pleated skirt

It is believed that the first pleated skirts appeared about 4000 years ago in Mesopotamia, and they were then worn by men.

Now pleated skirts are often referred to as pleated or pleated skirts. Let's figure out what this means. Pleated is translated from French as "folds". The material is processed with an iron (at home) or a special press (for industrial tailoring). Ironed parallel folds are formed. To distinguish pleated from pleated, remember that pleated pleats will be wider than the hem and the width of the pleats is the same from top to bottom of the skirt. Corrugated skirts have a slightly different, more complicated design - the folds expand towards the bottom.

A pleated skirt is great for completely different styles of clothing and for different occasions. They bring the necessary variety to the wardrobe. The folds have different shapes and different directions. The skirt can be decorated with two pleats, or the skirt can be completely pleated. Folds can give the image severity, and can be frivolous and mischievous. Pleats are undoubtedly an interesting element of skirt decoration, solving different problems on different styles and silhouettes. Pleats are always relevant, and choosing a skirt in a wide or thin pleat, mini or midi - you can't go wrong. The main thing is to choose the style and length according to the figure.

Pleated skirts, depending on the style and variations, are designed to solve various problems of female figures. Wide pleats on the skirt will hide extra pounds in the hips, narrow pleats will fill up thin girls who would like to look more feminine and curvy. Many pleated skirts look very fluffy, this is also a definite plus for overly thin girls. Visually, this style can bring the angular figure closer to the hourglass figure, emphasizing the waist and increasing the hips. Various options for pleated skirts will solve and correct many figure flaws.

For girls with full legs, you should not wear a skirt with midi and mini length pleats. But such a maxi-length skirt made of dense material will perfectly help to hide flaws.To hide fullness with a pleated skirt, you should choose a skirt with wide pleats, as such pleats will make you look thinner.

Light skirts with folds of flying fabrics of any length are perfect for thin girls. But do not forget that fabrics such as silk and chiffon, due to the fact that they calmly flow through the body, can emphasize problem areas.

For girls with narrow hips and broad shoulders, a pleated skirt that expands downwards will help to balance the figure and give it femininity. Small folds will also help add volume to the hips.

Bow pleats on a skirt are folds that are directed in different directions, in any order. On the front side, the bow folds will look at each other, on the wrong side, they will be directed in different directions. Thanks to this, the skirt with bow pleats looks very fluffy and, moreover, hides the hips. The width of bow folds is usually from five to twelve centimeters. The skirt can be any length. The most popular styles for such folds are sun and half sun. Bright prints with bow folds are rare, mostly such skirts are made in a cage or in one color.

Skirt with inverted pleats can be mini or midi length. Pleats start at the waist and go to the hem, their number is not limited. Inverted pleats allow the skirt to sway freely as you walk and appear flexible. For midi skirts, such folds give a special splendor.A skirt with inverted pleats is often plaid, and it is these skirts that are called "tartans". Counter pleats - the reverse side of the bow folds.

• The folds sewn on top can be both bow and counter. They can be sewn both at the level of the coquette, and to the level of the hips, the level of the middle of the thigh, even to the knee. For example, folds sewn to the hips will balance the volume of the legs in women of dense build.

• One-sided folds, as can be seen from the name, are laid on the skirt only in one direction. One-sided pleats on a skirt can be located in a group, all over the product, or there may be one one-sided pleat. If there is only one one-sided fold on the skirt, then it is done, first of all, so as not to hinder movement.

• There can be two or three wide folds on the skirt on the back and front surfaces of the skirt. Wide folds hide excess weight well, look stylish and are suitable for business style.

• Asymmetric pleats are a kind of one-sided pleats, where asymmetry is created with the help of pleats with respect to one of the sides of the skirt.

• Pleats on the skirt can be not only on the front or back surfaces, but also on the sides. Folds on one side look especially stylish. These folds are suitable for women of any size.

• Small folds look good on any materials, including dense ones. It must be remembered that a skirt with a small pleat will look better on thin girls, because a small fold visually makes you look fuller.

• Rigid folds can be any, and bow, and oncoming, and asymmetric, and one-sided. A skirt with hard pleats should be made of a fabric that is not very dense, but holds its shape well.

• Fan folds can be both oncoming and bow folds.They are formed from several ordinary folds superimposed on each other. Such folds, due to their layering, look good only on thin flying fabrics such as silk, chiffon, satin.

• Elasticated skirt with pleats looks curvaceous thanks to the elastic, so it is perfect for thin girls who would like to visually add shape to themselves and highlight the waist, as well as hide imperfections in the abdomen and hips. This skirt is perfect for summer and spring periods. Among other things, this style is extremely convenient when putting on, since it does not take time to put on and fasten the skirt.

• Pleated skirt with train hasn't gone out of fashion for several seasons. It is also called high-low and asymmetric (because of the asymmetrical cut, where the front of the skirt is short and the back is long). This style is ideal for evening outings, but is already actively used in everyday life. It gives the image of femininity, because such a skirt looks light, airy and flowing when walking, and beautifully opens the female legs.

• Pleated tennis skirt migrated to the wardrobes of fashionistas from the tennis courts. It belongs to the sporty style and is perfect for athletic girls with slender legs. It is good to wear such a skirt for walks with friends, it looks great during outdoor activities. For example, you can wear it for roller skating or for a bike ride.

• Pleated skirt with pockets Extremely comfortable and suitable for both the office and everyday life. Pockets are most often made on the side and visually they are invisible.

