Tailored Denim Pleated Kilt Skirt

Deep box pleats run from a wide, structured waistband and open into a sweeping midi silhouette - the movement as you walk is the whole point. Kilt-style wrap detail at the waist, fastened with visible button hardware, gives the front an architectural finish that sets it apart from a standard pleated skirt. The fabric carries a soft drape and cool handfeel that skims rather than clings, so the pleats fall cleanly without adding bulk. Cut to approximately 83cm in length, it sits at midi length - long enough to feel considered, short enough to show a heel to full effect. Tailored denim-look construction means it holds its structure through a full day's wear without losing the crispness of the pleats. The wide waistband is where this skirt earns its character. It sits high and flat against the torso, creating a clean visual break before the pleats take over and do their work below. The kilt-inspired wrap and button detail at the hip add a tailoring reference that keeps the whole piece grounded - this is not a floaty skirt; it has intent. The model wears it with a sleeveless fine-knit roll-neck tucked in, which is exactly the right call: a streamlined top lets the volume below read as deliberate rather than overwhelming. Finish with a pointed heel to lengthen the leg beneath the midi hem. This skirt moves well in a boardroom or a smart lunch setting, and transitions into an evening occasion just as naturally when paired with a sharp blazer or a silk camisole. It is the kind of piece that works hardest for women who want structure without stiffness. | Karen Millen Women's Tailored Denim Pleated Kilt Skirt in Indigo | Size: 10