topic Re: Do You Like Pleats? in Fashion

Do You Like Pleats?

Desert Lily — Tue, 30 May 2023 00:38:49 GMT

I like most pleated pants and some simple pleated tops, skirts, & dresses. But, pleats aren't always a favorite of mine.

Here are some pleats I saw online tonight at Macy's, Dillard's, & Anthropologie.

#1 Lauren Ralph Lauren Georgette Wide-Leg Shorts

(I like these, but I don't wear shorts)

#2 Calvin Klein Pleated Sleeveless Blouse

(I like this, but maybe more in a different color)

#3 Mango Pleated Wide-Leg Pants

#4 Lauren Ralph Lauren Georgette Wide-Leg Pants

(I like these; I think of them as trousers)

#5 Anne Klein Pleated Midi Skirt

#6 Mango Pleated Strap Top

#7 Kensie Floral Print Pleated Midi Dress

#8 CeCe Ruffled Sleeve Pleated Dress

#9 Journee Greer Pleated Sandal

#10 CeCe Pleated Gingham Halter Top

#11 I.N.C. Pleated Top Handle Handbag

#12 Sandra Darren Floral Print Pleated Sheath Dress

#13 Mac Duggal Satin Pleated Halter Dress

#14 By Anthropologie Satin Pleated Midi Skirt

#15 Hutch One-Shoulder Mini Dress

#16 Mac Duggal Wide-Leg Jumpsuit

#17 Mac Duggal Pleated V-Neck Dress

#18 4S13NNA Metallic Pleated Cami

(I think this is pretty)

#19 Maeve Silky Pleated Skirt

#20 Dress The Population Haley Fit & Flare Pleated Dress

#21 Mac Duggal Empire Waist Pleated Gown

#22 Mac Duggal Pleated Cut-Out Column Gown

#23 Delfi Collective Convertible Pleated Midi Dress

#24 Sabina Musayev Admon Pleated Shorts

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

layla2450 — Tue, 30 May 2023 00:48:25 GMT

NO.

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

spiderw — Tue, 30 May 2023 00:51:49 GMT

I do like the pleated tops and some of the dresses.. However, I am not a fan of the fashions that have too much pleating and a few of the dresses are in that category. I love the shoe!!!! All in all a nice look at what pleats are trending in fashion wear!!!!

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

GenXmuse — Tue, 30 May 2023 01:10:49 GMT

I'm not big on pleated clothing myself, but some of the examples are pretty nice. Thanks for posting all the photos!

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

tiny 2 — Tue, 30 May 2023 01:15:26 GMT

NO!!! Back in day when you had to iron everything, pleats were a nightmare.

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

Desertdi — Tue, 30 May 2023 01:16:06 GMT

I am extra-short....pleats make me look dumpy

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

wilma — Tue, 30 May 2023 01:17:51 GMT

@Desert Lily

Thanks for posting.
I like the first RL pleated short and the trousers in #4. The solid pleated skirts (#5 & #14) are nice. I also like the camisole (#18).

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

taquito — Tue, 30 May 2023 01:28:39 GMT

I like the pleated skirts, whether they're on their own or part of a dress. There's something so pretty about the way they flow when you walk in them.

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

On It — Tue, 30 May 2023 01:43:29 GMT

The examples that were posted are exquisite. I think pleats are beautiful until I put them on my body. Then, oopsie!

Unfortunately I am too short and fluffy for pleats to be a flattering look.

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

Etoile308 — Tue, 30 May 2023 01:44:29 GMT

I love pleats, but I realize not all pleated garments work for me.

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

smoochy — Tue, 30 May 2023 02:28:45 GMT

No I don't. I liked the hip-stitched pleated wool plaid skirt I wore in 1967. Nothing since. Personally I think you need to be model-thin to wear pleats. Any extra pounds distorts the line of the garment.

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

Spacrazy — Tue, 30 May 2023 02:37:42 GMT

Yes, I like them very much - on others.

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

KathyM23 — Tue, 30 May 2023 06:30:25 GMT

Back in the 60's/70's I wore pleated wool skirts with blazers. Of course i was thin then.

Also remember a pleated chiffon shirt with crocheted sweaer top i wore in the 80's. The skirt was alot like #5

I sure couldn't wear pleats now but some of the pictures shown are nice on the right person.

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

BlueFinch — Tue, 30 May 2023 06:48:26 GMT

Love #4, the Ralph Loren wide leg pants. In fact I have a pair that look just like these. They're very flattering with just a couple of pleats.

The other fashions are lovely on the tall, thin models, but they would do nothing for me. Pleats have to be able to, drape and flow, perfectly. That's hard to accomplish if you're curvy.

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

Pook — Tue, 30 May 2023 08:45:35 GMT

All the models appear to be tall and thin so they do look great on them! Definitely not for my 5'4" short torsoed, large busted body - not for me!!

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

OKPrincess — Tue, 30 May 2023 09:33:37 GMT

In the 60s, I made several shifts just like #12. Cute style.

#7 beautiful

Unfortunately I'm no longer tall and lanky. My friends called me "spider" because I was skinny.

Like others said pleats look good on others but not me.

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

shoptilyadropagain — Tue, 30 May 2023 12:09:29 GMT

I'm not a fan of pleats....on me or anyone! I just don't care for the look.

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

Goldengate8361 — Tue, 30 May 2023 12:34:18 GMT

I like them, but I just don't wear them. I like the 70s retro look of some of the formal looking gowns in this group. I'd like to see more like that on the red carpet. #22 is absolutely gorgeous!

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

Mindy D — Tue, 30 May 2023 12:58:30 GMT

Some pleats yes and some pleats no. I like the Lauren shorts and the Lauren pants. I'm not a fan of accordion pleats as seen on the green Mango top and pants. I like the pleats on the purse and the shoes. I don't like the pleats on the green Cece dress but I do like the pleats on their gingham halter top. The #16 jumpsuit is my least favorite. The #14 Anthropologie outfit is the exception to my usual thinking...I like it.

Re: Do You Like Pleats?

mnmom — Tue, 30 May 2023 20:51:02 GMT

@On It wrote:
The examples that were posted are exquisite. I think pleats are beautiful until I put them on my body. Then, oopsie!
Unfortunately I am too short and fluffy for pleats to be a flattering look.

Me too! 😁. I like them, but most are not flattering on my figure. #12 -- the sheath-type dress with the pleats lower would be okay on my body, but most of the time they are not a good look for me.