https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 02:34:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1677011 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 07:53:23 +0000 goldenpig 1677011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the expression on your face, it says it all.<div>I think I had the same expression when I tried on harem pants!<br />I do think you would look great in a different pleated skirt, something shorter.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1676936 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 04:00:32 +0000 Anna 1676936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks wonderful,on you. The top isn't quite right though. Maybe something more cropped so the waistband shows? But only you know if it is something you would get wear out of. And the look on y.iurmface is priceless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1676829 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:28:06 +0000 DonnaF 1676829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, I think knife pleats are particularly difficult to style and pull off. I like that skirt on you, including the length.&nbsp; It strikes me as perhaps a little dressy for the life you lead?&nbsp; </p> <p>I bought a black knife pleat skirt at Uniqlo last year, and I go back and forth whether to keep trying to style it or just to pass it on.&nbsp; It hits just below my knees.&nbsp; I have a long waist, and with the width of the hem, proportions tend to look blocky.&nbsp; If I roll the waistband to make it a few inches shorter, the skirt is *kickier* and somehow it is easier to find better proportions.&nbsp; Except that I am too old to channel a cute schoolgirl look.&nbsp; </p> <p>Stitched down pleats are far easier to wear.&nbsp; I think Angie has a very old blog on this. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1676348 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:44:44 +0000 lyn67 1676348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, but fortunatelly didn't take a pictie with it, as I would dream nightmares just looking at:-).<br />This been said, here it is a good &nbsp;example it still can be done all right.<br />Pictie is from the blog below:-)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://40plusstyle.com/neutral-looks-at-the-new-york-city-ballet-gala-choose-your-favorite-from-20-looks/">http://40plusstyle.com/neutral.....-from-20-l</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1676291 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:21:06 +0000 Helen11 1676291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Suz hit the nail on the head, that it would take determined styling.<br /> And isn't there a rule about not buying a skirt unless you already have tops to wear with it?<br /> It's a relief to be over a crush, especially when there is the budget to consider.<br /> Onwards and upwards : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1675614 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:55:07 +0000 anne 1675614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lyn, did you try one on too?</p> <p>Ledonna love the Monaco Lisa quote.</p> <p>Manny I almost pulled the trigger on a blush one. I didn't really want a maxi, just over the knees is my midi length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1675580 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:10:35 +0000 lyn67 1675580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dare I say it is not that bad as you think at all, needs a bit of styling. I'm suer Angie could do it wonders. BUT, we both new it, &nbsp;just &nbsp;had to try and feel it and I am cured, too!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1675521 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 09:36:57 +0000 Maneera 1675521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dare I say, good for you! Well, sometimes a crush is never meant to be. </p> <p>I didn't know you had a crush on pleated skirts I actually have 2 of these - black &amp; brown. Both worn ALOT about 2 summers back but I've been ignoring them last 2 years. That year I was really into maxi skirts! Had quite a few, but have given them all away, except for the pleated skirts. I do find them very pretty and romantic, to be honest. </p> <p>Even have a shorter one in blush &amp; black. Somehow - I'm not really 'feeling' the style lately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1675503 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 09:18:16 +0000 Ledonna N. 1675503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Send it back! It's a Mona Lisa. You saw it from afar and loved it . Tried it on not so much. Although love the painting. I heard that referenced in a movie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1675265 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:40:14 +0000 anne 1675265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone.&nbsp; Like delurked said "Sometimes it just takes trying something on".</p> <p>Of course all of you are correct in pointing out that this would look better with a fitted top (which was my envisioned outfit) and at a shorter length. Absolutely!&nbsp; I had read some caution about it being hard to shorten pleats though, and I'm just not certain enough that it would work. If it was less expensive I might risk it.</p> <p>Also, there are other issues with the skirt that are a bit harder to see against the background - the side zip doesn't sit smoothly over my hips. My thigh and tummy are NOT hidden by the flowy pleats, despite my hopes!!</p> <p>Anyway, my clothing budget is in the red already (thanks largely to buying 2 pairs of running shoes, which my physio says is better than 1) so it can just have a rest for a while!</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1675152 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 22:03:21 +0000 texstyle 1675152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn't it funny how we can all get really hooked on an idea of a clothing item, sometimes hunting it down for months - only to find out that maybe we weren't so fond of it after all? Trying on and taking your time to really be objective is so important. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1675137 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:52:31 +0000 Elle 1675137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the skirt on you but dont' care for it with that top. &nbsp;I think you might like it better if you tried it with a lower contrast and more fitted top. &nbsp;But if you are over your crush, it might not be worth the work to style it. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1675102 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:19:25 +0000 Jane 1675102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks okay but could look great with a shorter top, fitted may be with a boat neck. There is something glamour about pleats, understated and elegant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1675097 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:12:30 +0000 RobinF 1675097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it looks bad, but it's not very exciting is it. Looks kind of 880's (maybe that is intentional!). I agree that a knee length one might work better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1674999 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:45:18 +0000 crazyone 1674999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I personally think it looks great, but not with a voluminous top. &nbsp;I just got my pleated skirt, I'll model it for the forum later on....I'm still in love with the idea but not necessarily the execution of that particular skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1674998 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:44:12 +0000 Suz 1674998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It could work on you, Anne, but would take determined styling. It's good to be over a bad crush!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1674983 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:25:19 +0000 Anonymous 1674983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your facial expression really sums up your views on this skirt :)</p> <p>Yes, I agree that this is not your skirt </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1674950 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:49:40 +0000 catseye 1674950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a knee length one may be better on you. This one is not bad either. I second the suggestion of a more fitted top.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1674899 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:32:15 +0000 rachylou 1674899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, gee I like it on you, but don't know where you'd wear it. A pleated skirt caught my eye when I went to Target yesterday for Diet Coke... I thought of you...and to be honest, took a pass. I think I'm kinda with you on this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1674864 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 15:35:19 +0000 Joyce B 1674864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a little long but it fits you nicely. It just needs a different top and maybe you will like it again. I think a more fitted knitted top would work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1674857 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 15:27:27 +0000 Anonymous 1674857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes it just takes trying something on. That's why it's frustrating not to see what you want in the store. When it's online, it's so easy to imagine how perfect you will look in it. </p> <p>Btw, nothing wrong with you in the skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-over-my-crush-on-pleated-skirts#post-1674801 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:24:41 +0000 anne 1674801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Phew. Before I went ordering them internationally I managed to find a local one and actually try it on.<br /> And that's the end of that HEWI. Cured! </p>