Interestingly, only men wore originally pleated skirts. But more than 3 millennia have passed since then. Today, such a skirt model continues to be popular, but already exclusively among the fair sex.
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Pros and Cons of a Pleated Skirt
Pleated skirts have their advantages and disadvantages.
Among the advantages of this part of the wardrobe can be noted:
- The ability to add just one detail to your image of tenderness, femininity, sophistication. Any “bow” with a pleated skirt immediately looks romantic.
- Soft folds that fall from the waist, with the right selection of clothes, help hide existing body imperfections. For example, add volume and roundness to the “boyish” hips.
- If you correctly select the top for the skirt, it will allow you to achieve the visual effect of the hourglass figure, which is dreamed by most of the fair sex.
But we must not forget about the minuses of the wardrobe details discussed. First of all, this is the need for special skirt care. It is not easy to wash it and even more so to iron it. The girl will have to spend a lot of time and effort on caring for a pleated skirt.
Other cons:
- Pleated skirts below the knee length greatly visually shorten the girl's growth. Even tall ladies in it can look comical.
- Since pleated skirts add volume to the hips, they become inaccessible to the cuffs.
- Often after a couple of months, the creased socks on such a piece of clothing begin to diverge.Most often this happens on the stomach. As a result, even a perfect press may look like a bulging pusiko.
- Pleating further expands when walking - this visually adds volume to the figure. In order not to further enhance such an unpleasant effect, do not be wary of wearing shiny fabric models.
It is immediately worth noting that pleated skirts are not too comfortable for daily wear. It is better to make them part of a festive or evening look.
Fashionable models of skirts 2018-2019
In 2018-2019, the discussed version of the skirt is again at the peak of fashion. True, not all of its options, but only special models.
Fashionistas should add a pleated skirt below the knee to their image in sport-chic style. For example, complementing it with a voluminous sweater from thin knitwear, shoes and a bag in the color of the bottom. Such an image can be called universal and perfectly suitable not only for any occasion, but also for different weather.
Mini models will again become very popular. They are an ideal solution for creating an image in a casual style. It is advisable to choose a model with a high waistline. This skirt should be combined with shirts, crop tops and voluminous sweatshirts.
In the new season, fashion designers have proposed actively adding pleated skirts from metallic or shiny fabric to their wardrobe. But it is necessary to select a discreet neutral top for them, preferably black, gray, white, blue, blue, dark green. As already mentioned above, such options for skirts visually increase the volume, so they are well suited only to slim ladies.
The materials from which pleated skirts are sewn
Modern masters have learned to create pleated skirts from a variety of materials.
Most often, a chiffon is chosen for this.
Ready-made skirt is perfect for the warm season. It will be comfortable even in the hottest weather.
Short pleated chiffon pleats can also be worn with insulated tights. It is desirable that they be very dense. It is important that the legs do not shine through.
In general, almost any fabric can be used to make pleated pleats. But flax, chiffon and wool are usually pleated. Sometimes even skin is exposed to such processing.
It is not easy to turn the fabric into pleated. This is done in factories with special huge heavy presses. At home, it will turn out to repeat the process using an iron and special shapes. But this is such a difficult task that it is much easier to buy an already finished version of pleated fabric from the material of interest to the fashionista.
What to wear with a piece of clothing
There are many options for what to wear with a pleated skirt to look stylish and interesting. The main thing is not to choose a sports top, otherwise it will definitely fail to make your image harmonious. The same applies to shoes and accessories. Of course, sneakers are allowed, but certainly not jogging.
Variants of images for everyday life
Understanding what to wear with a pleated midi skirt, it is worth recalling the recommendations of stylists about the "non-feminine" top. A great pair for a gentle bottom will be a coarse knit jumper, a loose-fitting shirt or even a voluminous sweater. But on your feet in this case, you should wear elegant shoes with heels. They will balance the whole image as a whole.
