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How to Wear a Black Pencil Skirt From Day to Night!

Allison McNamara — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:30:12 PST

A black pencil skirt is a wardrobe staple and can be worn for so many different occasions. A few of our favorite runways, including Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, and Fendi, showed fresh ways to wear the pencil skirt. Watch our video for three cool ways to rock your pencil skirt this season, whether it's dressed down with a pair of jelly flats and a white tee or elevated with a bow-front blouse and neutral accessories. On Allison: Wren top, vintage skirt, Fendi shoes, Tiger Lily necklace.

Currently Trending: Black Pencil Skirts!

FabSugar — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:26 PDT

A black pencil skirt is a wardrobe go-to and can be worn for so many different occasions! A few of our favorite runways including Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, and Fendi, showed fresh ways to wear the basic black pencil skirt for Fall. Dressed down with a pair of jelly flats and a white tee or elevated with a bow-front blouse and neutral accessories, watch to see three cool ways to rock your pencil skirt this season! On Allison: Wren top, vintage skirt, Fendi shoes, Tiger Lily necklace

Trend Alert: Ladylike Goes Cool

Hannah Weil — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:00:05 PST

I know your sweatshirts and pencil skirts don't mingle much, but maybe they should. At least that's what I'm thinking since Rachel Roy's ladylike goes cool combo caught my eye. While your pencil skirt lends femme sophistication, your slouchy sweatshirt top is totally effortless; when they meet, it's dressed-down chic at its best. Don't complicate things, feel free to play with textures and prints, just avoid bulky sweatshirts with too much length or width - extra cool points if you opt for a leather pencil.

Celebrity Style: Charlize Theron

FabSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:00:11 PDT

I've been looking for good examples of transitional outfits, and leave it to Charlize to give us one. If you still want to show off your tan gams come Fall, layers are the answer. This look manages to be both cozy and collected. Sometimes the idea of throwing things on and cinching it all together with smart accessories just works. Charlize's choice of earthy hues does no wrong, either.

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Online Sale Alert! Bargains at Barneys

FabSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:00:22 PDT

I don't have to tell you that when there's a sale at Barneys, it's best to just take a look. I mean, how can you not not look?! I looked and found this Vena Cava Pandora Skirt in Pearl ($79, originally $298). How sultry would it be with a silk black tank and metallic sandals? But, for the better of my pocketbook, it's only available in a size 10. While there are many Barneys bargains, just keep an eye on the sizes, they are unpredictable. But still, have a lookie . . .

Celebrity Style: Hayden Panettiere

FabSugar — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:00:22 PST

What a lovely little lady Hayden Panettiere has become! While most other stars showed up to Z100's Annual Jingle Ball in casual gear, the petite actress stepped it up a notch in a dramatic white ruffle blouse and black pencil skirt. Some may say she's a tad overdressed for the occasion, but I say more power to her. . . . this is how fashionistas ought to differentiate themselves from the masses.

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Online Sale Alert! Up to 40% Off at Banana Republic!

FabSugar — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 15:30:33 PDT

Exciting news: Banana Republic just started their Fall Sale! What perfect timing, since Fall weather seems to be hitting everywhere, and I could use a few warmer additions to my wardrobe. They have plenty of options to keep me nice and cozy in cooler temperatures: cute little jackets, wool pants, silk scarves, sweaters, and pumps.

How amazing would this Plaid lightweight wool double-vent skirt, $50 (originally $88), be with a great pair of dark tights and sexy booties? The cut is very lady-like, the wool will keep you snuggly, and the cut makes it perfect for either work or a sophisticated night out. I'll take it!

Look of the Day: Pencil Her In

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:00:22 PDT

I would pencil her in anyday after seeing luvpizaman in this fantastic pencil skirt-driven getup! The black top on dark denim combo looks really nice, very flattering, and I like how she broke up the dark on dark with the skinny white belt. For a little pizazz, the patent pumps were a great touch!

Here's what she's wearing:

Top: Banana Republic
Skirt: The Limited
Shoes: Exchange by Charles David
Belt: Linea Pelle
Watch: Anthropologie

Congrats to luvpizaman!

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Definition: Pencil Skirt

FabSugar — Sat, 12 May 2007 15:44:44 PDT

Pencil Skirt

n. Very narrow women's skirt without flare.

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The Spring Runway Trend That Was Meant to Ruffle Feathers

Brittney Stephens — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:53:51 PDT

The feathers were most definitely flying on the runways for Spring, and designers made it abundantly clear that a little touch of plumage can go a long way. At Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs showed an innocent young debutante, flitting about in frothy feather-trim dresses and candy-colored pencil skirts, while Ralph Lauren's runway spotlighted full-blown Great Gatsby-era opulence, giving way to beaded gowns and marabou toppers. Not only were feathers a huge runway trend, but they've been taking off on the red carpet too - just recently at the 2012 Met Gala, style stars like Diane Kruger, Kate Bosworth, and Beyoncé all sported gorgeous gowns fitted with the fluffy stuff, proving that feathers can look fun, flirty, and ultimately glamorous. The best news of all? A feathered dress, skirt, or a bit of feather trim on a top can be incredibly wearable for day or night. We're giving you a head start on trying the trend by rounding up 10 of our favorite feathered pieces for Spring. Click through to see and shop them all now.