Womens Pleated Midi Dresses
What Is a Pleated Midi Dress?
A pleated midi dress is a classy, versatile, chic choice of dress that is very flattering and slimming as it stays tightly near the waistline—it expands towards the hemline with multiple folds in the skirt. Repeated lines are produced when pleats are stitched down from the body’s waist to the hip. It’s an excellent choice for older women, but there has been a resurgence of this style; anyone can wear a pleated midi dress, especially for a more formal, elegant, flirtatious and unique look.
What Is the Length of a Pleated Midi Dress?
The hem of a pleated midi dress ends halfway between the knee and the ankle. A pleated midi dress is one of those designs suitable to any body shape. The pleats help define the waist without adding any extra bulk. A pleated midi with a V-neckline will flatter a larger bust while for a smaller bust, you may want to try a fit with a higher neckline to balance the shape.
How to Wear a Pleated Midi Dress?
Chiffon or soft silk fabrics are best as they will lay better than stiffer fabrics. Solid colours work with this dress style, as do florals or slimming stripes that lay vertically. A black pleated midi dress can be formal, sophisticated and trendy and can work well for day to night outfits.
When the weather is cold, wear your pleated midi dress with a warm knitted sweater and boots. You could also add tights and a coat.
For summer, wear sandals and consider adding a belt at the waist for more definition and an even dressier look.
To dress down a pleated midi dress, you can wear it with a bomber jacket and flats. To dress it up a bit, you can add a metallic or leather jacket and stilettos.
Which Shoes to Wear With a Pleated Midi Dress?
A pleated midi dress can be worn anytime, but it’s perfect for weather that’s transitioning, so it’s easy to wear with both sandals or knee-high boots. Here are more tips on which shoes to wear with this dress:
Naked, strappy sandals in a neutral or metallic hue, especially if the dress has bold prints or decorations.
Block-heel sandals look contemporary, chic, practical and cool.
Pointed-toe kitten heels make a pleated midi dress look sophisticated and polished. The lower topline of the shoe also lengthens and flatters your legs.
For a casual look, you can even wear a pleated midi dress with flats, like espadrilles or sneakers.
For cooler weather, you could wear boots.
When to Wear a Pleated Midi Dress?
A classic, enduring fashion item, it lends itself to a variety of occasions and can be worn for an elegant brunch , then to work and then out on the town by changing layers and accessories.
It’s ideal for cocktail parties, weddings, proms, girls nights out , graduations, bridal showers and dinners.
