
Gained a bit of extra weight around your abdomen? As we get older, it can get a bit harder to shed unwanted kilos, and it can lead to a knock in your confidence. But don’t fret, with a few simple style tricks, you can easily hide a tummy and show off your killer fashion sense instead. In fact, the one style staple to have if you’re looking to conceal a burgeoning midriff is pleated skirts or dresses. Also called plisse or knife pleats, they can cleverly draw attention away from your stomach area.
Here are 13 pleated skirts and dresses to add to your wardrobe, and style tips to pull them off effortlessly:
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We love this H&M dress, period. Reason: not only does this dress sports baroque prints, it also has an elongated v-neck line that allows you to flaunt your collarbone. Match this bold piece with gold accessories.
Though this skirt is made out of cotton and polyester, we’re still intrigued by how shimmery it looks. Perfect for both work and weekends, wear this with a loosely buttoned white shirt for that effortless pizzazz.
Here’s what we recommend when you’re purchasing a skirt that sports whimsical prints: opt for one that’s rather muted in colour, if you want to wear it for work. This Maje skirt features a white and blue combination, which is definitely office-friendly.
Apart from the pleated details, this dress is all about its rich, jewel-toned colour. Let this baby pop by wearing it with a pair of black heels.
Don’t be afraid to don a bright number. If this marigold shade is too intimidating for you, we’d recommend taming it down with either a black blazer, or a denim jacket.
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Featuring a metallic blue upper detail, this Coach skirt is so versatile. It all depends on how you style it: with a blazer to exude formality or a muscle tank for a casual twist.
We love a knife-pleat-meets-polka-dotted-print skirt — you get the best of both worlds, fashion wise. Either wear it with a simple white t-shirt, or with a dressier top.
This cotton candy blue skirt is dreams come true for every pastel lover. Either go full on monochromatic with this skirt by wearing it with a pussybow blouse of a matching hue, or juxtapose it with a black biker jacket.
While khaki greens are within the spectrum of neutral hues, it’s generally quite a bold and striking shade to don for work. To tame this baby down, wear it with something monochromatic, like either a black silk blouse or a white short sleeved shirt.
The cheery shade of yellow on this H&M skirt is perfect for a weekend getaway to the beach (or to one of our favourite destinations, Bali). Wear it with a white crop top and a Jane Birkin inspired basket bag.
The urban utilitarian is one of the hottest spring/summer trends of 2019, and this skirt is perfect if you’d want to rock this style to work. Complement this earthy hue with a colour that’s unexpected, but not too crazy, like navy.
Don’t just stick to something safe and simple. Instead, opt for one that sports eclectic prints, like this Topshop piece. If this number is too funky for you, you can always mute it with a plain top.
If you’d want to venture into the world of prints, but don’t want to dabble too much into those that are ostentatious, this Sandro skirt is definitely perfect for you. Despite featuring eclectic and bold prints, it still has a very tamed colour palette. Wear it with a pinstriped shirt.
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