Designed for the Hourglass Frame

This skirt is engineered—for women with a defined waist and fuller hips.

Cut for an hourglass silhouette, this high-waisted pencil skirt is crafted from lightweight stretch suiting that smooths and supports while offering a slightly more breathable, fluid feel than its black counterpart. The contoured waistband sits high at the natural waist, measuring 2.5" in height creating a clean, elongated line through the torso.

Designed for long workdays and warmer interiors, the lighter-weight suiting maintains structure without heaviness—making this skirt an ideal foundation for tailored sets and capsule wardrobes.

FIT & SILHOUETTE

High-waisted with a 2.5" waistband for smoothing and support
Designed specifically for hourglass proportions
Two front darts + two back darts for precise contouring
Hidden back kick pleat for ease of movement
Stretch suiting that holds its shape without bulk

If your hips and waist measure closer together (straight frame), we recommend our Savvy Sabina Skirt, which is cut straight through the hip.

LENGTH

Standard length: 27.5" from top of waistband to hem
Falls just below the knee on most women 5'6" and taller
Custom length available upon request

FABRIC

Stretch Gabardine Suiting, a refined tailoring fabric selected for its ability to maintain structure while offering comfortable ease of movement. Known for its smooth finish, durability, and resistance to wrinkling.

Unlined

HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF (IMPORTANT)

For the best fit, we strongly recommend measuring yourself before selecting a size.

Waist: Measure at your natural waist—the narrowest part of your torso, where the waistband will sit.
Hip: Measure at the fullest part of your hips and seat.
Length: Measure from the top of your waist straight down to where you want the hem to fall.

Refer to the illustrated measurement guide in the product images and the size chart before ordering.

MADE IN CANADA

Designed and produced in small batches in Canada with precise tailoring and intentional craftsmanship.

CUSTOM LENGTH

After checkout, email hello@ellemadewell.com with your preferred skirt length and order number. Length adjustments are complimentary.

Please refer to the Size Guide before selecting your size.

Designed for an hourglass shape. Please measure before selecting your size.

Classic Stretch Pencil Skirt – Black