Pleated skirts are one of the versatile pieces that can add oodles of style to your look if styled correctly. But How to Style and Wear a Pleated Skirt takes us back to square one. Well, not anymore! With pleated skirts, you have enough space to play around with different ideas to create a plethora of looks. However, it does entail a bit of permutations and combinations with what tops would work and what wouldn’t. Just to lessen your efforts a bit, I have compiled a list of the items that would be a great combination with pleated skirts to solve your dilemma.
But before we dive into How to Style and Wear a Pleated Skirt: 7 Chic Outfit Ideas let’s just take a peek at some tips on pleated skirts.
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How to Style and Wear Pleated Skirts: Styling Tips
1. Find the Perfect Fit: Look for a pleated skirt that sits perfectly around your waist. Skirts that are too tight around the waist will create an unnecessary bulge around the waistline breaking the entire look. Whereas skirts that are too loose will keep falling having you to adjust them repeatedly.
2. Position it Right: Wear the pleated skirt around the narrowest part of your waistline. Wearing it too high (just under the bust) or too low ( larger part of the waist) will make you appear heavier than you are.
3. Choose the Right Length: There are multiple types of pleated skirts available in various lengths and fabrics. Pleated Midi skirts are often the best choice for everyone. However, if you wish to create the illusion of elongated legs go for Maxi length. Choose them as per your liking. You can get metallic pleated skirts, floral print pleated skirts, or solid-color pleated skirts to amp up your style.
4. Play with Accessories: Accessories play an important role in nailing the pleated skirt look. Do not refrain from experimenting here.
5. Pick the Right Shoes: Pointed-toe shoes with heels, and sneakers are some of the popular choices in footwear when considering pleated skirts. But that doesn’t mean you can’t wear sandals. Of course, you can! For winter, heeled ankle-high or knee-high rock the pleated skirt attire.
How to Style and Wear a Pleated Skirt: 7 Chic Outfit Ideas to Try
1. Pleated Skirt With Shirt
The ten-on-ten look that can be achieved using a pleated skirt is by pairing it with a shirt. The crisp white shirt is the ultimate choice for pleated skirts, whether it is a solid color chiffon pleated skirt, metallic pleated skirt, or printed pleated skirt. Think, of a tucked-in white shirt, pleated skirt, and heeled sandals. To dress it down further add a statement piece of jewelry like a necklace or earrings. Don’t be too matchy try some fun colors in jewelry and you’ll look gorgeous and chic. Also, you can pull off the casual look by tying a knot on the shirt.
You can also pair your pleated skirt with a denim shirt, or a coordinating shirt, or create a contrast to create different looks each time. Do not forget to accessorize to elevate the overall attire.
Style Tip: For a refined and dressy look, you can throw on a blazer on a tucked-in white shirt, pleated skirts teamed up with heeled pumps and subtle accessories like hoops, and voila you’re office-ready.
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2. Pleated Skirt With Knitwear Top/ Sweater
This is yet another chic look with pleated skirts and one of my favorites too. In fall or winter, this can be one of your go-to styles for wearing pleated skirts. Look for different patterned sweaters like cable knit or ribbed knit sweaters. Either half-tuck your sweater or full-tuck, depends on you. Add a belt for a brownie point. Ankle-high or knee-high boots would be the apt choice for winter to keep you warm as well as high on style. But it doesn’t mean you can only rely on this look for winter. I have a style tip for summer below.
Style Tip: Well, you can look for short-sleeved crocheted airy knitwear that can keep you going in summer too like the one I am wearing. Sandals or sneakers will add more comfort to your summer look. Do not forget to accessorize the look, add bracelets to spice up the look additionally.
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A monochromatic pleated skirt will be the best choice here!
3. Pleated Skirts With T-shirt
Okay, so here is the room for endless pleated skirts styling. Yes, with T-shirts are there any limits to any looks? Just be limitless and try everything. Mix your personal style of t-shirt with pleated skirts and create your own styles. If you like motivational quotes t-shirts then go ahead with them and pair them with a pleated skirt. Graphic tees, striped tees, printed tees, oversized tees, etc are some of the many t-shirt options that you can take into consideration while wearing it with your pleated skirt. Sounds fun, right?
To add more fun to the look play around with accessories like earrings, bracelets, and bags. Again don’t be too matchy. Add a belt to proliferate the look or try different tucks or knots on oversized tshirts. But remember, the key to nailing this look is not overdoing but to balance out the look.
Also, one question that usually pops into the mind is how to wear pleated skirts with sneakers. Well, one of the safest and chicest looks is to wear sneakers on pleated skirts with T-shirts. Reach out for pointed-toe shoes or sneakers to take the pleated skirts with t-shirt attire to the next level.
Style Tip: Experiment with oversized t-shirts for a relaxed look and accessorize with bracelets or earrings.
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4. Pleated Skirt With A Camisole/Tank Top And Jacket
Camisole or tank top is a rescue in the scorching heat of summer. Other than rendering a relief from heat in summer they can be a great pair for pleated skirts too. A sun hat and sunglasses on a camisole and a pleated skirt can be some of the other accessories that you can add to your summer checklist with this look.
In the evening when the breeze gets cooler, you can throw on a jacket. A denim jacket will look utterly stylish with a camisole and pleated skirt.
Style Tip: For a fall look you can go ahead with this look with heeled knee-high boots.
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5. Pleated Skirt With Turtleneck Sweater Top
Cozy meets style. The turtleneck and pleated skirt are a complete amalgamation of cozy and style. You can add a belt to elevate the look or half-tuck the turtleneck sweater. You can also add an extra layer to it by wearing a leather jacket on it bringing in some more sophistication to the look.
A black turtleneck with a black pleated skirt will be one of the most ravishing looks. You can add a belt to break the monotone appearance. You can do this monochrome thing with any color. Also, a combination of a black top and a red pleated skirt is sultry. Try different variants of colors of pleated skirts with turtleneck sweaters and create endless looks.
Style Tip: Layer with a leather jacket for an edgier vibe.
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6. Pleated Skirt With A Crop Top
A crop top is a cooler choice when it comes to sultry summer. Pair your favorite crop top with a pleated skirt, add a hat, sunglasses, and straw bag and there you go girl beach-ready. Adding a denim jacket to a basic sleeveless crop top can get you surplusly styled.
Style Tip: Look for light and cool colors in summer as dark colors absorb more heat making you feel hotter. For an evening look you can pick any color.
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7. Pleated Skirt With A Blouse
Looking for a refined and sophisticated look? Well, a pleated skirt paired with a blouse can be a great fusion for business casual attire. Look for a slightly ruffled blouse, pin-tucked blouse, or bow-tie blouse. Add some heels for poise and elegance. Your accessories play a vital role here and adorn them as per the occasion.
Style Tip: Experiment with different textures and fabrics to keep the look interesting.
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Conclusion
So here we end the article on How to Style and Wear a Pleated Skirt: 7 Chic Outfit Ideas to Try. As a pleated skirt is one of the best fashion pieces you can keep experimenting with different tops keeping your fashion game strong. One of the best looks, in my opinion, is pairing a pleated skirt with a crisp white shirt and statement-making jewelry. Also, knitwear is another great pairing option with pleated skirts. Keep experimenting with colors and in case if you want to play safe with the pleated skirt look just go with the monochrome look with the turtleneck and don’t forget the belt.
Hope you relished reading this article. Experiment with colors, patterns, and accessories to make each outfit your own. Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram @fashionsfeverofficial with your pleated skirt outfits!
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