The pencil skirt has been a staple in the working women’s closet for as long as women have been allowed in offices. Below are 5 looks oriented around the pencil skirt. The looks are summery enough to be worn in August but professional enough to be worn all year too.
Look #1
This look has been giving me a hint of Spanish flamenco vibe because of the skirt. So, basically it’s an upgraded pencil skirt.
Marine Serre Skirt – Made with upcycled fabrics in Italy.
Clean Reserve – Made in the U.S. with sustainably sourced ingredients.
Rise & Art Design Sunglasses – Made with recycled plastic.
Vanda Jacintho Bracelet – Handcarved from eco-friendly resin in Brazil.
Stefan Cooke Bag – Made with biodegradable paper fiber.
Claudie Pierlot T-Shirt – Made with organic cotton.
Bed Stu Heels – Made by hand using vacchetta leather.
Nak Armstrong Earrings – Made with recycled metals.
Look #2
This skirt is a little looser in style. I absolutely adore the color and worked to find a top that had at least a little bit of the lilac.
Nanushka Skirt – Made in the E.U. They use vegan leathers and ethically employ.
Freda Salvador Flats – Handmade in a family-run factory in the U.K.
Conditions Apply Top – Made in a fair practice factory in India.
Huner Bag – Made of upcycled sails.
Agmes Earrings – Made using recycled metals in NY.
Sunski Sunglasses – Made with recycled plastic.
Look #3
Isn’t this the perfect elegant beach look? I imagine this being worn in the Hamptons or Cape Cod.
Mother of Pearl Top – Made with organic cotton.
ATP Atelier Shoes – Made with vegetable-tanned leather.
Amur Skirt – Made with organic cotton.
Clyde Hat – Handmade in small batches by traditional artisans.
Theikona Bag – Handcrafted by artisans in NYC.
Costa Isla Sunglasses – Made with bio-based environmentally friendly plastic.
Look #4
With this look, I can’t decide which item I like more, the skirt or those kitten heels! Which would you choose?
Stella Jean Skirt – Stella works with small African producers to incorporate their traditional fabrics and techniques and manufactures in Italy.
Bo Carter Top – Made in the U.K. from organic cotton.
Klub Nico Heels – Manufactured in the South of Brazil at a family-owned factory using traditional techniques.
Melissa Joy Manning Earrings – Handcrafted using traditional metalworking techniques and recycled gold.
Lily Flo Bracelet – Made using Fair Trade and recycled metals.
Hay Bag – A reusable tote designed in Denmark.
Look #5
This look is archetypally feminine. Baby soft pinks, and flowers, plus the off-white/ivory bodysuit put it in the ultra-femme category.
The Line By K Skirt and Bodysuit – Ethically crafted in L.A.
Kora Organics Skincare – Made with formulas from chemists that use organic botanicals.
Nak Armstrong Earrings – Made using recycled rose gold.
Alienina Bag – Made from recycled cotton rope.
Melissa Joy Manning Cuff – Made using recycled metals.
Nine to Five Flats – Made with locally sourced materials in Portugal.
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