Pleats are making a comeback ladies and gentleman! Remember your grandma’s pleated maxi skirt, well if she’s still got it, go “borrow” steal it from her closet! It’s the latest trend that’s been taking over the fashion scene. In my opinion, next fall it’s gonna be all about the pleat… “about the pleat, about the pleat, no trouble!”
Frankly, I’ve never a big fan of mixing bold colors. If you’d taken a look at my closet a few years ago, you’d have seen lots of black, white and denim. Lately though, as my style has evolved, I’ve been loving mixing different colors and fabrics.
When I first saw these pants, I immediately knew I’ll get a ton of wear out of them. Because the color is deep, they can easily transition from summer to fall and even winter, well at least Californian winter! Even though they’re absolutely great styled with a more neutral or even black top, they’re even more gorgeous with a bold color such this top!
I wore this outfit last Friday on our date night, and I got so many compliments on it. The contrast in colors and in fabric is extremely eye catching and alluring!
The pleats add a metallic effect to the fabric. All the shadows created by the ripples give the illusion of a two toned fabric.
Pants Topshop, top Calvin Klein similar save or splurge, belt H&M, clutch Calvin Klein similar save or splurge, shoes Steve Madden
Are you a fan of pleats? How would you style it? Let me know!
XoXo,
Tamara
146 Comments
lovely combo!!!
xx
isa
http://www.un-likely.com
Glad you liked it Isa!
XoXo,
Tamara
I’ve always shied away from pleated pants but I do love these! I think having the pleats throughout the entire pant and the length work really well together. I also love how you styled this with that gorgeous top and awesome belt!
Allison / Joy and Ivy
http://www.joyandivy.com
Same here, I never thought i’de be wearing pleats before 60 haha! I’m glad you liked this outfit Allison and hopefully you’ll get some pleated pants yourself!
XoXo,
Tamara
The pants are so cool ! You styled them beautiful, such a nice colour combo!
xo
http://www.carinavardie.com
Thanks Carina!
XoXo,
Tamara
Your combination looks perfect and really confortable!
I love it
xxx
http://lailusiondenina.blogspot.com.es/
It was indeed a comfy outfit, even after a big meal !
XoXo,
Tamara
Such a lovely unique look! Love all the colours and I love how you’ve styled the pleated trousers x
Lauren | itslaurenvictoria.blogspot.co.uk
Thank you Lauren, I’m glad you liked it!
XoXo,
Tamara
you look like a mermaid on land! Beautiful.
Katelyn
http://www.theyellowspectacles.com
Ohh how sweet of you! I do love the water!
XoXo,
Tamara
Your style is lovely here! I just really like the colours 🙂 http://www.bauchlefashion.com
Thank you Heather, I’m really happy you liked the outfit!
XoXo,
Tamara
Oh I love this outfit so much, the colours look so good together and I love the pleats!
Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
I’m glad you liked the color combo and the pleated pants Gemma!
XoXo,
Tamara
This is such a fun and sophisticated outfit. Love the colors!
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Love, Mary
Thank you Mary, have a great day!
XoXo,
Tamara
Gorgeous look! Loving the colors too <3
Green Fashionista
Thanks Kate!
XoXo,
Tamara
these bold colors combine so well! oh this outfit is perfection!
I’m glad you like it, have a wonderful day!!
XoXo,
Tamara
I love bold colours so my eyes went straight to the top. Great outfit, and adore pleats in this combination. x/Madison
Summer Champs
Thank you for stopping by!
XoXo,
Tamara
Looking good dear!
xo, Monique | itsmonique
Thanks Monique!
XoXo,
Tamara
This outfit is so fun! I’m loving these pants!
XO, Sarah | The Bella Insider | @sarah_thebella
I’m so happy you liked them Sarah!
XoXo,
Tamara
Pleated pants? This is So genius!! I’m so happy that pleats are back in, because they are my all time favorite fashion detail.
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
They’re back big time! Check out Topshop, they have a ton of gorgeous pleated items!
XoXo,
Tamara
Those pleated pants are beyond chic, Tamara! You look absolutely gorgeous!
I hope your day is as beautiful as you are!
xoxo, Vanessa
http://www.WhatWouldVWear.com
Thank you so much Vanessa!
