The Skirt Trend Fashion Girls Are Suddenly Obsessed With

This is one micro-trend I've been bookmarking for a while now, curious about whether it would really become something. As a fashion editor, this is something I do a lot. It's similar

to investigative work (except no one's lives are at stake). We get a lead on something, follow it for a while, and see if anything larger comes of it. When that finally happens, you end up reading about it here. Today, the trend I'm finally excited and confident enough to report on is pleated miniskirts.

After seeing dozens of fashion girls dabbling with pleated minis, I figured it was time to start breaking down the "why" and "how" backing the gradual success of this skirt trend. When you see or think of pleated miniskirts, it's safe to assume that private school uniforms, tennis, and cheerleaders come to mind, but once you see the various ways fashion girls have been styling them, you won't even remember what your school uniform used to look like.

The nature of this skirt gives off a preppy vibe that you might not be used to incorporating into your personal style, but with the right counterparts and the seven styling tips ahead, I have the utmost faith that you'll be able to tackle the trend. From cardigans to cowboy boots, get ready to learn how to style my new favorite skirt trend of the year and shop some of the coolest versions below.