The Pleated Skirt

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This week, I am addressing one of the hottest trends in 2020. I am talking about the trend that has taken the lead on the runways and the street style – The Pleated Skirt trend! While some of you might say this is an old fashion item to wear nowadays but the knife pleats (and also the box pleats) have a major comeback! Be it Summer or Winter, the knife pleated skirt is going to be trending on the fashion forefront this year and who knows, maybe the next.

 Let me ask you, what do you think about pleated midi skirts? I personally absolutely adore them because they look so elegant and gorgeous. It gives you that vintage-inspired yet modern look. No matter if the skirt is short, midi or maxi, colored or printed, it can be worn with pretty much anything. By anything I mean, anything from a cami to a sweatshirt and from flats to boots.

Now the pleats may be a little difficult to take care of, but the complete look that the skirt gives you is totally worth it. You can find these skirts in a variety of colors and patterns everywhere from H&M, Zara and ASOS to luxury labels. Once you find your favorite knife pleated midi skirt, you can start thinking of ideas to that will make you look fashion forward. There are several ways to wear pleated midi skirts and believe me, most of them are really cool.

In today’s blog post I am going to show you how to style your knife-pleated midi skirt. Here is a foolproof, chic outfit from head to toe that you can incorporate into your day-to-day wear.

I styled my navy-blue tulle pleated midi skirt with a white v-neck cami top. Speaking of colors, it all depends on your skirt hue. If you are aiming for a classy but a bright look for an evening, add some bright colors to the usual blues and whites. I chose bright yellow, which I think is an amazing color to wear during Summer. If you notice, all the accessories are yellow which makes this look stand out.

  You can find a similar skirt at ASOS and H&M and the cami top at Macy’s. The Calvin Klein pumps I am wearing can be bought at Macy’s and the leather crossbody small bag at Michael Kors. I also added a belt from my other skirt to emphasize my figure.

Photo: Boujify

You can also layer your cami top – another hot trend - and create an altogether unique and a fashion-forward look. I used a sheer white full-sleeves top with an embellished collar to create an ideal fancy style. Because you are layering your fitted cami, make sure to highlight that waistline by adding in the belt over all the layers.

Also, these following pictures reveal the actual colors. Courtesy of a better camera 😌

You can find a similar sheer white full-sleeve top at ASOS.

  Again, this is one of the many wonderful looks you can create with the pleated midi skirt. During the cold seasons, don’t hesitate to wear a beautiful sweatshirt over the skirt and flaunt those boots you have. If you want to wear a lovely tight top, throw in some layers and underline that silhouette with a statement belt. For a casual look, tie that plain white t-shirt a knot and pair that elegant skirt with some bright white sneakers and stroll around that park you have been wanting to go to. Want to create an office look? Use a blazer instead of a full-sleeve shirt and add in a formal/neutral belt to complete the look.

These bottoms are my current favorite and I wore this for many different occasions. I would say this is a piece of clothing that you should definitely have in your closet. Once you figure out how to create a perfect balance with the skirt, trust me it will become one of your favorites in your wardrobe.

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Here’s the tip for the week-

Tip #5: The pleated midi skirt is the hottest fashion trend of the year and hence a must have for your closet. Pair that skirt with a cami and pumps or a sweatshirt and sneakers or a blazer and boots. In terms of color, match all your accessories’ colors for that bright classy and elegant look.

Still confused what to wear? Email me or comment down below and I will be happy to assist you in finding the perfect outfit for the occasion.

If you like the blog and have any questions, let me know what you want me to address next.

I hope you enjoyed the blog and found the perfect style for your silhouette!

Xoxo,
Stylouette

Shama Kamat