Trend Alert: Accordion Pleats

By Yannique Benitez on Jun 2nd 2011 5:10PM
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Accordion pleats have been around for decades but recently more and more stores are stocking up on this style to meet a recent demand. Now shoppers have their pick from an assortment of styles including minis, maxis, dresses and more.

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By: Lesli on 6/04/2011 1:17AM

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I don't think so. Ever. These were very popular in the early 80's (watch a few old re-runs of Cheers with Shelly Long playing Diane) and I guarantee you'll see one before too long. They are still a dated look. It is not going to become a new trend. I am 36 and there's no way I would buy a skirt that could have come out of my mom's closet 30 years ago. I mean are you going to bring back the fru-fru high necked blouses with the ruffles and huge bows at the neck too? Massive shoulder pads? Go to any Goodwill and you can find these looks for about 3.95 and it'll be "vintage".

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By: Tammy on 6/04/2011 1:52AM

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I do remember my mother saying something about pleated skirts making women look slimmer. I think its a pretty style and wish it would never go out of fashion.

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By: New York on 6/04/2011 7:26AM

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Pleated skirts make a woman look heavier not slimmer. I'll pass on this one.

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By: fuhgetabouddit on 6/04/2011 4:04AM

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I am with Lesli, NO WAY! I think they look dated (it conjures up images of that hideous fabric you normally see them made of) and offer a very unappealing silhouette to just about any shape.

I'll take a nice, fitted pencil skirt or even a tiered maxi ANY day over this hideous piece of clothing.

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