Where are the pleated skirts hiding?!

[Avalon]

I am having a devil of a time trying to find the simplest (or so I thought) thing: a black pleated skirt. I've looked high and low, both on and offline, and have come up either empty or with horrid tarty micromini "clubwear".

If you ladies know of where I can find one - doesn't even have to be 1920s styled, though that'd be a plus - can you please let me know? I don't know how to sew (yet) so making it is out right now.

Thanks!

 

[Sincerely-Dee]

I hear ya!

You could try this skirt
http://www.uniqlo.co.uk/catalogue/women/skirts/404279-black-soft-jersey-narrow-pleated-skirt
I have it in blue, the jersey material does mean that it loses a lot of the pleat towards the end of the day.

 

[Avalon]

I hear ya!

You could try this skirt
http://www.uniqlo.co.uk/catalogue/women/skirts/404279-black-soft-jersey-narrow-pleated-skirt
I have it in blue, the jersey material does mean that it loses a lot of the pleat towards the end of the day.

Thanks so much hon! It's going in my bookmarks!

 

[rubyredlocks]

I find my knee length pleated skirts at thrift stores.

 

[Avalon]

I find my knee length pleated skirts at thrift stores.

I gotta get to one of those. *sighs*

 

[texasgirl]

I found a grey wool one on ebay a couple years ago. Cheap too, less than $10 NWT. But I remember when I was looking for one, it was kinda hard to find any. Maybe set up a saved search on ebay? I checked a couple retailers I thought might have some, but I guess they're not "in" right now- like most of the stuff we look for

 

[The Shirt]

Have you tried "school girl" or "Co-ed" searches? Also what about trying a uniform store. I remember that my high school uniform was a pleated skirt in grey. Perhaps a place like that might have a catalog of styles.

 

[kymeratale]

Peterman's has one in the new spring catalogue. It is not cheap, in both senses of the word. The price is high, but the quality will be good. I have several things from them and feel that they are worth the price. That said, you can always wait for things to so on sale, which they will.

http://www.jpeterman.com/Womens-Skirts/Knife-Pleat-Skirt

 

[Jenniferose7]

As a former Catholic school student, I would definitely suggest a school uniform supply company. I remember those skirts being so sturdy and able to stand up to daily wear for a year plus. I've been meaning to find a company to order from.

 

[Ada Veen]

I saw one in Primark today, which is no good for you. Sorry :eusa_doh:

 

[Avalon]

Thanks ladies! I tried a rudimentary search under "uniforms", but most of the results were for girls' sizes. (I'd need one for each leg. lol ) Still searching when I get more time though!

 

[Avalon]

I saw one in Primark today, which is no good for you. Sorry :eusa_doh:

All's I need is air fare! lol

 

[Foofoogal]

what size? length? small pleats, wide pleats?

 

[Avalon]

what size? length? small pleats, wide pleats?

Size 10 or 12, knee-length, narrow knife-pleats if possible. I'm hunting on eBay as we speak!

My goal is to be able to do the whole 1920s/30s sweater, pleated skirt and saddle shoes/maryjanes look.

 

[cherry lips]

My goal is to be able to do the whole 1920s/30s sweater, pleated skirt and saddle shoes/maryjanes look.

Mmm sounds dreamy, please post pics when you've found your skirt!

 

[Avalon]

Mmm sounds dreamy, please post pics when you've found your skirt!

Oh definitely! You won't be able to get the camera away from me.

 

[Sincerely-Dee]

I saw one in Primark today, which is no good for you. Sorry :eusa_doh:

Primark eh?
What did it look like?

 

[Wire9Vintage]

I was at Salvation Army yesterday and there were tons of them in all lengths and sizes! Wish I'd known!

Good luck with your search. If you have a big thrift store near you, it might be worth a stop in.

 

[Avalon]

Ladies!!! I found one on eBay! Thank you so much for all your suggestions and comments. As soon as I get it I'll post photos!

 

[Kiri]

Did you get it yet?