Sweet Pleats: Ballet-Style Pleated Skirts

Posted by Siofan | Tuesday April 19, 2011

These sweet pleats take their cues from the ballet-world in thin folds and light fabrics like chiffon, silk and polyester. Pair with a simple, form fitting tank to further the ballet feel; a tailored, sleeveless, button-up blouse and skinny belt for retro-housewife nostalgia; a blouson for twirling to '70s disco; or a long sweater (like at Rag & Bone) for a classic American sportswear look. While short minis are cute, we're finding the pleats more form flattering when they fall just above the knee or longer. If you're worried at all about how they'll look around your middle, choose to layer a belted longer top like at Trina Turk so that it covers your middle.

Karen Walker, Rag & Bone, Michael Kors, Trina Turk (images from Elle.com, WWD.com)

Midi

Asos Pleated Skirt Colour Block Dress C$62.34, Tucker Pleated Knee Length Skirt C$437.65, Topshop Black Pleated Midi Skirt US$80.00, American Apparel Mid-Length Accordion-Pleat Skirt US$52.00

Asos Premium Pleated Midi Skirt C$71.24, Trina Turk Shaye Pleated Skirt in Heather Grey US$246.00, Zara Accordion Pleat Skirt C$79.90, Free People Assymetrical Pleated Skirt C$74.86

Maxi

Asos Pleated Maxi Skirt C$80.15, Rag & Bone Ivory Pleated Maxi Skirt US$435.00, Porter Grey Pleated Long Skirt C$591.82, Sparkle & Fade Maxi Pleated Chiffon Skirt US$59.00

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7 Comments

	on April 20, 2011 Siofan 50 said: totally agree @TheOtter!
	on April 20, 2011 TheOtter said: As long as you dont go too heavy on top you are fine with such a flattering skirt. the idea of the skin toned undershirt and a great cropped jacket is beyond wonderful for a spring summer look that is fresh.
	on April 19, 2011 Rani said: Want, want, want, want!
	on April 19, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: I like the short styles. The long ones look like the sort you'd wear if living on a commune of some sort.
	on April 19, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: Yes! It's the rear end that spoils it. Super cute on boyishly slender girls though!
	on April 19, 2011 LaurenBlair 128 said: You took the words from my mouth! I like it on the models, but any of us girls with a little bit of booty... it just doesn't work for us.
	on April 19, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: I want to like this look... but it's not quite doing it for me.