When I think of Victoria Beckham, her sleek, considered tailoring comes to mind first—the kind of refined dressing that has become her signature. It’s exactly why she’s one of the first people I look to when I’m seeking inspiration for the smarter side of my wardrobe.
This week, the designer stepped out in a tailoring trend that’s been making its way back onto the fashion radar. Leaving her beloved puddle pants at home, Beckham was spotted in a sharply tailored pencil skirt that grazed her ankles and featured a thigh-high slit.
Having made a confident return on recent runways, the pencil skirt is poised for a major revival this winter. A structured alternative to the voluminous white styles that dominated summer, this new iteration speaks to our growing desire for sharp tailoring and poised, form-flattering silhouettes as the temperature drops.
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Victoria styled her skirt with a black V-neck blouse and peep-toe curved-heel mules—a sleek departure from the pops of colour she’s been experimenting with this season. Victoria’s elevated ensemble was a reminder of the enduring elegance of a dark, monochromatic look.
Already on the radar of the chicest dressers I know, it’s only a matter of time before the pencil skirt trend goes fully mainstream. To get ahead of the curve, read on to discover the best styles to shop now.
Style with a peep-toe heel or pair with a knee high boot.
The Frankie Shop
Malvo Long Pencil Skirt
I always come back to The Frankie Shop for their elevated basics.
Mango
Faux-Leather Pencil Skirt
Just watch: the leather pencil skirt trend is going to be huge this winter.
Mango
Linen-Blend Straight Skirt
While I love this in the black, it also comes in seafoam and brown.
COS
Double-Faced Wool Maxi Skirt
Style this with the matching knit or pair it with a fresh white shirt.
This light mushroom shade is so easy to slot into a winter capsule wardrobe.
Reformation
Maria Knit Skirt
The sleek, streamlined cut means that this styles well with floaty and voluminous blouses.
St. Agni
Minimal Column Skirt
Dress this up with a tailored shirt or style it with a boxy tee for a more casual effect.
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