work essentials. The side slit skirt

Remember when side slit skirts were all over the Pre Fall and Fall 2014 runways? No? Quick recap:

I realize that many of you, right at this moment, cannot fathom the idea of a side slit skirt as an essential. BUT, it is. 

I bought a side slight skirt back in 1998(ish) and I wore it none stop for a number of years. A fantastic camel colored BCBG skirt. That I still own (and fit into) to this day. I am even wearing it here. It is because of this specific skirt and the fact that it honestly has been one of the more timeless pieces in my closet that I am telling you, the side slit skirt is something you must own.

There is no better time than now, as it is making a huge comeback, alongside the wrap skirt, and yes, I realize some of the runway options I have featured are actually wrap skirts, but work with me here. It is that subtle show of leg that is feminine, empowering and still work appropriate enough to get you taken, very, seriously.

 

 

The following options are in stores now. If you prefer to wait until the fall lines hit the shelves, around August/September I assure you there will be about a million more options out there. 

Opposite: Lafayette 148 New York via Nordstrom $278 

Row 1: Armani Collezioni via Nordstrom $445, St. Johns Collection via Nordstrom $495, L.K. Bennet £145 

Row 2: J. Crew $118, Zara $99.90, J. Crew $110

 

So go get one of these NOW! 

Pencil skirts for work. A no nonsense go to

While I realize that pencil skirts are not for everyone they are a great choice if they work for you. I think that they look chic and tailored at the worst of times. Any proportion on top works with pencil skirts, from a button down or a sweater, or even a sweatshirt, to a turtleneck or a tank, which takes the what do I wear with this, stare at your closet time, down to almost nothing. Everything looks instantly polished when paired with a pencil skirt. 

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Personally, I am particularly fond of pencil skirts as I have no hips. So, for me they are great for creating a more feminine silhouette. At the moment I am leaning towards the longer cuts, the high waisted pencils, as they tend to give you a longer, leaner silhouette. For more ideas on how to pair these bad boys, check out my pinterest board here, that feature these looks styled (via the designers).

 Above are some picks from across the internet, and across price points, that I think are great options at the moment. Links are found below. 

Row 1: Roberto Cavalli via The Outnet (UK site), Reiss, Burberry London via Net-a-Porter, J.Crew, L.K. Bennett    Row 2: Boden*, J.Crew, J.Crew, H&M, J.Crew    Row 3: Boden*, H&M, Jonathan Simkhai via Net-a-Porter, Reiss, H&M

*From their UK site but also available via their US site