https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-style-a-pleated-maxi Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:14:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-style-a-pleated-maxi#post-637169 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:16:49 +0000 goldenpig 637169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to see the brown skirt paired with coral or turquoise boho luxe tank tops. How about something like these:<br /> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/INC-INTERNATIONAL-WOMENS-BROWN-CORAL-PRINT-BEADED-BLOUSE-SHIRT-TOP-M-worn-once-/251074739744#vi-content" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/INC-IN.....vi-content</a><br /> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/MILLY-BLUE-TURQUOISE-GREEN-SILK-CHIFFON-PRINT-BABYDOLL-HALTER-BEAD-TIE-NWT-SZ-8-/180896199966#vi-content" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/MILLY-.....vi-content</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-style-a-pleated-maxi#post-637165 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:21:33 +0000 CocoLion 637165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go with a lower color contrast top and wedges. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-style-a-pleated-maxi#post-637150 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:28:05 +0000 ManidipaM 637150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do think a chunkier shoe might balance the volume better, but otherwise, no Laura Ingalls in sight! This works.</p> <p>Also seconding the denim/chambray suggestion. And maybe for hot weather (if that applies to your travelling) I'd consider tops that are sleeveless or very short-sleeved --- somehow, showing a little bare arm seems to make a maxi skirt especially feminine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-style-a-pleated-maxi#post-637117 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 05:25:58 +0000 Kirti 637117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! I second Beth Ann's suggestion of trying a denim/chambray shirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-style-a-pleated-maxi#post-637061 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:10:47 +0000 Beth Ann 637061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've gotten some good suggestions already. I like the idea of a belt and wedges, too. I like the soft blouse with the skirt. What about chambray or navy on top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-style-a-pleated-maxi#post-636972 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 02:41:17 +0000 Jenava 636972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this would look fantastic with something on top in a mushroom or grey shade, maybe with a pop of rose, pink or burgundy? I think in summer a fitted knit would do (maybe 3/4 sleeve with a boatneck to give a ballerina vibe, along with ballet flats or flat ankle-strap sandals). For winter, I would do flat boots and a fitted cropped jacket over a button-down.</p> <p>ETA, to keep it from looking too plain with a simple tee I would add a statement necklace! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-style-a-pleated-maxi#post-636902 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:15:27 +0000 Kiwichik 636902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. You could also knot the shirt, add heels, wear it with a sphaghetti strap top - lotsof options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-style-a-pleated-maxi#post-636824 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:07:57 +0000 Rachel 636824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all! </p> <p>I thrifted this maxi on Friday, and I've been scheming on how to style it ever since. Since the photos are a bit dark, I'll add that t it's dark brown rayon pleated from the hips. It's surprisingly cool and impossible to wrinkle: I want to build some more outfits around it so I can bring it traveling this summer!</p> <p>My knit tees looked a bit plain with it, so I attempted a loose linen button-down instead. I'm not sure of the maxi skirt rules: should I be aiming to create a single long column with the outfit, or is adding volume and a different color on top okay? Would wedges look better with this long of a skirt than these dead-simple sandals? Does the skirt look like the '80s number it truly is, or can it pass for modern-maxi?</p> <p>And in general, does it look, well, weird? I got a number of sideways looks from little kids at the mall: I *hope* they weren't saying "look, Mom, it's Laura Ingalls!" ;)</p> <p>Thank you for your thoughts!</p> <p>Blouse: Talbots<br /> Skirt: (Old!) Banana Republic Safari and Travel Clothing<br /> Sandals: Gap </p>