By Red Dimaandal-Escamillas
In fashion, almost every trend is connected to another through an invisible string. Pleated skirts are no exception. The fact that they’re trendy again can be traced back to all those cute tennis skirts we’ve been seeing recently on fashion girls. As a result, the popularity of “tenniscore” and “prepcore” is branching out even further into pleats of all kinds and styled to match every mood.
Pleated skirts can be worn in so many ways: preppy, punky, vintage-inspired, sleek and modern, you name it. Below, find the endless ways to style the skirt.
Catriona Gray
It’s natural to veer in a preppier direction with a pleated skirt, given its instant association with school days. Lean in with traditional prep pieces like sweater vests, rugby sweaters, cardigans, varsity jackets or sleeveless tops, just like Catriona.
Anne Curtis
No wardrobe is complete without a leather jacket. Just like Anne, move away from the fitted leather looks and return to the boxy, borrowed-from-the-boys silhouette.
Bela Padilla
Opt for co-ord pieces in your everyday wardrobe for an easy, put-together look. But if you want to add a pop of color, try a bold sweater or vibrant tights to break up the monochrome.
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