There are several universal successful combinations for images with a pleated skirt that are suitable "for everyday use":
- With a shirt. This is the simplest combination, which is suitable for a business meeting, and for a romantic date. If you need to create an image for the office, you should take a basic neutral color skirt and complement it with a pink, white, blue or lilac shirt. Even a denim top will do. In this case, you can add a stylish T-shirt under it. From shoes you need to choose shoes, ballet shoes, sneakers or sandals without elevation.
- With a jumper. The top in this case can be chosen both tight-fitting and free cut. The jumper can be tucked into a skirt or emphasized with a high belt.To create a youthful fresh look, it should be worn directly on top of the shirt. Of course, for such a combination you need to choose informal shoes.
- With a jacket. If a girl wants to add some brutality to her image, such a combination will be ideal for her. The pleated golden skirt, complemented by a leather black jacket and beret, looks bright and unusual.
- With a jacket. The ideal top for this combination is a shortened and fitted model. Such a jacket will visually add harmony to the girl. For an evening date, you should choose a black pleated skirt in combination with a rich blue or burgundy top.
With flowers and fabrics in the marked combinations, the girl can experiment on her own, choosing what she likes.
Holiday Outfit Ideas
The most effective option for a festive outfit will be a dress with a pleated skirt. It can be of any color and style. The main thing is that such a thing is perfect for a girl.
Looks always look chic, bright, stylish and truly festive with a pleated skirt on the floor, which is complemented by a silk top. It can be a gentle top on thin straps, the fabric of which adorns the pattern, embroidery. If the skirt is bright, shiny, metallized, a plain black, blue, white top is enough.
Choosing a suitable blouse for pleated is not easy. If it is planned to complement it with a festive image, it is worth choosing a body-fitting model, but with magnificent sleeves. They can be, for example, transparent.
How to wash a skirt from different materials
To wash a pleated skirt in a special way. Before the procedure, it is placed in a nylon stocking, in which it remains even during drying. To preserve a beautiful “accordion”, it is worth “water procedures” to stitch the product with free wide stitches of snow-white threads to prevent staining of the product. Sew pleating parallel to the hem. In no case should the thread be tightenedotherwise folds are deformed.
If the item is made of polyester, knitwear, mixed fabrics with a small percentage of natural threads, you can safely send it to the washing machine. Be sure to select a delicate mode without spin and a temperature range of up to 35 degrees.
The product from silk, taffeta, chiffon and fine wool is washed by hand. The water temperature should also not exceed 35 degrees. The fabric can not be rubbed, twisted, wring.
After the procedure, rinse the product in cool water with air conditioning. This will not let him lose his lightness and airiness.
Wrinkle recovery methods
Over time, any pleated skirt loses shape. Folds gradually begin to straighten. You can fix this at home yourself. Manufacturers process pleated products with a special solution that “fixes” the corrugation. You can make it from improvised means.
To do this, you need:
- Prepare a strong soapy solution from grated soap (always necessary).
- Add raw egg protein to the liquid, 1 tsp. potato starch, 1 tbsp. l table vinegar.
- In the resulting mixture, moisten gauze.
- Attach it to the fabric through a piece of paper.
It remains to stroke the skirt and you can continue to use it.
Iron and steam treatment
There are special rules regarding how to iron a pleated skirt. First of all, choose a gentle temperature condition of the iron, suitable for the fabric from which the skirt is made.
Followed by:
- Turn inside the wardrobe and place it on a horizontal surface.
- Separate iron lining and belt. Do it with effort.
- Fold the folds with wet gauze and only then treat with an iron.
- On the front side, process the belt and folds, also using material moistened with water.
If the folds were stitched before washing, then it is time at this stage to remove the threads.
It will be even easier to stroke the skirt with a steam generator. It just needs to be steamed at a distance, then left to hang and dry for a quarter of an hour.Do not stretch the folds! The dried product remains to be gently shaken.
Stylish and high-quality pleated skirt should be in the wardrobe of every fashionista, especially in the coming spring season.
