While there are many things I remember fondly about my school days, the uniform is not one of them. Largely consisting of polo tops and starched shirts paired with either tailored trousers or, on rare ...

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.

I love clothes. My maternal grandmother was an extremely talented seamstress and my aunt is a former patternmaker, so it’s in my blood. My grandmother’s style was classic and European, and while I ...

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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 ...

She's preppy and sporty. The history of pleated skirts dates back centuries, with evidence of their existence found in ancient civilizations. However, it was during the 20th century that pleated ...

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 ...

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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, ...

The new wardrobe 'it' item. The pleated skirt has become a stable among academic uniform – as per the aesthetic of Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf. After fashion trends have momentarily turned a blind eye ...