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Home • Fashion

Pencil Skirt and Dress Fashion

Pencil Skirt and Dress Fashion
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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City Chic

Kerry Washington put on her city girl glam with this black pencil skirt and dramatic sheer top.

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Presidential Power

One of Michelle Obama’s wardrobe staples is a well fitted pencil skirt.

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Closet Classic

A simple black pencil skirt is a must-have for a sleek and chic wardrobe.

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Freak ’em Dress

A fitted all black pencil dress is a definite head turner.

Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Detailing Stretch Dress, $470, StyleBop

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Sexy Sillohuette

Mary J. Blige is working a fitted and slender dress with sexy corset detailing on the top.

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Figure-Flaunting

Beyonce knows how to show off her banging body with figure-flattering pencil dresses. This white dress is stunning.

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Grown-Up Glam

Raven Symone is grown up and glamorous in a curve hugging gray dress.

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Angel in a Blue Dress

Niecy Nash’s satiny blue dress fits her like a glove.

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Day to Night Dress

A brocade printed black and silver dress is a nice balance for work to post work partying.

Maxime Simoens Black/Gold Jacquard Shift Dress, $1,410, StyleBop

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Naughty and Nice

Cassie mixes a straight pencil skirt with a lace top for a good girl meets bad girl sexy ensemble.

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Hip Hugger

Jennifer Hudson shows off her slender new shape in a form-fitting pencil dress.

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Lady in Red

Keke Palmer instantly blooms into a woman with this sleek, slender, and vibrant dress.

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Flatter All

3/4 sleeves and bottom are flattering length no matter what your height or size.

Diane von Furstenberg Shantung Jersey Pencil Dress, $345, Net-A-Porter

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All The Right Features

We’re seriously drooling over the diagonal ruched drapping, mock neckline, and straight slim skirt on this gorgeous gray dress.

Fendi Crepe-jersey pencil dress, $1,390, Net-A-Porter

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Pretty in Purple

Amber Riley is pretty in purple with a fuscia sheath dress.

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Long Sleeved LBD

Estelle keeps it cool and classic in a long sleeved belted pencil dress.

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Gray Matters

Zoe Saldana is effortlessly sexy in an all gray pencil dress and matching pumps.

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In the Navy

Jazmine Sullivan knows that dark colors like navy add a greater slimming effect to streamlined pencil skirts and dresses.

Pencil Skirt and Dress Fashion