Pencil skirts are considered classics, so they can be seen in the wardrobe of millions of women. The most popular version of this skirt is the classic knee-length model, but nowadays many fashionable women choose a similar skirt, stitched with an inflated waistline.
High waist visually removes extra centimeters, and skirt narrowed down to emphasize the roundness of the figure.
With this piece of clothing, you can create both a casual look and an outfit for a special occasion or party.
Features
- The skirt of this style fits hips and slightly narrowed downwards.
- Thanks to the waistline located above the waistline, such a skirt visually pulls the figure, draws attention to the chest and makes the waist more visually slender.
- Its length is often average (slightly below the knees or slightly above the knee), but there are models with a mini length and elongated skirts to the middle of the calf.
- In many models, for the convenience of the owner, there is a small incision in the back (less often there is a cut in the front and side).
- Most often the pencil skirt is distinguished by the lack of decoration, but nowadays it is not uncommon for patchwork of this model to use patch pockets, lace inserts, ruffles, embroidery, lacing and other elements.
High-waisted pencil is used for sewing skirts, from cotton, flax and denim to leather, tweed and velvet.
Who is suitable?
The skirt of this style is suitable not only for slender beauties, but also for girls with magnificent forms. Of course, long-legged girls with a proportional figure have more scope for experiments with a pencil skirt. They can afford any color and any fabric, and also not limit themselves in length.
In case of completeness, it is preferable to model from a dark material that will not be too tight on the figure.. Models with a large pattern or with pockets should be avoided, it is better to choose a plain skirt or a product with a small print.
If you pick a top with a triangular neckline for such a skirt, it will stretch the silhouette and focus on the bust, which at the same time will distract from the wide hips. Smooth the disproportion of the figure and the pencil skirt can be supplemented with a strict jacket or a loose cardigan. And do not forget about high heels, because such shoes also help to look slimmer and a little higher.
Styles
Business and office style
For such a style with a pencil skirt with a high waistline, the combination of a tight black or dark gray skirt with a white strict shirt or blouse tucked in inside is most common. Business image allows for a minimum of accessories that should be low-key.
The set is usually supplemented with a classic jacket and high-heeled shoes.
On every day
A variety of casual pencil skirt options with a high waistline is quite large. Very popular models of knitwear and jeans, especially in the summer. For cool weather, they often choose checkered skirts from dense material, in a pair to which a pullover, sweatshirt or knitted sweater is selected. Going out on a date, a bright pencil skirt is complemented by a gentle top or a light blouse.
One of the currently popular options for a universal skirt with a high waist is a leather model. With it, you can create different images, for example, for a party or a trip to the club.
Solemn image
An evening bow with a pencil skirt is most often created with a corset or a romantic blouse.
In this case, the skirt can be satin, velvet, brocade and other expensive fabrics. A blouse in such an ensemble is often translucent or with elegant frills.
If you want to create an image in retro style with the help of a pencil skirt with a high waist, the skirt itself is chosen discreet and monophonic. The emphasis is shifted to the upper part of the dress, which can be chiffon, silk or satin blouse.
Sport style
Pencil skirt with a raised waistline for sporty girls is most often represented by lightweight knitwear that is worn with a T-shirt or T-shirt.
They can wear sneakers or sneakers, but these shoes are recommended only for long legs.
Among the colors most popular are black, white, red and gray pencil skirts with a high waist. And multi-colored skirts are popular with bright natures who want to focus their attention on themselves.
How to choose accessories?
- To draw attention to the slim waist, with a skirt of this style wear a thin belt.
- The choice of jewelry to such a skirt is based on the overall mood of the dress. If the image is strict, the decorations should be elegant and not attract a lot of attention. It can be a brooch, elongated beads, pendant on a chain and much more.
- A bag for a pencil skirt is selected depending on the style. You can wear a classic handbag, a small clutch bag, a business briefcase, or even a backpack.
- Some images with a pencil bag allow for the use of a light scarf or a delicate scarf. Sometimes they stop the choice on a tie.
- To create an eye-catching image, wearing a strict skirt, pick up bright accessories. It can be a wide belt or a bag of juicy color.
What to wear?
The pencil “skirt” fits perfectly with different tops - both with strict shirts and modest blouses, and with chic tops or simple T-shirts. It all depends on the time of year, the chosen style and the preferences of the owner of such a skirt.
In the summer they wear it with a tight T-shirt, a bright T-shirt or a loose tunic. In cool weather, this skirt is complemented by a denim jacket, sweater, pullover, knitted “deuce”, leather jacket or a strict jacket.
The most winning version of the shoe to the skirt style "pencil" will be models with high heels. This skirt looks perfect with a hairpin, so shoes, ankle boots or classic sandals are usually chosen for it.
Boots, according to stylists, will weight the image with a skirt of such a cut, and sneakers, ballet flats and other shoes with a flat sole fit only beauties with tall statues and long legs.
