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A classic black pencil skirt will always be in style, but this season, look for bold prints, bright colors and fun textures gracing form-fitting skirts everywhere. Paired with a sleek button-down or simple tee, patterned pencil skirts are ideal for the workplace and weekend outings.
For a subtle take on the trend, look for delicate floral prints, barely-there polka dots and vertical stripes. For the daring, seek out bigger, bolder prints: embroidery, loud colors and textured overlays. Add classic heels or booties to complete the look.
1. J. Crew Collection midnight floral skirt ($228) at J. Crew
(929 W. North Ave. 312-951-0784; 900 N. Michigan Ave. 312-751-2739; jcrew.com)
2. Textured deco tube skirt ($52) at TopShop
(830 N. Michigan Ave. 312-280-6834; topshop.com)
3. Animal print tube skirt ($40) at TopShop
(830 N. Michigan Ave. 312-280-6834; topshop.com)
4. Glamorous print midi skirt ($36) at Nordstrom
(55 E. Grand Ave. 312-464-1515; nordstrom.com)
5. Polka dot skirt ($89) at Ann Taylor
(600 N. Michigan Ave. 312-587-8301; anntaylor.com)
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6. Pavel jacquard pencil skirt ($198) at BCBG Max Azria
(bcbg.com)
7. Maeve tapestry pencil skirt ($98) at Anthropologie
(108 N. State St. 312-899-0969, plus more locations; anthropologie.com)
8. Lilka quilted floral pencil skirt ($88) at Anthropologie
(108 N. State St. 312-899-0960=9, plus more locations; anthropologie.com)
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