pleated skirt

It is believed that the first pleated skirts appeared about 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, and were worn by men then.

Now pleated skirts are often referred to as pleated or fluted skirts. Let's see what it means. Plisse translated from French as "folds". The material is processed with an iron (at home) or a special press (with industrial tailoring). Formed parallel folds. To distinguish the pleated from the corrugation, remember that the pleated pleats will be wider than the fold and the width of the folds unchanged from top to bottom of the skirt. The skirts of the corrugation is slightly different, complicated construction - the folds expand to the bottom.

The pleated skirt is great for completely different styles of clothing and for different occasions. They make the necessary diversity in the wardrobe. The folds have a different shape and different directions. The skirt can be decorated with two folds, and maybe the skirt is completely folded. Folds can lend a severity to the image, or frivolity and mischief. Folds - undoubtedly an interesting element of the decoration of skirts, solving different tasks on different styles and silhouettes. Folds are always relevant, and choosing a skirt in a wide or thin fold, mini or midi - you can not go wrong. The main thing - to choose the style and length of the figure.

Skirts in the fold, depending on the style and variations, are designed to solve various problems of female figures. Wide pleats on the skirt will hide extra pounds in the hips, narrow pleats will fill the skinny girls who would like to look more feminine and skaters. Many pleated skirts look very lush, this is also a definite plus for girls who are too thin. Visually, this style can bring an angular shape to an hourglass shape, emphasizing the waist and enlarging the hips. Different options of pleated skirts will solve and correct many flaws in the figure.

For girls with full legs do not wear a skirt with midi folds and mini lengths. But such a maxi skirt length of dense material, great help to hide flaws. To hide with the help of a pleated skirt, you should choose a skirt with wide pleats, since such pleats will make you thinner.

Light skirts with pleats of flying fabrics of any length are perfect for thin girls. But you should not forget that fabrics such as silk and chiffon, due to the fact that they calmly flow through the body, can emphasize problem areas.

For girls with narrow hips and broad shoulders, the skirt in the fold, extending downwards will help to balance the figure and give it femininity. Small pleats will also help add volume to the hips.

The bow folds on the skirt are folds that are directed in different directions, in any order. From the front side, the bow folds will look at each other, from the wrong side - they will be directed in different directions. Thanks to this skirt with bantovye folds looks very lush and, moreover, hides the hips. The width of the bow folds is usually from five to twelve centimeters. The skirt can be of any length. The most popular styles for such folds are the sun and a half sun. Bright prints with bantovye folds are rare, mostly such skirts are made in a cage or in one color.

Skirt with opposite folds can be mini or midi length. The pleats begin at the waist and go to the hem, their number is unlimited. Thanks to oncoming folds, the skirt flutters freely when walking and looks flexible. Midi-length skirts such folds give a special pomp. The skirt with counter folds is often tartan, and these skirts are called “Scots”. Counter folds - the reverse side of bantovy folds.

• The folds sewn on top can be either banted or counter. They can be stitched both at the level of the coquette, and up to the level of the hips, the level of the mid-thigh, even to the knee. For example, wrinkles up to the thighs will balance the volume of the legs in women of dense build.

• One-sided folds, as can be seen from the name, are laid on the skirt only in one direction. One-sided pleats on the skirt can be arranged in a group, across the entire product, or maybe one sided fold. If the one-sided fold on the skirt is one, then it is done, first of all, in order not to hinder movement.

• Wide folds on the skirt may be two or three on the back and front surfaces of the skirt. Wide folds well conceal excess weight, look stylish and fit for a business style.

• Asymmetrical folds are a type of one-sided folds, where asymmetry is created using folds on one side of the skirt.

• The folds on the skirt can be not only on the front or back surfaces, but also on the sides. Particularly stylish look folds from one side. Such folds are suitable for women of all sizes.

• Small folds look good on any materials, including dense ones. It must be remembered that the skirt in a small fold will look better on thin girls, because the small fold visually fills.

• Hard folds can be any, and bantovy, and counter, and asymmetrical, and one-sided. The skirt with tight folds should be made of a fabric that is not very dense but well-shaped.

• Fan folds can be both counter and bantovye. They are formed from several ordinary folds superimposed on each other. Such folds, because of their multi-layer, look good only on thin flying fabrics such as silk, chiffon, satin.

• Skirt with elastic with folds It looks lush due to the elastic, so it is perfect for skinny girls who would like to visually add shape and highlight the waist, as well as hide flaws in the abdomen and hips. This skirt is perfect for summer and spring periods. In addition, this style is extremely convenient when putting on, as it does not take time to put on and fasten the skirt.

• Pleated skirt with train for several seasons does not go out of fashion. It is also called high-low and asymmetrical (due to the asymmetrical cut, where the skirts are short and the back part is long). This style is ideal for evening exits, but is already actively used in everyday life. It gives the image of femininity, because such a skirt looks light, airy and flowing when walking, and beautifully opens the female legs.

• Pleated tennis skirt moved to the wardrobe of women of fashion from tennis courts. She belongs to the sport style and is perfect for sporty girls with slim legs.Such a skirt is good to wear for walking with friends, it looks great with active rest. For example, you can wear it for rollerblading or cycling.

• Pleated skirt with pockets extremely comfortable and suitable for office and for everyday life. Pockets are often made from the side and visually invisible.

