Whoever said that dressing for the office or simply choosing to don a more conservative wardrobe was boring clearly just didn't know which pieces to choose, and this gallery of pencil skirt fashions demonstrates how to pull the look off with sophisticated elegance.
Longer skirts are not only universally flattering, no matter what your shape may be, but they also instantly add a touch of class to your look. Miniskirt fashions may come and go, but the pencil skirt will always be in fashion.
These days, the fashion world has come a long way from the simple black skirt. As you can see from this gallery of pencil skirt fashions, they come in sexy fabrics like leather and lace, which can spice up any wardrobe.
50 Pretty Pencil Skirt Fashions
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Trippy Origami Fashion
The Manish Arora Winter 2011/2012 Collection Electrifies Haute Couture
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Capturing Chic Essentials
The 'Seven Wonders of Fashion' According to Vogue UK
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Sleek '60s Ensembles
The Banana Republic Spring 2012 Collection is Straight Out of Mad Men
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Sensual Femme Fatale Shoots
The Harpers Bazaar Espana January 2012 Editorial is Seductive
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Waist-Cinching Bow Belts
The Burberry Pre-Fall 2012 Collection Features Rustic Hues and Tweed
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Glam Gothic Garments
The Lanvin Spring 2012 Collection is Sleek and Sophisticated
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Cleaned-Up Celeb Fashion
The Amy Winehouse Fred Perry 2010 Collection Shows Off Her New Look
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Peek-a-Boo Corsets
Beyonce Shows off her Goodies in See-Through Top
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Peachy Posh Office Wear
The Lovisa Ekholm Fashion Gone Rogue Shoot is Cute and Contemporary
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Rebellious Smoking Ensembles
The DSquared2 Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Hipster-Chic
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Lavish Lace Dresses
The Nada Spring 2010 Show at Toronto Fashion Week
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Ravishing Vintage Lookbooks
The Elisabetta Franchi FW11/12 Line Exudes Urbanite Elegance
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Femme Fatale Fall Fashion
The Grace Gao Numero China August 2011 Spread is Bold and Beautiful
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Tattered Leggings & Leather Skirts
Kate Moss's 11th Collection for Topshop Fall 2009
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Blow-Up Blouses
Karolin Wolter Wears Avant-Garde Couture for Terry Tsiolis in Vogue Russia
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Cotton Candy Clothing
The Jason Wu Spring 2012 Collection is Wildly Whimsical
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Worn-Down Women's Shoots
The Karen Elson August 2011 W Magazine Editorial Tells a Familiar Tale
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Digital Designer Collections
The Givenchy Resort 2012 Line is Filled with Digitally Altered Prints
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Lingerie Inspired Looks
The Anne Valerie Hash Spring 2012 Collection is Sleepwear Chic
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Retro Elegance Ensembles
The Rochas Spring 2012 Collection is Straight Out of 'Mad Men'
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Elegant Spring Ensembles
The Joop! Spring 2011 Lookbook is Tastefully Alluring
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Vintage Veil Fashion
The Madisyn Ritland Vogue Germany Editorial for January 2010
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Hot Pink Skirts
From Bubble Gum to Electric Pink, Stars Rock the Fancy Flamingo Look
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Fast Fashion Supermodel Features
The Chanel Iman for H&M Winter 2011 Campaign is Stunningly Simple
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Sporty Pastel Suits
The Sportmax Spring 2012 Collection Showcases Fresh Polish
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Classy Coral Maxis
The Derek Lam Spring 2012 Collection Fuses Comfort and Sophistication
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Strawberry Fields Fashion
