Pencil Me In...

Whats the most flattering thing women can wear that enhances all the right curves? Ding! Ding! Thats right! A pencil skirt!

Pencil skirts are a fashion staple, and have been around for ages. Their silhouette hugging the hourglass shapes of women like Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, and Jackie O. These skirts can be identified by their narrow shape and the way they fit snugly from hip to lower thigh, flaring only slightly at the knee. Most skirts have a slit up the backside, allowng for only the most modest of movements. Paired with back-seamed sheer stockings and heels and you've got yourself a classic 50's look.

Pencil skirts have also made their way into current fashion trends. Who could deny a piece of clothing that makes any shape into an hourglass shape? They now come in denim or vibrant colors, embroidered with flowers, and in prints like leopard (though, that shouldn't mean you turn away the classic black pencil skirt). Below are pictures of two current fashion icons, Lucy Liu and Scarlett Jo, looking lovely in their pencils.








Classic black, cream, or grey skirts look luxe when paired with sleek tops of a similar shade tucked into them. A patent leather belt works as a great divider for that look. Or take a denim pencil skirt and tuck in your favorite vintage band tee. Layer some necklaces and add some heels and you're ready to party. Try to find pencil skirts made out of a light wool, or with a cotton blend, which allows for a bit of stretch.

When in doubt? Shop vintage! These skirts were built to last back then, and were often tailored by hand.

We at FOUND Vintage have lots of these beauties in stock, and will be playing host to a few yard sales coming up soon. Be on the look out for the dates of these sales so you too can get a pencil skirt to highlight the goodies!