The Best Yellow Pleated Skirts

Yellow wants the pleat to behave so avoid anything too stiff or cheaply made as this will look like costume rather than clothing. Fabric that works well is soft fluid materials, a polyester crepe, or a viscose blend – anything with enough weight and movement that the pleats can hang and swing rather than stick out. Look closely at how the pleats fall from the waistband – knife pleats sit flatter against the leg making them look more tailored whereas accordion or sunray pleats allow more movement and volume, they catch light as you walk and give the yellow a hint of shimmer without needing any shine or sequins. Pleats only look good if they bounce back after you’ve sat down and that’s where your cheap versions will let you down first, the pleats won’t recover once crushed and you’ll be left with a limp mangled mess by lunchtime.
If the skirt fits well you’ll have more options with your upper half. Yellow makes a pants tuck look somehow magical but a shirt works just as well if it’s tucked in properly. Fit is important, the waistband should sit comfortably at your natural waist or just below and not stick out or dig in. Length is key too, choose midi for something smarter and more grown up or mini for younger and playful.
Yellow demands attention so make sure you’re flattering around the hips and waist without trying to hide it with prints.
Another confidence trick for yellow is keeping colours simple and allowing them to breathe next to each other. White works wonders, a crisp white shirt will lighten and brighten the look. Let the skirt do all the work and keep your top simple. Black and navy works too, again a fine knit will tone down yellow’s sweetness and give you an overall put together feel. Add leather for edge, a biker jacket works beautifully as does an easy loafer. Bold colour near your face will fight with yellow rather than compliment it and busy prints will have the same effect.
This shade works best in the daytime first; garden parties, summer weddings (as a guest) and brunches. Anywhere that you’ll spend time outside and the sunlight can do its thing. It can work for the office if you keep your topsmart and it transitions into evening with ease; stick to a simple heel and minimal jewellery. Yellow should be the focus.

Top Picks

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HARVEY NICHOLS USDamson Madder Moffy Pleated Checked Cotton Mini Skirt - Yellow - 14 (UK14 / L)$77.28 $46.37 HARVEY NICHOLS US