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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