The pencil skirt has a reputation for being unforgiving and we think that reputation is almost entirely the fault of bad cuts. A pencil skirt in the right fabric, with the right amount of stretch, that sits at the right point on the waist is one of the most flattering things a woman can own. It creates a silhouette that looks intentional. Pulled together without any obvious effort.

We have been genuinely selective here because fit is everything with this shape. A pencil skirt that pulls across the hips or rides up when you walk is not worth your time. The ones we have chosen all share a common quality: they accommodate real bodies and still look sharp. Midi lengths that elongate the leg. Knee lengths that work for offices and evenings equally. Fabrics with enough weight to skim rather than cling.

These are the pencil skirts that remind you why the silhouette has never really gone away. Not a trend piece. Not a difficult piece. Just a very well considered shape in the hands of people who understood the assignment from the start.