Now Trending: Pleats Please
WITH the temperature starting to drop, a longer hemline is the perfect antidote to autumn chills for those who can’t quite face putting on tights just yet. How to make sure your midi-skirt is sartorially up to date? Just add pleats. Enter Victoria Beckham, who’s on-point styling has led her to become our workwear pin-up for the coming months; or Giovanna Battaglia and Sara Sampaio, who demonstrate how to dress in order to make a seamless transition from day to night. Take your cues from the stars who are trying the trend now:
Victoria Beckham Yes, there is such a thing as office-appropriate leathers. Get a fashion-forward start on your autumn office apparel like Victoria Beckham – she paired a tri-colour leather skirt of her own design with a crisp white shirt (sky-high stilettos optional, oversized leather shopper preferred).
Karlie Kloss How to look stylish while cycling? In Gucci of course. Karlie Kloss was suited in a longer-length skirt by the Italian fashion brand, and booted with Adidas Stan Smiths: a very fashionable, cycle-appropriate combo.
Olivia Palermo Vamp up your pleats with a dose of gothic glamour à la Olivia Palermo. Ox blood and silver hues teamed with a blue-black lip make a bold statement. Note: an asymmetrical style definitely packs a punch.
Haley Bennett Keep a frothy pleated piece from looking too prim by teaming with an unexpected tee. Haley Bennett’s Dior Couture choice gave her outfit instant pizzazz.
Giovanna Battaglia Giovanna Battaglia showcased the perfect desk-to-disco outfit during London Fashion Week, teaming her shimmering silver pleats with a white shirt and a studded-leather corset belt. Wear with flats by day, trade for embellished stilettos for after dark.
Sara Sampaio Ankle boots and a midi hem line make for the chicest of practical pairings during the milder winter months. Take style notes from the Victoria’s Secret Angel, adding an oversized shearling biker for when you venture outside into the cold.
Beyoncé While sometimes it pays to err on the side of restraint, there are also times when it’s better to throw all caution to the wind and go for it. Case in point: Beyoncé, who embraced her inner girls’ girl in a throw-back Gucci look complete with upscaled candy stripes and a monogrammed baseball cap.
SOURCE:http://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/pleated-skirts-celebrity-fashion-trend