The YSL Spring 2010 Collection Builds on the Beatles
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Hybrid Retro Fashion
Stella Zotis Blends 40s Glam With 80s Biker Girl Grunge
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Nifty Fifties Editorials
This Marie Claire '50s Moment' Editorial is Clean and Classic
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Beret-Topped Parisian Collections
The Alice + Olivia Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Parisian Chic
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Inflatable Prop Photography
Myf Sheperd 'Superhelden' Spread is Full of Blow-Up Creatures
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Flirty Denim Frocks
Elle Canada May 2010 Takes Casual Fashion to the Football Field
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Marvelous Mustard-Hued Collections
The Carven Spring 2012 Collection is Tribal Influenced
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Fab Fashion Mogul Shoots
Kimora Lee Simmons in Harper's Bazaar Singapore January 2012
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Opulent Orange Outfits
The Erdem Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Autumn Colored
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Studded White Summer Styles
Gisele Versace Spring Summer 2012 Ads Feature a Blue Tinge
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Vampy Blue-Lit Campaigns
Giovanni Squatriti Captures the Eva Ouxiu Spring 2012 Collection
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Acid-Neon Fashion
Sarafpour's Understated Elegance Overshadowed By Hues
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Posh Party Duds
Victoria Beckham's Dress Line Is Perfectly Prim
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Field-Frolicking Photographs
The Lee Hyun Yi for Vogue Korea November 2011 Shoot is Serene
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Coat Couture Editorials
The Numéro China December 2011 Issue is Elegantly French
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Old-School Wood Veneers
Rodarte's Spring Summer 2011 Collection Borrows From the 70s Decade
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Sophisticated Fusion Frocks
The Philosophy Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Fun Yet Practical
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Romantic Lounge Fashion
The Allure Korea May 2010 ‘Ciao Bella' Spread Takes it Easy
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Jovial Editorials
Pamela Anderson Stars in 'Pammy Reloaded' for Elle UK
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Infamous Rock Star Fashion
The Amy Winehouse for Fred Perry Promises Style Sans Cigarette Holes
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Triple Threat Magazine Covers
Fei Fei Sun, Liu Wen and Shu Pei Each Cover Elle China October 2011
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Flesh-Toned Fashion
Gemma Arterton Covers InStyle UK May 2010 in Pretty Peach
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Intimate Andean Photography
Evan Browning Captures Christina Makowski for Fashion Gone Rogue
Surreal Digital Seductresses
Isabel Arena Paints Females that Get Hearts Pumping
Tough Tribal-Inspired Trinkets
The Lizzie Fortunato Spring 2012 Collection is Exotic and Edgy
Scintillant Sunset Pictorials
Beulah Anne Uses Light to Capture the Fresh Essence of Her Photos
Insanely Intricate High Heels
Charlotte Olympia Spring 2012 Collection is Mind-Blowingly Detailed
Vintage Model Tribute Shoots
The Alice Rosati 'The Good Girls' Editorial is Classically Cool
Gothic Ocean Shoots
The Half-Light Beach 2 Editorial Offers a Second Macabre Dose
Hot Haute Hotel Shoots
The Ida Nielsen Elle Ukraine Shoot is Fantastically Feminine
Countryside Couple Photography
Milly Simmonds and Matt Trethe Get Cozy for Fashion Gone Rogue
Bright Retro Beach Fashion
The Anna Brewster Russh #42 Shoot is Sweet and Seductive
Peacoat-Disguised Minidresses
The Rachel Zoe Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Majorly Chic
Cruella-Inspired Shoots
Alla Kostromichova is a Hot Villain Vamp in Vogue Russia
Vintage Seaside Menswear
The Ones2Watch 'Aiguadolc' Editorial has a Nautical Aesthetic
Androgynous Side-Swept Shoots
The Erik Andersson for Dsection Editoiral is Gender-Bending
Art Deco-Inspired Ensembles
Rachel Roy Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Inspired by the Art Deco Era
