Forget the pencil skirt and copy this Donna Karan look by pairing a crisp white blouse with a black maxi skirt and thin belt.

Proving metallic isn't just for dresses (or warm weather), Sienna Miller wore a high-waisted maxi skirt (similar to this one from Proenza Schouler) with a long-sleeved crop top in NYC this past October.

Valentino gave the maxi skirt a mod look with multi-colored leather patchwork and matching shoes at the fall 2014 runway show.