Pencil skirt

I have been after this skirt for ages but Topshop had sold out of my size - it still has kinda but I am trying a slightly smaller one.

I was looking for tips as to how to style this and the Topshop stylist suggested with a stripy T shirt!  Radical I know.  I think it is the way to go as it could look very 'Bet Lynch' with high shoes and anything too feminine so toughing it up I think is the best way to wear it!  I will see when it comes anyway.  I really don't want to look like 'Taxi for Ms Mutton' so may have to send it back and it can then be relegated to the pile - along with puff ball skirts, strapless tops and big dangly earrings as 'things I used to wear'......