• Pleated skirt with wide belt very feminine, because it will emphasize the waistline and correct figure flaws.

• Puffy pleated skirt can be both from dense, and from thin fabrics. The more folds, the fuller the skirt. If the skirt is made of thin fabric, then its splendor is achieved by several layers of the skirt.

• Pleated straight skirt - one of the classic and well-known options. Perfect for different body types. For the office, a straight pleated skirt is one of the best options.

• Japanese pleated skirt - this is a pleated mini-skirt in a check or a solid color (for example, dark blue). These skirts came into fashion from the school uniforms of Japanese girls. Ideal for young slender girls, will create a sexy mischievous image.

• pleated skirt without belt great for growth. This style is especially suitable for the office and everyday life.

The black pleated skirt is a classic. She will remind someone of childhood and school years. A black pleated skirt is a great solution for the office and business life.

A white pleated skirt will create a beautiful romantic look. But, since the white color is universal, such a skirt is also suitable for a casual look and for the office. Of course, a white skirt will be a great option for creating summer and spring looks.

A gray pleated skirt is perfect for more than just classic office looks. You can also create great casual looks with it, for example, by combining it with various jumpers for release.

With a blue pleated skirt, you can create many looks. Midi skirt will be a great solution for the office. Maxi - chic evening looks, as well as romantic summer walks and casual. Mini is a playful look for summer walks around the city.

A plaid skirt with pleats, as we have already learned, is called a "tartan".For many, for sure, at the sight of such a skirt, the image of schoolgirls pops up, since such skirts are often used for school uniforms. On an adult girl, a plaid pleated miniskirt will create a playful, flirtatious, sexy look.

A red midi-length pleated skirt will create an image of a strict business lady. A floor-length red skirt is perfect for special occasions. In general, with a skillful combination of the overall image, the red color will be appropriate in any circumstances on skirts with pleats of any length. But remember that a pleated skirt, in addition, in such a bright color as red, will make your look so bright and eye-catching that you should be restrained with additional accessories and the rest of the color scheme so as not to overload an already bright look.

• Pleated chiffon skirts are perfect for creating evening looks, as well as for dates and walks. Maxi length skirts made of such material look beautiful and fashionable. They are suitable for girls with any figure, thin ones will add additional volume, and for plump ones they will hide figure flaws and visually stretch the silhouette.

• Cotton skirts are undoubtedly good for summer and late spring. This natural material, despite any temperature, perfectly passes air and gives the body a feeling of coolness. Cotton skirts are ideal for creating everyday looks - office, walking around the city.

• Knitted pleated skirts are extremely popular among women. Knitwear perfectly takes any shape and holds folds well, and also stretches. All this is due to the addition of elastane fibers to the jersey. Knitwear can be made from cotton, wool, silk fibers, synthetics.Therefore, a jersey pleated skirt can be chosen for any season and weather conditions.

• Short skirts with pleats are mainly made from dense fabrics. The standard length of such mini skirts is 10-12 centimeters. Many pleated mini skirts create an association with school ones, and for some this will be a definite plus when choosing a model.

• Pleated midi skirts are most often made from chiffon and similar fabrics, or from heavy materials. The length is mainly at the level of the knee or just below the knee, the style is semi-flared.

• Long pleated skirts are most often made from chiffon, lined up the entire length of the skirt or up to the knee.

A pleated skirt is a rather bright and eye-catching element of the wardrobe, so it is not always necessary to overload the image built on a pleated skirt. But the belt in many cases will not be superfluous. It can be either a thin strap designed to emphasize the waist, or a wide belt (better placed below the waist).

Platform and wedges also look good with pleated skirts of various lengths.

You can combine a pleated skirt for a business style with turtlenecks, shirts, putting on a jacket or jacket on top.

For evening outings, a pleated skirt can be combined with various tops, embroidered and decorated with rhinestones, sequins, stones. Some pleated skirts will look good with corsets too. If you are heading for a casual outing, you can wear a pleated skirt with a thin jumper without tucking it into the skirt.

To create an office bow tuck a plain blouse into a pleated skirt. The most preferred option in this case would be a midi-length pleated skirt.

To create a romantic image, attending parties, meeting with friends, walking, you can combine a pleated skirt with various blouses, both plain and with various bright prints, or even with a lace blouse. The length of the skirt can be any.

A pleated skirt is perfect for urban casual, and even gives it a special chic. For example, in the presented image, you can both go to the office, how to walk around the city, and visit some event, for example, an exhibition. A creamy flying mid-calf pleated skirt goes well with a white blouse and a light black jacket, which is matched with a thin black belt. The image is complemented by a silver bracelet, a long gold-plated pendant and black and white sunglasses. The shoes are made in an interesting "spotted" print, but not bright, calm brown and white colors.

A great casual bright look - a tight-fitting blue blouse, a knee-length white skirt with a narrow pleat and white and blue sandals. The image dilutes and adds brightness to it with a thin brown belt.

A laconic solemn look for evening outings is created by a long creamy skirt with a thin pleat, a lace light beige blouse and light beige high-heeled shoes with a hidden platform.

A bright, mischievous, somewhat “rocker” autumn bow is a bright blue skirt with a wide pleat plus matching heels. The ensemble is diluted with black tights, a black leather jacket and a black clutch, as well as a gray top with black lace. The image looks fresh and youthful, but not gloomy, despite the abundance of black.