Smythe
Floral Appliqué Pencil Skirt
CA$399.95CA$795.00-50%
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This floral appliqué pencil skirt from Canadian label Smythe is a midi-length skirt crafted from pure cotton lace with partial satin lining. It features an elastic waist, a centre back slit, and a length of 35 inches (89 cm), and is made in Canada.
- Color
- Sky Blue
- Material
- Pure cotton appliquéd lace, partial satin lining
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, romantic, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Color
Baby Blue
Size
81012
Specifications
A romantic and modern pencil skirt in sky-blue with appliquéd lace detail.
Appliquéd lace, satin lining, elastic waist, back slit.
- Color
- Sky Blue · blue
- Material
- Pure cotton appliquéd lace, partial satin lining
- Style
- classic, romantic, modern
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Additional Attributes
- pencil silhouette
- appliquéd lace with raised floral detailing
- pure cotton lace
- partial satin lining
- elastic waist
- centre back slit
- sky-blue hue
- made in Canada
- romantic style
- modern design
Product Insights
A Smythe pencil skirt in 100% cotton lace that softens with wear, becomes 20% stronger when damp, and is breathable, matte, and biodegradable, paired with a smooth, anti-static cupro lining. Made in Canada with precise tailoring and an elastic waist, its core promise is refined, living-in beauty, but the partial satin lining leaves the lower lace semi-sheer, requiring a slip for modesty.
Verified claims
- Durability
- The lace becomes softer over time and is 20% stronger when damp.
- Breathability
- The lace's 7-8.5% moisture regain rate keeps you cool and dry.
- Finish
- The lace has a soft, matte finish with no synthetic sheen.
- Biodegradability
- The 100% cotton lace is biodegradable and microplastic-free.
- Appliqué
- Three-dimensional flowers are individual cotton lace pieces sewn onto the skirt base.
- Material
- 100% cotton lace and cupro lining; matte, sweat-wicking, softens with age, and biodegradable.
- Tailoring
- Smythe's tailoring discipline gives the skirt clean lines and stable support for dense lace.
- Lining
- Cupro lining is smooth, breathable, and anti-static.
- Craftsmanship
- Cupro lining signals Smythe's attention to interior detail.
- Made in Canada
- Made in Canada is legally protected; Smythe's blazer expertise ensures precision.
- Materials
- Biodegradable cotton lace strengthens 20% when wet; breathable cupro lining.
- Design and fit
- Raised floral appliqué over pencil silhouette; elastic waist for flexible fit.
- Sizing
- Runs true to size with an elastic waist for extra flexibility.
- Wear-in fit
- Lace softens over time; cupro lining prevents static cling.
- Coverage
- Partial satin lining leaves lower lace panel semi-sheer; slip recommended for full coverage.
- Cleaning
- Dry cleaning is recommended; hand-washing is an alternative for minor stains.
- Modesty
- Wear a slip for full coverage to avoid see-through.
- Construction
- Fully attached lace appliqué with Smythe's tailored construction and flexible elastic waist.
- Fabric
- Cotton lace softens with wear, becomes 20% stronger when wet, and breathes naturally.
- Origin
- Made in Canada with legally enforceable origin claim.
Product record
- Title
- Floral Appliqué Pencil Skirt
- Brand
- Smythe
- Price
- 795 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The cupro lining and why it matters
- The skirt’s 'satin' lining is actually 100% cupro rayon, as confirmed by retailers, making it a regenerated cellulose interior that outperforms generic polyester linings with silk-like smoothness, breathability, and anti-static behavior.
What cotton lace means for comfort and longevity
- Unlike synthetic fabrics that can lose shape or stiffen, cotton lace becomes softer and more supple over time as the fibers relax with wear and gentle cleaning, developing a more fluid drape and a personalized fit around the hips.
- Cotton lace bucks the delicate-first assumption by gaining about 20% in tensile strength when damp, so the skirt is less vulnerable to tearing if caught in rain or spot-cleaned by hand — hidden durability that complements the graceful look with real-world resilience.
