Today's Everyday Fashion: Accordion Pleats

Inspiration:BFAnyc.com via Harper's Bazaar

Inspiration:BFAnyc.com via Harper's Bazaar

J.Crew polka dot top with Express pleated skirt

Olivia and I are going tit for tat in a battle of polka dots today. Our tops are similar. I see her polka dot shoes and switch to a polka skirt with accordion pleats, and raise it one statement necklace. I love the end result of both, but I'm especially digging the elastic waistband in my ensemble because being this comfy feels amazing. Check out more accordion pleats to choose from below. Would you ever wear this style of skirt?

Top: J.Crew Factory, $40 (similar, similar, similar)
Skirt: Express, $18
Shoes: Enzo Angiolini/Piperlime, $32 (similarsimilar)
Purse: Calvin Klein/Saks Off Fifth, $130 (similarsimilarsimilar)
Necklace: My Stella & Dot
Earrings: My Stella & Dot
Approx. dates: Skirt is 3 years ago. Shoes, top and purse are 1 year ago. Necklace is recent.

Accordion pleats on a budget

Calvin Klein  /  Target  /  Forever 21  /  Forever 21
JCPenney  /  Nordstrom  /  Forever 21  /  ASOS
Ann Taylor  /  ASOS  /  ASOS