Mirror Image Editorials
The Numero Magazine 'Jeux de Miroirs' Shoot Sees Double
Ethereal Lace Mask Editorials
The Sui He for Vogue China December 2011 Photo Shoot is Angelic
Punk Rock Princess Shoots
Josefien Rodermans Dazzles in the Vogue Taiwan December Editorial
Seaside Leather Shoots
The Isabeli Fontana by Mario Sorrenti for Vogue Paris is Hot
Waist-Cinching Bow Belts
The Burberry Pre-Fall 2012 Collection Features Rustic Hues and Tweed
Haunting Underwater Photography
OmniPhantasmic by Neil Craver Focuses on the Subconscious
Hot Headpiece-Centered Shoots
Jyothsna Chakravarthy for Vogue India November 2011 is Exotic
Lacy Luxurious Prairie Photography
The Zuzanna Bijoch Glamour Poland October 2011 Shots Sizzle
Professional Pin Jewelry
The Tom Binns Spring 2012 Collection is Beautifully Bold
Indulgent Regal Daywear
The Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is All About Dressing Up
Disheveled Damsel Editorials
The Marie Claire Brazil October 2011 Shoot is Unconventional
Androgynous Leather Looks
The Hanaa Ben Abdesslem Zoo Magazine Shoot is Edgy and Earthy
Flirty 50s Fashions
The ‘Miss Independent' Series by Fernando Gómez Revives Retr
Plastic Honeycomb Menswear
The J.W. Anderson Spring 2012 Collection is Child-Like
Elegantly Poised Ads
Gisele Bundchen Esprit Fall Winter 2011 Campaign is Smart & Sassy
Streamlined Monochromatic Fashion
The St John Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Chic and Practical
Gilded Tinsel Editorials
La Donna D'Oro by Jesse Koska Goes For the Gold
Retro Revival Footwear
The Loeffler Randall Spring 2012 Collection is Fun and Flirty
Landscape-Inspired Luxe Looks
The Dries Van Noten Spring 2012 Collection Fuses Scenery and Style
Drenched Demonic Editorials
Lukasz Zietek Makes Ola Koska Stunningly Scary for K Mag
Head-to-Toe Sequin Shoots
The Shamcey Supsup for Metro Magazine November 2011 Shoot is Chic
Fiery Fluorescent Jewelry Campaigns
The Florian Eccentric Ecstasy Spring 2012 Collection is Hot
Chic All-American Outfits
The Balmain Spring 2012 Collection Adds a Rock & Roll Touch to Basics
Flirty Taffeta Frocks
The Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Fiercely Feminine
Sensual Seaside Cover Shots
The Shu Qi for Elle Taiwan November 2011 Issues are All Stunning
Vintage-Inspired Parisian Pictorials
The Thairine Garcia for Marie Claire Brazil Shoot is Glam
Candy-Colored Pumps
The Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2012 Collection is Cute and Whimsical
Sultry Snow-Covered Campaigns
The Ann Taylor November 2011 Look Book is Feminine and Gorgeous
Dominatrix Gloved Ensembles
The Reed Krakoff Pre-Fall 2012 Collection Features Contrasting Looks
Flippant 40s Fashions
The Nadine Wolfbeisser Fashion Gone Rogue Shoot is Perfectly Parisian
Red Riding Hood Editorials
The Tian Yi for Elle Vietnam November 2011 Photoshoot is Hot and Bold
Opulent Athletic-Inspired Outfits
The Isabel Marant Spring 2012 Collection is Sportswear Chic
Elegant Military-Inspired Editorials
The Jessica Miller Vogue Mexico December 2011 Shoot is Chic
Flirty Floral Campaigns
The Gucci Cruise 2012 Campaign is Sweet and Simple
Poised Polka Dot Captures
Erin Fee in Fashion Gone Rogue is Expressively Stunning
Smart Rust-Colored Ensembles
Hermes Spring 2012 Collection Plays on Variations of Orange
Porcelain Doll-Like Shoots
The Exit FW 2011 Editorial Captivates with Chillingly Poised Beauty
Stylized Voyeuristic Shoots
Sook Kim's 'Saturday Night' Exposes the Lives of Hotel Occupants
Twiggy-Inspired Editorials
The Carey Mulligan for W Magazine January 2012 Shoot is Stunning
Haute Piled headwear
The Won Kyoung Kim Harper's Bazaar Korea November 2011 Shoot is Wild
Rugged Explorer Editorials
Heidi Mount Appears in 'Boulder Dash' Spread by Cass Bird
Cheeky Cowgirl Captures
The Magnus Osterhult 'Marlboro Girl' Series is Wild
Mad Men-Inspired Womenswear
The Stewart Parvin Fall 2011 Couture Collection is 50s-Influenced
Fierce Fur Topper Collections
The Jenni Kayne Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Super Modern
Elegant Equestrian Collections
The Michael Kors Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Practical and Stylish
Ethereal Blush-Toned Editorials
The Nora Aunor for Preview Magazine November 2011 Shoot is Chic
Rebellious Punk Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue Joining Forces Shoot is Vibrant
Cutout Couture Collections
The Mugler Spring 2012 Collection was Brazenly Beautiful
