Pleated skirts are still in style, here’s the best of them

Last Updated on January 21, 2025 by Eve Dawes

Pleated skirts from minis to maxis are the major skirt trend to know. Here’s the looks we’re loving & 15 ways to style them

Are pleated skirts in style? Yes, absolutely! Pleated skirts and pleated dresses are back in style in a major way. From pleated cargo skirts to denim mini’s, black pleated skirts and low slung styles. It’s one of those skirt trends that works well for all seasons from minis in Spring/Summer to midis and maxis styled with sweater dresses in Winter. Think crop tops, socks and loafers with denim and chino styles or tank tops and strappy heels with leather versions. Stick to a preppy, glam or retro aesthetic for this skirt trend rather than going for office vibes. Here’s everything you need to know about the pleated skirts fashion and how to style it.

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Thankfully, a lot of the micro mini pleated skirts and pleated dresses below have built in shorts. Making the mini pleated skirt trend much easier to wear. Saving any worries about modesty or wearing them on windy days. This denim style is under $100 and checks off both the denim and pleated trend.

Are pleated skirts in style

Yes pleated skirts are in style again this year. They started making a comeback as a micro mini last year but are in style in so many lengths and variations this year. Trends range from minis to maxi’s, leather to denim but with a more 90’s and 00’s aesthetic than too prim. As much as they’re a classic some styles can look a bit dated. So definitely take some styling inspiration from the edit below, don’t just drag an oldie out of the back of your closet.

Luckily, they’re a skirt trend that suits most body types. I personally prefer a midi as midi’s cut me off mid calf in an unflattering way and maxi’s are just too much material for my petite frame. Whatever, you’re preference there’s something for everyone with this 2024 skirt trend.

Take inspiration from the runway shows

Some of the pleated skirt trends on the runways at on the celebrities in attendance included:

• Gold pleated maxi skirts at Dell Scott runway show during New York Fashion Week.
• Grey pleated midi skirts at Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter.
• Paris Haute Couture Week and Sandy Liang Spring ready-to-wear.
• Low slung, micro minis at Miu Miu Ready to Wear Fall/Winter fashion show.
• Grey pleated mini skirts as seen on Pixie Geldoff during Paris Fashion Week.
• Black pleated skirts as seen on Nicola Peltz, Amelia Gray and Maria Bernad at Paris Fashion Week – Womenswear Fall Winter.

Shop the pleated skirts trending now

So what’s the best way to wear the pleated skirt trend? Besides just going for a style you love, if you’re torn on which one to get consider what you’re planning on wearing it with and whether it’s a summer or winter piece. I love one’s with belt loops so I can change up the look by changing the belt. It also doesn’t matter if it’s not a perfect fit then as I can use the belt to cinch it.

Obviously neutrals like black, white, grey or beige are the most versatile colors but green, blue, denim and pink are also fun color trends to play around with this look.

15 ways to style a pleated skirt | Outfit ideas for all occasions

If you’re wondering how to style a pleated skirt or want some fresh outfit ideas, here’s some outfit inspo to help get the most wear out of yours:

1. On trend styled with a crop top and blazer.
2. With a bralette on it’s own or under a sheer top.
3. With a crop or baby tee.
4. With a roll neck sweater French tucked at the front.
5. With a silk camisole for timeless ladylike chic.
6. Add a blazer to a mini pleated skirt for a preppy look. Midi skirts and blazers can look a little matronly.
7. A leather pleated mini skirt with a white or black bodysuit or t-shirt.
8. As above but add a denim or leather jacket for cooler days.
9. Create a monochromatic look with a silk or satin skirt and matching camisole.
10. Take style inspiration from Alexa Chung in a tan suede jacket, white pleated skirt and black slingback spool heel shoes.
11. Layer a white shirt under a cropped sweater with loafers for everyday chic.
12. As above but swap the cropped sweater for a preppy knit vest.
13. Style your pleated mini skirts with white knee high boots and moto jacket for an edgy meets preppy on look that’s right so in style right now.
14. With a long matching trench coat and roll neck for Fall.
15. A black leather pleated skirt with a black tank top and black strappy heels is a glam but edgy way to wear this skirt trend.

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