Pleat Bleats
24 Jul
Top – THML via Stitch Fix | Skirt – The Limited | Belt – The Limited | Necklace – Overstock.com | Shoes – Tahari via TJ Maxx
I recently ordered this skirt from The Limited when they were having an extra 40% off all their already marked-down items. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about pleats considering I carry most of my weight in my hips.
I’m still not sure how I feel about it but I do love that it’s way out of the box in terms of what I normally wear. This outfit feels very frilly and feminine and I’m usually a bit more tailored. I think I’ll hang onto the skirt and see how else I’m inspired to wear it.
Also, don’t forget that tomorrow is You Pick Wednesday! Send your questions and suggestions to looplooks@gmail.com!
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0Tags: blush, pleated skirt, purple
Right now I’m pretty happy with my closet. But even so there are days when I stand there and stare at all the hangers and think, “I wish I had….”
I’ve had all of these clothing pieces in my closet for a long time. I keep wavering on whether or not to keep the cardigan and then it keeps staying. 
Pairing the fancy sequined skirt with a neutral colored cardigan and nude heels helps keep it from being too bling-y or overwhelming.
The fact that I paired two pieces that could be considered slightly casual but added heels and a blazer makes my outfit work appropriate without being traditional.
So, so pretty! I love that pleated skirt, which is just about the most tailored pleated skirt I’ve ever seen!
I’m also a classic pear shape, so I get what you mean about not wanting to add weight around the hips, but this skirt drapes nicely. I can see lots of combos with this, including a classic black blazer to dress it up (maybe with black booties and tights in the winter?), or pairing it with a black button-down and denim jacket/shirt and a wide belt to make the look more casual. Oooh, how would your black star-print camp shirt look tucked into this? I wore a cardigan backwards with one of my pleated skirts here at http://librarianforlifestyle.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/oti-backwards-inspiration/. Hmmm… maybe pairings with a pleated skirt would be a good one for your “You Pick Wednesdays” series… 
I love all your ideas! I’m definitely planning to pair it with my black blazer and eventually my chambray shirt. Just have to wait until it cools down a bit here!
I really like the skirt too. It’s very cute.
Thanks!