Corner Office
Helmut Lang Leather Pencil Skirt ($695)
Middle Cubicle
BR Perforate Faux Leather Pencil ($98)
Intern Desk
Faux Leather Pencil Skirt ($13)
Plus-size: Ralph Lauren Stretch Pencil Skirt ($50) Petite: Ann Taylor Faux-Leather Pencil Skirt ($109, also in misses)
A few months ago, my husband killed two of my plants. I was out of town for several weeks, and while I was away, he apparently forgot that plants need water to live. So when I returned, my snake plant and my Calamondin tree were both dead, while his braided money tree continued to thrive. […]
It’s allegedly spring. However, for every minute of sunshine, there seems to be an hour of rain and gloom. So while I’d love to wear lighter spring pieces, it’s time to bring on the layers.
Inside the reader mail bag there are questions about summer beauty, hiring a personal shopper, navigating a sudden breakouts, and more. Let’s dig in!
A few months ago, my husband killed two of my plants. I was out of town for several weeks, and while I was away, he apparently forgot that plants need water to live. So when I returned, my snake plant and my Calamondin tree were both dead, while his braided money tree continued to thrive. […]
It’s allegedly spring. However, for every minute of sunshine, there seems to be an hour of rain and gloom. So while I’d love to wear lighter spring pieces, it’s time to bring on the layers.
Inside the reader mail bag there are questions about summer beauty, hiring a personal shopper, navigating a sudden breakouts, and more. Let’s dig in!
And just like that, it’s April. Summer is almost upon us, and the retailers are filled with linen wares. Now, you know that I am usually unwilling to wear linen to work due to the wrinkles. But in this post-pandemic world, perhaps my mind can change.
Any thoughts on where to find a similar skirt in a cognac color, hopefully under $50? Thanks for any advice!
I’m intrigued by the leather pencil skirt look. I’m curious, of those of you who’ve worn them, are they comfy? I have this feeling like they might be tight or restricting when walking.
If it fits well it is very comfortable. My leather skirt is one of my most comfortable because it has stretched slightly (think of it like wearing in shoes, it will follow your shape). I always get compliments on it and wear it like a black pencil skirt. If you live in a colder area it keeps you warmer as well.
Belle, are you sure these are office appropriate? Leather to me seems a little racy, and I definitely don’t consider myself a conservative person/dresser at all. I know it’s a big trend, but it just seems a bit much.
Depends on the office, and how you wear it. Treat it like a regular black pencil skirt and pair it with conservative separates.
I have the Banana Republic skirt and wear it to work at a law firm. I’ve received compliments on it and have never gotten a questioning look. I wear it with a blue button down shirt or a loose sweater, dark nylons and black suede pumps. As long as it isn’t skin tight, short, or shiny, and you’re not wearing black leather head-to-toe, I think it’s fine.