I’m not sure about this one. We’ll just start there. Do I love 100% of the outfits / clothes I purchase or put together? Absolutely not. Everything is trial and error for me. While I purchased both of these items at one time, and loved them, they have fallen toward the back of my closet. You have probably noticed this pleated leather skirt because it has appeared a couple of times on this blog (refer to Plus Size Pleated Leather Skirt). And I recently bought this blouse from Eloquii (it’s sold out, but here is something similar: V-Neck Cascading Sleeve Top). I paired the two together because my initial instinct was to pair this blouse with something plain and simple like a black pencil skirt or jeans. But I knew that I wanted two strong pieces— both of which are a little outside of my comfort zone—to come together in holy (or unholy) matrimony.
Pleats & Bow Ties
I love to experiment with different styles and sometimes these experiments are a success and others become a lesson. I’m just not sure where this outfit stands…? And while this may not be my favorite look in the world, I love so many parts of it. From the bell sleeves and the white trim of the blouse to the leather pleats, these two garments, separately, are stunning and fun.
SIZING INFO: I am wearing a 2x in the leather pleated skirt, which is my usual size, and it fits perfectly. I am wearing a size 18 in the Eloquii top, which is my usual size, and it fits perfectly, too!