The hobble skirt is an evasion of masculinity and forthright statement of the supremacy and submissiveness found in the essence of ladylike sentiment. Initially a means of sexual control and gender oppression, the skirt has evolved into a proclamation of archetypal feminity and empowerment. Playing on the ideals of furnished bondage, the pencil skirt embodies the unrequited “naughty secretary” and “hot teacher gone bad” dramas that haunt the dreams and fantasies of workaholic CEOs and pubescent boys. It’s foxy, erotic, mysterious, and leaves witnesses to wonder what’s beneath the proverbial bun and librarian glasses.

There’s nothing limp about this 50s style hobble skirt by House of Spy. The plaid pattern adds a cool, trendy Londonesque flair, while the high waist further indulges the sexy quotient by placing emphasis on one of a woman’s most fetching attributes.  And the navy peeptoe pumps don't hurt either. Click here to get the look. You can also find the House of Spy collection locally at Lettie Gooch.

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