Pencil skirts have become a wardrobe staple for the working woman. While simple prints and colors remain, prints like plaid are a welcome update.

We paired this red plaid skirt with a soft belted cardigan, black turtleneck, opaque tights and Oxford pumps.

Lux Hi-Rise Highland Skirt, $58 at urbanoutfitters.com

Shortsleeve Wrap Cardigan, $69.99 at armaniexchange.com

Pointelle Turtleneck, $68 at ardenb.com

Biala 'Magia' Oxford, $199.95 at nordstrom.com