More than just a schoolgirl's staple, pleats are becoming a timeless and bold fashion statement
Photos and text: Zalora ZCOOP
Pleats used to be associated with schoolgirls and pinafores.
But with designers like Issey Miyake, Michael Kors, Victoria Beckham, and Proenza Schouler revisiting this old-school trend, it’s coming back as a bolder, sexier version of its past self.
Whether it’s knife pleats, accordion pleats, micro-pleats, or top-stitched pleats, there’s a look you’re bound to love.
Here’s how to get back into the fold:
3. Too Cool for School
Okay, so pleats are still for schoolgirls. But as Anna Sui’s spring/summer 2017 demonstrates, you can definitely amp up your look and leap out of the goodie-two-shoes territory. Wild prints and a flirty hem make your look fun and sporty. And if you’re feeling bold, try a teased ponytail or some vampy lipstick!
Try this.
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