One standout trend this season is the pleated skirt, but not the schoolgirl, mini version you might be thinking of. These pleated skirts are longer and fuller and come with a grown-up, modern twist.

And because time is a circle, trends always come back, so on and so forth, pencil skirts are due for a comeback any day now.

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Weeks after Copenhagen Fashion Week 2025, I'm still feeling inspired by all the street style looks from the event. Most recently, they prompted me to take a long hard look at my closet and debate what ...

If there is one underestimated piece of fashion in the world, it has to be pleated skirts. For years I have personally only associated this trend with the thought of a school uniform, but I regret my ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The pleated skirt is a wardrobe staple that has never steered us wrong ...

Pleated skirts are a stone-cold wardrobe classic – from Cher Horowitz's iconic yellow tartan number to Miu Miu's micro mini (be warned: not for the fainthearted). With such a rich variety of designs ...

I gave in to another fashion trend and bought the TikTok-famous Halara pleated skirt. My order shipped surprisingly fast and delivered just in time for a weekend trip. Although the skirt is sold out ...

We’ve got pleat-ridden skirts designed for performance on the course in all lengths and styles, ranging from the collegiate to the airy. While, from a distance, all of these skirts make for stylish, ...