Sleek Fur-Sleeved Ensembles
The Narciso Rodriguez Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Elegantly Edgy
Sweaty Supermodel Shoots
The Isabeli Fontana Vogue Paris October 2011 Issue Gets Bewitching
Smoky-Hued Layered Ensembles
The Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Edgy and Chic
Intense Cat-Eye Editorials
The Esme Wissels by Adriano Russo for Fashion Gone Rogue Shoot is Retro
Wigged-Out Decade Photography
'It was acceptable in the 70s' Features Luma Grothe for i-D Online
Lingerie Inspired Looks
The Anne Valerie Hash Spring 2012 Collection is Sleepwear Chic
Serpentine Menswear Looks
The James Long Spring 2012 Collection is Dangerously Reptilian
Seductive Desert-Stranded Shoots
Choi Joon Young Harper's Bazaar Korea November 2011 is Sult
Elegant Asymmetrical Ensembles
The Hussein Chalayan Spring 2012 Collection is Classy
Neon-Obsessed Outfits
The Elie Tahari Pre-Fall 2012 Collection was Inspired by a 7 Year Old
Moody Catwalk Captures
The Theyskens' Theory Pre-Fall 2012 Collection Features All Black
Retro Elegance Ensembles
The Rochas Spring 2012 Collection is Straight Out of 'Mad Men'
Delicate Desert Captures
The Karina Nicholson Fashion Gone Rogue Issue is Dreamy
Rainbow Ponytail Shoots
The Ariel Meredith for Glamour Italy October 2011 Shoot is Funky
Intense Trio Editorials
The 'Best in Class' for W Magazine January 2012 Photo Shoot is Stunning
Solitary Rooftop Shoots
The D la Repubblica October 2011 Editorial Captures a Secret Love Affair
Chic Checkered Fashion
The Kelly Wearstler Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Inspired by Beetle Juice
Sophisticated Surreal Sculptures
The Os Gemeos Exhibit Blurs Reality and Fantasy
Sparkly Sequined Collections
Marquita Pring and Kelly Moreira for Nordstrom October 2011 is Hot
Grand Gilded Garments
The Balenciaga Spring 2012 Collection is Sure to Steal Your Heart
Chaotic Mismatched Lookbooks
The Pringle of Scotland Pre-Fall 2012 Collection Mixes Prints
Sultry Belted Silhouettes
The Roland Mouret Spring 2012 Collection Showcases Parisian Elegance
Saucy Southern Ensembles
The Lucy Jay Spring 2012 Collection is Endearing
Sizzling Bookworm Ensembles
Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is a Nod to Retro Glamor
Nerdy Framed Fashion
The Fendi Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is a Departure From the Brand's Aesthetic
Flirty Formal Lookbooks
The Fashion Journal October 2011 Campaign is Vibrantly Lit
Classically Chic Captures
The Melissa Tammerijn for Numero Tokyo #50 October 2011 is Lovely
Table-Perched Supermodel Shoots
The Gisele Bundchen Fidelia Lingerie Campaign is Sweetly Enticing
Romantically Rugged Designs
The Rue du Mail Spring 2012 Collection is Soft and Sensual
Marvelous Mustard-Hued Collections
The Carven Spring 2012 Collection is Tribal Influenced
Stunning Sunflower Editorials
The Sessilee Lopez for Flair Australia October 2011 Shoot is Bright
Eye-Evading Shoots
The Grazia UK October 2011 Issue Unleashes a Deviant Side
Iron-Pumping Fashionista Photos
The Ilse de Boer Fashion Gone Rogue Editorial is Bold and Buff
Massive Headpiece Editorials
The Bette Franke Wall Street Journal November 2011 Shoot is Flashy
Effortless Nautical Ensembles
The Whiz Spring 2012 Collection for Men is Easy and Chic
Monochromatic Punk Editorials
The PopIssue Fall/Winter Lookbook is Rock and Roll-Inspired
Rose-Hued Editorials
The High Rise by Hannah Bacalla Shoot Sees Pink
Bold Blush Editorials
The Character Studies Editorial by Andy Eaton Plays Dress-Up
80 Gorgeous Gisele Bundchen Captures
From Designing Lingerie to Taboo Fashion Editorials
Back-Baring Editorials
The Vogue US 'Temptation Island' Takes Feature a Vixen on Vacation
Elusive Eye-Covered Captures
The Elle Russia Sophie Vlaming Shoot Features Seriously Sultry Snaps
Perfectly Pleated Collections
The BCBG Max Azria Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Mesmerizing
Future Finding Fashion Spreads
The Renato and Ed Moment Magazine Shoot is Fashion Forward
Fabulous Farmland Photoshoots
Hometown Romance by Marie Schmidt is Gorgeously Ethereal
Luscious Lip-Centered Editorials
The Jin Ah Rum for Elle Taiwan November 2011 Shoot is Beautiful
Rainbow-Hued Editorials
The Giedre Dukauskaite Elle October 2011 Photo Spread is Bold
Bold Bouffant Editorials
The Bruna Tenorio by Kevin Sinclair for Elle Vietnam Shoot is Retro-Chic
Spider Eyelash Editorials
The Elettra Wiedemann for S Moda Photo Shoot is Stunningly Glamorous