In the summer - on the beach, in the fall - to school, in the winter - to the office, in the spring - on a date. A pleated skirt will be relevant everywhere. What is the secret of its such wide popularity? Of course, that such a thing makes its owner incredibly feminine.
A masculine item that has become an ode to the feminine silhouette
Like many other wardrobe items, the pleated skirt was originally a men's suit item, or rather, it has its roots in the pharaonic must-wear items. Gradually, the Egyptian warriors began to imitate their master, from whom the pleated skirt was borrowed by other peoples.
Over the following centuries, this style was either forgotten or returned again, until the 19th century came. It was then that the pleated skirt firmly entered the romantic style of clothing that was becoming at that time.
Time passed, and today the pleated skirt has become a universal wardrobe item due to the combination of length, fabric and color
Many faces
Picking up your pleated skirt is quite simple, just know the smalltricks inherent in each of its species.
Length. Knee-length mini will suit young charmers and girls. Knee length (of course, with a fork at a distance in the palm of your hand) is ideal for the office and for school uniforms. The floor length pleated skirt is designed for all beautiful ladies to create one of the urban looks or business casual.
Material. Traditionally, woolen and chiffon fabrics are used for pleated skirts. But most fashion designers prefer to expand this set with knitwear (for winter models) and silk, linen, cotton (for summer options).
Based on these two characteristics, the shape should be formed.
Winning Looks
Pleated skirt looks best in casual style. To create your everyday urban look, just choose a midi model in a delicate pastel color and combine it with a white cotton top, a gray thin elongated cardigan, as well as sandals and a bag in bright metallic shades.
It is worth noting that a more "light" version, created for a hot summer, also looks interesting. To do this, you will need a skirt, the pleated model of which is knee-length or floor-length, a chiffon or silk top and massive jewelry.
For a working wardrobe, the option of a knee-length skirt will be indispensable. In a business set, you should avoid “overloading” the image. Therefore, you need to combine a skirt with plainturtlenecks, sweaters or dress blouses.
For more daring ladies, designers recommend creating an image with a pleated skirt, built on oppositions. So, floor-length thin chiffon and silk models are complemented by elegant high-heeled shoes or ankle boots and massive sweaters and cardigans. This option is ideal for fans of street chic style.
No matter how the pleated skirt is played in the image, it is worth remembering that it is always the center of the composition. Therefore, you should know two rules for combining.
Rule 1. Pleated skirt to the floor should be plain. Then it will be easy to combine it with other prints of the items that make up the image.
Rule 2. An office skirt of this style is best to choose midi lengths. Of course, this does not apply to creative workshops.
Pleated skirt is a very feminine piece of clothing and just as "capricious". Therefore, a tastefully selected set will emphasize the style of its owner.
