Pencil skirts are a staple when it comes to office wear, because you can always count on their fitted cuts to make you look tidier and more professional. But beyond just helping you look business-ready, pencil skirts are also great for complimenting your figure. After all, who doesn’t love a skirt that elongates your legs and makes your waist look smaller and slimmer!
To help you so you don’t splash out so much to look good for the office, we collated some stylish options below $100 for you – all from printed pieces to those in eternally-classic colours. But before we dive into the selection, here are 4 tips to keep in mind to find the pencil skirt that fits perfectly to you:
Tip #1
A wider waistband is more flattering, because it cinches you in and creates a curvier silhouette.
Tip #2
Look out for a pencil skirt with front darts, as it’s likely to fit your body shape better.
Tip #3
A slit – whether in the back or front – is a key feature in a good pencil skirt as it helps facilitate movement.
Tip #4
As a general rule, opting for a below-the-knee hemline keeps your pencil skirt corporate-friendly.
This post first appeared on 17th October 2016.
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If your work wardrobe is essentially versatile and easy to mix and match, this brown skirt is your best bet. To dress up this knit skirt, pair it with tailored separates such as a sharp blazer and a fitted blouse.
Pair this statement printed pencil skirt with a black or white for an outfit that’s stylish, effortless and eternally classic. Step into simple black pumps to complete your look.
Neon colours are coming back in a big way, and this tweed skirt is the best way to wear this trend to the office because it subtly incorporates neon yellow into its weave without overdoing the drama.
You’re going to want to wear this Prince of Wales checkered skirt out of the office too. All you need is a structured bag and a nice pair of heels to complete your boardroom-to-bar look!
Black doesn’t always have to be boring, especially with the subtle zebra detailing on this skirt. Tone it down by sticking to simpler separates for the rest of your look, as you don’t want to look too OTT.
Work in a cold office? This leather pencil skirt will keep you warm. The dusty mustard material feels soft and sits comfortably on your waist, and you can always take it with you on your next year-end business trip.
Tuck a crispy white shirt into this ruffled pencil skirt, and complete with a pair of ankle-strap heels for a fuss-free work look!
We love how the thin metallic buckle detail transforms this plain pink skirt into something a little more. Plus, it also draws attention to your waist, giving you the illusion of a slimmer figure.
This ultra-feminine skirt ticks all our style boxes and is so versatile too! Go for a vampish look by wearing this with an oversized boyfriend shirt and red lips, or use it to add texture to your weekend outfit when you match it with a simple tank top.
You really can’t go wrong with an all-white pencil skirt that matches with just about anything and everything. Our favourite way of wearing this is to pair it with a cream or white top, so you arrive at work looking radiant and angelic.
The side buttons on this skirt aren’t just for practical closures, they serve as a great way to look slimmer because as they gently curve down the side of your hip, they pull the eye downwards as well.
Add a menswear-inspired twist to your look with a checkered skirt that can be worn with everything you already own! Whether it’s with a cream-coloured blazer or a silky black blouse, this skirt can match it all.
Put a punch of vibrant colour back into your closet with the help of this cobalt blue skirt, which you can always pair with a blue striped shirt and strappy stilettos.
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This post was first published on October 17, 2016, and updated on June 25, 2019.