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.

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If you feel like you're seeing pleated, schoolgirl-inspired skirts everywhere, you're not alone. The versatile wardrobe staple is back, and in full force. I wore a pleated skirt every day to school ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spring is calling, and your most versatile skirt is ready for its style moment—here’s how to make it work with every trend.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Read our full commerce guidelines here. Kelly Ripa has a thing for pleated leather midi skirts - and we’re obsessed too. MORE: ...