Pleats, Please!

Flowing and floor length, silky or short, pleats were a hot trend in spring and we are pleased to tell you that they are back for Autumn/Winter! Far beyond the realm of schoolgirl uniforms, pleats are a stand- out classic style that will never go out of fashion. Top designers Valentino, Stella McCartney and Chloé featured this trend from barely visible celebs to nude pleats and voluminous, flowing folds.   From petite folds to knife pleats, celebrities like Katie Holmes, Kate Middleton, Diana Vickers, Rihanna and Carey Mulligan rock this trend on an everyday basis. Katie Holmes nails the trend in a fuchsia pink pleated dress. Copy Katie by wearing floor length pleats for the most flattering look and combining your outfit with simple accessories, such as her black clutch bag.

  Kate Middleton never fails to impress  but her white pleated skirt and navy top combo adds elegance to an otherwise boring outfit. Diana Vickers offers a simpler take on the look with her nude pleated maxi skirt.   If you want a shorter style, look to Carey Mulligan for inspiration. Her mustard pleated dress and black heels is the perfect combination.

Unlike the connotations of our youth, this year's pleat trend brings forward a new type of glamour that suits everyone. The choices seem endless but for those wanting to try this trend, the best way is to start with a skirt which will tie in with this season's feminine trend, there's a style of pleat to keep everyone pleased. Embrace the trend with our Rose Pleat Skater Skirt which can be paired with a simple tee or dressed up with a blouse and a pair of heels. Our Emer Floral Lace Dress is a key transitional piece and subtly embodies the pleat trend.  

By Emer O'Toole @IKRUSH_Emer