There are combinations that keep resurfacing because they work. And Juliana Awada has just showcased one of the most elegant formulas to wear this season: a midi pencil skirt paired with knee-high boots.
The businesswoman attended the pre-opening brunch of ArPa, the art fair born in São Paulo that makes its debut in Buenos Aires, and she chose a look built from timeless pieces, a neutral palette, and standout accessories.
The event took place at Casa Victoria Ocampo and brought together leading figures in art, culture, and collecting to preview the proposal of this first international edition of the fair.
Juliana Awada and the midi pencil skirt with boots formula
The centerpiece of the ensemble was a beige midi pencil skirt, with clean lines and a straight silhouette.
This type of skirt, historically associated with more formal looks, is making a comeback but worn in a new way: paired with knee-high boots that disappear beneath the hem.
That detail matters because it prevents visual breaks and makes the silhouette look more continuous. It also allows midi skirts to be worn during transitional seasons by pairing them with bare legs.
Awada chose black knee-high boots with a slim, pointed toe, which added contrast and reinforced the ensemble’s sophisticated air.
A wrap-style blouse to define the waist
For the top, she wore a black satin-textured wrap blouse with a V-neck and voluminous sleeves. The design cinched at the waist with a tie, creating a more defined silhouette and balancing the straight line of the skirt.
Moreover, the black-and-beige combination kept the look within that warm minimalist vibe that typically characterizes her choices: few colors, good cuts, and different textures to prevent the outfit from feeling flat.
The slightly glossy texture of the blouse also offered an interesting contrast against the matte finish of the skirt.
The Hermès handbag, the standout accessory
To complete the look, Juliana chose a black Hermès handbag, with a structured frame and a roomy silhouette. Beyond its status as a luxury piece, the choice works particularly well within the styling because it echoes the black of the blouse and the boots and visually ties the whole outfit together.
The structured handbag also adds an extra dose of sophistication to a look that, at its core, is built from fairly simple pieces.
And there emerges one of Awada’s go-to style moves: investing in classic accessories to elevate neutral basics.
Why the pencil skirt has once again become a great ally
After several seasons dominated by oversized silhouettes, the pencil skirt reappears as a more feminine and polished option. But it’s no longer worn only with stilettos and office shirts. The current key is to take it out of that context and pair it with boots, knits, oversized blazers, or more relaxed blouses.
In Juliana Awada’s case, the formula was particularly balanced: the skirt provides structure, the blouse adds movement, and the boots give it a modern twist.
A perfect look for the transitional season and a clear demonstration that, often, updating a classic garment depends more on how we combine it than on buying something completely new.