- With a moisture regain of 7–8.5%, the pure cotton lace actively wicks perspiration and circulates air, keeping the skirt comfortable through warm days or long events — a natural advantage over the clammy buildup common with polyester lace.
- The cotton lace has a soft, matte hand and a slightly irregular surface that eliminates the synthetic shine of polyester, giving the sky-blue skirt a refined, handcrafted look that harmonizes with the raised floral appliqué instead of competing with it.
- The lace is made from plant-based cotton fibers that are fully biodegradable, aligning the skirt with natural-material wardrobes and eliminating the microplastic shedding associated with polyester lace — a meaningful detail for a garment that emphasizes organic romance.
How the floral appliqué is crafted
- The skirt's floral detailing is built from individual cotton lace pieces appliquéd onto the base fabric, creating a raised, sculptural surface that catches light and shadow — an effect that printed or flat-woven patterns cannot reproduce.
- By layering soft, textural lace over the pencil-skirt form, Smythe merges its tailoring DNA with an artisanal surface; the strict seams and center-back slit provide a clean framework that makes the dimensional appliqué stand out even more.
What 'Made in Canada' means for this skirt
- The partial lining is 100% cupro rayon, a regenerated cellulose fibre prized for its silk-like hand, breathability, and drape — a premium choice over standard polyester that elevates the wearing experience and signals attention to interior detail typical of higher-priced Canadian design.
- The skirt's 'Made in Canada' label carries legal weight: under the Textile Labelling Act, dealers cannot make false or misleading origin claims, so the tag indicates the garment was substantially manufactured under Canadian labour conditions and quality controls — a meaningful signal of ethical production and craftsmanship.
- The brand’s 20-year reputation for flawless blazers — built on traditional menswear tailoring techniques — directly informs the skirt’s clean pencil lines, back slit placement, and elastic waist integration, so the garment delivers structure without stiffness.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Light blue midi pencil skirt with layered floral lace appliqué, scalloped floral hem, and a contrasting black waistband as worn on a model.
- SilhouetteStraight, pencil-style midi skirt falling to mid-calf on the model.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.28 · w 0.70 · h 0.55 (high) - Fabric and overlayLight blue floral lace overlay with three-dimensional appliqued flowers densely covering the skirt surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Sheerness detailLower portion of the skirt is semi-sheer where lace overlay reveals a more transparent background beneath the appliques.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - WaistbandContrasting solid black waistband band at the natural waist, flat and about the width of a belt.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.24 · w 0.44 · h 0.06 (high) - Hem detailScalloped hem formed by the outer edges of the lace flowers, creating an irregular floral outline at the skirt bottom.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.13 (high) - Surface textureRaised petal and flower shapes create visible dimensional texture across the skirt surface.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the skirt against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and subtle floor shadow.
- Model stylingSkirt is shown worn by a standing female model paired with a sleeveless black top tucked into the waistband.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Footwear visibleModel wears metallic silver open-toe heeled sandals visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.80 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray studio background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint shadow on the floor to the right of the model.
- Image cropFrame includes model from head to feet; hands rest at sides and skirt is fully visible.
Colors
light pastel blue· skirt body#9CBDD2black· waistband#0D0D0E- SilhouetteStraight, pencil-style midi skirt falling to mid-calf on the model.
- 02
Product
A light blue, knee-to-calf length pencil skirt with dense 3D floral lace appliqué over a sheer base and a contrasting solid black waistband.
- Silhouette and lengthStraight pencil silhouette falling to mid-calf with a narrow hemline and slight translucence through the lower portion
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.74 (high) - 3D floral appliquéDense three-dimensional floral lace appliqué covering the skirt surface, with layered flower motifs that project slightly from the base fabric
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.62 (high) - Sheer base layerSheer or semi-sheer base fabric visible beneath the lace appliqué, especially toward the lower half where skin tone shows through
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.45 · w 0.40 · h 0.35 (medium) - WaistbandSolid black flat waistband sitting at the natural waist with a smooth finish and no visible fasteners on this view
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.10 · w 0.50 · h 0.07 (high) - Hem detailScalloped hem formed by the outer edges of the floral appliqué, creating an irregular flower-edge finish at the skirt bottom
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.74 · w 0.70 · h 0.12 (high) - Color tonePale pastel blue color uniformly applied to the lace and appliqued flowers
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the skirt; neutral light gray background and soft even lighting; visible lower torso, hands and legs; silver strappy sandals worn by the model.
