Amal Clooney always does red carpet glamour astoundingly well, but I always love to see her workwear choices. From pussybow dresses to neatly tailored trouser suits, she always looks so polished and professional.
Earlier this month, Amal and her husband George travelled to the Philippines to speak at the Social Good Summit, and the barrister looked incredible in a black skirt suit whilst there. One thing particularly caught my attention about this outfit: pencil skirts are very much back on trend this year, but did you notice the lace panels in Amal's skirt? Such a fresh take on a classic piece.
Thanks to labels like Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Victoria Beckham, skirts like this are very popular right now. They're incredibly flattering, and although Amal looked amazing in a black jacket, matching pointed heels and statement earrings, a lace skirt will also work with a chunky jumper to play with textures and silhouettes, a simple camisole or even a crisp white shirt. I honestly think it's the most versatile item you could add to your party season wardrobe.
Shop black lace pencil skirts
This is my personal favourite. A chic alternative to sequins, style this high street find with your best cashmere jumper and your most festive shoes.
This option is gently fluted at the hem to help create an hourglass silhouette. In addition to classic black, it's also available in rich burgundy or hot pink.
This option is flying off the virtual shelves, but if you're lucky, you might just see your size. The combination of velvet and lace is impossibly glamorous, but the midi length makes it spot on for the office, too.
How to style yours
Next's Forever Comfort shoes are well worth a try with their cushioned footbeds. These are available in half sizes so you can find your perfect fit, and the curved heels make them look much more expensive than they are.
Amal's suit jacket looks like it has a sort of foldover design, and this cut-out option by ALIGNE will do the trick nicely. Not only is Sienna Miller a fan of the label, but it's also one of the best workwear brands.
Amal's carrying a pleated Fendi baguette bag, but this option from Nordstrom is not only significantly more roomy, it's also a fraction of the price!
Victoria Beckham declared that the pencil skirt had made a return back in September, and a classic black option like Amal's provides a great base for experimenting with some of the autumn/winter fashion colour trends 2025, or for bringing your favourite party tops up to date.
It's a silhouette Amal has long favoured, but if a knee-length skirt isn't for you, there are lots of midi or even maxi-length options around at the moment.
