Home • Fashion Pencil Skirt and Dress Fashion Pencil Skirt and Dress Fashion By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020 01 City Chic Kerry Washington put on her city girl glam with this black pencil skirt and dramatic sheer top. 02 Presidential Power One of Michelle Obama’s wardrobe staples is a well fitted pencil skirt. 03 Closet Classic A simple black pencil skirt is a must-have for a sleek and chic wardrobe. 04 Freak ’em Dress A fitted all black pencil dress is a definite head turner. Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Detailing Stretch Dress, $470, StyleBop 05 Sexy Sillohuette Mary J. Blige is working a fitted and slender dress with sexy corset detailing on the top. 06 Figure-Flaunting Beyonce knows how to show off her banging body with figure-flattering pencil dresses. This white dress is stunning. 07 Grown-Up Glam Raven Symone is grown up and glamorous in a curve hugging gray dress. 08 Angel in a Blue Dress Niecy Nash’s satiny blue dress fits her like a glove. 09 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 Article continues after video. 10 Naughty and Nice Cassie mixes a straight pencil skirt with a lace top for a good girl meets bad girl sexy ensemble. 11 Hip Hugger Jennifer Hudson shows off her slender new shape in a form-fitting pencil dress. 12 Lady in Red Keke Palmer instantly blooms into a woman with this sleek, slender, and vibrant dress. 13 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 14 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 15 Pretty in Purple Amber Riley is pretty in purple with a fuscia sheath dress. Monos Monos Aluminum Trunk SHOP NOW Top Product. Amazon Listerine Clinical Solutions Sensitive Teeth Alcohol-Free Mouthwash SHOP NOW Amazon nutribullet Ultra Plus+ Compact Kitchen System SHOP NOW Quince Quince Aluminum Carry-On Suitcase SHOP NOW Apple iPad Air SHOP NOW Nike Nike Air Max Dn8 SHOP NOW Walmart Degree Women Whole Body Deodorant Spray SHOP NOW Brooklinen Brooklinen Airweave Cotton Quilt SHOP NOW 16 Long Sleeved LBD Estelle keeps it cool and classic in a long sleeved belted pencil dress. 17 Gray Matters Zoe Saldana is effortlessly sexy in an all gray pencil dress and matching pumps. 18 In the Navy Jazmine Sullivan knows that dark colors like navy add a greater slimming effect to streamlined pencil skirts and dresses. Read More Lifestyle 20 Must-Have Lifestyle Products Released In March Lifestyle Tamar Braxton Is Open About Taking PrEP, Her Decision Is Red... Money & Career The Power Of The Pivot: How These Black Women Entrepreneurs ... Lifestyle Be Bigger Than Life: Your April Horoscope Is Here Shop Best In Beauty Awards 2025: Nails