“Living in a small town in NC means living “casual cute”. We don’t get too dressed up on a daily basis. However, I decided to provide a casual chic look with just the right amount of fashion to demonstrate some UnregisteredStyle.” -Davina
Can you believe we are already in the month of May and yet, there are so many fashion trends we haven’t discussed yet.Lets use this as an opportunity to discuss a very popular item this season, the pleated midi skirt. Ladies, if you are a classy gal with expensive taste. this post is for you.
Recently, we traveled below the Mason Dixon line to feature our social network blogger, model, and fashion expert, Davina! We caught her on the way to a day party and she couldn’t resist taking photos on such a beautiful day. Check out her chic outfit below.
“My favorite part of my outfit is my skirt. I am 5’9 ½ and it is difficult to find skirts that are long enough. Being that I wanted to wear a crop top, I knew I needed to pair it with a longer skirt to demonstrate the classy look that I was going for.” -Davina
Pleating has been around forever and up until recently, its process was revived by our fashion designers and merchandisers. So, what is pleating? Pleating is the process in which double folded fabric is secured in place by pressing. The pleating process can be applied to various articles of clothing, including skirts and dresses.
If you are still having difficulty visualizing this garment, lets take a step down memory lane. Have you heard of the iconic model and actress Marilyn Monroe? In the 1955 cult-classic film, “The Seven Year Itch,” Marilyn wore her iconic white, pleated dress. You know…the scene where Marilyn is standing above a subway grating with her dress blowing in the wind.
“When my fashion stylist found this piece for my photo shoot, I instantly fell in love with the skirt. This skirt is so versatile and can be worn to many events/occasions. I also love the pink and champagne gold clutch to add a bright fun feel.” -Davina
Pleated, midi Skirts are generally seen as conservative, chic, and sophisticated. More recently, these skirts have taken our modern retail racks by storm in such stores as H&M, Zara, Macys, and Forever 21.
Davina purchased her skirt from H&M. She styled her skirt with a pastel, printed crop-top from Forever 21, nude pumps from Nine West, and a matching clutch.
We at the UnregisteredStyle approve Davina’s overall look. Just imagine “Breakfast at Tiffany’s, meets “Sex and the City.” Davina deserves a round of applause for successfully combining her classy garment with modern apparel.
For more looks from Davina, follow her model journey on Instagram @belovedalise25.
