Skirt: J.Crew Factory (here)
Shirt: J.Crew Outlet
Bag: Kate Spade Outlet
Shoes: Target
I love this skirt. It's pink enough to be girly and pretty, without being too neon. And the length of it makes it comfortable and sleek without feeling too short.
Actually, it's the first pencil skirt I've ever owned. I always stayed away from them because I wasn't sure that they were flattering on me. But as soon as I realized that all I needed to do was go up a size, it immediately fit better and was flattering. That same thing happened with my skinny jeans.
Do you wear pencil skirts?
**I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy on WWIW (What I Wore Wednesday). Be sure to check her "WWIW" posts for tons of outfit inspiration!
Kate--
ReplyDeleteIs your skirt the neon rose or poppy color? Gorgeous, by the way, and such a steal!
It's the neon rose, but definitely not too neon :)
DeleteWhat a sweet outfit. Love the skirt!!
ReplyDeleteI love pencil skirts, but you're right about going up a size. If I wear my 'normal' size, it looks too tight.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE pencil skirts! They are by far the most flattering fit on me, and they just feel so good:) What a great color yours is.... I'm from Canada, but a nice bright color would be a great spring starter!!
ReplyDeleteI consider myself bottom heavy, and I love pencil skirts. I almost never like aline skirts - why would I want something that flares out from my widest point? It makes my whole silhoutte big.
ReplyDeleteHi Kate! I absolutely ADORE your blog! I read every one! I know you are a "bigger" blog, but I just had to award you with the Versatile Blog Award.
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Blessings,
Lori
I found the same thing with pencil skirt sizes; if I don't go one size up, they're really unflattering and bunchy. Love yours though! That color is perfect.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't mind me asking, what size did you get? I want to order it online and we are the same size! (I posted the same question on Facebook!)
ReplyDeleteAdorable! But I'm almost disappointed that the skirt isn't more neon (I'd been thinking about buying it). It's a gorgeous color though - much more classic than neon pink would be :)
ReplyDeleteI love your lip color! What is it?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous outfit! I have a serious love for Kate Spade and JCrew :)
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Pencil skirts are one of my favorite things right now. I just bought the No 2. Pencil skirt from J Crew in Royal Violet (on sale!) and it might be my favorite new thing in my closet!
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http://justasmalltowngirlblog.blogspot.com
Love your skirt! It's the perfect color pink!
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http://seekristinlately.blogspot.com/
I'm the same as you. I never want to try them on because I have this idea in my head that they don't look good on me/never fit right. I've been seeing a lot of JCrew pencil skirts in beautiful colours on my fellow bloggers so may just have to try a few on at the outlet this weekend (in a size up)!
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smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca
So cute!!! You look fab!
ReplyDeleteVery cute with all the neutrals. A super-flattering skirt, you look fantastic!
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ReplyDeleteLove the skirt, it's very flattering on you! I don't really wear them because I carry most of my weight in my backside so they tend not to fit me very well, maybe the trick is to size up like you did!
ReplyDeleteLove your look, and your entire blog! I'm a hair colorist up in Richmond and I gotta ask, is this what you wear to work? I constantly worry about wearing my "cute clothes" cause it seems even with my apron I end up with another "work shirt" with color spots on it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute skirt! I love pencil skirts but I can never find one with pockets.
ReplyDeleteSigh....I heart J Crew.... :)
ReplyDeletei love the skirt - just bought it last week! i've always felt pencil skirts looked weird on me too...but this one is comfy.
ReplyDeleteJust last week I got a very similar skirt at Target. It is a poppy color and the pencil style. I haven't every worn one either, and have avoided them but I really like it! I wore mine with the taupe with white polka dot sweater from target and a white t-shirt for Easter. It was really comfortable. I just might need to venture into skinny jeans next. I am a total slacker for up to date stuff! Yours looks great!!!