XoXo,
Tamara
This is SUCH a cute look! I love how casual it looks. Your hair is perfect too. I can never do a messy braid like that, so jealous! Haha. Hope you are having a great week!
-Emily http://www.coatandcoffee.com
To be honest I was attempting to do a well done braid it just end up being messy haha!
XoXo,
Tamara
Gorgeous outfit! You look amazing!
http://violettedaily.com
Thanks Violette!
XoXo,
Tamara
There is no way I could pull these off!
http://www.gatsbyandglamour.blogspot.com
I’m pretty sure if you put your own personal touch you could pull off any look!
XoXo,
Tamara
I have never seen pleated culottes! I love my pleated midi, and I love culottes so of course I love this too. Such a pretty color combo.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Thank Amy!
XoXo,
Tamara
Beautiful pictures, you look amazing! I would probably style them with a flowy top as well ^^.
TheNormcoreRebel
Thank you Nikoline, have a great day!
XoXo,
Tamara
nice color selection ..
Great pictures , great post !
Looking forward to more ….
Hira
http://www.hirascabin.com
i’m glad you liked them Hira!
XoXo,
Tamara
Lately I’ve been eyeing a yellow pleated midi dress from Banana Republic! 😀 -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
I love BR new collection! Wait for the sale and get it, they always have sales going on!
XoXo,
Tamara
Now this is style. I love the fresh & unexpected color combination. Beautiful. :]
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I’m glad you liked it Carmen!
XoXo,
Tamara
This is so cute wow!
Karen| chocolatyprints.com
Thanks Karen!
XoXo,
Tamara
Beautiful outfit! I would never think to wear pants like that but they look so lovely on you x
Louise | helloteddy.co.uk
At first I thought I can never pull them off but I think they suits most body types because of the pleats and the shape! Give them a try!
XoXo,
Tamara
Stunning! I’m obsessed with those coral shoes and gorgeous belt! xx
http://www.thatnewdress.com
Thanks Dominique!
XoXo,
Tamara
I’m loving the tassel belt!
http://www.prettyinleather.net
Isn’t it fun?! Tassels are so cute, I just love everything tassel!
XoXo,
Tamara
The belt with the pants are just so genius, have to try this! So chic and the color combo is lovely! Xx
http://www.thefashionfolks.com
Before adding the belt the outfit look a little”meh”, it needed a belt to complete the look. I’m glad you liked this outfit!
XoXo,
Tamara
First of all this color combination is absolutely gorgeous! This would be such a great date night for girls night out outfit. Just gorgeous.
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
Thanks Heidi! i’m happy you liked the colors together!
XoXo,
Tamara
such a pretty look!
TheVogueWord
TheVogueWord
Thanks Vanessa!
XoXo,
Tamara
The pleats add a great feminine touch. Loving this look.x
http://www.stephylately.com
They do! Thanks Stephanie!
XoXo,
Tamara
Fantastic colour combination and I love the pants!
LUXESSED
Glad you liked them Anouk!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
The trousers are everything and loving this color combo! Such a chic look!
http://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Thank you for stopping by Kathrine!
XoXo,
Tamara
STYLED TO PERFECTION!!! You are a beauty!
Sabrina | GYPSYTAN.co
So sweet of you Sabrina!
XoXo,
Tamara
I love pleats right now, too! The color of this top is really pretty.
Jamie
http://www.treatsandtrendsblog.com
I’m learning to love pleats more and more. Have a great day Jamie!
XoXo,
Tamara
Love the texture of the pants!
http://www.portiastylebook.com
Thanks for stopping by!
XoXo,
Tamara
awesome outfit!
xx theclosetchronicle.com
Thank you Anika!
XoXo,
Tamara
Such a pretty combination! Those pleated pants are gorgeous!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Glad you liked them Shannon!
XoXo,
Tamara
Pleat pants looks so much better and easier to wear than the skirts. I’ve tried a pleated skirt but I feel like it made me look bigger than I am and felt really self conscious about it. You look amazing, very sophisticated and chic in this outfit!
Shireen | Reflection of Sanity
I can imagine on some skirts they can make you look bigger. I haven’t tried pleated skirts lately, but it’s something to keep in mind definitely! Thnak you for stopping by Shireen, it’s always a pleasure to read your comments!
XoXo,
Tamara
I love pleats – I think they are so flattering – especially this outfit on you! xo, Biana
I love the purple and green combo! How cool are those pants!?
