Hello, I'd like you to meet my new favourite skirt: I often shy away from pencil skirts because of their tendency to be very business-like and not too flattering on a girl with "meatier" calves, but the print on this one was just too beautiful to pass up. I'm excited to find more ways to dress it down so that I can get lots of wear out of it in the coming months; I think I will start with a simple t-shirt or a striped top with a statement necklace. How would you style it?
Wearing: Zara skirt and shoes, BCBG jacket and ring, cardigan and purse from Asia
Wearing: Zara skirt and shoes, BCBG jacket and ring, cardigan and purse from Asia
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I love the backwards cardigan! :)
by Annie on February 19, 2012 at 11:48 PM. #
omg its so gorgeous!!! <3
by Lia on February 19, 2012 at 11:48 PM. #
Gorgeous outfit! I've recently tried the backwards cardigan, but it doesn't really look good on me... :o) As always!
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by Style-Pursuit on February 20, 2012 at 12:16 AM. #
totally agree with the striped top! that's exactly what I would do :) but I also love this combination!! the yellow looks wonderful!
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by Leonor on February 20, 2012 at 1:23 AM. #
Hey your shirt's on backwards. ;)
by xoxoCat on February 20, 2012 at 1:42 AM. #
Lovely classy look! X
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by Rosalinda Tjioe on February 20, 2012 at 3:56 AM. #
really love your skirt!!! and your shoes too!
by Life's a shoe on February 20, 2012 at 6:21 AM. #
You look phenomenal in this outfit! I love absolutely everything about it, from the backwards cardigan in such an amazing yellow to the skirt - very chic!
by Petite Adventures on February 20, 2012 at 6:22 AM. #
love the outfit.
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by Cindy Aparbal on February 20, 2012 at 6:23 AM. #
don't be shy to wear it, it looks amazing on you!!
This links might help you for new ideas of how to wear it :)
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by becka on February 20, 2012 at 6:45 AM. #
This is so pretty, Jen! I'm the same way, I never wear pencil skirts because they generally feel very corporate to me, like I'm playing dress up! But this one is gorgeous, I love the print and love the way you styled it! And completely in love with those shoes!! The lucite heel is amaaazing! xo.
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by Antonella C'est moi on February 20, 2012 at 7:07 AM. #
just discovered your blog as a newbie :) loving your jacket!!!
by House of Winchester on February 20, 2012 at 7:29 AM. #
I love floral pencil skirts. The pairing of black, white, and yellow is so pretty. You do look very ladylike in this outfit, in a very chic and sophisticated way!
by Laces and Shades on February 20, 2012 at 8:02 AM. #
Wow that's the most glamourous puffy jacket I've seen!
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by CessOviedo on February 20, 2012 at 8:39 AM. #
You are stunning!
by Victoria on February 20, 2012 at 9:42 AM. #
I always think about pencil skirts in work terms since I wear them at work, haha. But I love pairing them with ruffly silk blouses or blouses with giant pussybows. You could probably make it more casual/stylish with your fave black faux fur vest ;)
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by alison*elle on February 20, 2012 at 9:49 AM. #
I can see why this is your favorite skirt. It fits you beautifully! I also really like your jacket.
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by Bonnie on February 20, 2012 at 10:15 AM. #
Love how you added in the pop of colour Jen! The skirt is beautiful and I can see you pairing this in so many different ways!
I'm glad to be back as well - I feel like the only time I have to blog would be over the Christmas and Spring break. The past few months have been extremely stressful and I've just been breaking out a lot. I've been meaning to test out your oatmeal routine so I'll probably give it a try the next few days :D
by Aney Mei on February 20, 2012 at 10:30 AM. #
That skirt looks amazing on you.
I've been warming to pencil skirts since last year and no longer consider them to be just "work" skirts because they're so flattering and versatile. Plus, I find as I get older I gravitate towards them because they project a more grown-up look.
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by lisa on February 20, 2012 at 10:46 AM. #
I want to buy those heels so bad I saw them on the zara shop !
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by Elegantesque on February 20, 2012 at 11:16 AM. #
I love your heels - very unique :) and loved the way you styled the skirt :)
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by katattack2000 on February 20, 2012 at 11:19 AM. #
hello jen! long time no comment. my work blocks your site :( but i am working from home today. i love the print of that pencil skirt! it's so unique and pretty. i went to zara this weekend and did not see that at all. i'm so sick of just regular pencil skirts, i'm going to definitely look out for this. btw you do not have meaty calves, don't be silly! :P
by Ping on February 20, 2012 at 11:26 AM. #
gorgeous heels!
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by Phuong on February 20, 2012 at 11:41 AM. #
Jen! this is beauty all around! Love it all!
xoxo
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by Natasha Fatah on February 20, 2012 at 12:16 PM. #
Beautiful print! I always love finding solid black/white prints that don't seem too optical-illusion-esque and this one is really tastefully designed especially how it seems like two different skirts from behind/the front. Definitely feeling like trying the backwards cardigan sometime soon now (it looks lovely!) Hope you have a good week xx
by eggtartbox on February 20, 2012 at 12:56 PM. #
LOVE this look!!!!! The colors are great and you look amazing!
