A pleated midi skirt with rhinestones from waist to hem

This pleated midi skirt by Rue Paris is made for evenings with candles on the table. Small rhinestones cover the whole surface, so the skirt catches the light every time the pleats move. The fabric is 95% viscose with 5% spandex.

It pulls on with an elastic waistband and has a belt you tie yourself. There is one size, 89 cm long, in burgundy or black.

At a glance

Brand Rue Paris, models 219871 and 219872
Colours Burgundy (the supplier says red), black
Material 95% viscose, 5% spandex
Size One size
Length 89 cm
Waist 70-100 cm (elastic waistband)
Closure None; pull-on with a tie belt
EAN Burgundy 5906694061646 · Black 5906694061653
Care Follow the sewn-in label (the maker's data has no care text)

The piece: models 219871 and 219872

The supplier describes a pleated midi skirt in viscose with elastane, with an elastic waistband that needs no fastening, a sash belt to tie and shiny rhinestones over the entire surface. Model 219871 is listed as red and 219872 as black.

In the photos the red is a deep burgundy, which is the name we use. The pleats are fine and narrow and run the full length. The rhinestones sit in a regular dot pattern. The belt is a glossy black ribbon tied in a bow, on the burgundy skirt as well as on the black one.

The tops in the photos are not part of the skirt. On the black version the model wears a top with the same sparkle, which makes it look like a dress. This page is for the skirt alone.

Who it's for

For you if you want something festive for December and would rather build an outfit than buy a party dress. A skirt like this does the dressing up, and the top can be a knit you already own.

One size with an elastic waist of 70-100 cm fits a broad range, but check the length. At 89 cm it reaches mid-calf on the model. On a shorter woman it will come closer to the ankle.

Closer look: the maker's data and the photos

  • Pleated midi skirt (maker's data), fine pleats over the full length (photos)
  • 95% viscose, 5% spandex (maker's data)
  • Elastic waistband, no fastening (maker's data)
  • Sash belt to tie (maker's data), a glossy black ribbon in the photos
  • Rhinestones over the whole surface (maker's data), set in a regular dot pattern (photos)
  • Length 89 cm (size table), mid-calf on the model (photos)

The maker does not mention a lining.

Fabric and feel: viscose with a little stretch

The skirt is 95% viscose and 5% spandex. The supplier calls the fabric light. In the photos it swings out when the model walks and falls back into its pleats when she stands still.

The rhinestones are small. From a distance you see a fine shimmer, up close you see separate points of light. They are set into the fabric over the whole skirt, so there is no plain side.

Fit and silhouette: elastic waist, mid-calf length

The maker's table is short. One size, 89 cm long, with a waist of 70-100 cm. That last figure is the elastic band from relaxed to stretched.

The skirt sits at the waist and widens gradually towards the hem. Pleats open over the hips, so the fit there is forgiving. To check the length, hold a tape measure at your waist and see where 89 cm ends on your leg.

Size chart (cm)

Size Length Waist
One size 89 70-100

Source: the maker's size table, the same for both colours. The waist is the range of the elastic band.

Styling: a quiet top, pointed shoes

In the photos the burgundy skirt is worn with a black top with sheer sleeves and black pointed heels. The black skirt gets a black top with the same sparkle, for a head-to-toe look.

At home we would start simpler. A fine black roll-neck tucked in, the ribbon tied at the side, and heels or flat ballerinas. For a family lunch a cream jumper over the waistband works too, with the bow left off.

Occasions

The supplier suggests formal occasions, family gatherings and dressy outings. We think of Christmas dinner, New Year's Eve, an anniversary and a night at the theatre.

Care: follow the label

The maker's data has no care instructions, so go by the label sewn into the skirt.

Two general habits help with a pleated skirt with stones. Hang it by the waistband so the pleats stay sharp, and keep it away from rough bags and seat belts that can catch on the rhinestones.

The wow detail: light that moves with the pleats

Rhinestones on a flat fabric sparkle once. On pleats they sparkle in turns, because every fold points a different way. Walk across a room in this skirt and the shimmer travels from hip to hem.

Fashion that gives back

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Our promise

Ships from the maker's wholesale partner in Poland, inside the EU, with tracking. The wholesaler lists up to 3 days to prepare an order; within the EU delivery usually takes 2–7 business days after dispatch. Delivery is free within the EU on orders from €69; below that it costs €4.95 in the Netherlands and €6.95 elsewhere in the EU.

You have 14 days after delivery to ask for a return, as long as the skirt is unworn and still has its tags. Our promise is plain: if what arrives does not match what this page says, send it back within 14 days and we refund you.

More pieces to combine it with are in our women's fashion collection.