While getting ready for a day of shooting in New York, Gwyneth Paltrow stepped out in an outfit that’s undeniably timeless and quintessentially elegant, while also incorporating some of fashion’s favorite new trends.
She took the sophistication of a pretty navy blouse with a neckline detail and tucked the top neatly into a pleated skirt around her calf—preserving her elegant look while lending a nod to the style that has been infiltrating the fashion crowd since 2017 A tribute to the new skirt trend in. The actress completed her outfit with a pair of sleek leather loafers. The shoes come in a jet black that matches her smart casual look while staying true to one of winter’s most classic flat shoe trends.
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Featuring a stylish leather look that’s built to withstand drizzle, and a polished silhouette that offers a fun alternative to standard black boots, leather loafers are the go-to footwear for fashionistas from October to March. Once the preserve of your favorite history teacher, leather loafers have become mainstream in the past few years, becoming a staple of designer brands like Prada, Gucci and Miu Miu, and infiltrating fashion crowds around the world.
Pairing a pleated skirt with loafers is a classic combination that brings freshness to the new season. It’s a winter alternative to the white cotton and linen skirts that populate summer stores, as pleated skirts are more structured. To make these looks extra chic, choose styles with larger box pleats rather than the narrow accordion pleats that were popular in the late 2010s. While Paltrow’s style staples are anti-trend, her clever skirt and shoe combinations brought her look straight into the new season.
To create an outfit that will make Paltrow nod your head, scroll through her looks and discover our picks of the best pleated skirts and loafers.
SHOP GWINTH PALTROW’S SKIRT AND LOAFERS LOOK
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pleated belted midi skirt
The pleated skirt trend is on the rise this winter.
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G. Goop thin belt label
Wear it with a skirt or use it to cinch a coat.
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3-pack of Thermal Soft™ Ankle High Socks
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Leather Penny Loafers
Wear it with or without socks.
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Leather loafers are a timeless investment that you’ll return to year after year.
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houndstooth miniskirt
Houndstooth is a classic winter print.
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Ruffled Penny loafers
I always go back to Charles & Keith for its chic shoe collection.
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Tailored wool midi wrap skirt
Wool pleated skirt has great drape.
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This article originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.
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