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by Cathy on February 20, 2012 at 2:35 PM. #
HI love love love that skirt!! and the shoes. Definitely a great pattern.
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by Coast to Coast Chic on February 20, 2012 at 3:23 PM. #
Very pretty and sophisticated Jen! Love the pop of yellow xo
by Sarah on February 20, 2012 at 3:42 PM. #
I love the chain detailing on that jacket! One of the most flattering jackets of that kind I've seen!
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by MonochromeMagpie on February 20, 2012 at 3:47 PM. #
What a unique skirt! I totally wasn't expecting the back to look the way it does; the same goes for your sweater. Amazing details in this outfit. I'd totally style it with a striped shirt too or a tee with leather details.
Marisa
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by Marisa on February 20, 2012 at 4:24 PM. #
Okay Jen, I'm fairly confident you can NEVER say you have meaty calves haha. You are teeny tiny, and that word could never be used in reference to any of your parts! Anyway, I absolutely love this look, that skirt is beyond amazing and I love how the pattern gives it some edge. Beautiful pal!
Alex xoxo
by Alexandra on February 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM. #
Your fashion blog, with all the bright colors, makes me happy :O) I like this yellow and black n' white combo.
by Girlie Blogger on February 20, 2012 at 5:35 PM. #
You have done so well with the new Zara collections, Jen! I've admired every single one of the pieces you've picked up, but I think this skirt is my favourite. I shy away from pencil skirts, too, but for a different reason - although they're supposed to flatter curves, it's really hard to find one that fits curves properly! I'm still searching :) In the meantime, I just love the way you've styled yours - I've been meaning to try the backward cardigan for ages, thanks for the reminder! It looks so lovely on you
xox,
Cee
by Cee on February 20, 2012 at 8:25 PM. #
The cardigan worn backwards is genius. It seems like you've been quite enamoured with yellow lately! The skirt is beautifully cut and the print is so elegant. Lovely.
by amuseume on February 20, 2012 at 8:44 PM. #
Ooooh, I didn't realize the pattern was inverted color-wise on the back on that skirt. Very sophisticated.
I also love the backwards cardigan look. (I wish I could make it work on me, but my bust is hard enough to properly fit in cardigans when worn "correctly" that it's just all sorts of odd when flipped.) It's great paired with this pencil skirt, though - it's just enough character to stop it from looking too professional.
by Chaotic Serenity on February 20, 2012 at 9:10 PM. #
That skirt is so beautiful! And I love the yellow top w/it :)
by Asher on February 20, 2012 at 10:33 PM. #
Totally love the clear heel on the shoe, so great! The skirt is also very pretty, the detailed pattern is so unique.
by Becoming Refined on February 20, 2012 at 11:46 PM. #
This is gorgeous, you coat is lovely and very unusual. And the Zara shoes are so, so nice. xx
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by Anna (South Molton St Style) on February 21, 2012 at 12:54 AM. #
It would really nice paired with a cowl top as well. I've never bought shoes from Zara. My feet are too small.
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by CynthiaC on February 21, 2012 at 7:52 AM. #
Love the skirt!
by Cicy Chan on February 21, 2012 at 8:25 AM. #
I really wish I had as much success as you have at Zara. I never find anything and when I do its never in my size, its heart wrenching. I agree about how you need to have the right sort of calf to pull off a pencil skirt, in this case i don't think you have any problems.
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by pamela on February 21, 2012 at 8:37 AM. #
such a beautiful skirt, and I love the shot of you walking away, the details on the back of your sweater are so pretty! Love black and yellow together, very chic, you look beautiful!
Hope you are feeling better :)
xo Cara
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by Cara on February 21, 2012 at 9:04 AM. #
The skirt is a beauty! Love the print, and the fact that the back looks entirely different than the front.
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by xJOLE on February 21, 2012 at 11:16 AM. #
What a gorgeous skirt! And I am seriously in love with that jacket...what a fun and unexpected detail! xo
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by FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION on February 21, 2012 at 1:33 PM. #
love everything about this look!
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by jas on February 21, 2012 at 1:37 PM. #
i JUST posted about how much i want clear heels!
stunning!
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by blue roses on February 21, 2012 at 2:02 PM. #
Lovely outfit, Jen! You should definitely wear pencil skirts more often, they suit your style so well and look great on you. Meaty calves? Where?! :-) Such a great idea by the way to wear the cardigan backwards. Pretty color, too!
xo Leonie
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by Leonie on February 21, 2012 at 9:20 PM. #
You do not have meaty calves!
The print is gorgeous and so unique!
Did you wear that cardi backwards or is that supposed to be that way? FUN!
by Lisa Ng on February 22, 2012 at 10:10 AM. #