Blouse: River Island (old – similar here & here) | Skirt: H&M (love this similar cobalt flared pencil skirt) | Shoes: TopShop | Bag: Kate Spade (on sale!) | Earrings: Tory Burch | Ring: Trina Turk
I don’t normally feel comfortable in pencil skirts because I feel like they accentuate my lack of shape. Even though I don’t feel comfortable in them, I like the way they look because I think they make any business outfit look instantly more polished. There’s something fierce about a woman in the workforce wearing a good pencil skirt and a killer pair of heels.
When I stumbled on this flared hem pencil skirt in H&M, I knew it was going to be just what I needed. The flared hem balances out my straight figure and gives me that girly shape I love. I will give one piece of advice when it comes to buying pencil skirts – SIZE UP. Pencil skirts fit completely different when you’re sitting at a desk than when you’re standing up and they also fit completely different after lunchtime – I know you know what I’m talking about. Believe me, it’s better to have a skirt be a little loose in the waist and be comfortable through out the day. (Plus, too tight skirts can be bad on your organs. TMI maybe? Just looking out!)
You might have noticed my skirt is navy and the rest of my outfit is black. That’s because I don’t believe black & navy can’t mix. I’ve never followed the no black & brown and no black & navy together rule, and I don’t think you should either!
Are you against black & navy or do you love the color combo as much as I do?
Really so adorable and elegant, the bag makes a perfect pop of color there, loving it!
<3
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Navy and black go good together. My husband say to all eat a huge meal and then go clothes shopping.
Great top!
EatPrayWearLove
Love this look! That top is my favorite!
Love&Clothing
love the flare on the skirt! your bag adds the perfect amount of color 🙂
You look great in a pencil skirt! I love how feminine and polished this outfit is!
This would be such a pretty work outfit!
Perfect work outfit! Love that blouse! And I have been lusting over that Kate Spade bag for months..!!
Kayla
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Hehe so true about fitting different when sitting vs. standing 🙂 LOVE this look on you–the flare is perfection!
Tori
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OMG I love your blousa but I read that it's old 🙁
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Gorgeous!
Love that bag!
-Adrienne. xo
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i love that skirt! the length is perfect for work!
xxoo,
nikki
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I love your bag! It's such a nice colour. And I love black and navy. I did this combo pretty much all winter long 😉 xx
This is the cutest business attire ever!
xx,
felishmichelle.blogspot.com
Love this look! So chic!
Xx
Little Blonde Book
I love this!! Black and navy definitely shouldn't be enemies!
Super cute!
♡ Courtney
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so cute!
Such an adorable outfit! Love the bag.
-Mel
http://girlandthepolkadot.blogspot.com/
I just stumbled upon your blog and you are so stinkin' precious! Totally agree about the sizing up when it comes to pencils skirts- Ekk… Been there done that! :/ Note cute or comfy!
Ps. I love your blog title!
xo,
Brittney Marie
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This outfit is great! The flared hem does a great job of showing off your shape. I love that silhouette! This outfit is great!!
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines
Very elegant for a business look!
Jing