I'm a lightweight, with a slim top. I've been in love with pleated skirts for a long time, but whenever I try them on, I don't feel quite good about myself. Everyone says, 'it's not for you,' and I'm undecided. Do you think I should ignore such opinions or should I lean towards what looks better on me?
I had a similar situation too. I'm slightly pear-shaped and thought that pleated skirts made me look wider. Then I started paying attention to the fabric and length. I opted for a pleated skirt with a sturdier fabric instead of a thin one, and I also chose a midi length. It really makes a difference.
You can try pleated skirts with a high waist that don’t fully open at the bottom. Those that aren’t too puffy show the hips more balanced. Also, if you choose dark colors instead of light ones, you’ll feel better.
In my opinion, you're overthinking it a lot. A pleated skirt is already a fashion piece; it looks different on everyone in some way. Just try it on and find out if you feel comfortable in it. There are no strict rules in fashion anyway.
But if everyone is saying "it's not for you," maybe they are right. I mean, it's not sensible to insist on something that doesn't suit you, in my opinion. If you're this uncertain, it would be better to explore other models.
Pleated skirts draw more attention to proportions. If your hips are pronounced and your waist is slim, you should try A-line or straight-cut styles a bit more. These generally show body lines more proportionally with their waist detailing.
I actually tried a few more experiments; I was always trying knee-length for pleated skirts. I had never thought of looking for a long model, so I will give that a try too. I will also consider the fabric thickness, thank you for the recommendation.
So why did you like this idea at first? What does the pleated skirt make you feel? Did you get into it just because it's fashionable, or is there another reason?
Honestly, I also thought about something like this. Those who say 'it's not for you' might be jealous of you? Because normally, everyone knows what suits them. Such things happen among girls.
