The pencil skirt – simple skirt, generally slimmer on the hem and falls right to or just below the knees – is a staple piece in women’s business suit. But if you feel that pencil skirts are only appropriate for job interviews and 8-5 workdays at the office, check out these 12 chic ways you can wear your pencil skirt any day of the week: 
1. Pencil Skirt + Cardigan
The pencil skirt and cardigan combo works really well both as a business casual outfit or a smart out-of-the-office daywear.
Instead of the tailored blazer, a cardigan gives the outfit a softer, more relaxed look. Pumps and stilettos are ideal for the office but ballet flats or pointed low-heels are more practical for a walk around town.
The button down cardigan can be worn like a blazer, tucked in or all buttoned up. Adding a belt can also spruce up your look and emphasize that waist line.
2. Pencil Skirt + Tee
Paired with a plain tee or a graphic shirt is a laid-back, super cool way to wear a pencil skirt. You're also not just limited to pumps or heels, you can definitely go with loafers, or go for a more edgy style with chunky-heeled boots or just be comfy with a pair of trainers.
3. Pencil Skirt + Chambray
Button downs and collared blouses have always been perfect with pencil skirts. Well, the chambray shirt, like the pencil skirt is a hard-worker fashion piece, too. Matched with a pencil skirt – whether in print or in a basic color, and you’re good to go any where – a tour around town, a client-meeting, or a brunch date with your girlfriends.
4. Pencil Skirt + Sweater
Oversized sweaters or chunky knits look great with pencil skirts - warm, cozy, and perfect for the spring and fall.
5. Layered Look
Need I say more? The layered look is a necessity for chilly weather and this look is easily achieved with a pencil skirt paired with a button down top or a tee, and a sweater. A chunky sweater or a turtle next, topped with an extra blazer or coat works for winter months just as well!
6. Tone on Tone
For days when you don’t feel like dressing up or on mornings when just don't have a lot of time to put together an outfit, choose a top in a shade similar to your pencil skirt and you can never go wrong.
7. Cropped Top
A high waist pencil skirt is a good match for a crop top. Vintage blouses altered to achieve the cropped look are also perfect for this purpose.
8. Classic Blazer
A tailored suit or a long blazer is a basic must-have in every woman’s wardrobe. If you have one, then there’s no reason for you not to wear it with your pencil skirt. It’s your best bet, whether you choose to wear a sleeveless, crop top, blouse, or even a plain t-shirt under.
9. Cropped Coat
A cropped jacket or short blazer can look really nice with pencil skirt. Earth tones are a safe choice whether you’re sporting a skirt in patterns or a solid color. A printed coat can give your plain, old pencil skirt a completely fresh vibe. Or go for a leather moto jacket for a bit of that edgy vibe.
10. Belted
A belt makes a huge difference in completing an ensemble. Slim belts add that delicate, feminine touch to an outfit and works wonderful with cardigans, sheer and button down tops. The wide belt is more about sophistication, power-dressing, and is really great with high-waisted pencil skirts.
11. Denim Jacket
Regardless of what kind of pencil skirt you’re wearing – plain, floral, stripes, patterned, or lace, you can definitely bring along your denim jacket. The piece is perfect for skirts that drop just a few inches below the knees.
12. Mixed Print
Patterned pencil skirts are so charming, but when you’re feeling extra happy, mixing two different prints together can be super fun and fab!
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