10th Commandment: August 9

Aug 9, 2011

 

No. 2 Pencil Skirt (J.CREW, $120)

If you look at the colored-jeans or bright trousers coming out this Fall and think, “I cannot pull that off,” try a pencil instead.  A bit more wearable and better for work, this skirt will quickly become a favorite.  Check back at 1:00PM for Three Ways to wear this skirt.

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  1. Dakota says:

    Damn. I have been eyeing the J.Crew jewel-toned pencil skirts for a while now but this may just break my 'no fall clothes till it's actually fall' vow this year.

  2. Meg says:

    Just bought a nearly identical skirt at the Nordstrom anniversary sale. Cannot wait for today's three ways post!

  3. ADL says:

    Swoon; love this color. And love J Crew pencil skirts.

  4. amy b.s. says:

    amen to that. the color is amazing.

  5. Ellen says:

    I have been eyeing this skirt for a while and I am so happy you are doing a three way post on it! Granted this means I am more likely to buy it….

  6. E says:

    It sucks that J.Crew has shipping dates delayed until OCTOBER for these in the bright colors! Argh.

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