Miranda Kerr strutted through NYC styling her go-to Givenchy tote ($2,405) with a snake-print Balenciaga pencil skirt ($704) and two-tone Lanvin pumps. The model added instant sex appeal to her polished paring with a black sheer-sleeve top and python-rimmed Linda Farrow shades ($594). If you've ever dreamed of dressing like Miranda, and who hasn't, shop her exact skirt, bag, and shades to pair with a sweet-cum-sexy blouse and two-tone pumps for a romantic date night look.
Solange Knowles solidified her title as mixed-print master pairing a purple and yellow geometric pencil skirt with a matching blouse, both by H&M, while spinning for its latest store opening in Mexico City. This isn't the first time we've spotted the starlet working a print-on-print ensemble; from New York Fashion Week to the American Ballet Theatre, this girl is clearly a fan of bold numbers, and we can't get enough of her brilliantly styled looks. Solange completed her latest printed pairing with colorblock Fendi sandals, full luscious locks, and a punchy red lip. Channel this mixed masterpiece with a printed pencil skirt, a coordinating blouse, and colorblock sandals for a stunning look that's so hot everyone at the party will be coming to you for fashion advice.
Printed pencil skirts are all the rage in Hollywood right now. They all have a ladylike silhouette but totally spunky prints and colors. Everyone from Hailee Steinfeld to Olivia Palermo to Solange Knowles to Mandy Moore has been spotted in various styles. Choose an in-your-face skirt like Hailee's, something more serious like Olivia's Tibi black and white printed pencil skirt ($295), a funky skirt like the J.Crew blue houndstooth one Solange wore, or something subtle like Mandy's black and blue skirt. To get started, shop Olivia's exact skirt, as well as our other favorite printed pencil skirts, below!
Mandy Moore made a very fashionable appearance at the Billy Reid show at New York Fashion Week with a blue leather Kelly Wearstler jacket thrown stylishly over her shoulders. Underneath the jacket she wore a distressed white tee, which she tucked into a blue-and-black pencil skirt. Metallic ankle-strap sandals added mega shine on her feet. While Mandy's exact jacket isn't available online — here is the turquoise version ($1,250) — shop this very similar Victoria's Secret leather moto jacket ($298) to get Mandy's fashion-forward front-row look.
If you're taking Spring's affinity for all things ladylike to heart, then surely you've taken stock of the season's most shoppable ultrafeminine silhouettes. From dainty collar details to full-skirted dresses, it's all about indulging our girlier side. To keep this trend fresh and just a little bit funky, we've honed in on the form-flattering pencil skirt — scouting out the prettiest, and some of the boldest, printed versions we could find. Dolce & Gabbana sent vibrant veggie-themed skirts down the runway, Prada fired up its leather-infused pencil shape with flames emblazoned on the hem, and Peter Pilotto took bright to the next level with its plethora of cool digital print iterations. The fun, and sometimes fantastical, designs do the work for you, so styling's super simple — just add slick heels and a breezy topper. Want to snag your perfect printed pencil skirt? Shop our top picks in the slideshow now.
