Friday, September 8, 2023

21 Pleated Skirts For Fall To Celebrate The Trend’s Return

Last year, the pleated skirt returned with the viral Miu Miu micro mini, and TikTok fashion creators boosted the trend by sharing their favorite styles, like the viral skirt from Chopova Lowena. Now, its reign continues, and plenty of brands have jumped on the bandwagon with pleated skirts that range from demure to daring.

The short skirt pairs perfectly with so many fall staples. Fashion enthusiasts are embracing its timeless design and tapping into the full academia look. You can even style one to be oh so Y2K, whether that means Cher Horowitz from Clueless or Meg Ryan in You’ve Got Mail. It’s also a perfect piece for warm fall days and can be worn with light cardigan sweaters, daily sneakers, and polo shirts.

Whether you’re already fully into the trend or want to tap into your feminine side, we've rounded up the best pleated skirts. There are faux leather variations, denim styles, and breezy cotton knit options along with micros, minis, midis, maxis in plaid prints, stripes, and a rainbow of colors. It's your turn to find the perfect option for you.

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Pleated Micro Skirts


Take on the daring micro mini skirt with pleats for a sultry flair. An oversized sweater does the trick if you want to tone it down. However, you can pair it with a seamless bodysuit and cropped blazer for a bonafide fashion-forward look.

Shop Free People

Free People Pleated Micro Mini Skort, $, available at Free People
Shop Kitten At Lisa Says Gah

Kitten Kenzia Skirt, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
Shop Jaded London

Jaded London Ludlow Denim Mini Skirt, $, available at JADED LONDON
Shop Editked

edikted Washed Denim Pleated Micro Skort, $, available at edikted

Pleated Mini Skirts


Not only do pleats add an eye-catching factor to your mini skirts, but they create a stylish flared silhouette that gently cinches your waist.


Shop Reformation

Reformation Mattia Cotton Knit Mini Skirt, $, available at Reformation
Shop Mare Mare At Anthropologie

Mare Mare Asymmetrical Pleated Skirt, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop COS

COS Low-Rise Pleated Wool Mini Skirt, $, available at COS
Shop Mango

Mango Pleated Miniskirt, $, available at Mango
Shop BDG At Urban Outfitters

BDG Pennie Pleated Mini Skirt, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Shop River Island At Asos

River Island Pleated Mini Skirt With Hardware Detail, $, available at ASOS
Shop Self-Portrait At Farfetcb

Self-Portrait Pleated Denim Miniskirt, $, available at Farfetch

Pleated Midi Skirts


Dress in a pleated midi skirt for social events, from the office to bridal showers to family dinners. The best part of this timeless piece is that the length is appropriate to wear to various events.

Shop Aritzia

Aritzia Enterprise Skirt, $, available at Aritzia
Shop Banana Republic

Banana Republic Pleated Midi Skirt, $, available at Banana Republic Factory
Shop Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Satin Pleated Midi Skirt, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Shop J.Crew

J.Crew Pleated Pull-On Midi Skirt, $, available at J.Crew
Shop LPA At Revolve

LPA Delfina Midi Skirt, $, available at Revolve
Shop Eloquii

Eloquii Elements Pleated Faux Leather Skirt, $, available at Eloquii
Shop Sandy Liang

Sandy Liang Flora Skirt In Ash Grey, $, available at Sandy Liang

Pleated Maxi Skirts


Sashay in a pleated maxi skirt wherever the fall takes you. There's a chic black style for date night and a floral number that's an autumnal dream.

Shop DISSH


Dissh Willa Bone Maxi Skirt, $, available at Dissh
Shop SĂ©zane

SĂ©zane Maxi Roses, $, available at SĂ©zane
Shop Aiifos At Saks Fifth Avenue

Aiifos Salma Pleated Satin Maxi Skirt, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Shop Arna York At Target

Arna York Women's Plus Size Knit Pleat Skirt, $, available at Target
Shop COS

COS Pleated Wool-Blend Mini Skirt, $, available at COS
Shop Bardot At Revolve

Bardot Vegan Leather Pleat Skirt, $, available at Revolve
Shop Mango At Asos

Mango Plaid Mini Skirt In Mono, $, available at ASOS
Shop Sandro

Sandro Short Skirt With Stitched Pleats, $, available at Sandro Paris
Shop J.Crew

J.Crew Pleated Cotton Poplin Midi Skirt In Bristow Gingham, $, available at J.Crew
Shop Proenza Schouler White Label At Amazon

PROENZA SCHOULER WHITE LABEL Women's Faux Leather Pleated Midi Skirt, $, available at Amazon
Shop Khaite At Shopbop

Khaite Levine Denim Skirt, $, available at Shopbop
Shop Ashley Stewart

Ashley Stewart Pleated Crepe A Line Skirt, $, available at Ashley Stewart
Shop Calvin Klein At Nordstrom Rack

Calvin Klein Pleated Mixed Print Midi Skirt, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Shop Free People At Amazon

Free People Women's Luna Convertible Maxi, $, available at Amazon


Free People Honey Pleated Skirt, $, available at Free People


Eloquii Faux Leather Pleated Mini Skirt, $, available at Eloquii


Wild Fable Low-Rise Pleated Mini Skirt, $, available at Target


Urban Revivo Mini Tailored Pleated Skirt With Buttons, $, available at ASOS


Club Monaco Double Layer Pleated Skirt, $, available at Shopbop


H&M Pleated Skirt, $, available at H&M


Zara Pleated Skirt With Faux Leather Belt, $, available at Zara


Mango Checked Pleated Skirt, $, available at Mango


Madewell Sage Green Pleated Skirt, $, available at Madewell


Uniqlo Satin Pleated Skirt, $, available at Uniqlo


Reformation Mattia Cotton Knit Mini Skirt, $, available at Reformation


J.Crew Pleated Chino Mini Skirt, $, available at J.Crew


Kin By Kristine Pleated Satin Skirt, $, available at Nordstrom


Urban Outfitters Paisley Belted Mini Skirt, $, available at Urban Outfitters


Nikita Mhaisalkar Asymmetrical Skirt, $, available at Anthropologie


Aiifos Kenny Pleated Skirt, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue


Superdown Evy Pleated Buckle Skirt, $, available at Revolve


Frame Denim Pleated Tennis Skirt, $, available at Intermix

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