Pleated / buying notes

Pleated: before you order

Start at the waist. Once that fits, compare the length, shape and care instructions for the piece you want to wear.

Find out whether the waistband is fixed, elastic or adjustable. Check the waist measurement before deciding how the pleats will sit with the rest of the outfit.

A pleated skirt, a pair of trousers and a matching set need different notes. Keep the garment length and fabric care instructions beside the item, rather than judging everything from the drape in a photograph.

Keep these details together

• Pleat shape
• Waist construction
• Garment length

Editorial notes updated 14 November 2026. Retailer observations retain their own dates.