All About Sassy Pencil Skirts

Over the years pencil skirt has become a wardrobe staple. The credit of popularising the sassy pencil skirt goes to the stars Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. The flattering skirt never lost its charm and till today, the sleek outfit is being flaunted by celebrities be it Lady Gaga or Kim Kardashian. We have rounded up the history of the timeless pencil skirt along with the tips to make a fashion statement sporting the vintage style skirt.

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Inspiration For Pencil Skirt

To trace the history of vintage pencil skirts, let’s rewind to 1908. Mrs Berg, the wife of an associate of Wright Brothers, was the first female aeroplane passenger. As her skirt was billowing when chains and propellers whirled and cranked, a rope was tied around her ankles in order to play safe. Thanks to media, Mrs Berg’s photographs were published everywhere and her style captured the attention of Paris designers. And thus was born the hobble skirt. Due to the hobble skirt’s shape, women had to walk gracefully and it created a wiggle in their walk.

Hobble Skirts Origins in the 1880s 

The rage due to discomfort fizzled out soon but paved way for the pencil skirt. During WWI, because of the shortage of fabric, hemlines rose from floor length to ankle and then to calf length. And in 1940 Christian Dior created the pencil skirt, taking inspiration from the hobble skirt. Since then the figure hugging pencil skirt has found its fans in every women.

Christian Dior Inspired Pencil Skirt

If you are looking to up your glam quotient flaunting vintage style skirts, read on the tips:

Vintage Look

You can create 50s vintage look in no time by slipping into this stunning red pencil skirt from Voodoo Vixen. The nautical print skirt offers comfortable fit with a bit stretch. You can team it with fitted white stretch top.

Going Wild

This leopard print pencil skirt is purr-fect to go wild this season! The wiggle skirt from Voodoo Vixen features an invisible zip closure on the back and pleated back hem. You can create a party look by teaming it with a skinny designer top.

Formal Look

This number has to be in your formal collection. Whether wearing it to the office or to a sophisticated dinner out, it’s just perfect. It features flocked hounds tooth print and can be teamed with a black top along with a fitted blazer.

Trendy Look

If you planning to look trendy and stylish this spring summer season, then this pencil skirt is just perfect. This sassy skirt channels vintage pin up vibes. It features hem pleats on front and back along with decorative button detail.