18 March 2008

Four Ways - Black Pencil Skirt




One of the most versatile pieces I have in my closet is my stretchy, black cotton pencil skirt. Mine happens to be this one from American Apparel but I've seen loads of them for sale in stores and on other sites.

  • Any day I don't feel like wearing jeans, I can throw on this skirt and a pair of tights with whatever I would usually pair with jeans. Lately I've been living in oversize flannel shirts, this faux-leather jacket and vintage boots.
  • You can vary the length of the skirt by turning it down at the waist. I look forward to wearing this once the weather warms up a bit.
  • This is where it becomes really versatile. Whenever I wear a sheer dress that needs a slip but I don't want any straps to show, I pull the dress up and wear it as a, um, "tube slip?".
  • I've also been known to wear it as a tube top in the summer. I think most strapless tops are too short so this works out nicely.

*Apparently American Apparel really liked this post! ;)

13 comments:

sleepyhead said...

that's such a great idea - using it as a slip. i frequently find myself in that position!

Anonymous said...

I often wear it as a shirt too! I hate too short tops

Sarah M. said...

I really want that skirt now.
ps. I love your 4-way posts, don't stop doing them anytime soon!

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse said...

I wear tube top/skirts as slips too! It rocks everyway you wear it.

fashion evolution said...

I just wanted to let you know that I really like these four ways post. They not only show off your fashion sense, but innovation as well!

AsianCajuns said...

I have the same skirt and wear it all the time. Thanks for the great ideas!

Anonymous said...

Oh what a great skirt :). Suits you so well!

Nicole Then said...

wow, it is fantastic! didn't know u could wear it as a tube. congrats :)

AlicePleasance said...

I wnted to buy that skirt for so long and now I definitely have to do it!

Monikapolitan said...

aww thanks for this! I just ordered from american apparel and really wanted that skirt but wasnt sure if the length would work with my slim legs so these ideas & photos really put it in perspective for me :D

The Rox Star said...

I totally love your 4 way posts!

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry but I just want to lick your legs. Great look btw!!!

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