I'm Completely Opposed to Pants, Jeans, and Leggings—Here's the Timeless Skirt Trend I Constantly Wear Instead.

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.