From My Closet To Yours – Styling Tips By Kristin

I love when I come home after a long day of shopping for others and find a package at my doorstep, especially when I am waiting for goodies that are for me. Yesterday, it was my pencil skirt from Zara that arrived. My curiosity is always peaked after buying clothes online, there are the times when the clothes arrive looking nothing like they did on line. Since the skirt only set me back $30.00, I was especially curious.

I am happy to report the skirt is better than I had expected. A true score!! It’s a jersey knit fabric with a zipper in the back and falls about an inch above the knee, form fitting but comfortable. The fabric is soft and the quality is good. I bought the one in black and it’s a deep true black, one that can be matched easily with other blacks.

I know I have said my peace regarding the importance of the pencil skirt to a rad wardrobe in the past, but really, a girl can never have to many. It follows the same principal as black pants, jeans and black heels. This will be my fourth but I swear they all have their own distinguishing characteristics, making each one a little different than the others.

The skirt, called the sheath skirt, also comes in a deep blue and grey. With a price tag of $30.00, I think I’ll order the other two colors!

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Skirt can be purchased at zara.com, in Black (Left), Grey (Middle) and Deep Blue (Right).

From My Closet To Yours- Styling Tips By Kristin

The Pencil Skirt

A staple in every well curated closet, the pencil skirt can be worn anywhere from a top CEO’s business meeting to dancing at the Soho House or on a first date at Capo in Santa Monica.

Switching from a classic to an edgier look is easy-a change of shoes, jewelry, tops or jackets-making the pencil skirt a piece you’ll get many miles from. A true investment piece.

I found examples in two different price points but it’s easy to find in most designers collections or stores ranging from The Limited to Barneys New York. This is a piece worth having in more than one color-black and camel to start with-and after purchasing a classic style, it’s fun to add one with edgier details-fake zipper pockets, high-low hems or kick pleats in the back.

Left to Right: Dahila Pencil Skirt $88.00 http://www.anntaylor.com, Malene Birger Pencil Skirt $245.00 http://www.netaporter.com.

For help in adding a pencil skirt to your wardrobe or other fashion advice, call me @ 310 922 7142 or email me @ kristinbungart@gmail.com.