When I think of Victoria Beckham, her sleek, considered tailoring comes to mind first—the kind of refined dressing that has become her signature. It’s exactly why she’s one of the first people I look to when I’m seeking inspiration for the smarter side of my wardrobe.
This week, the designer stepped out in a tailoring trend that’s been making its way back onto the fashion radar. Leaving her beloved puddle pants at home, Beckham was spotted in a sharply tailored pencil skirt that grazed her ankles and featured a thigh-high slit.
Having made a confident return on recent runways, the pencil skirt is poised for a major revival this winter. A structured alternative to the voluminous white styles that dominated summer, this new iteration speaks to our growing desire for sharp tailoring and poised, form-flattering silhouettes as the temperature drops.
Victoria styled her skirt with a black V-neck blouse and peep-toe curved-heel mules—a sleek departure from the pops of colour she’s been experimenting with this season. Victoria's elevated ensemble was a reminder of the enduring elegance of a dark, monochromatic look.
Already on the radar of the chicest dressers I know, it’s only a matter of time before the pencil skirt trend goes fully mainstream. To get ahead of the curve, read on to discover the best styles to shop now.
Shop Pencil Skirts
Style with a peep-toe heel or pair with a knee high boot.
I always come back to The Frankie Shop for their elevated basics.
Just watch: the leather pencil skirt trend is going to be huge this winter.
While I love this in the black, it also comes in seafoam and brown.
Style this with the matching knit or pair it with a fresh white shirt.
This light mushroom shade is so easy to slot into a winter capsule wardrobe.
The sleek, streamlined cut means that this styles well with floaty and voluminous blouses.
Dress this up with a tailored shirt or style it with a boxy tee for a more casual effect.
-
3 Low-Effort Winter Outfits I'm Copying From Women in Stockholm, Oslo, and AmsterdamNo plane ticket required.
-
Plaid Comes Back Every Fall, But These 5 Outfits Make It Look Thoroughly FreshMad for plaid.
-
Every Celeb From J.Lo to Kate Middleton Knows to Put on This Classic Outfit When They're Unsure of What to WearDon't worry. This look will save you every time.
-
6 No-Brainer Winter Outfit Ideas for When You "Have Nothing to Wear"They're all built around elevated wardrobe essentials you probably already own.
-
Of All Her Outfits, *This* Hailey Bieber Look Is Stuck in My BrainAnd I will be re-creating it.
-
Every Chic Woman Is Wearing This "Boring" But Elegant Skirt—Sorry, Minis and MaxisIt's a seasonless staple.
-
The Tasteful Color Trend Italian and British Women Are Both Wearing This WinterIncluding Victoria Beckham.
-
Victoria Beckham Just Put an Elegant and Fresh Spin on the Anti-Trend Jeans That Petite Women LoveSleek and chic.
