Same sharp silhouette, same close-fitting line and same knee length, even mid-calf:the pencil dress took up the basics of its cousin, to adapt them better. From the pencil skirt, she kept the sobriety, betting on a sleek upper part. Generally equipped with a seam marking the waist, it willingly relies on a simple round neckline and short or three-quarter sleeves. It is sometimes called a sheath dress, and for good reason, it hugs the curves like a sheath!
Sober, elegant, the pencil dress draws a structured silhouette. Better, it lengthens and sublimates it! Choose it well cut, worked with pleated details, for a dressy style. Dare to wear oversized prints, such as wax or large flowers, to give it a touch of originality... As for declining it in a sporty version, prefer a dress in jersey, plain, mottled or striped.
The downside? Unlike the pencil skirt, whose top multiplies the possibilities, the pencil dress does not suit everyone and adapts less easily. It's hard to hide a little belly under a tight dress! It is ideally suited to hourglass bodies with slim waists, slender silhouettes or small builds. If you're looking to rebalance broad shoulders or pronounced hips, however, it won't help.
Most important ? Feel good in your dress! Prefer materials incorporating 1 or 2% elastane, in order to avoid tugging or even tearing. When trying on, take the time to walk in the dress, some models are very narrow at the knees, just like a pencil skirt. In this case, check for the presence of a slot.
If you have any complexes about your morphology, choose a dark color or a marked print, which more effectively erase small defects. Finally, beware of the length:above the knee for the little ones, at the knee for the round ones, mid-calf for the tall ones!
She is content with little, as her sobriety is her strength. No question, therefore, of overloading the pencil dress with accessories! Emphasize its high waist with a belt, you will hide the seams on the way:a thin belt for an elegant style, a wide belt for more spice. As for jewelry, opt for a bib necklace if the neckline is round and sober. Otherwise, prefer a discreet pendant or a pair of fancy earrings.
The real asset of the pencil dress is the shoe:give it a pair of sneakers, it will give you a sporty chic style of the most trendy. Elegant pumps? You are ready for a pro meeting in high places! A pair of ballet flats for a casual Friday at work, an assumed masculine-feminine outfit with derbies at the weekend… and a pair of sandals for partying, or even ankle boots for walking.
