Continued from the series: The Ultimate Guide to Shopping & Styling Vintage
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The original pencil skirt was first designed by the French designer Christian Dior in the 1940's.
Figure flattering and uber sexy this design has never really fallen out of fashion. This is evident in the photos I have chosen above of Marilyn Monroe and Rachel Jensen. They almost look like they are wearing the exact same version of the classic black pencil skirt.
Vintage versions were high waisted, long and sleek and fell to or just below the knee.
Although I don't have a vintage version of my own yet, I do adore my modern versions which can fall at the knee or above but still have the same curve hugging fit.
The pencil skirt is an important wardrobe basic and everyone should have at least one in their closet.
( I don't dare count the number I have!)
I wrote a full article about them for my wardrobe staple series and also explained how to choose the perfect pencil skirt for your body type.
Here is how I would style some of the vintage skirts I came across online through Etsy...
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