Pleated Skirts

Olivia Palermo has mastered the art of fusing trends effortlessly, and her latest look — animal-print tie-neck blouse and pleated chiffon Stylestalker shorts — is another chic one for the fashion books. Although her transitional NYC pairing was fashion forward on its own, it's her gray leather Meli Melo tote ($760) that's perfect for Fall. Other feminine details like the bow neck and dainty pleats also took Olivia's street style to a new level. She then finished off her seasonally appropriate look with textured cap-toe flats, a few gold accessories, and cat-eye sunglasses. Re-create this ladylike look with her exact bag for your next brunch date with Mom.

Long pleated skirts are a great way to look breezy for Summer, as well as cover up your legs in style during Fall. So let's look to three celebrities — Jennifer Lawrence, Daisy Lowe, and Mena Suvari — who have all mastered the trend. Jennifer toured Paris this Summer wearing a classic ivory pleated maxi skirt with a gray tank and a Tory Burch bag; Daisy worked her midi turquoise pleated skirt in an edgier way with a black leather jacket and black biker boots; and Mena kept it sassy in an orange pleated maxi with a white crop top, oversized clutch, and Vince Camuto sandals ($50, originally $69). Whether your style aesthetic is classic, rocker, or trendy, work a pleated maxi skirt into your Summer and Fall wardrobe. Keep your other items minimal for now, then layer it way up when the weather chills.

Rihanna is no stranger to fashion-forward styles, but the singer really turned heads while shopping in NYC when she worked a soft pink American Apparel lace bandeau top ($18), a pink pleated Topshop skirt, black high-top Converse ($50), and a mini Céline tote. The midriff-baring starlet accessorized her ballet-meets-street style with oversized round Karen Walker shades ($250), a few necklaces, and diamond stud earrings, then layered on a two-tone sweatshirt. Style Rihanna's exact top, shoes, and shades with a flirty pleated skirt and laid-back hoodie to re-create this daring look.

One of Fall's hottest trends is the pleated skirt. If you're looking for different ways to wear it, OnSugar blogger Beauty and Budget breaks it down for you with these five amazing outfit ideas.

The pleated skirt has finally graduated from a schoolyard staple to a trendsetter's must-have item of the season. Its comfort and wearability make it perfect for day and night in both hot and cold temperatures — so long as you mix it with the right pieces. Coming in virtually every color of the rainbow, you can mix and match a pleated skirt with nearly anything, which is why I chose to highlight this trend.

It doesn't matter if it's bold pink or muted, everyone is fitting into these flowing skirts. And the best part is, a pleated skirt can make any ensemble more feminine.

You can find pleated skirts at virtually every retailer, but if you're on a tight budget you can just raid your grandmother's closet! Chances are, she's got one! If not, shop the look below for affordable pleated skirts under $50.

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I used to take ballet when I was little, so it's no surprise that I'm partial to the sweet ballerina look. I've been looking for a soft accordion pleat skirt, like this Mauro Grifoni Light Gray Pleated Skirt ($128, originally $315), to re-create the chic ballerina look. But unfortunately, the price and the hemline aren't quite right. I want something less expensive and sassier.

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