Denim Pencil Skirt

"Look Casual and Sexy in a Denim Pencil Skirt"

Skirt from Newport News/Amazon

A denim pencil skirt looks much more casual compared to black pencil skirts. It's perfect for everyday daywear, informal office settings and transits into evening just perfectly.

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It helps you look sexy yet casual without looking like you're trying too hard. But of course, it depends on how you wear it, so pay close attention to this article if you want to know how to wear a pencil skirt stylishly without looking frumpy.

How to Select a Denim Pencil Skirt

The key here is to select an even dark wash denim style with minimal pockets and details to secure the versatility in your closet. An even dark blue or black wash is chic and easier to match than light wash. Besides, denim skirts in complicated washes and details make your hips look huge and thighs short and thick. They look unflattering on most petites as well as plus size figures because they visually shorten their height and make them look stumpy. With me, simple is better!

However if you have a straight figure or just wish to add more curves to your frame, then you should stick to a pencil skirt with texture and embellishments. Creases, faded wash and visible seam stitches are great for creating the illusion of an hourglass body shape.

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How to Wear a Denim Pencil Skirt

If you have full hips and/or thighs

Katie Holmes wearing a knee length denim pencil skirt
Katie Holmes via Celebutopia

Opt for denim skirts with regular waist or high waist (not low) to control the flab and draw the eye upwards and preferably without too many pockets to help slim down your bottom half. No pockets are ideal for this type of trouble-spot.

Focus on even denim washes to avoid highlighting any bumps. The right shape is also crucial - we both know that a pencil skirt has a tapered hem but for your figure it should taper just a bit. Nothing too pegged to avoid looking light bulb, nor straight because it can make you look squarish which equals a boxy and bigger figure!

If you have a round tummy

I suggest Not Your Daughter's Jeans which are known as Tummy Tuck jeans with hidden panels that flatten your stomach and lift your butt. All thanks to the 4% Lycra that gives a better hold and comfort than regular denim. Also, wide waistbands (they streamline your tummy) and fuss-free mid-section on the skirt look best on you. Or you could always resort to SPANX :-)

The best skirt length that flatters all heights and shapes

... end just above or right at your knee (right below is alright if you have long/thin legs and/or figure). Going longer (I'm talking pencil skirt in general, not long skirts) can mess up the proportions of your outfit. For example a mid-calf length skirt can overwhelm a petite (5'4) figure and draw attention to muscular calves. So have it hemmed if it extends over to your calves.

Invest in a white denim pencil skirt when updating your closet for summer

It gives your wardrobe a nice summer-fresh lift. If you want to appear taller, match it with a top in similar color to avoid shortening your look.

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I particularly like how they easily blend in with everything, from ballet flats to knee high boots, tanks tops to dressy blouses, as well as being able to wear them every season. It's a must-have for achieving a relaxed and sexy look without looking like you're trying too hard (compared to standard pencil skirts which are a bit dressy).

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