10 Ways to Wear a Pleated Midi Skirt

Last year I lucked up on 2 pleated midi skirts at work (someone returned them from online + I got them both for less than $20!), and while I have a signature way that I wear them (Parisianesque with a striped tee, long pendant and a bright bold lip), I’m obsessed with finding more ways to style them this Fall.

For whatever reason I didn’t think the style would be flattering on me because I’m short (5’3), but I’ve found that with most dresses and skirts that come below the knee, if it has an elastic waistband, I can go down a size, and it typically makes it a better fit and perfect length for any style shoe.

That being said, this season I want to play a little more with texture (they’re both a chiffon like material), color, and layers. If you’re like me and aren’t sure how you can mix it up, here are 10 ways that you can wear a pleated midi skirt:

TOPPED WITH A LEATHER JACKET + SCARF

WITH A STATEMENT NECKLACE + LEOPARD PRINT HANDBAG

WITH A CLASSIC STRIPED BLOUSE + NEUTRAL ACCESSORIES

WITH PREPPY PEARLS + PLATFORMS

WITH AN EMBELLISHED SWEATSHIRT + MINIMAL JEWELRY

WITH A CHUNKY KNIT + ACCENT COLOR

WITH A SWEATSHIRT, RETRO EYEWEAR + PRINTED SKIMMERS

WITH BALLET FLATS + A PATTERNED SCARF

WITH OPAQUE TIGHTS + PASTEL COLORED CARDIGAN

WITH A GRAPHIC TEE + STRAPPY SANDALS

In addition to the styling above, a chambray shirt, black and tan ankle booties, and a few bright cardigans will need to be added to my shopping list. My skirts are navy and blue, so I have many options to build around them.

To get your own:

Vince Camuto Faux Leather Pleated Skirt, $119

Closet London Closet Pleated Skirt, $72

Vila Pleated Midi Skirt, $51

Luvmemore Optical Zebra Pleated Zaira Skirt, $29

Athleta Hayes Pleated Midi Skirt, $45

Ted Baker VIVIYNN Zebra Print Pleated Skirt, $171

Club Monaco Asymmetric Pleated Skirt, $180

New York + Company Leopard-Print Pleated Skirt, $49

Do you own a pleated skirt?