I just got a new pencil skirt and I'm wondering how it should fit—can you help guide me?Amanda
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Pencil skirts are a style staple, whether you’re wearing yours to the office or wearing it for a casual day out. Regardless of your size or height, pencil skirts are designed to fit more on the snug side and define your rear.
Testing 1,2,3: Try sitting down in your skirt, and then stand up. Does it bunch up? If your skirt keeps riding up, especially when you walk, then it’s too tight.
Here are some tips for finding the right pencil skirt for your height:
Petite
Petite ladies should look for a skirt that hits a couple of inches just above the knee to avoid shortening the leg line. Look for a pencil skirt in a striped print, whether vertical or horizontal, to elongate your gams.
Average
Ladies of average height should try a pencil skirt that hits right at the top of the kneecap. Try a pencil skirt with a slit in the back, which can add a bit of wiggle room when seated.
Tall
Lengthy ladies should look for pencil skirts that hit in the middle of the kneecap. Solid-hued pencil skirts will look ultra-flattering when paired with a patterned top to help break up your length.
Have fun dressing up your pencil skirts with pointed toe flats, a classic pair of pumps or a pair of sneakers for an off-duty look!
—Jennifer
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By: Logan Payne
June 21, 2016
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Pencil skirts are a style staple, whether you’re wearing yours to the office or wearing it for a casual day out. Regardless of your size or height, pencil skirts are designed to fit more on the snug side and define your rear.
Testing 1,2,3: Try sitting down in your skirt, and then stand up. Does it bunch up? If your skirt keeps riding up, especially when you walk, then it’s too tight.
Here are some tips for finding the right pencil skirt for your height:
Petite
Average
Tall
Have fun dressing up your pencil skirts with pointed toe flats, a classic pair of pumps or a pair of sneakers for an off-duty look!
—Jennifer
Pencil in the right fit for you with one of our expert stylists. Take your style quiz and schedule a Fix. With free shipping, returns and exchanges, we promise we won’t skirt the rules.