That weekend, before I left for the European shows, I ran to Bergdorf Goodman and happily laid claim to a black stretch wool pencil skirt and a pair of Céline's nude d'Orsay heels. In Paris ...

(cue: bejewelled briefs and tights), she catered to the less daring customer with knee-length skirts fashioned from corduroy, zig-zagged wool ... black skirts reigned supreme. Heather Diamond ...

Winter just calls for merino wool, and this Marina Rinaldi skirt will work wonders in the office. Just add a belt, a blazer and a pair of patent Mary Janes. Every wardrobe needs a failsafe black ...

Read on for my best tips on how to style your black pencil, A-line, mini, midi and maxi skirts like a total pro ... faux leather or wool. (Just be sure to swap those flip flops for a warmer ...

Stay cosy yet chic this winter with a wool-blend pencil skirt from Jigsaw. Here we show you how a more adventurous colour than classic black is just as flexible when it comes to creating outfits ...

Anyone who has ever worked in an office environment is likely to have a black pencil skirt in their closet. Take this as your reminder to actually use your accessories to transform your pieces.

She played with her silhouette by pairing a slouchy black V-neck sweater from Falconeri with a form-fitting gray pencil skirt ... the actor threw a beige wool trench coat over her shoulders ...