I'm Completely Opposed to Pants, Jeans, and Leggings—Here's the Timeless Skirt Trend I Constantly Wear Instead.
I've been captivated by pleated skirts for a long time. Sometimes I think my attraction stems from having attended public school throughout my life without wearing a uniform. The pleated skirt seemed unfamiliar, which is why it caught my attention right away. It represented more than just adherence to rules and rigidity; it was an item I could wear to transform into a different version of myself. Pleated skirts have been a significant element of my personal style for as long as I can remember. It's amusing because, despite symbolizing order and tradition, I often style them in a manner that defies that very idea. I tend to embrace a grunge aesthetic, which likely makes wearing pleated skirts such an enjoyable experience. Given their association with private school uniforms, they can easily be styled in subversive ways. Wearing a pleated skirt in a non-traditional manner adds to the fun.
For me, a pleated skirt has become like a second skin. While some people reach for their go-to pair of well-worn jeans, I consistently choose a pleated skirt, of which I have far too many. They come in various lengths, so I have both longer and shorter ones that I wear according to the season. There are excellent options available in vibrant colors, classic neutrals, and bold patterns, such as plaids. As long as the designers and brands I love continue to produce pleated skirts, I will keep purchasing them, as investing in a pleated skirt always brings me joy. You can never have too many. Below are some styles I'm currently considering. Check out the pleated-skirt trend below.
J.Crew
Pleated Mini Skirt With Buckle Detail
Gap
Wool-Blend Pleated Mini Skort
Zara
Plaid Box Pleat Skirt
j.crew
Pleated Mini Skirt in Chino
Free People
Peyton Pintuck Midi Skirt
Miu Miu
Colorblock Pleated Knee-Length Skirt
By Anthropologie
Asymmetric Pleated Surplus Maxi Skirt
SANDY LIANG
Fishers Skirt in Grey
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY
Black Jacquard Midi Skort
Massimo Dutti
Short Box Pleat Sash Skirt
Aritzia
Olive Micro Skirt
Citizens of Humanity
Pleated Mini Skirt
Theory
Accordion Yoke Skirt
Prada
Pleated Flannel Skirt
Free People
Menswear Pleated Midi Skirt
We the Free
Vegan Pleated Midi Skirt
Dunst
Gray Pleats Midi Skirt
MANGO
Pleated A-Line Midi Skirt
Frame
The Pleated Mini Skirt
Tibi
Pleated Pull-On Skirt
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I'm Completely Opposed to Pants, Jeans, and Leggings—Here's the Timeless Skirt Trend I Constantly Wear Instead.
As a fashion editor, I’m not particularly fond of pants, but I constantly wear pleated skirts, which are currently in style. Here are the top options available.