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
Great post. x
http://www.themakeupaficionado.com
Gorgeous outfit! So chic! love the pants!
~Pau
http://www.lilbitsofchic.com
You look gorgeous and love your skirt
Zunera-Serena.com
Great styling babe! Super chic.
Xo, Christianne
Http:// simplychristianne.com
These pants are simply stunning and they look amazing on you! I love how you’ve styled this 🙂
X
Anjelique
http://anjelique.com.au | snapchat: anjeliquetv
Absolutely love these pants! I used to have a sweater of a similar material, but the pants look much better haha.
You are so beautiful, and the colors of these clothes look great on you!!!!
I really loved your post 🙂
Blog Senhorita Deise
Instagram
I’m obsessed with the entire look! Beautiful.
Xx, Raysa
Such a gorgeous look! Love your pants so much!
Xoxo,
Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}
I really like how this look turned out overall, I have never worn pleats but I would now 🙂
Rosy | Sparkles of Light Blog
Hi Tamara, I’m totally in love with that look. Totally agree with you that pleats are all the rage at the moment and feel like Gucci might have kick started that trend. I personally love pleats but haven’t bought into that trend yet. I’m still in the learning, discovering and inspiration collecting stadium. However, considering your super pretty look I really feel like it won’t be too long until I’ll get my hands onto my first pleated skirt/ culottes. xoxo Andrea
http://www.stylecloseup.net
I’m super fun of pleats! Especially pleated skirt but honestly you totally win me over with those pants! They are just so cool! I love the fabric and the colour! I think you can wear them for so many different occasions! Great outfit.
xx
Aurelie | http://www.surface85.com
Stunning photos girl <3
Bollianaxo | Student’s Lifestyle Blog
Lovely top, I love it, thank you for sharing, you look beautiful!!!
xxx
http://www.bridesonamission.com
Love this top! The color is SO gorgeous *_*
xx
xo Vanessa from http://www.Trendique-Magazine.com
Splendid photos! Love it!!!
xoxo, Hadasah
http://www.styletolove.com
Amazing outfit i love the shoes!
http://www.carolinapinglo.com/
I absolutely love the lavender hue with the olive! Such a killer combo!
xx Leah / http://www.eatpraywearlove.com
You look lovely, love the shoes and that bag. Although I am not a massive fan of mixing colours personally but i think this worked. I am still in the phase of wearing blacks and whites.
http://www.zekalin.com
Your pants look amazing on you!!! I love it!
Angie | Chocolate & Lipstick | Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Blog
Love your outfit! Perfect on you!
http://chicglamstyle.com
Love these pants – such a versatile color!
xx Hannah
http://thenaturalizednewyorker.com
cute outfit
http://www.theglossychic.com
Beautiful outfit and photos!! XX
The Fashion Road.com
I’m 100% on board with pleats this season, that’s for sure! Though up until now I’ve only seen them styled as skirts, so this is so refreshing – gorgeous!
aglassofice.com
x
I never liked pleated pants! But yes I love these!!!! U look great ! That is a great colout combo! I really love ur belt as well….
http://www.afashionholicslife.blogspot.com
Loving the color of the pleated pants! Gives it that 70s trend look who’s also making a statement in fashion. I’m an all black kind of girl, but do love to play with colors, patterns, and fabric combinations too, specially when shooting for the blog.
Priscilla
http://thestylishflaneuse.com/
Love that purple top! xo, sharon
http://www.stylelullaby.com
Sleek – love the heels esp.
Alexander @ Mr Essentialist
The pants are so cool ! 🙂 Love them!
Love this look! You look amazing and that colour combo is perfect!
Hayley-Eszti | hayleyeszti.com
I’m 100% all about the pleats! I actually just bought a pleated skort at Ann Taylor that I’m so excited to wear 🙂 I love the shiny-ish material of your pants. Also this color combination looks so fab on you!
Mili | Sharmtoaster
I’m obsessed with pleated skirts right now. I have a few which I stole from my Mum’s closet.
This is a fabulous look. I love the colour combination.
http://www.mydailywear.co.uk
Loving the textures of your pants!
