This Trendy Skirt Will Work Flawlessly With All the Basics You Own

The fashion crowd has been embracing pleated miniskirts and dresses for the last few seasons now. As style-setters have been showcasing recently, the tennis-like or plaid silhouettes are actually some of the chicest skirt options you can go for at the moment. It's a classic look and is quite forward in nature, especially when styled with of-the-moment pieces. In fact, we actually highlighted how influencers are wearing the skirt trend. We thought we'd take it one step further and call out the specific modern and fashionable basics that work flawlessly with pleated miniskirts.

In reality, just about any top or sweater could work with this skirt or dress, but there are a few key next-level items that seem to be front-runners for many. We're talking about pieces like cute T-shirts and relaxed knitwear. Keep scrolling for ideas on how to wear this trendy skirt trend, whether you've been wearing the look already or want to try it once and for all. There's also a bunch of inspired shopping picks coming your way.

Cardigans (and Graphic Tees)

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A cropped cardigan worn as a layering piece or as an alternative to a top is cute for the season. If you go the layering route, consider a playful graphic tee with a pleated miniskirt for an of-the-moment look.

Relaxed Blouses

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You just can't go wrong with a relaxed white blouse—it's chic and easy. This specific look actually features a dress that looks like a blouse and a skirt, but you could master the same vibe with your favorite shirt and skirt as well.

Loose Knits

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An oversize knit will bring a highly modern feel to a silhouette, especially half-tucked into a plaid miniskirt. Add sneakers to the ensemble and you're set.

Sweater-Vests

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In the world of trendy, next-level basics, the sweater-vest continues to reign supreme. It's impossibly chic over a white blouse or on its own with a pleated skirt or dress.

Next, check out skirts that look great with a plain T-shirt.

Bobby Schuessler
Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.