“The new is the well forgotten old.” This saying could not have come at a better time for the return of pleated skirts to fashion catwalks. The designers were not lazy and developed There are many new models in different lengths, textures and colors, so you can get confused which one is right for you. Let's figure it out together.
Pleated skirt: how it differs from ruffled skirt
Sometimes in a store the price tag says “pleated skirt,” but any designer will tell you that it’s not pleated at all, but corrugated. And the difference between these styles is striking. How can you learn to distinguish one from the other?
Pleated and ruffled skirts differ from each other:
- cut;
- fold width.
Take your skirt out of your wardrobe and look carefully. If it is sewn according to a straight pattern and all the folds from top to bottom are the same size, congratulations - you are the owner of pleated, if you open the “sun” or “half-sun”, then it is certainly corrugated. What should those who don’t understand how to cut clothes do? Just consider the width of the folds: with pleats they are the same from top to bottom, but with corrugation they widen downward.
The materials for both styles are the same, and their range is very wide:
- chiffon;
- silk;
- atlas;
- metal;
- crepe georgette;
- wool;
- velours;
- leather.
In this case, the folds will hold best if the fabric is synthetic or at least with an admixture of synthetic fibers.
Who suits and who doesn't
Fashionistas sometimes don’t think about whether this style suits them or not. For them, the main thing in clothing is that it is the latest fashion, and the fact that they may look ridiculous from the outside does not bother them. But those who want to be stylish and elegant should take into account that pleated skirts are not suitable for everyone, and when choosing them you need to take into account the characteristics of your own figure.
- For tall women. A long pleated skirt is ideal. Just keep in mind that it visually increases the volume of the hips, so if you are the owner of curvy figures, it is better to refuse such a product. But for skinny people, this is what you need! After all, such a skirt will hide the imperfect line of the hips and visually make the silhouette more feminine.
- For short women. It would seem that vertical pleats on the skirt should elongate the silhouette, but in a maxi you will look unattractive. This doesn't mean you should avoid pleated skirts altogether. You just have to be careful with the length - it’s better to choose styles that fall to the knee or above the knee. High-heeled shoes will make you look airy and appear taller.
- For obese women. If you are the owner of curvaceous figures, then pleating will visually enlarge you even more. But you can experiment with corrugation to make the folds larger downwards.And on top - an untucked T-shirt or sweater. This outfit will help you hide your far from thin waist from passers-by. And if your hips are really critical, choose a pleated style with a yoke so that the folds start not from the waist, but from the hip line.
- For women with an inverted triangle figure. Pleated skirts seem to be created especially for you. After all, by visually enlarging the hips, they will be able to divert the attention of others from the grenadier shoulders.
Features of creating a fashionable look with a pleated skirt
Having brought back pleated fashion, designers could not resist and introduced new trends. First of all, this applies to newfangled fabrics.
Metallized fabric. Fabrics with a metallic sheen form perfect flowing folds that will shimmer in different shades as you walk. Such skirts are suitable for lovers of urban style for parties. Just don’t overdo it and try not to let anything else shine on you except your skirt.
Leather fabric. Fashionistas of the 70s of the last century could not even dream of pleated leather, since at that time there were no technologies capable of making folds on natural leather. And for modern daring girls, medium-length or very short skirts are perfect. And they don't have to be black. Stylists also offer other bright skin tones - blue, green, brown.
Knitted fabric. These pleated skirts are more suitable for everyday wear - to work or for a walk. In this case, knitwear can be either plain or striped and even with small polka dots. This skirt will look good with a short coat or short jacket.
Chiffon fabric. For a resort this is what you need. A maxi made of plain or colored fabric with a knitted top or light blouse will look especially grandiose.Transparent chiffon, slightly covering the legs, will give the owner of the skirt a slight chic.
Tulle fabric. Such a skirt will be so transparent that it will definitely need a lining. On a hot day, the ensemble can be complemented with a cropped top with straps, and if it’s cool, wear a knitted jumper.
Which pleated color to choose
Next season, colors that are as close to natural as possible will be popular, with the exception of shiny fabrics, which seem to never go out of fashion. The top should be matched to the color of the skirt, only one or two shades lighter.
- Gold shades will be acceptable on a summer evening and for a celebration, while the blouse and shoes should be matte shades.
- Silver skirts go well with gray and black tops, and for an evening out you can take a chance and choose a gloss of a different tone: gold, bronze, copper.
- Green color reigns supreme this season. For summer, choose bright, rich shades of skirts in combination with white blouses or openwork tops; for the cold season, swamp tones.
- Beige the colors are, as always, on trend and suitable for those who want to look sophisticated. In this case, you can wear a bright blouse, and choose sandals to match the color of the skirt.
- White the color gives joy and is wonderful for a sunny summer day. You can combine the top with white or any other color of your choice.
- Metallic although it looks exceptional, it plumps up more than other colors, so it is only suitable for ladies with narrow hips.
- Pink A pleated sheer fabric with a short cover and see-through legs will add brightness and freshness to your look. In this case, you need to choose the same light top in white, gray or beige shades.
- Blue the color never seems to go out of style.Paired with a beige, white or gray blouse, a blue pleated skirt will look just perfect. And for a seaside holiday you should choose a white and blue combination.
What can you wear with a pleated skirt?
Having studied the styles, fabrics and colors, we just have to figure out what to combine a pleated skirt with. In fashion today there are no strict rules and traditions; everything depends on each specific case. Depending on which top you choose for a pleated skirt, your look will be elegant, classic or formal.
Blouses. They are usually worn for special occasions, and if they are made of lace, you will look simply chic.
Jackets. If you need to throw a jacket over your shoulders on a cool evening, it is advisable that it be shortened. The elongated model in combination with pleated clothing is suitable only for slender women.
Sweaters. In such a set you will not look elegant, but for everyday wear it is just what you need, especially if it is mini pleated.
Shoes. The choice of shoes depends on the season and your mood, and you can combine a pleated skirt with anything: ballet flats, boots, pumps, boots and even sneakers.
We create an image depending on the occasion
As practice shows, a pleated skirt is appropriate anytime and anywhere.
On weekdays It is best combined with T-shirts, turtlenecks, oversized jumpers and low-heeled shoes.
Business women choose discreet colors with a length just above or just below the knee with wide folds and always from opaque fabrics. Top – a formal blouse or shirt.
For a romantic date A suitable combination of pleated blouses with blouses decorated with ruffles and flounces in delicate tones - pink, beige, mint.
For a party You can wear a pleated skirt with a matching short top.To look even more stunning, choose a velvet or velor skirt.
Silk, crepe or chiffon are ideal for going to the theater. The formal ensemble will be complemented by blouses to match the skirt made of silk or lace.
Now you know how and with what to wear pleated skirts and you can dress in such a way that you look graceful and attractive, and passers-by simply cannot take their eyes off you.
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