10th Commandment: October 3

Oct 3, 2011

Elected Official

Halston Heritage Knife Pleat Skirt (Net-a-Porter, $370)

Hill Staffer

Diaphanous Pleats Skirt (Anthropologie, $118)

*You’re going to need a knee length slip for this, it’s a bit see through.

Unpaid Intern

Pleated Calf Skirt (TopShop, $75)

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  1. LT says:

    How would you wear something like this in the Fall?

  2. Katie says:

    So glad you posted this! I scored a navy blue knife pleated skirt and wanted to wear it to work, but wasn't sure how to make it work appropriate.

  3. Belle says:

    LT-With tights, boots and a chunky knit. With a tie neck blouse and a tweed, collarless blazer.

  4. Devinzgrandma says:

    Hideous.

  5. Beth says:

    Belle, I'm short and worry that these midi length skirts will swallow me, or at least make me appear shorter than my 5'2(and 1/2)” frame. What would you suggest? I love the knife pleats

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