A pencil skirt is a classic silhouette, offering endless options for styling. In a darker color, it can slim and elongate the figure, making it a chic and versatile wardrobe staple every woman should have in her closet. After my recent course in style coaching, I’m approaching shopping differently. Not only do I have to love how I feel in the item, but I should have at least three items in my closet that I can wear it with. When I came across a navy pencil skirt at J Crew, I knew it would be a great alternative to my black skirt for the summer months and allow me so many options. I decided to put to work mixing it up, the goal was one skirt, once a week, for one month! Given how versatile a pencil skirt is, finding ways to wear it weekly for a month was a breeze.
The first week I paired it with a cute blue and white striped t-shirt with a sequined cherry. I wore a pair of navy espadrilles from J Crew that are so comfortable, it was hard to not want to wear them with the skirt the rest of the month! These espadrilles also come in tan and I am so tempted to buy those too!
Week two was a classic menswear-inspired button-down balanced with feminine accessories.
Week three is my favorite look! I received so many compliments on this adorable green and white gingham blouse. It’s sold out at J Crew but I have linked below to a blue and white version that is equally adorable. The wedges I wore with this were also super comfortable! Coming up on week four, I wanted to change up the preppy vibe and have a little more fun with the simple skirt. This bird blouse from Ann Taylor added a touch of the tropics, with fun pink earrings and fuschia wedges.
Since July was 31 days, I threw in a fifth outfit (I promise I took the skirt to the dry cleaners!) For my final outfit I decide to go all blue! I paired the skirt with a feminine light-blue blouse and these fun mules from Sam Edelman.
I loved styling this skirt! I will easily wear each of these looks again and have so many other tops to pair with this skirt, making it such a smart addition to my summer wardrobe! Do you have an item you love to style different ways? Leave a comment below and let me know! You can shop my looks or similar items below. Loves, V
LOVE all these outfits! Wish I had YOU in my closet to style me every morning! 🙂
I wish that was my job too! That’s the goal, full time styling!
You look amazing and so put together in all of these outfits! I love every last one of them and it inspired me to put my pencil skirt on next week for the office. I’ll send you a picture 🙂 I just bought the sleeveless JCrew top in periwinkle. Time to start amping up my arm workout!
I love that you’re now inspired! Send me a pick when you’re in your outfit!
Love these! Great ideas to easily change it up. In particular I love the button down and the last necklace…and your shoes, of course!
Thanks! The necklace in the last look is from Ann Taylor and I think sold out unfortunately!
Hi VMK!
I’m so glad I read this post bright and early this morning. Your photos inspired my outfit today and I have already received some compliments at work! Thanks! 🙂
-Winnie
I love your outfit today! Happy to hear that you were inspired!
Great article! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise! I just purchased the tie-neck tank top!