How to Style Black Pleated Skirt: 15 Low-Key Beautiful Outfit Ideas

When it comes to choosing a skirt to wear to the office, many people would think of the pencil skirts. But I would argue that it may be a little too boring to dress in such a serious and formal way all the time. Is there anything that is slightly more refreshing and breezy while stilling keeping you beautiful in a low profile way? If you have the same question in your mind, you are in the right place. Today, I am going to talk about how to style the black pleated skirt. To better help you learn how to build beautiful work outfits around it, I have put together a list of some of the best black pleated skirt outfit ideas. Let’s dive in.

Mock Neck T Shirt with Midi Black Pleated Skirt


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The black pleated skirt can look great both as part of a work outfit and a street outfit. To start off the list, I am going to show you a casual and stylish street outfit first. To achieve this cool look, you can simply wear a black mock neck t shirt and pair it with a black pleated midi skirt. Wear white sneakers to look more refreshing and casual.

Form Fitting Cropped Long Sleeve Tee with Black Midi Pleated Skirt

form fitting cropped knit sweater with black midi pleated skirt
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Now, let’s say you want to look slightly more sexy for a date, here is an outfit that looks simple yet attractive. To form this outfit, simply wear a black form fitting cropped long sleeve t shirt. Pair it with a black midi pleated skirt and a pair of black ankle strap open toe heels to complete the approachable look.

Grey Ribbed Mock Neck Sweater with Black Pleated Midi Skirt

grey ribbed mock neck sweater with black pleated midi skirt
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Let’s now take a look at a business casual outfit. For the top, you can simply wear a grey mock neck ribbed knit sweater. Pair it with a high waisted black pleated midi skirt to look slightly taller and leaners. Wear a black leather shoulder bag and a pair of black suede heels to complete the outfit with an elegant touch.

Light Blue Cowl Neck Blouse with Black Maxi Pleated Skirt

light blue cowl neck blouse with black maxi pleated skirt
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This is a very interesting outfit that consists of a light blue cowl neck shirt. In you look closely, the shirt actually has a very unique design that looks like you are wearing it front side back. To build a stylish outfit around it, you can wear a black maxi pleated skirt with a brown leather belt. Wear blue open toe ankle boots to complete the outfit in an eye catching way.

White Cable Knit Sweater with Black Mini Pleated Skirt

white cable knit sweater with black mini pleated skirt
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To achieve a lovely and approachable look, wearing a white cable knit sweater can often help you do just that. To style the sweater, you can wear a black mini skater pleated skirt. Wear black stockings and a pair of black suede ankle boots to look more elegant and feminine. Wear a black knit hat to add an extra lovely touch.

Wear with Sky Blue Mock Neck Form Fitting Cropped Knit Sweater

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This is a rather creative street outfit thanks to the interesting use of color. In details, to form this outfit, you can wear a sky blue mock neck fitted cropped knit sweater for the top. Pair it with a black midi pleated skirt and black ballet heels. Wear a colorful printed clutch bag to look more creative and artistic.

Black Semi-Sheer Mini Pleated Skirt with White Tee & Denim Vest

black semi sheer mini pleated skirt with white tee and denim vest
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This is easily my favorite outfit among this list. It is so beautiful since all the pieces just happen to work flawlessly together. To achieve this amazing street outfit, you can wear a white t shirt with a blue denim vest. Pair them with a black semi-sheer mini pleated skirt. You should also wear a black mini shorts under the skirt. For the shoes, wear black ballet flats to complete the outfit casually.

Green Off The Shoulder Ribbed Sweater with Black Midi Pleated Skirt

green off the shoulder ribbed sweater with black midi pleated skirt
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This is a very ladylike and low-key sexy outfit that is especially suitable for those of you who have beautiful shoulders and collarbones. To achieve this look, wear a green off-shoulder ribbed knit sweater. Pair it with a black midi pleated skirt and a pair of white sneakers to look refreshing and stylish.

Chiffon Midi Skirt with Blue Denim Vest

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This is a very interesting outfit the involves a rare blue denim button up vest top. It is not that rare to see a denim vest that is designed to layer over a shirt but a sleeveless top like this is rare and beautiful. Pair it with a black midi chiffon pleated skirt and a pale pink and silver heels.

Wear with Black Faux Fur Coat & Dark Brown Leather Knee High Boots

black faux fur coat and dark brown leather knee high boots
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Usually, an all-black outfit looks cool and dark, but this time, it is a cozy and lovely one. To form this outfit, you can wear a black sweater with a black faux fur coat for the top. Pair them with a midi black pleated skirt and a pair of dark brown leather knee high boots to look beautiful and stylish.

Black and White Striped Sweater with Mini Skirt

black and white striped sweater with mini skirt
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One small trick that can help you look slightly more mature is to wear something leopard printed as part of your outfit. For example, you can wear a white and black horizontal striped sweater with a black mini pleated skirt. Wear a pair of leopard print ballet flats to look more mature and elegant.

Grey Suit Jacket with Sweater & Black Pleated Midi Chiffon Skirt

grey suit jacket with sweater and black pleated midi chiffon skirt
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For those of you who are used to power dress for work and are looking for an outfit that allows you to tone down the aggressiveness a little bit, here is one that still makes you look professional, while also makes you look more ladylike. To form this outfit, wear a black blouse with a black pleated midi skirt. Wear a grey suit jacket and black balled flats to complete the look.

Yellow Blouse with Black High Waisted Pleated Midi Skirt

yellow blouse with black high waisted pleated midi skirt
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To look more cheerful, one of the simplest ways to do just that is to wear something yellow. For example, you can wear a yellow blouse with a black midi pleated skirt. Pair them with black pointed toe heels to complete a clean and cheerful look.

Black Comfy Sweater with Maxi Pleated Skirt

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Here is a stylish yet cozy all-black outfit that can make you look taller and leaner. To achieve this look, you can simply wear a black relaxed fit sweater with a black pleated maxi skirt. Wear black leggings and black heeled leather ankle boots to complete the remarkable look.

Blue Denim Jacket with Maxi Black Pleated Skirt

blue denim jacket with maxi black pleated skirt
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To achieve a business casual outfit that tilts heavily towards the casual side, this stylish outfit is one that you may want to try. To achieve this look, you can wear a white t shirt with a blue denim jacket for the top. Pair them with a black maxi pleated skirt and silver pointed toe heels.

I hope you find these black pleated skirt outfit ideas useful. If you are a little bored with your pencil skirts, or even denim skirts, the above list should be a good place to expand your outfit game.