New Floral Printed Pencil Skirts

Today I bought some fabulous floral printed cotton sateen to make some pencil skirts. The pencil skirts will be high waisted, and fitted around the leg and hip. The hem on the skirt falls to just below the knee. The pencil skirt shown in the next two photos is the style that I will create- the print will be the bright pink, white, navy blue and yellow print shown in the 3rd photo.

The fabric is gorgeous! The floral print is bright and colourful, while the cotton sateen is very comfortable to wear as it has elastane (lycra) added to the weave. 

 

I have enough of the pink, navy, yellow and white printed fabric above to make approximately 4 or 5 printed pencil skirts. They are available in Australian sizes 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16, and I will make them to fit and your length. The beauty about them being handmade! - you can get it custom made to fit you!

If you would like to order one of these beautiful, handmade pencil skirts, please email me at:

designer@penelopered.com.au

The green, navy, pink and mauve floral print above is available in a size 10 pencil skirt. This is a one of three pencil skirts... I only ever make a very limited edition of all of my designs.

The above photo shows me, wearing another Penelope Red pencil skirt, again from a cotton elastane,  in an ornage, yellow, white and blue abstract floral print.

I love wearing my printed pencil skirts- and they are perfect for travelling too! The below photo is my husband and I in St.Petersburg, Russia a few years ago. The elastane means that the skirt will hardly crease. The cotton means that the skirt will be very comfortable and easy to look after and wear.

For any enquiries, please email me at: designer@penelopered.com.au

The Penelope Red Navy Fluted Skirt and Autumn Flowers Blouse

I wanted to show off the Penelope Red Navy Blue Pinstripe Fluted Skirt, and the Autumn Flowers Bow-tie Blouse. I am so happy with this outfit! They look fantastic together!



I have already added the skirt to my etsy store, and the blouse will be added in the next few days.



Etsy only allows for five photos per design, so I like to use my blog to show you more photos, so you can see the design from as many angles as possible, inside and out!


I love the skirt so much because it is sophisticated, elegant, while also being seriously sexy!

Wear it with a collar shirt and simple black heels, and it could be easily worn to the office. You could wear it with the Autumn Flowers Bow-tie Blouse, or another top of your choice, and then you can wear it out after work, or on a night out with the girls!



The waistband has been decorated with a gorgeous top-stitching in mauve/lilac, so the choice of wearing a belt is completely optional. Additionally, the darts and side seam have been decorated with the same top-stitching detail.



The Navy Pinstripe Fluted Skirt is made from a recycled 100% Pinstripe Wool, and is lined with polyester lining. The fishtail hem is lined in a mauve recycled crinkled organza.


The Autumn Flowers Bow-tie Blouse is made from a gorgeous printed silk chiffon. It is a loose fit, and falls lightly over your body, draping as only silk chiffon does.


I highlighted the cuffs with contrasting satin covered buttons, that tie in with the red colour in the print.


I will always love big bows! They add drama, excitement, and a little old Hollywood flare! I also love big full sleeves right now!


I thought you might also like to see the skirt off a body, and take a peek inside, as well as see it on the mannequin:






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The Penelope Red Black Blue Skies Skirt

The Penelope Red Black "Blue Skies" Skirt was inspired by the old movie, "Blue Skies". The movie stars Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby and Joan Caulfield, and her costumes are amazing! In one scene she is wearing a yellow outfit, a draped hobble-inspired dress. This was my inspiration.


I decided to add a contrasting band to make the eye move up and down the body, and create length- as well as it wouldn't be Penelope Red without a little bit of panache!


The soft feel and curved lines of the draping I continued in the hem, creating a curved hem, with a peak at the centre front.


The silhouette looked best with the back being plain, and figure hugging. So the back curves around your hips, and has a split from the hem, at centre back. A large silver button fastens the waist band.





This design is flattering, and you can wear it to the office, as well as wear it out after work for drinks on Friday night. You will still look chic and sophisticated!



In the photo above, the Black Blue Skies Skirt is styled with the Contoured Floral Jacket

In the photo above, the Black Blue Skies Skirt is styled with the Black Bow Tie Top.

I have added a US size 6 (Australian size 10) to my Etsy store so far, and more sizes will be added soon. If you would like to enquire about sizes, or this design in another colour/print, please contact me at: designer@penelopered.com.au