Marks & Spencer Women’s Black UK 14 Velvet Mini Straight Pencil Skirt

A timeless black velvet-effect mini skirt from Marks & Spencer, designed in a flattering straight and pencil silhouette. Made in a soft cotton-rich fabric with added elastane, it offers a comfortable touch of stretch while retaining a neat, streamlined shape. The simple unpatterned black finish makes this an exceptionally versatile piece that can be styled throughout the colder months and beyond.Cut in a UK 14 Regular fit, this short skirt has a wide, smooth waistband for a clean finish and an easy-to-wear high-rise look. Its classic pencil-inspired shape skims the body without the restriction of a fully rigid fabric, making it a useful option for day-to-night dressing. The deep black colour and subtle velvet texture give it a smarter feel than a standard jersey skirt, while still making it easy to pair with everyday staples.Wear it casually with opaque tights, ankle boots and an oversized knit for an effortless autumn or winter outfit. For evenings, add a fitted blouse, heels and simple jewellery to create a polished party-ready look. It would also work well with a blazer and smart flats for a sleek office-to-dinner ensemble. The plain design provides a great base for colourful tops, printed shirts or statement accessories.The main fabric composition is 98% cotton and 2% elastane. Care instructions state machine washing at 30°C on a gentle warm cycle, washing inside out and with similar colours. The skirt is in excellent clean pre-owned condition, with only light storage creasing visible in the photographs and no obvious marks, holes or damage seen. A dependable, elegant wardrobe essential with the soft look and feel of velvet.