A pleated midi skirt already brings movement and volume to an outfit. The useful styling decisions happen around it: where your top ends, how much of the waistband you show, and what sits below the hem.
Start with a top you already wear comfortably. Try it tucked in, then loose, and compare the outline. A small change at the waist often makes more difference than adding another accessory.
ESPRESSO PLEATED SKIRT: a light top tucked in leaves the waistband and pleats visible.
Choose the Top by Its Hem
For the clearest view of the skirt’s shape, choose a fine top that tucks in without bunching. A plain T-shirt, a smooth blouse or a slim long-sleeved top can all work. The point is to let the pleats open below the waistband rather than push them out with excess fabric underneath.
If you prefer an untucked top, try one that finishes near the waistband. A longer blouse creates a softer outline, but check where its hem meets the pleats: sitting directly across their fullest point can add volume through the middle.
NUDA’s ESPRESSO PLEATED SKIRT shows the first approach in its product photograph. The pale top is tucked in, with the waist clearly marked above the brown folds. You can use the same proportion with sleeves; the balance comes from the hem and tuck, rather than from bare arms.
Build the Colour Around the Skirt
CALLISTE PLEATED SKIRT: the same pleated shape in green, paired with a pale top.
Espresso brown works with ivory for a clear, gentle contrast. Beige makes the difference quieter; a deeper brown top gives a closer tonal combination. Compare the actual shades together, since two browns can look quite different in daylight.
With the green CALLISTE PLEATED SKIRT, cream is an easy starting point. For a less neutral combination, try a muted pink top and keep the remaining colours restrained. There is no need to repeat the skirt’s colour in every accessory.
Choose Shoes With the Hem in View
Try the skirt with the shoes you expect to wear. A simple flat keeps the outfit relaxed; an open sandal leaves more space around the lower leg. A low heel changes the stance without needing a different top. These are styling options, rather than items included with either skirt.
Both product descriptions list a length of 73 cm. That measurement will sit differently according to your height and where you wear the waistband. Compare it with a skirt you own instead of expecting the model’s hemline to fall at the same point on you.
Check the Pleats Before You Leave
Stand, sit and walk a few steps. The waistband should feel comfortable, and the folds should have room to fall rather than pull open across the hips. If the front looks crowded, try a finer top or remove some fabric from the tuck before changing the whole outfit.
Compare the ESPRESSO PLEATED SKIRT and CALLISTE PLEATED SKIRT, then choose the colour that works with the tops you already reach for.