The Dictator | Where to find work-appropriate stretchy knit skirts; and magnetic eyelashes

Can you wear stretchy knit skirts to work? I’ve heard they are in fashion, but I’m not sure they’d be appropriate.

A Good Ribbing, Quarry Bay

The Dictator rules: I can wear whatever I like. I work in fashion. You, however, need to be careful. If you are a construction worker, for example, a knit skirt is a bad idea. Even the most adventurous dresser should respect the standards of her industry.

You might look spectacular in a tight-fitting skirt, but you probably shouldn’t try to prove it while trying a case in court or performing brain surgery. We’re coveting knit skirts with a bit of flare. Literally. We adore the flow of Wanda Nylon’s ribbed, off-white skirt, which has a fluttering asym metric hem that flares out from the hips (HK$5,385; Net-a-Porter).

Tibi’s jacquard knit skirt in teal or navy is made unique by an asymmetrical side detail (HK$3,519; tibi.com). JW Anderson has a ribbed linen asymmetric midi skirt in cream or camel that will see you through spring-summer (HK$5,135; farfetch.com).

If you’re out to make a statement, tastefully, try Alexander McQueen’s knit skirt in a red floral jacquard and sheer patchwork with corsetry-inspired details, machine feather stitch embroidery and knitted ribbon (HK$32,700). A-lines also tend to bring you into safer territory, as exhibited by Roksanda’s off-white wool blend knit skirt finished with buttons up one side (HK$13,000; Lane Crawford).

Victoria Beckham made several skirts in ribbed wool designed to look like plissé pleats (HK$8,500 and up). Speaking of pleats, Missoni’s distinctive designs this season include pleated knit skirts (HK$8,600 and up).

If, after all that, you are too clueless to assess office propriety, ask colleagues or HR.