From Mad Men to Victoria Beckham, this timeless classic has the look.
The pencil skirt’s figure-hugging shape is as timeless as sexy itself, tapering in at the knees, accentuating a woman’s curves and encouraging her to totter (usually on top of a pair of stilettos). If the name wasn’t self-explanatory enough (long and slim), its early alias, the ‘hobble skirt’, should put a clear image in even the least fashion-aware man’s head. Just think of all those secretaries in Mad Men.
The Observer’s Mick Hunter called the black pencil skirt,”the acceptable face of below-the-waist glamour… with its overtones of French Resistance and Beatnik cool.”
In fact it was post-WWII that Christian Dior turned a fabric shortage into a style statement with his knee-length ‘H-line’ skirt. It exploded in popularity in the 50s and has hardly changed since. Modern style icons from Dita von Teese to Victoria Beckham are fans, while Amy Winehouse injects a bit of edge in the way that only she can.
Considered to be equally flattering whatever a woman’s size, the pencil skirt also looks great in a variety of materials and is especially warm in winter due to the thighs being in constant contact. It screams ‘sophistication’ better than any other skirt – but does it make your Timeless 50? Visit www.timeless50.com and cast your vote.