Managing a brimming calendar of press events, photoshoots and work engagements, Kaia Gerber often uses her downtime to style the casual items in her wardrobe. Though she frequently reaches for laid-back trainers, baggy jeans and roomy knits, yesterday she changed her tune, stepping out in New York in an off-duty ensemble that retained her relaxed aesthetic whilst tapping into one of the season's most elegant trends.
Spring might usually be when we start to see miniskirts return to the fore, but celebrities have been opting for another style this. For her day in the city, Gerber reached for a trending calf-grazing pencil skirt to form the foundation of her look. The pencil skirt has been fairly quiet since its heyday in the '90s, but now the silhouette is back on the radars of the most stylish, having featured heavily in the 2024 designer collections. Wearing hers with open-toe mules and a boat-neck top, Gerber evaded the "stuffy" connotations that have followed this skirt style for years, instead creating a polished ensemble that felt lowkey yet elegant, and very now.
Miniskirts will never be "out", but Gerber proves that the grown-up pencil skirt trend offers just as much styling potential for the warmer months, providing the coverage that early spring often calls for, making it an ideal solution for the changeable weather we're currently experiencing.
Scroll on to re-create Kaia Gerber's look and see our edit of the best pencil skirts around this spring.
SHOP KAIA GERBER'S PENCIL SKIRT OUTFIT:
So simple, so chic.
This wool-blend skirt will keep you warm during these early spring days.
These mules also come in black and pink.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST PENCIL SKIRTS:
This would style well with a roomy V-neck knit.
Wear with a button-down or keep it simple with a white tee.
This also comes in petite sizes.
The easiest way to put a smart spin on an outfit.
This neutral shade is so easy to work into a capsule collection.
Juxtapose the formal nature and style with a graphic tee and trainers.
I'll always come back to The Row for its elevated basics.
Denim pencil skirts are back on the agenda this spring.
The snake-print trend is taking off this season.
This skirt comes in three pieces designed to be layered together.
The bow detailing adds a playful twist.
This skirt is reversible and can also be worn inside out.
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