A pencil skirt is one of the most enduring and most versatile silhouettes in the entire skirt category. The fitted tube, the slight kick at the hem, the way it makes you walk with a certain intention. Brilliant for work, brilliant for evenings, brilliant for any occasion where you want to look polished and put together. We’ve been looking at the best options across fabrics from ponte to satin to a classic wool blend. These are the pencil skirts that earn their place in a properly considered wardrobe.