It’s time to reconsider the flattering pencil (or column) skirt says Aislinn Coffey. Keep it modern by styling with a matching waistcoat, a textured knit or oversized blazer and kitten heels. Here are four outfit ideas to get you started…
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PANDORA
Treated freshwater Baroque pearl hoops, €99, at Pandora, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16.
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BERNADETTE ANTWERP
Green Claudia mohair cardigan, €550, at www.bernadetteantwerp.com.
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BERNADETTE ANTWERP
Blue and green stripe Cecile kneelength skirt, €475, at www.bernadetteantwerp.com.
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LOEFFLER RANDALL
Blue Ginger Mary Jane moiré flats, €229; www.loefflerrandall.com.
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ARKET
Off-white mohair-blend sweater with frill, €99; www.arket.com.
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& OTHER STORIES
Gold and silvertone split ring, €19, at & Other Stories, 26-27 Grafton Street, Dublin 2.
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COS
Off-white double-faced wool pencil skirt, €115, at COS, 6-8 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2.
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COS
White knee-high leather boots, €350, at COS, 6-8 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2.
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POSSE
Sleeveless buttonthrough top, Posse, €193, at www.matchesfashion.com.
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POSSE
Cream Emma linen pencil skirt, €299, at www.matchesfashion.com.
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GANNI
Cream mini leather shoulder bag, €295; www.ganni.com.
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COS
Blue denim slingback kitten heels, €125, at COS, 6-8 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2.
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H&M
Oatmeal single-breasted blazer, €39.99, at H&M.
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GIVENCHY
Gold-tone GVSpeed oversized square-frame sunglasses, Givenchy, €210; net-a-porter.com.
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RÓHE
Green Re-Imagined tailored wool skirt, Róhe, €390, at Brown Thomas.
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LOEWE
Green Puzzle Fold leather shoulder bag, Loewe, €1,300, at Harvey Nichols.
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