- Model stylingModel shown from midriff to feet wearing the skirt with hands relaxed at sides; top cropped out except for a small portion above the waistband
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (medium) - FootwearSilver metallic ankle-strap sandals with thin straps and low platform visible on both feet
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.82 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and subtle shadowing beneath the model
- Image crop and compositionCentered frontal composition cropped slightly above the waist and including the full lower legs and feet; minimal negative space at sides
Colors
pastel baby blue· lace appliqued skirt surface#9CBBCCblack· waistbandmetallic silver· sandals#B4B4B4- Silhouette and lengthStraight pencil silhouette falling to mid-calf with a narrow hemline and slight translucence through the lower portion
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a light blue midi pencil skirt made from lace with raised floral appliqués, a center back seam with a mid-to-lower calf vent, and a scalloped floral hem; fabric is semi-sheer showing the model's legs through the lace.
- Overall silhouetteStraight pencil-style midi skirt falling to mid-calf with a narrow, fitted waist and a slightly tapered hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Material and transparencyOpenwork lace fabric that is semi-sheer; underlying skin is visible through the lace panels.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high) - 3D floral appliquésMultiple raised three-dimensional floral appliqués of varying sizes sewn onto the lace surface, projecting above the lace plane.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high) - Scalloped hemBottom edge finished with an irregular scalloped outline formed by the flower shapes, creating a non-straight hemline.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.66 · w 0.72 · h 0.28 (high) - Center back seam and ventVertical center back seam terminating in a vent or slit opening that starts below the knee and extends to the hem.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.54 (high) - Waistline areaNarrow fitted waistline band in the same light blue lace fabric, sitting at the natural waist.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.12 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing model from the waist down against a plain light gray background; soft directional lighting with a faint shadow on the floor; model wearing metallic high-heeled sandals and a black top cropped out above the waist.
- Background and lightingLight neutral gray seamless background with even, soft lighting and a subtle shadow cast on the floor to the right of the model.
- Model and propsModel's lower legs and metallic high-heeled sandals are visible; a black top is visible only at the waistline and is cropped at the top of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.76 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high) - Shot compositionRear three-quarter view of the skirt, slightly turned so the left back seam is more visible than a straight back-on view.
Colors
pastel sky blue· skirt fabric and appliqués#9CBACD- Overall silhouetteStraight pencil-style midi skirt falling to mid-calf with a narrow, fitted waist and a slightly tapered hem.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- How does the skirt fit compared to standard Smythe sizing? Is the elastic waist accommodating for different body types?
- The skirt features an elastic waist, which provides flexibility across different body types. However, we don't have specific comparison data to standard Smythe sizing; based on general knowledge, Smythe tends to run true to size for tailored pieces, and the elastic waistband offers additional give.
- What are the recommended care instructions for the lace and satin lining — is it dry clean only?
- The product listing does not provide explicit care instructions, but given the materials (pure cotton appliquéd lace and satin lining), dry cleaning is strongly recommended to preserve the delicate lace and satin. We advise treating it as dry clean only.
- Is the lace appliqué fully attached to the cotton base, or is it layered? Can the satin lining be detached?
- The lace appliqué is fully attached to the cotton base as part of the fabric construction. The satin lining is partial and sewn in, so it is not detachable.
- Is the skirt lined to prevent see-through, or does the lace overlay alone provide coverage?
- The skirt has a partial satin lining, meaning it is not fully lined. The lace overlay itself provides some coverage, but due to the open nature of lace, it may not be completely opaque. We recommend wearing a slip or undergarment for full coverage if needed.