I’m loving the pleated skirt trend this spring and wore a pleated skirt to work for the first time today. I figured the neutral taupe color combined with the below-knee length hem would counter the somewhat whimsical pleated design of the skirt. Appearance-wise, I think the skirt totally passed as being work-safe, but somehow the side-to-side swish of the skirt might have garnered me a few more looks than I’m used to. I thin kit’s like those bouncy ponytails that that swish side-to-side when someone’s walking. You want to look away but somehow you’re hypnotized into looking. 🙂
The skirt is actually a little big all around — I think it’s only supposed to be knee-length and there’s a bit of room in the waist. The waist gap is disguise-able with a little bit of belting (although I’m going to ask my mom if she thinks she can alter it in) and I think I actually like the longer hem length. After all, midi skirt are making a comeback too and this skirt length might just be the longest I go!
P.S. In case you missed it:
- Color Brigade Vol 14 – I spy more twirly skirts in this week’s brigade!!
The good girl gone blog says
Love that skirt. It's so good for spinning.
The good girl gone blog says
Love that skirt. It's so good for spinning.
Jessy says
That skirt is SO pretty!
JB Lyons says
Such an incredible skirt! I love the pleats!
Cel says
I love that swish-swish in skirts you're talking about haha, it's often one of my prerequisites to buying a skirt or dress! I always feel so silly in pleated skirts though, so it's one trend I'm going to avoid. It looks wonderful on you though, the length is super sweet.
Myblissisthisway says
you look beautiful, i love the pleated skirt and was so surprised to find out it's from american apparel (i only knew about the shiny accordian one).. i'll be checking it out 🙂
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silvrgurl says
Love your pleated skirt, second one I have seen this morning. I think I might have to be on the lookout for one.
Great "twirl" shot
Brett
Rebecca Hammond says
Love the skirt! I've been on the hunt for a nude or cream colored pleated skirt so I may just go snatch this baby up!
Hanna says
Gaaasp, love the vintage look of your outfit! I love pleat skirts too, how do you maintain the pleat form? I read a scary post from a blogger who took her pleated skirt to the drycleaners and they ironed every bit of it out. LOL oh my.
eclecticflair says
That picture with the twirling skirt is so cute! I would have never thought that a pleated skirt in that length would work (for us petites) but it looks great!
Lidi @ Eclectic Flair
kenda says
great skirt. i love that pleats & longer lengths are in style this season. it looks great on you.
Samantha says
Swirly floaty skirts are the best. I had a similar experience lately wearing an AA dress, it was a little short but apparently the tights/ankle booties combination made more people look at me. Always nice when people notice!
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Tanvi says
Love your skirt!!! Pretty calming look 🙂
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Lilly's Style says
LOVE the skirt! You styled it so great with the gray sweater. For some reason those two colors look amazing together. Love the whole outfit really! 🙂
I have a similar skirt in brown but haven't had a chance to wear it yet. Waiting for some warmer weather I guess.
donna says
gah! i've missed so much of your posts! i love this look on you! that pastel baby blue top and the taupey looks so good together 😉 such a great inspiration! are medium lenght skirts really making a come back? good thing i never gave my old ones away lol!
really loving this look kileen! <3
Tara says
This is so pretty…and your color pallet is so sweet and gorgeous!
Siena Style says
yeah!!!kileen looking great***
John Marine says
Very girly and very cute! Love the entire outfit. I tend to like the skirt the most. You hit a home run… no, a grand slam with this lovely outfit!
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tracey says
wow! i really love these photos of you, did you take them on your own?
Kileen says
thank you!! i like it too. 🙂
Alamodeetplus says
Oh Kileen this skirt is so gorgeous on you! I love the color, the length the pleats. It is all so parfait!
Kileen says
oh thank you! this skirt is definitely becoming one of my faves. 🙂
Megan Nielsen says
oh my goodness. that skirt is amazing. i want one now!!!!
Kileen says
oh thank you!! definitely check it out!
Kileen says
yes, i couldn't believe it when i saw it at American Apparel. definitely
check it out! and if you sign up for their newsletter, it's 15% off in the
store or online! 🙂
Vanessa says
I love this skirt, the fabric looks so luxurious. I can't wait to see you style it more. I need to get a pleated skirt asap.
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abby says
ooh american apparel carries that pleated skirt? it's lovely really really lovely. I love your style I think i'm going to hit american apparel up! lol
kimchigirl says
i actually saw that skirt at AA! and on the hanger, i had no idea what it would go with. you've styled it very well, kileen. you made it look very parisian, ooh la la. 🙂
Kileen says
thanks! yeah, i was afraid of it looking too old lady or librarian on me
too!
Kileen says
i did! just me and my tripod/remote combo. 🙂
kimmie says
It's funny because I JUST tried on the exact same skirt last night at AA, but it looked too old lady on me. It looks really cute on you though!
http://myfavpink.blogspot.com/ says
The picture of your skirt flowing behind you (3rd from bottom) is SOOOO nice! One of those blow it up and frame pictures! =D
dananbell says
I love this color palette! I love that you can rock bright colors one day and the next look amazing in a soft color palette. You really can't tell that the skirt is too big in the waist and I think the length looks really good on you. I adore the midi length. There's just something so vintage, feminine and modest about it that is appealing. Your look is different, but equally as pretty and interesting as other outfits you've worn 🙂
Kileen says
Oh yes, I'm in love with this skirt and think it does push the limit a bit for petites. It totally works though!
Kileen
Kileen says
Omg, I can't believe they removed the pleat!! I was afraid the pleats might not stay since I'd be sitting all day, but they still look perfect after 8 hrs of sitting!
And I'll have to double check with my dry cleaners now before I have my skirt washed!
Kileen
goodframeofmind says
The pleated skirt looks great on you, – the color and length!
Really Petite says
You look so classy Kileen….and I agree with the length- not any longer…you wouldn't want to hide your amazing legs..:D