A reader wonders if socks can shed their association with school uniforms and be used to elevate work and red-carpet apparel. By Vanessa Friedman Socks seem to be everywhere right now, even on the red ...

One standout trend this season is the pleated skirt, but not the schoolgirl, mini version you might be thinking of. These pleated skirts are longer and fuller and come with a grown-up, modern twist.

Pleated skirts have long been a reliable womenswear staple – and there is no denying the wearability of the A-line skirt, whether for the office, off-duty or even dressed up for the evening. It goes ...