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How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt for Everyday Wear

How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt For Everyday Wear

How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt For Everyday Wear

How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt For Everyday Wear

How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt For Everyday Wear
How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt For Everyday Wear
How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt For Everyday Wear

How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt For Everyday Wear

How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt For Everyday Wear
How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt For Everyday Wear

How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt For Everyday Wear
Pleated Maxi Skirt: c/o Chicwish ($59)
One-Shoulder Top: Asos ($13)
Straw Crossbody Bag: Amazon ($19)
Sandals: Loft (old), similar here and here
Sunglasses: c/o Zenni Optical

Photos taken by Heidi of Wishes & Reality

It is no surprise that I am a fan of maxi skirts. I showcased it last month, and last year I wore them twice on the blog, early Spring and middle of Summer. There’s something about them that makes them so elegant. Brings out my inner girlyness and all I want to do is twirl and twirl. I’ll probably stop after a couple twirls because let’s be honest, I get dizzy very easily. I can never ride the teacups at Disney World or Disneyland haha.

However, wearing a pleated maxi skirt can have its drawbacks. They may not be practical to wear day to day and/or figuring out when to wear them may be difficult. Since I enjoy wearing this type of skirt often, I have figured out how to wear a pleated maxi skirt without over-doing it or looking like you are about to head to the Oscars.

How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt for Everyday Wear

1. Keep the top simple.

Wearing just solid colors or a simple top will tone down the dressed up look of a pleated maxi skirt. I would also stick to cotton fabric tops. The more casual the top, the more toned down the entire outfit will look. Avoid any patterns, prints, or dramatic tops. I highly recommend wearing a solid color  short sleeve, v-neck tee or a sleeveless, v-neck tee.

2. Don’t over accessorize

Accessorizing usually elevates the outfit. So only accessorize what is necessary. If possible, no jewelry. If I do decide to wear a piece of jewelry, I would just wear my favorite rose gold watch.

3. Wear a crossbody bag

I love crossbody bags. They’re the most practical bag and perfect for everyday use. They also pair well when wanting to keep the maxi skirt as a casual look. I highly recommend wearing a small crossbody bag. Lately, I’ve been eyeing J.Crew’s mini bag or Sole Society’s zipper bag. Are you into straw bags? They’re the ‘it’ bag of the summer and extremely casual. Basically the perfect combination of dressed down and cute.

4. Wear flats

I especially love wearing it with two-banded sandals. They keep everything casual and they’re super comfortable. Too cold for sandals? Ballet flats are a great alternative! I definitely recommend avoiding any shoes with heels. They will definitely dress up the skirt even more.

Hope you all find this helpful and hopefully you can start wearing pleated maxi skirts more often this summer!

 xo RD

Comments

  2. Andrea Nine says

    I absolutely love it and what great pictures! I love these skirts but never quite know how to wear them so you gave some awesome tips! The print of this and the soft pink is just beautiful on you gorgeous girl!

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  10. Deborah says

    These are all excellent tips on styling a maxi skirt! The only thing about wearing flats with maxi length hems for me is that I'm quite petite and unless I get the hem altered, I end up just looking like I'm drowning in fabric.
    I adore your skirt – it's so pretty, romantic and flirty! Excellent styling as well with that one-shoulder ruffle top!

    xo Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

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    • Rach DiMare says

      Oh yes, I have that issue too. I do get mine hemmed. Luckily, the one I am wearing in this post happens to be the perfect length. But for the others I have featured, I for sure had to trim it.

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  20. Ileana says

    This floral maxi skirt is so beautiful!!! I love how you styled it 🙂 I used to have a few when I was living in Austria, but here I have to drive everywhere, and they can be quite uncomfortable when driving! 😀
    xoxo

    Ileana

    Novelstyle Blog

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