5 Ways to Wear Your Pencil Skirt Outside the Office

Pencil skirts are to be worn with a tucked in shirt or matching blazer and only for the office, right? Wrong. We’ve come across some street style inspiration that has made us reconsider the pencil skirt for a ton of different occasions, whether it’s a weekend getaway or a low key dinner.

Here’s how to style them:

Add a playful edge to a plaid pencil skirt with a cartoon tee and trainers. You can style it with a trusty blazer and still look laid back.

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x Peanuts Rest of My Life T-shirt - Neutrals

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£130.00

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x Peanuts I Fall In Love T-shirt - Yellow

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£100.00

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Marc Jacobs

Peanuts-print cotton T-shirt - Neutrals

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£100.00

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comic-print T-shirt - Neutrals

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£244.00

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Undercover

portrait-print T-shirt - White

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£352.00

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Comme Des Garçons

Mickey-Mouse-print T-shirt - White

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£384.00

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Moschino

Sesame Street© T-shirt dress - Black

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£278.00

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x Sesame Street© logo jersey T-shirt - Black

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£184.00

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For a fresh spring look, wear a printed pencil skirt with a t shirt in a bright shade and pair with chic nude heels.

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3/4 Sleeve T-Shirts for Women UK Fashion Colour Block Raglan Sleeves Baseball Tee Shirts Spring Summer Fall Tops Casual Loose-fit Crew Neck Tshirt Blo Black

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£5.98

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Nooki Design

Womens Edwina Knitted Triangle Scarf - Navy Stripe - Navy/Multi - Size: ONE Blue

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£65.00

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Womens Tunic Tops Casual Solid Color Plus Size V Neck Loose Fit Shirts Comfort 3/4 Sleeve Blouse Elegant Classic-Fit Baggy Longline Tee Tops for Order Grey

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£10.89

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adidas Originals

T-Shirts And Polos Rose

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£87.00 ~~£135.00~~

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Purpless Maternity

Top Pregnancy T-Shirt Tee for Pregnant Women Slogan Print Blue or Pink B2014 (18, Black)

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£5.99

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T-Shirts Multi

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£127.00 ~~£193.00~~

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Thermal Fleece Pullover Thermal Sweater with High Womens Summer Tops Short Sleeve V Neck Shirts Button Going Out Blouses for Women Casual 2024 Trendy Green

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£6.99

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Chanel

1996 logo-print sleeveless silk blouse - Black

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£1,450.00

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The pencil skirt can be a great evening look too. Pair a simple style with a lace camisole and heeled mules.

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Lace Camisole Tops for Women - Elegant Womens Camisoles & Vests with Adjustable Straps & Floral Trim - Stylish & Breathable Lace Cami Top Off White 10

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£17.99

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Lace And Tulle Midi Dress Beige

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£355.00 ~~£470.00~~

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Lace Camisole Tops for Women - Elegant Womens Camisoles & Vests with Adjustable Straps & Floral Trim - Stylish & Breathable Lace Cami Top White 20

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£17.99

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FatFace Flo Blue Navy Lace V-neck Top

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£52.00

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Womens Tank Tops Loose Fit Gym Vest Top Vest Shirt Womens V Neck Buttoned Contrast Knitted Vest Summer Fashion Casual Top Cotton Pajamas Shorts Women Black

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£9.99

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Kirsten Utlt

Delivery: £15.00

£63.00 ~~£71.00~~

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Gaspe Microfibre Floral Lace Cami Anti Static Contouring Vest Top UK 12 (Black)

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£19.59

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Simone Pérèle

Simone PÉRÈLE Love Me Lace-trim Silk-satin Camisole top - Black - XL (UK16 / XL)

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£110.00

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Play with your proportions and layer an oversized jumper over a jersey pencil skirt in a similar shade. Add edge with a pair of statement pointed boots.

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Stella Mc Cartney Skin Pink Wool Oversize Sweater

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£309.00

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Corduroy Shirts for Women UK Sale Clearance Button Down Shirts Loose Fit Roll Up Long Sleeve Tunic Top Casual Blouse Tee Ladies Tops Fall Winter Cloth Green

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£19.76

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Knitwear Blue

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£300.00 ~~£493.00~~

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Knitted Sleeveless Jumper Ladies Womens Black Sweater Vest Sleeveless Casual Pullover Knitwear Tops Knitted Vests Plain Tank Top Leisure Sweater Vest

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Virgin Wool Hooded Sweater Black

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£282.00 ~~£385.00~~

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Womens Hoodies Highland Cow Hoodie Fleece Sherpa Lined Thick Casual Sweatshirt Winter Warm Pullover 2024 New Highland Cow Hoodie Sweatshirt Women High Grey

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£23.85

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Fleming Sweater Grey

Delivery: £15.00

£220.00

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Fleming Sweater Blue

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£220.00

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Can't say goodbye to a pencil skirt two piece? Swap the blazer for a matching crop top in a summery floral print and you have an instant upgrade.

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Womens Tank Tops Loose Fit Gym Vest Top Vest Shirt Womens V Neck Buttoned Contrast Knitted Vest Summer Fashion Casual Top Cotton Pajamas Shorts Women Black

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£9.99

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