-Kyanna
http://kyannajames.com/?p=641
I have always liked pleated skirts! Whatever! I like the colors here too. I am also a typically black, white, denim, girl, but I need to start branching out soon.
http://aroseisinbloom.blogspot.com/
love this chic color combo! love those pants!
kelseybang.com
The color combination alone is brilliant! Love this look!
http://www.flauntandcenter.com
I’m a little bit too obsessed with this outfit! Love it all!
Pingkan x | lifeofpingkan.blogspot.co.uk
Preciosa combinación de colores, el top maravilloso. Un abrazo. Anny.
http://taconesrizados.com
Wow! Your pants!!! Really really cool <3
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These pants are really lovely! I like pleats very much! I guess we are like this, some years ago I wouldn’t dress in blod colors or prints, and now I simply love all of this! I liked your top and your sandals too! You look really beautiful!
DenisesPlanet.com
Wow those pleated pants look so comfortable AND stylish at the same time. Score! This is summer-chic-perfection to me. I’m definitely thinking of adding pleated pants to my wardrobe now! 😀
xx
http://www.stylebydeb.com
You look completely beautiful in this ensemble, totally rocking it! I love the way you combined the colors, and the tassel belt you added. I love how the pleats look on you, but I really do not know how I’ll be able to style them!
xx | http://www.recavi.com
Stunning color mix! Gorgeous and elegant!
http://leftbankgirl.blogspot.com
This outfit is amazing, I love the green with the purple! x
adelelydia.blogspot.com
Oooh these look gorgeous on you, I saw these in Topshop in baby pink and fell in love! I really like how you have styled them! xo
http://www.rachelnicole.co.uk
The pants are super cool! I can imagine it being great with a black top too like you said 🙂
I might have to get on this trend 🙂
xo
http://style-hue.com/
Such a gorgeous combo! And love the colors!
XO! Kaitlin | Blonde Expeditions
I was never a big fan of pleats but you make them look sexy!! Love!!!
Xox Dana Ivy // http://www.iadorewhatilove.com
Wow who knew this lovely colour combination would go so well!! The tassle is so cute! 🙂
You always look so beautiful Tamara, this outfit is so gorgeous!
Have a wonderful day!
My Vogue Style | http://www.myvoguestyle.com
Great outfit! I’m a fan of pleated skirts but I’ve never tried pleated pants…they look great on you though so I might just give it a try if I find a pair that calls to me. 😀
https://beautifulbliss12.blogspot.com/
Love this super cute outfit! The pastel color combo is so beautiful!
xo, Jane
http://www.fitfabfunmom.com
Yeaaaaaaaaah man pleats are so coming back into fashion! They remind me of school haha. You look beaut, lovely lady!
Katie xx ¦ ♥ La Coco Noire
Hi dear!
I’m in love with these pleated trousers, SO SO SOOO pretty! Also the color, this taupe/khaki kind of color, love it!
And a very nice blog btw 🙂
Would be my pleasure if you could also take a look on mine, find it here: http://fablefrique.com (FAB le Frique)
Wishing you a happy Friday!
xx Frederique
When I was a kid, I used to adore mum’s pleated shirts and I wanted to wear them. Now I don’t have any pleated piece but I’m tempted to check them out, especially skirts, they look beautiful. I don’t really mix bold colours, it doesn’t suit me. I love your colour combination and outfit, it is chic! x
Ela BellaWorld
Wow seriously loving your color combo here – and I’m a big fan of pleats – i love how they just graze the body and flatter the figure. You look gorgeous!
Zahra
http://www.lovezahra.com
You look gorgeous in this color combination! Those pleated pants are so unique. Looking fabulous!
Best,
Christina
Looks by Lau
love the skirt!!!
Un besazo desde My Dreams of Seams
You look gorgeous! I absolutely love this color combo! That shade of purple is so pretty!
http://www.rosyoutlookblog.com
Love these colors together. The tasseled belt around those pleated pants are genius! Happy 4th!
http://www.thebeautybeau.com/gone-tanning/
Love the color combination. You are carrying it so well. Gorgeous as always :*
Nisha | http://simplistique.com/
I am so in love with this look Tamara! You look utterly gorgeous and stylish on this bright contrast! And I am crazy about pleats too. I wear one of my favourite pleated skirts, vintage one that I got from my mothers closet (never giving back to her of course haha)! No wonder that you had so much compliments about this look, it is totally amazing! Thanks for sharing and have a great month!
Love,
Stella
http://www.stellaasteria.com
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