How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt: The Aje Tabira
How to Wear a Pleated Maxi Skirt: The Aje Tabira
The Aje pleated maxi skirt to know this season is the Tabira Pleated Maxi Skirt in ivory, from Resort 2027: a sunray-pleated chiffon skirt hung from a structured PU yoke, fully lined, with a centre-back zip. It sits alongside the Radiate Pleated Maxi Skirt, and both are part of our wider guide to Aje skirts, which covers every Aje skirt length on Coveti.
- New this drop: Tabira Pleated Maxi Skirt in ivory ($840)
- Construction: PU yoke with twin-needle topstitching over a sunray-pleated chiffon skirt
- Fabric: 60% PU, 40% polyester, fully lined
- Closure: centre-back zip with a sculptural puller
- Care: spot clean only
- Sizing: UK 4 to UK 18; the model is 178cm and wears AU 6, which is UK 6
What is the Aje Tabira skirt?
Tabira is a Resort 2027 maxi skirt that pairs two very different materials: a smooth PU yoke and a sheer, sunray-pleated chiffon skirt.
The yoke sits at the waist like a wide belt and is finished with twin-needle topstitching. Below it, the chiffon is pleated in a sunray pattern, so the pleats fan out from the waist and widen towards the hem. The skirt is fully lined, so the chiffon reads as a soft layer over a solid base rather than as a sheer panel.
How do you wear a pleated maxi skirt?
Balance the volume of the pleats with a fitted, simple top, and let the waist show.
A pleated maxi carries a lot of movement below the waist, so the top half works best close to the body. On the Tabira, the PU yoke already marks the waist, which means a tucked top is the natural partner. Three combinations that work:
- Tonal ivory: Tabira with the Sardinia Crochet Tee in ivory tucked in, flat sandals
- Black and ivory: Tabira with the Sardinia Crochet Tee in black, a gold cuff, a block heel
- Evening: Tabira with a fitted knit tank and a heel, hair up so the yoke stays visible
Which shoes go with a pleated maxi skirt?
Pick shoes by how much ankle you want to show: a flat sandal for day, a slim heel for evening.
The Tabira is cut to the ankle on the 178cm model, so on shorter frames it will skim the floor. A heel of a few centimetres keeps the hem clear of the ground. Flat thongs and slides suit the tonal ivory look; for evening, see our guide to Aje heels.
Aje pleated pieces compared
Every Aje pleated piece currently on Coveti that pairs with a separate. Cells the brand does not publish are marked as such.
| Piece | Type | Pleat | Fabric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabira Pleated Maxi Skirt | Maxi skirt | Sunray-pleated chiffon under a PU yoke | 60% PU, 40% polyester | $840 |
| Radiate Pleated Maxi Skirt | Maxi skirt | Pleated | Not published by the house | $910 |
| Radiate Pleated Top | Top | Pleated | Not published by the house | $630 |
| Aven Pleated Top | Top | Pleated | Not published by the house | $590 |
The Radiate top and skirt wear as a set. For a pleated one-piece, see the Dew Pleated Maxi Dress, and browse more labels in our designer skirts edit.
How does the Tabira fit?
Take your usual size. Aje publishes no advice to change size.
The model is 178cm with a 59cm waist and 87cm hips, and wears AU 6, which Coveti sells as UK 6. The PU yoke sits at the waist, so size by your waist measurement; the pleated skirt below it falls freely over the hip. Full conversions sit in our Aje sizing guide.
Pleated maxi skirts around the world
A lined pleated maxi is a year-round piece: in the Australian and Gulf summer it wears with sandals and a tee, and in a UK and European winter it layers under a long coat with a fine knit.
The ivory shade also suits winter weddings and resort travel. Coveti ships Aje worldwide, with prices shown in US dollars.
How do you care for a pleated chiffon skirt?
The Tabira is spot clean only, so treat marks locally and do not wash it.
Hang it by the yoke on a clip hanger so the pleats fall straight, keep it away from rough fabrics that can snag chiffon, and store it with space around it so the sunray pleats are not crushed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Aje Tabira skirt made of?
The Tabira is 60% PU and 40% polyester: a PU yoke over a sunray-pleated chiffon skirt, fully lined.
Is the Tabira skirt see through?
The chiffon is sheer, but the skirt is fully lined.
How do you wash the Aje Tabira skirt?
It is spot clean only.
What top goes with a pleated maxi skirt?
A fitted, simple top tucked in at the waist, such as the Aje Sardinia Crochet Tee.
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