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Eva Longoria, Margot Robbie and more celebrities and influencers show us how to style a pleated skirt


MARCH 28, 2020 7:54 AM EDT

Pleated midi skirts have taken the lead in both street style and the on the runways of brands like Michel Kors and Lacoste, becoming a major  fashion trend  for stars and influencers alike. Pleated skirts first became popular in the early 20th century, when corsets went out of style. The more comfortable staple piece began to take precedence in the closets of fashionable women of the 1920s and 1930s and later in the wardrobes of even notable royal figures, like  Queen Elizabeth .

This season midi-length skirts with accordion pleats, and in a variety of colors and patterns, are what’s hot, and you can find them everywhere from Zara and H&M to luxury labels. And you obviously don’t need to be royalty to wear them, but they will definitely make you a 2020 fashion queen.

Not sure what to wear with a pleated skirt? Here are eight stars and influencers, from  Eva Longoria  and  Margot Robbie  to  Olivia Palmero  and Leonie Hanne, showing how to rock the look in style.

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MARGOT ROBBIE

Margot Robbie, who played Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad, combined a simple sweater with a pleated skirt and boots for pared-down elegance.

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EVA LONGORIA

Eva Longoria also went for a total black outfit adding a belt to emphasize her figure. She changed the look up a bit with beige slouchy boots.

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HELENA BORDON

Brazilian It Girl Helena Bordon went to the other extreme with a total neon look. The secret to not overdoing it with this vibrant tone? Transparent PVC sandals and a neutral purse.

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LEONIE HANNE

And it’s not necessary to limit pleated skirts to just monochrome looks. Blogger Leonie Hann e stylishly combines gray and blue tones in this outfit. She also went with high-heel sandals, showing that any type of footwear works with a midi skirt.

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TAMARA KALINIC

There are quite a few notable features in this outfit by YouTuber Tamara Kalinic. The balanced combination of pinks and black stands out next to the clear asymmetrical form of her pleated skirt. She also wore a blazer – another hot trend – that, in combination with this piece, creates an ideal office look .

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OLIVIA PALERMO

And while on the subject of business looks, Olivia Palermo offered her interpretation with a classic black blazer, a white pleated skirt, and black boots. A foolproof, chic outfit from head to toe that you can incorporate into your day-to-day wear.

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OLVIA WILD

The metallic trend is defintely on point this season and Olivia Wilde works it perfectly. The actress wore a silver pleated skirt with a statemet-sleeve sweater and thick black belt. These colors’ neutral characteristics work perfectly with the metallic look so as to tone the whole look down.

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ALEXANDRA LAPP

The magic of pleated skirts is in their versatility, so you can go with brights or toned down hues. Blogger Alexandra Lapp wore a vibrant scarf print skirt that she combined with classic black pieces.