Ladylike

There's something beautifully old-fashioned about pleats. Modest and delicate, yet bold and uber-feminine, pleats are making a major resurgence. With winter approaching, I am keen to acquire many more pleated pieces to pair with cashmere and structured blazers. As evidenced by these lovely ladies, however, one must not be confined by the weather - pleats are proven to look elegant all year round.
 

{wider pleats are given structure with a belted blazer}



{teamed with cashmere, this is a perfect colourful get-up for dreary winter days}



{this bright, mint-coloured knee-lengh skirt ensures pleats can transend into the warmer months}



{bold shoes give some spunk to a more conservative, ladylike look}



{styled with a plain tee and peep-toes, pleats prove to be perfect for spring}



{a bold colour ensures pleats excude confidence}

 

{keeping those pins warm in winter, a pleated maxi is the answer to chilly mornings}

* Images from Stockholm Street Style, Vanessa Jackman (2, 3, 5), Le Fashion, Lucy Lacht, Color Me Nana and Citizen Couture.