A pencil skirt may seem like a neutral staple, and it certainly can work well in that capacity. Yet these days, choosing a pencil skirt that adds a bit of a pop to your ensemble can be a perfectly unexpected way of adding detail to your look. Instead of thinking of a pencil skirt as a business casual suit piece, turn this staple on its head. Invest in a pencil skirt that can be the focal point of many different ensembles when styled with different pieces. A faux leather option like this one or something in a bold, eye-catching print like this unique midi skirt are great pieces to add to your wardrobe to mix and match to build many different easy-to-wear outfits. 

Pair your bold pencil skirt with anything from a crop top or tank to an oversized tucked-in tee or collared shirt. The styling options are much broader than you might think, and pairing this skirt style with unexpected tops and accessories can give it the fresh, updated vibe that we're all looking to impart on resurrected retro trends.