Pleated Skirts: Metallic, Maxi and Midi, and How to Style Them

The pleated skirt is the most useful piece of evening dressing you can own: it does the work of a gown with half the commitment. This edit covers 14 pleated skirts in stock at Coveti, from the SemSem Gold Sunray Plissé Maxi Skirt to everyday midis; browse more in our pleated skirts and maxi skirts, and see the pleated and plissé dresses for the full length version.

Key facts

• Pleated skirts in this edit: 14 pieces from 10 houses
• Price range in this edit: $570 to $4,630
• For evening: metallic plissé, sequin, feather
• For day: wool, cotton and jersey pleats
• Length to know: a maxi to the ankle, a midi to mid calf

Evening pleated skirts

1. SemSem Gold Sunray Plissé Maxi Skirt, $2,010

Gold sunray plissé to the ankle. Wear it with a black knit and it is ready for a party.

2. SemSem Wrap-Effect Layered Pleated Lamé Maxi Skirt in Gold, $2,010

Layered gold lamé with a wrap front and a black underlayer that shows as you walk.

3. SemSem Feather and Tinsel-Embellished Silk-Blend Crepe de Chine Mini Skirt in Blush, $1,570

Not pleated, but the party skirt of the season: feathers and tinsel on a blush silk mini.

4. Dolce & Gabbana Small flower bouquets-print pleated chiffon skirt, $4,150

Dolce and Gabbana pleated chiffon in a flower print.

5. Zimmermann Pleated Lace Skirt, $1,210

Zimmermann pleated lace.

Pleated maxi skirts

6. Leo Lin June Pleated Maxi Skirt in Reverie Print in Nectar, $1,270

Leo Lin June pleated maxi in a nectar print.

7. Me and Em ME+EM Pleat Maxi Skirt in Green Multi, $660

ME+EM pleated maxi in green.

8. Me and Em ME+EM Pleated Full-Length Skirt in Black, $570

ME+EM full length pleats in black, the one to wear daily.

Pleated midi skirts

9. Max Mara Pagano Plisse Georgette-Blend Skirt in Blue Brown, $1,170

Max Mara plissé georgette in blue and brown.

10. Zimmermann Pleated Midi Skirt, $1,100

Zimmermann pleated midi.

11. Gabriela Hearst Wesley Pleated Skirt in Walnut Wool Cashmere Flannel, $2,300

Gabriela Hearst wool cashmere flannel, for winter.

12. Toteme Belted pleated skirt in White, $850

Toteme belted pleats in white.

13. Lemaire Skirt with Pleats in Silk, $2,040

Lemaire pleated silk.

14. Yves Salomon Lambskin Leather Pleated Skirt in Black, $4,630

Yves Salomon pleated lambskin in black.

How to style a pleated skirt

Balance volume with a close fitting top: a fine knit, a bodysuit, a fitted shirt tucked in. For evening, pair a metallic pleated maxi with the Gold & Silver Foil Plissé Top, a black cashmere crew. For day, a pleated midi with a sweater and a flat boot. Tuck tops in fully so the pleats fall from the waist; a half tuck breaks the line.

Matching sets

SemSem cuts several plissé pieces to wear together: the gold sunray skirt with the Gold Plissé Top, the Pleated Wide Leg Trousers with a plissé top. Worn together they read as a gown, worn apart they double your wardrobe. See our gold dresses for more gold.

Frequently asked questions

What top goes with a pleated maxi skirt?

A close fitting top balances the volume. A fine knit, a bodysuit, a tucked shirt and a plissé top in the same colour all work.

Are pleated skirts in style for 2026?

Yes. Metallic plissé maxis are one of the strongest evening trends this season, and pleated midis remain a daywear staple.

Can you wear a pleated skirt in winter?

Yes, choose wool pleats, add opaque tights and a knee boot with a midi length.

How do you keep a plissé skirt pleated?

Hang it, never fold it, and never steam it. To travel, roll it lengthwise.