Pleated skirts have been in vogue for a while now but this year we have seen many versions of fringe and pleats. The most popular pleats for fall are these separated thick pleats which will at first look remind you of, well, car wash. Here's how you can style these pleats without feeling overwhelmed by the trend.
- Wear the car wash skirt with a matching longline woolen coat and a turtleneck in a base color in order to keep the look sleek and stylish. The ankle boots are perfect accessory for this outfit. This look can be easily transitioned to winter by adding a pair of tights.

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- This look is all about fringe delight. The fringe peplum detailing is effortlessly paired with the elegant trim of the skirt. Paired with the knee high boots, this is a great evening look. The thinner pleats add more drama to the look and the boots give it a new dimension.

- If you want to play it safe with the car wash pleats, opt for a maxi skirt with pleats that start at mid-thigh length. In this look the embellishments on the skirt are balanced off by the suaveness of the denim shirt. The belt brings cohesiveness to the overall look while the clutch easily contrasts the overall color scheme of the look.You can pull of this look by opting for a knee length car wash skirt as well.

- This look is proof that you don't have to go all out to pull off this trend. Try a car wash skirt with a sheer underlay and pleats in a darker color. Wear it with a bulky jumper or sweater to balance out the femininity of the skirt. Finish the look with Block Heel Sandals for a flawless daytime look.

- This look stands out for the fact that it takes car wash pleats to another level by contrasting a bold print with quintessential black layers.

