Amidst the various pleated dresses and skirts lies my particular favorite, the accordion pleat. There was a time when the word pleat evoked loud guffaws as well as an overall rejection due to it's somewhat dowdy history. Thankfully it's a new day, and those of us who enjoy and nice pleat can hold our heads high as we stride along....ours skirts (and dresses) flowing behind! I find that the a-line design along with the more defined waist, makes for a very flattering silhouette....this versus the "straight pleat" versions.
So far, I've purchased Allen B's color block skirt, and a maroon belted number similar to that of the Michael Michael Kors. Alice & Olivia's dress in the last picture is a true testament to two of the best features....that flowing, swirling bottom!
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| BCBG Max Azria, $178; bluefly.com |
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| Arden B., $69; ardenb.com |
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| Decree, $10 |
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| Allen B., $30 |
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| Worthington, $25 |
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| Liz Claiborne, $20 |
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| Joe Fresh, $39 |
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| Joe Fresh, $49; jcp.com |
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| Michael Michael Kors, $195; saks.com |
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| Alice & Olivia, $484; netaporter.com |
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| Sanctuary, $94.99 |
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| BCBG Max Azria, $99.99 |
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| BCBG Max Azria, $74.99; 6pm.com |
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| Alice & Olivia, $597; bloomingdales.com |
