After season sales = lovely, high-quality pencil skirts on the cheap. I must have around 6 or 7 gray, black and pinstripe pencil skirts hanging in my closet. They’re well-cut, have slits in the right places and feel good against your legs when you walk. I also got a well-cut black trenchcoat last Winter. It was around $ 200. The material is buttery-soft and I expect it’s going to last for years. Head to Benetton for great skirts, the occasional great coat and maybe a hot blouse at an extremely reasonable price.