Pleated Maxi Skirts

Put a little swish into every step with our pleated maxi skirts. Long, flowing maxi skirts really show off the movement created by those carefully folded panels, making even a simple outfit feel considered. From softly rippling designs to crisp, sculptural folds, pleating can dial the drama up or down. If you like the effect but prefer a shorter hem, midi skirts showcase pleats beautifully with a little more ankle on display. Find more ways to create movement across our complete skirts collection. A-line skirts flare gently from the waist, while wrap skirts use overlapping fabric to create distinctive lines.

Look to fabrics such as chiffon and tulle that fall in diaphanous layers for an ethereal feel, or choose satin for its elegant drape and subtle sheen. Sharper knife and box pleats introduce more structure, creating crisp lines from waist to hem. Checks tap into heritage styling, while bold geometric or floral prints turn all that fabric into a canvas for colour. High-waisted skirts add definition up top, with elasticated-waist skirts putting ease first.

Don’t save your pleats for dressed-up plans. A biker jacket and cleated boots add edge to delicate fabrics, while trainers plus a sweatshirt make an unexpected off-duty pairing. Come evening, switch to a silky cami and heels. Need something polished for Monday morning? Dip into our edit of women’s work skirts. When sunshine takes over, our women’s summer skirts have lighter days covered. For an altogether different play on proportions, mini skirts put legs firmly in the spotlight.