
Twik
Check Pleated Miniskirt
This Check Pleated Miniskirt is a short A-line skirt featuring an all-over plaid check pattern in tan, black, and off-white. It is crafted from a fine, light crepe weave with a fitted high waistband, knife pleats, a hidden side zip closure, and an integrated shorts lining for coverage. The skirt measures 12.5 inches (31.5 cm) in length and is exclusively available in Canada at Twik.
- Material
- Crepe weave
- Gender
- female
- Style
- preppy, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Mini Skirts
Color
Size
Specifications
A short pleated miniskirt in a check pattern, featuring a hidden side zip and built-in shorts lining, made from lightweight fluid crepe.
Hidden side zip, built-in shorts lining, lightweight crepe fabric, pleated design
- Material
- Crepe weave
- Style
- preppy, classic
- Occasion
- casual, party
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Mini Skirts
Additional Attributes
- hidden side zip closure
- lightweight crepe weave
- built-in shorts lining
- pleated design
- check pattern
- 12.5-inch length
- fluid drape
Product Insights
Twik's Check Pleated Miniskirt, a mod-inspired mini skirt for women 16–25, features a built-in shorts lining that prevents chafing and ensures modesty, combined with a fluid, non-clinging crepe drape and long-lasting crisp pleats. Its high-twist crepe yarns boost breathability, resist abrasion and pilling, and hide creases, reducing ironing needs. Designed in-house for Simons and exclusive to Canada, it undercuts comparable mini skirts from Superdry and English Factory at 39 CAD, offering durable, easy-care style with a side zipper that must be zipped before machine washing.
Verified claims
- Shorts lining
- Built-in shorts lining prevents chafing and ensures modesty.
- Drape
- Fluid, non-clinging drape with long-lasting crisp pleats.
- Breathability
- Crepe's air pockets boost airflow, making it more breathable than standard polyester.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Crinkled texture hides everyday creases and reduces ironing.
- Durability
- High-twist crepe yarns resist abrasion and pilling better than standard polyester.
- Heritage
- Twik is a 60-year-old mod-inspired brand targeting women 16–25, with a built-in shorts lining for active wear.
- Exclusivity
- Designed in-house for Simons and sold exclusively in Canada.
- Value
- At 39 CAD, undercuts comparable mini skirts from Superdry (55 CAD) and English Factory (95 CAD).
- Material
- 98% polyester, 2% spandex in a fine, light and fluid crepe weave.
- Washing
- Zip the side zipper before machine washing to prevent snagging and pleat distortion.
- Abrasion resistance
- High-twist crepe yarns resist pilling from friction with lining or surfaces.
Product record
- Title
- Check Pleated Miniskirt
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Short pleated skirt with a diagonal yoke panel and a plaid check pattern in tan, black, and off-white.
- SilhouetteShort A-line miniskirt that flares from the waist into narrow, evenly spaced knife pleats.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Waist and yokeFitted waistband with a diagonal yoke panel across the front where the plaid lines run on a bias creating a chevron-like seam appearance.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.07 (high) - Pleat constructionMultiple narrow pressed pleats start below the yoke and continue to the hem, producing a textured vertical rhythm.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.13 (high) - PatternAll-over plaid check pattern comprised of a tan background with intersecting black and off-white lines forming squares and rectangles.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - HemStraight finished hem where pleats terminate, visible as a horizontal line along the skirt bottom.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.58 · w 0.40 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing the skirt worn by a model against a plain light background with soft frontal lighting; model styling and shoes visible but not described as product details.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio portrait of a standing model centered in frame against a seamless light neutral background.
- Model styling visibleModel wears a white buttoned cardigan, white ruched ankle socks, and glossy burgundy low-heeled shoes; arms are crossed over the torso.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.70 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even frontal lighting with minimal shadows and a faint cast shadow on the floor to the model's left.
Colors
warm tan· skirt base#C49B7Cblack· plaid lines - darkoff-white· plaid lines - light- SilhouetteShort A-line miniskirt that flares from the waist into narrow, evenly spaced knife pleats.
- 02

Product
Front view close-up of a high-waist pleated miniskirt in a beige plaid fabric showing a diagonal-patterned waistband and vertical pleated skirt body with visible pleat folds.
- SilhouetteHigh-waist short skirt with a fitted upper band and a flared pleated lower section ending at upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.16 · w 0.84 · h 0.66 (high) - Waistband patternWide waistband sits across lower abdomen with the plaid pattern rotated so checks run diagonally across the band.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.16 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high) - Pleat constructionMultiple knife-style pleats start below the waistband, forming vertical folds that create a flared hem; pleat edges are visible as darker vertical lines.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.88 · h 0.42 (high) - Fabric textureWoven fabric with visible plaid weave and slightly structured drape, appearing medium-weight rather than sheer.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high) - Plaid motifTwo-directional plaid: wider tan squares intersected by narrow black and white stripes forming the check pattern across waistband and skirt panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high) - Side detailLeft-side shows an inward folded pleat or small overlap creating a slight opening at the hem on the viewer's left.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.14 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Image is a studio shot showing the model from midriff to mid-thigh against a neutral pale background; model hands lift a sweater to reveal the waistband; even soft lighting with minimal shadow.
- Model crop and posePhotograph framed from just below the chest to mid-thigh; model hands and exposed midriff visible above the skirt.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.26 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with soft, diffuse studio lighting and minimal directional shadow.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the skirt area with clear detail; no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
tan beige· main fabric#CBA285black· thin stripesoff-white· accent stripes- SilhouetteHigh-waist short skirt with a fitted upper band and a flared pleated lower section ending at upper thighs.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a short pleated skirt with a high, wide waistband; fabric shows a tan/beige plaid with intersecting darker and lighter stripe lines and structured pleats beginning below the waistband.
- Silhouette and viewRear three-quarter view of a short pleated skirt sitting on the hips with a high, wide waistband and a flared pleated lower section.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - Waistband constructionWide high waistband that sits above the pleated section; waistband fabric shows the same plaid but oriented on a diagonal compared with the pleats below.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Pleat detailEven vertical knife pleats start below the waistband and create a short flared hem; pleats show visible stitch lines and defined folds.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over plaid pattern with a tan/beige ground intersected by darker brown or black and thinner white lines forming checks; pattern scale is medium relative to skirt height.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - HemlineStraight finished hem at the bottom of the pleated section, visible as a narrow edge slightly irregular where pleats overlap.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (medium) - Visible occlusionSkirt is partially occluded by the model's hands at the lower right and by the white top tucked into the waistband at the upper area.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio image showing a model from the rear three-quarter angle against a plain light background; the model wears a white long-sleeve top that is tucked into the skirt, and the frame is cropped near mid-thigh with soft, even studio lighting.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter shot of a standing model cropped near mid-thigh, centered horizontally with more headroom on the right side of the frame.
- Background and lightingUniform pale off-white background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows, producing gentle shadowing under the skirt hem and along the model's right side.
- Styling propModel wears a plain long-sleeve white top tucked into the skirt; top covers the upper back and sleeves and is distinct from the skirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Image limitationsNo visible product tags or labels; fine texture details are visible but very small text, if any, is illegible at this resolution.
Colors
tan beige· skirt basedark brown· plaid dark linescream· plaid light lines#ECE8E6- Silhouette and viewRear three-quarter view of a short pleated skirt sitting on the hips with a high, wide waistband and a flared pleated lower section.