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Style Inspo | Pleats are back and these are our favourite looks from celebs

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Boity rocking a pleated dress.
Boity rocking a pleated dress.
Photo: Instagram/boity

Pleats are a classic texture that has stood the test of time.

The 'trend' is seeing a resurgence as of late and having a ripple effect on the fashion world as seen on runways and style stars alike.

According to ELLE, the curve-hugging, divinely stretchy texture of a finely pleated “plissé” polyester garment is wildly flattering on a variety of body types, moldable into a number of playful forms, and practically ageless.

There are many ways to rock the pleated look with pleats, from shimmery metallics, printed, colourful, sheer to monochrome.

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Just like any staple fashion style, you could never go wrong in pleats. We see the likes of Thando Thabethe, Boity, Lunathi Mampofu, just to mention a few, who have stunned in the trend, whether for a formal occasion or a simple dress down. 

Shauwn Mkhize rocked a two-toned pink pleated dress, while channeling the Barbiecore trend, while Blue Mbombo did a fun take with a printed mini skirt. Others simply choose to dress the look down. 

Here are top looks from celebs who rocked the pleated trend:

Blue Mbombo

Thando Thabethe

Basetsana Kumalo

Shauwn Mkhize  

Bonang Matheba 

Lunathi Mampofu

Boity

Ayanda Thabethe

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