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Styling a cream midi pleated skirt

Pleated midi skirts are a timeless fashion staple that will never go out of style. For today’s post I am sharing how I am styling one of my favorite skirts! Styling a cream pleated midi skirt with a belted cardigan sweater. Pleated skirts are a great way to transition from season to season and can be dressed up or down. It will just depend on the occasion.

Styling a cream pleated midi skirt with a cardigan sweater and belt is the perfect way to create an effortless, yet polished look. To begin, choose a pleated midi length skirt in a neutral color such as cream, black, navy, or gray. This will be the base of your outfit, from here you can style it in different ways. It is important to pick a pleated skirt that fits well and flatters your figure.

Styling a cream midi pleated skirt- Karins Kottage

Cream pleated skirt

I love the accordion pleats in this skirt. It is so feminine looking and can be dressed up or down. The fabric has a satin finish. It is perfect for a date night with my hubby If I wear it with a pair of heels. If I wear this with a t-shirt and a denim jacket or oversized sweater and sneakers or ankle boots it would be perfect to wear as an everyday outfit. The elastic waist makes for a comfortable fit and the pleats lay down nicely instead of poofing out.

A pleated midi skirt is great classic piece because it adds a touch of femininity and sophistication to any look. You can find pleated skirts everywhere and at all different price points. I found mine at TJmaxx but Jcrew , Banana Republic, Ann Taylor and Amazon all have beautiful pleated-skirt outfits to choose from. (These are affiliate links and I make a small commission if you purchase any item at no extra cost to you. This helps me keep the blog going and I appreciate it sooo much)

Pretty blouse and cardigan sweater

What do you wear with a pleated midi skirt? For my look you need to choose a cardigan sweater to pair with your skirt. This can be any color or pattern you like, as long as it complements the color of your skirt. For a classic look, opt for a solid color, such as black or navy. If you want to add a bit of pattern to your look, choose a patterned cardigan, such as an animal print, plaid or argyle. Today I am wearing my leopard print cardigan from Jcrew. It has the same creamy color in it and looks amazing against the cream colored blouse and pleated skirt.

Styling a cream midi pleated skirt- Karins Kottage

The ruffled neck blouse is from Banana Republic but they don’t have it in stock any more. Here is a pretty one from Talbots. I have worn my ruffled neck blouse a lot! You might remember how I paired it with this black pleated skirt here or my black pants here and my red plaid tartan pants with this leopard sweater here. It is really a favorite piece of clothing that I have. Find yourself a pretty neutral colored blouse and you will wear it all the time.

I am always trying to figure out different skirt outfit ideas every week for church on Sundays. This cream pleated midi skirt outfit is one of my favorites.

Styling cream midi pleated skirt outfit with a belt

When I first put the outfit together I tried a couple of different style ideas. First I tucked in the blouse and left the cardigan open. I am very short waisted as well as thick waisted and it just wasn’t looking like I hoped. Tucking in any shirts is always a trick when you are short waisted.

Next I decided to try and define my waist. I buttoned a few buttons close to the bottom of my sweater and added a belt over the sweater to complete the look. I left the last two buttons on the sweater unbuttoned. Once you have the belt on pull your sweater out just a bit so create a blouson look. This will help define your waist and create a more flattering silhouette especially if you are short waisted.

A semi wide belt with a gold buckle was the perfect way to define my waist and add a bit of structure to the outfit. You can choose a belt in the same color as your cardigan for a monochromatic look, or choose a contrasting color for a bit of visual interest. This is the easiest way to create an hourglass figure even if your body type is more of a rectangle like mine.

Accessories to wear with pleated skirt

Finally, accessorize with jewelry and shoes to complete the whole look. I am wearing some cute gold and black fan type earrings from Jcrew Factory. They add a little touch of elegance. I felt like I didn’t need to wear a necklace because of the ruffled neck blouse and bold cardigan sweater. Keeping it simple but pretty is my mode.

I thought about wearing a pair of boots but I decided to wear one of my personal favorites a pair of pointed toe black kitten heeled shoes. Super comfortable and look fabulous with this outfit.

Other ways to wear a pleated skirt

It’s easy styling a cream midi pleated skirt depending on the occasion, and it’s a great way to transition from season to season. I really want to try wearing this skirt with a graphic tee and white sneakers. Don’t know if I can pull that off but I’d like to try especially when we travel. On colder days I am going to wear the skirt with knee-high boots and maybe a faux leather jacket for a more casual look. I will post those outfits once I put them together and decide if this 60 something can pull off those outfit ideas 🙂

Styling a cream midi pleated skirt- Karins Kottage

In any case I hope that with these tips, you can create an effortless, yet sophisticated look in no time. Let me know if you like this type of an outfit or what other outfit ideas you would like to see.

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  1. Sally in St Paul says

    January 26, 2023 at 9:40 am

    I love the elegance of a pleated skirt, and the blouse you picked definitely gives a sophisticated chic vibe with it. The waist definition with the belt is a great idea.

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    • Karins Kottage says

      January 26, 2023 at 3:39 pm

      I love this pleated skirt it is so much fun to wear. I too agree with addition of the belt that adds a sophistication to the outfit. Thanks again for leaving me such a nice compliment!
      Karin

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  2. mireille says

    January 26, 2023 at 8:40 am

    Such a pretty outfit! I found found that while I like pleated skirts on others, I just won’t wear them. So I don’t have a one!
    http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    • Karins Kottage says

      January 26, 2023 at 3:41 pm

      Thank you Mireille. I didn’t think I would like the pleated look on my but I was pleasantly surprised. I would suggest you try again with different tops and jackets to see if you might like it. Thanks again for stopping by and leaving me such a nice compliment 🙂

      Karin

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  3. Sim's Life says

    January 17, 2023 at 9:28 am

    The skirt looks beautiful and really suits you! Hoping Keto works its magic for me this year so I can rock some skirts! Visiting from Unlimited Linky Party #98 – Sim x

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    • Karins Kottage says

      January 17, 2023 at 10:43 pm

      Thank you so much I really appreciate you kind comment! You can totally rock a skirt no matter what go for it.

      Hugs
      Karin

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  4. Barbara at Mantel and Table says

    January 10, 2023 at 6:26 pm

    LOVE this Karin! The kitten heels are perfect with it too! Thanks for reminding me how much I love a good pleat! 🙂

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    • Karins Kottage says

      January 10, 2023 at 10:40 pm

      Thank you so much Barbara! I love this skirt so much. Pleats are always so elegant and fun to wear.

      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply

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