• Pleated skirt with wide belt It is very feminine, because it will emphasize the waistline and correct figure flaws.

• Fluffy pleated skirt can be both from dense, and from thin fabrics. The more folds - the more magnificent the skirt. If the skirt is made of thin fabric, then its pomp is achieved by several layers of the skirt.

• Pleated skirt - one of the classic and well-known options. Perfect for different types of shapes. For an office, pleated skirt is one of the best options.

• Pleated skirt - it is a pleated miniskirt in a cage or monophonic (for example, dark blue). These skirts came into fashion from the school uniform of Japanese girls. Ideal for young slim girls, create a sexy naughty image.

• pleated skirt no belt Excellent for increasing growth. This style is particularly suitable for office and everyday life.

Black pleated skirt - a classic. She reminds someone of her childhood and school years. Black pleated skirt is a great solution for office and business life.

A white pleated skirt will create a beautiful, romantic look. But, since white is universal, such a skirt is also suitable for a casual look, and for the office. Of course, a white skirt would be an excellent option for creating summer and spring looks.

A gray pleated skirt is perfect not only for creating classic office images. With it you can also create excellent casual images, for example, by combining with various jumpers for release.

With a blue pleated skirt, you can create many images. Midi skirt will be a great solution for the office. Maxi - elegant evening looks, as well as romantic summer walks and casual. Mini - a playful image for summer walks around the city.

The plaid skirt with pleats, as we have already learned, is called “Scotch”. Many probably, at the sight of such a skirt, pop up the image of schoolgirls, since such skirts are often used for school uniforms. As an adult, a checkered pleated miniskirt will create a playful, flirtatious, sexy look.

A red skirt in a wide pleated midi length will create an image of a strict business lady. Red skirt to the floor is perfect for special occasions. In general, with a skillful combination of the overall image, red will be appropriate in any circumstances on skirts with pleats of any length. But remember that a pleated skirt, such a bright color like red, will make your image so bright and eye-catching that with additional accessories and the rest of the color gamut it is worth being restrained so as not to overload the already bright image.

• Pleated chiffon skirts are perfect for creating evening looks, as well as for dates and walks. Skirts from such material of length maxi look beautiful and fashionable. They will suit girls with any shape, they will add extra volume to thin ones, and with plump ones they will hide figure flaws and visually stretch the silhouette.

• Cotton skirts are undoubtedly good for summer and late spring. This natural material, in spite of any temperature, perfectly passes the air and gives the body a cool feeling. Cotton skirts are ideal for creating everyday images - office, walking around the city.

• Knitted pleated skirts are extremely popular among women. Knitwear perfectly takes any shape and holds the folds well, and also stretches. All this is due to the addition of elastane fibers to knitwear. Knitwear can be made of cotton, wool, silk fibers, synthetic. Therefore, the skirt in the fold of knitwear can be chosen for any time of year and weather conditions.

• Short pleated skirts are predominantly made of thick fabrics. The standard length of such mini-skirts is 10-12 centimeters. Many plush mini miniskirts create an association with school ones, and for some it will be an undoubted advantage when choosing a model.

• Midi skirts with pleats are most often made from chiffon and similar fabrics, or from dense materials. Length mainly at the level of the knee or just below the knee, the style is semi-molded.

• Long pleated skirts are most often made of chiffon lined along the entire length of the skirt or up to the knee.

The pleated skirt is a rather bright and eye-catching wardrobe item, so it’s not always worth overloading an image built on a pleated skirt. But the belt in many cases will not be superfluous. This can be a thin strap designed to emphasize the waist, and a wide belt (it is better to place below the waist).

Platform and wedge look good with pleated skirts of various lengths.

You can combine a pleated skirt for a business style with turtlenecks, shirts, and a jacket or jacket.

For evening exits, the pleated skirt can be combined with various tops, embroidered and decorated with rhinestones, sequins, stones. Some pleated skirts will look good with corsets. If you are heading for a casual walk, you can wear a pleated skirt with a thin jumper, without tucking it into a skirt.

To create office bow Tie a plain blouse into a pleated skirt. The most preferred option in this case would be a skirt with pleated midi lengths.

To create a romantic look, visits to parties, meetings with friends, walks, you can combine a pleated skirt with various blouses, both plain and with a different bright print, or even with a lace blouse. The length of the skirt can be any.

Pleated skirt is perfect for urban casual, and even give it a special chic. For example, in the presented image, you can either go to the office, walk around the city, or attend an event, such as an exhibition. A creamy flying skirt in a pleat to mid-calf length goes well with a white blouse and a light black jacket, in which a thin black belt is also selected. The image is complemented by a silver bracelet, a long gilded pendant and black and white sunglasses. The shoes are made in an interesting “spotty” print, but not bright, calm brown-white flowers.

An excellent everyday vivid image - a blue blouse in tight, white skirt in a narrow pleated knee-length and white-blue sandals. The image dilutes and adds to it the brightness of a thin brown belt.

The laconic solemn image for evening exits was created due to a long cream skirt with a thin fold, a lace light beige blouse and light beige high-heeled shoes and a hidden platform.

Bright, naughty, partly "rocker" autumn bow - bright blue skirt in a wide fold plus shoes with heels to match. The ensemble is diluted with black tights, a black leather jacket and a black clutch, as well as a gray top with black lace. The image looks fresh and youth, but not gloomy, despite the abundance of black.