up hers, too. We both wore neutral/gold strappy sandals, dangly earrings and dressier tops. Her beautiful eggplant lace halter would be perfect for a date night, too. We also have similar backgrounds now both posing by trees and flowers in our gardens.