FALL 101: The Leather Pleated Skirt

I feel like an old lady when I say, "Styles from when I was young are coming back again." But it's really true.

When I was in the 8th or 9th grade, Clueless, the movie, came to movie screen. I feel, that's where I got most of my fashion sense. I loved the plaid, the skirts, the headbands, the knee sock, Mary Jane pumps, and preppy-ness. Sure, the language and slang they used wouldn't stand in 2010; with some slight changes, the Clueless fashion sense would translate well today

That's why I was uber-excited to see so many skirts, more specifically pleated skirts come down the runway this year. The ladylike/preppy look was back.

Louis Vuitton

Valentino and Louis Vuitton showed leather versions of this classic pleated skirt in mini and knee lengths.

Valentino showed a micor-pleated leather mini - similar to the one I chose (below). While Louis Vuitton showed a knee length version with more of a folded texture. I just love the leather!! It makes a boring skirt seem so modern! Both are great and fully able to be adjusted via age. So it's only fitting that you find a way to put one in your closet.

So I went to LOOKLET.com to pull together a look you can simulate this Fall. A pleated skirt (leather or not, your choice) can have edge or sweetness. Add ladylike details with Mary Jane pumps, lace tights, ant a fitted shirt. Pull together some hard accessories and you'll totally bring your look into 2010.