the delightful find: j.crew no. 2 pencil skirt in metallic bouclé styling options

hello there! tonight as i was talking to my lovely lawyer friend J, she mentioned that she recently picked up the j.crew no. 2 pencil skirt in metallic bouclé but was unsure what to pair with it for work. of course i love a good outfitting challenge and couldn't resist to share with you too!

let's begin with the most conservative looks, perfect for work.

j.crew metallic boucle pencil skirt styling option #1 by prettycupcake

J Crew crinkle top, $88
Rag Bone knit jacket, $450
J Crew knee length pencil skirt, $138
Rag & Bone high heel shoes, $495
Marc by Marc Jacobs shoulder handbag, $398
Yves Saint Laurent link jewelry, £510
Kenneth Jay Lane yellow gold earrings, £80

j.crew metallic boucle pencil skirt styling option #2 by prettycupcake

Diane von Fürstenberg sleeve shirt, $308
J Crew wool skirt, $138
Christian louboutin shoes, $1,995
Mulberry bag, $1,800
White pearl earrings, $48

j.crew metallic boucle pencil skirt styling option #3 by prettycupcake

Sheer blouse, £135
J Crew long pencil skirt, $138
Ri2k tote handbag, £139
Kenneth Jay Lane amethyst ring, £110
Jamie Wolf yellow gold earrings, $2,250
Steve Madden Black Suede Women's Pammyy, $99
Steve Madden Black Suede Women's Pammyy, $99

who says leopard on leopard isn't okay? i love the double-pairing in this next look.

j.crew metallic boucle pencil skirt styling option #4 by prettycupcake

Kate Spade leopard blouse, $295
J Crew velvet blazer, $168
J Crew long wool skirt, $138
J.Crew leopard high heels, $360
Juicy Couture clutch handbag, $109
Kate Spade crystal earrings, $98

then, i started to get a little more feminine. you know i can't resist a good floral blouse.

j.crew metallic boucle pencil skirt styling option #5 by prettycupcake featuring pearl stud earrings

Rebecca Taylor long sleeve shirt, $215
J Crew pencil skirt, $138
Vera Wang Lavender wedge heels, $295
Miu miu handbag, $1,495
Kate Spade bangle bracelet, $58
Kate Spade bangle bracelet, $58
Kate Spade pearl stud earrings, $48
Kate Spade gold bangle bracelet, $32

another feminine look (with maybe a little too much quirky for the conservative work place, but the shoes could easily be replaced with something more plain)

j.crew metallic boucle pencil skirt styling option #6 by prettycupcake

Vintage blouse, £195
Wool coat, $70
J Crew long skirt, $138
Miu Miu glitter heels, $595
Miu Miu leather zipper wallet, $400

and i saved the best for last. i love the mix of black and yellow. inspired by the very own j.crew styled look, i wanted to take it to the next level with tons of texture and pattern.

j.crew metallic boucle pencil skirt styling option #7 by prettycupcake

Viscose shirt, $76
Double breasted coat, $70
J Crew metallic skirt, $138
J Crew metallic skirt, $138
Vivienne Westwood Accessories round toe pumps, $361
Bracelet, $68
Betsey Johnson gold tone earrings, $32

also - J mentioned she was interested in more blouses that had sleeves, so i rounded up a few i think would work with this top as well as others. I also am always in the market for more work-appropriate (i.e. sleeved) blouses.