Corduroy Mini Skirt

Corduroy Mini Skirt — Pleated with Built-In Shorts

Size Chart

Order by your waist measurement — hip measurements aren't supplied, and the pleats fall away from the hip rather than fitting it, so the waistband is where the fit is decided. Length is measured from the top of the waistband to the hem of the corduroy skirt; the shorts underneath sit slightly shorter. Between two sizes, size up.

Cream fine-wale corduroy, pleated all the way round and finished with a thin black ribbon that runs across the front and ties in a small bow at one side. Belt loops sit either side of it, the waistband stays smooth and high, and underneath the pleats there's a proper pair of white shorts — which on a skirt this short is the difference between a nice photograph and something you can actually wear out.

• Style: pleated corduroy skort with built-in shorts
• Length: very short — 12.6–13.0 inches depending on size
• Fit: high smooth waistband, pleats flaring from the hip
• Detail: fine-wale corduroy, black ribbon and bow, belt loops
• Occasion: campus, everyday, weekends, autumn dressing
• Season: autumn and winter, with tights and long socks

How to Style a Pleated Skirt

Cream on cream is the easy version — a soft knit or a fitted long-sleeve in the same tone, so the black ribbon becomes the only contrast. Long socks with loafers or Mary Janes, or opaque black tights and ankle boots when it's properly cold. Because the pleats hang from a smooth waistband and flare out from the hip, they add volume there deliberately, which builds shape on straight and athletic frames and balances broader shoulders. If your hips are already your widest point, expect this to emphasise rather than skim — a flat A-line cord mini sits closer.

FAQ

Does this skirt have shorts underneath?
Yes — full white shorts are built in beneath the pleats, not a token liner. At 12.6 to 13.0 inches this is one of the shortest cuts we stock, so the shorts are what make it wearable on stairs, on a bike or sitting down without a second thought.

How short is it really?
It measures 12.6 inches on UK 8–10 and 13.0 inches on UK 12–16, taken from the waistband, with the shorts sitting a little shorter still. That's high on the thigh on most people — worth measuring against yourself rather than judging from the photographs.

Which size should I order?
Go by your waist measurement, since the waistband is the only close-fitting part. Take the larger size between two rows — a slightly generous waist still hangs correctly, whereas a tight one pulls the pleats open.

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