ReplyDeleteKate, I just love reading your blog and watching your hair tutorials. You have eliminated some unnecessary purchases for me and I appreciate how you educate us readers on how to purchase the best products. I just got my clarisonic mia a couple days ago and I think I am going to really love it. You always look adorable, keep up the great posts! Happy Wednesday to you!
ReplyDeleteI love the skirt!! Pencil skirts are definitely my favorite. :) I have a bright yellow one similar to that that I got from Target, and it makes me happy whenever I wear it. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were able to find one for yourself!
Very pretty!! Does it go up? Every time I try one that fits my hips, it is too big around the waist and if I take it in then it rises up...can't win with pencil skirts
ReplyDeleteYours look so pretty, you are a beautiful woman!
kate, quick question
ReplyDeleteCan you take a pic of your hair straight... i am taking mine to be chopped in a few days, and i need to know what length it is straight ahahha
I had not thought of trying a larger size. One of my favorite skirts is a pencil skirt, though I don't wear it much anymore -since I have gained a little weight, the fit is just not perfect anymore:) I love this skirt on you!
ReplyDeletethis is such a gorgeous skirt, it looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteyou look amazing! you should buy some more!!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit, Kate! Your personal nail polish would be a good match here
ReplyDeleteThat coral-pink shade is my fave - think it looks great with blonde hair;)And it's perfect for spring. The pencil skirt style looks great on you. Glad you gave it a try!
ReplyDeleteMmm, JCrew. Isn't basically everything they do fantastic? Love it!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I think I'm late, but I love the blog redesign!
You look beautiful in that color! ;)
ReplyDelete-Elisabeth
That pencil skirt looks great on you! Love the color!
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www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com
Got my first pencil skirt from Target!!
ReplyDeleteDidn't want to spend a lot of money if I
thought I might not really wear it.
So surprised, I loved it.
Love the color of yours.
http://www.jennyleighsblog.blogspot.com
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I would have never thought about sizing up in certain items. Just thought if my "true" size didn't look good on then it wasn't meant to be. Also...sizing up is a little defeating for me.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's possible for you to look bad, ever! That is a gorgeously colored outfit for you!!!
ReplyDeletei LOVE pencil skirts. I am a Medium up top and and XLarge on bottom so it's always hard finding skirts that slims and flatter my figure. EVERY time i wear a pencil skirt to church rather than, say, an a-line skirt, I get so many COMPLIMENTS!
ReplyDeleteI totally love your style and I have a similar body shape. I find that J Crew clothes fit women like us pretty well, I also have good luck at Banana Republic (outlet of course!). I get frustrated with pencil skirts because my bottom and hips are just a little too big and when I go a size up the whole skirt rises up when I move at all. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous. I love that color and in a pencil skirt?? So lovely!
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I agree that is pretty skirt and you look fashionable.
ReplyDeleteSO cute! i love this skirt!! i have always struggled with how best to pull them off.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and lo and behold, you are a North Carolina girl too! I live in Burlington, which is about an hour or so west of you. I am a Christian as well, and have a blog that revolves mostly around J Crew and daily outfit inspiration. How funny is that?! :o)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get home and try some of your up-do's.
http://tweedandtoile.blogspot.com/
This pencil skirt looks great on you! Such a fun pop of color :)
ReplyDeleteWell, that's it - the skirt has been purchased :) So, if you see a girl wandering around Durham with the same pink skirt, that's me!! Love your blog! - Katie
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit! I just started wearing pencil skirts the past few months. Most of mine are thrifted, so I really had to learn to not get upset when some of my skirts were a size larger than I'm used to. I think I have them in 3 different sizes!
ReplyDeleteJess
fancypants514.blogspot.com
I do love a pencil skirt, and this color is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI have an adorable and flattering dark denim pencil skirt from spring 2011 Gap collection. As a teacher it works perfectly paired with a cute cardigan.
ReplyDeletenice! I did a pink skirt blog recently too - check it out at www.apopofpurple.wordpress.com
ReplyDeleteXX JENN