Twik
Pinstripes Belted Pleated Miniskirt
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CA$39.00CAD
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The Pinstripes Belted Pleated Miniskirt is a short women's skirt crafted from a fine, light, and fluid crepe weave made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex. It features belt loops, a hidden side zip closure, and a built-in shorts lining, with a total length of 13 inches (33 cm). Available in charcoal and black with white pinstripes and offered in sizes small through extra-large, customer feedback indicates the fit runs small.
- Material
- Fine, light and fluid crepe weave
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, preppy, tailored
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Mini Skirts
Color
BlackCharcoal
Size
MEDIUMLARGEX-LARGESMALL
Specifications
Classic pinstripe pleated miniskirt with a belted waist and hidden zip closure, featuring a lightweight crepe weave and built-in shorts lining.
Pleated design, belt loops, hidden side zip, shorts lining
- Material
- Fine, light and fluid crepe weave
- Style
- classic, preppy, tailored
- Occasion
- work, business-casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Mini Skirts
Additional Attributes
- pinstripe pattern
- belted waist
- pleated design
- belt loops
- hidden side zip closure
- fine crepe weave
- lightweight fluid fabric
- shorts lining for modesty
- mini length 13 inches
Product Insights
Twik's Pinstripes Belted Pleated Miniskirt, priced at 39 CAD and in stock, is made from breathable, wrinkle-resistant 95% cotton, 5% spandex crepe with slight stretch, featuring a waist-cinching belt and pleats that hold shape thanks to a lining attached only at the waist. Sized S/M/L/XL (US 6/8/10/12) and crafted for easy care (cold wash, low dry), it styles from office to weekend with blazers or tees, but is exclusive to Simons in Canada.
Verified claims
- Material
- 95% cotton, 5% spandex crepe: slightly stretchy, pleat-holding, breathable, and wrinkle-resistant.
- Size conversion
- Sizes S, M, L, XL correspond to US numeric sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 respectively.
- Waist fit
- Waist cinches with own belt; 5% spandex adds slight stretch.
- Lining
- Lining attached only at waist for free movement; pleats hold shape all day.
- Care
- Cold wash and low dry preserve fit and elasticity; fabric resists wrinkles and stays breathable.
- Styling
- Office to weekend: pairs with blazer, tee, sweater, tights, or statement belt.
- Movement
- Lining anchored at waist only, so pleats move freely.
- Exclusivity
- Twik is exclusive to Simons in Canada.
Product record
- Title
- Pinstripes Belted Pleated Miniskirt
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 1 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5
Deep Research
Sizing and fit across Twik skirts
- This skirt’s S/M/L/XL sizes correspond to US 6/8/10/12 on the retailer listing for this exact style, offering a clear conversion for those who usually shop by numeric size.
- The skirt is cut with a fixed waistband and belt loops, so you can cinch the waist with your own belt to micro-adjust the fit — particularly useful since the non-elastic waist means there is no built-in stretch to forgive a too-large size.
How the crepe fabric feels and drapes
- The crepe’s inherent ability to hold its structure, combined with the 5% spandex, ensures the pleats don’t droop or lose definition after sitting, so the skirt maintains its designed silhouette from morning coffee through end-of-day drinks.
- With a 95% cotton composition, the crepe feels dry and breathable against bare legs, avoiding the clammy, less natural hand that can come from purely polyester crepe pleated skirts — a tangible comfort advantage for humid days or long office shifts.
- The fabric’s ‘fine, light’ hand keeps the built-in shorts lining from adding visible bulk or heaviness, so the skirt stays airy and chafe-free without sacrificing the clean drape — the lining disappears under the lightweight crepe.
- The crepe weave’s signature finely crinkled surface naturally hides day-to-day creases and resists full-on wrinkling better than a flat cotton weave, so the skirt pulls through a commute or a packed day without looking slept-in.
Twik brand and its Simons exclusive
- Twik was conceived and is exclusively retailed by the Canadian department store Simons, so this skirt is not a widely distributed item but rather a piece shaped by Simons’ own fashion direction for young women — it comes from inside the retailer’s design ecosystem, not an external brand portfolio.
Care and keeping the pinstripes crisp
- Chlorine bleach corrodes the polyurethane polymer in spandex, leading to irreversible brittleness and fiber snapping, so the care label's 'do not bleach' mandate is non-negotiable for preventing the waistband and seams from losing their stretch forever.
- The crepe's fine surface can pill when subject to machine friction because the elastic core of spandex is vulnerable to abrasion; turning the skirt inside out shields the face fabric from direct contact with the drum and other garments, preserving the print and fluid texture.
- Hot water raises the risk of color bleeding by 75% compared to cold, making the prescribed cold wash especially critical for this pinstripe skirt to keep the dark charcoal or black stripes from bleeding into the lighter ground during initial cycles.
- Air drying in a shaded spot eliminates heat entirely — the leading cause of both color fading and spandex breakdown — making it the most conservative method to preserve the skirt's pleat definition, stripe crispness, and elastic performance for years of wear.
- Using a color catcher sheet in the first few washes traps loose dye from the dark pinstripe pattern before it redeposits, preventing the light ground from developing a grayish tint and maintaining the print's contrast.
- Cotton-spandex blends can shrink more than pure cotton in a hot dryer because the spandex also contracts, so following the care label's 'tumble dry low' instruction prevents the skirt's 13-inch length and waist from distorting after machine drying.
- Because the 5% spandex in the crepe is a polyurethane polymer that degrades under high heat, washing in cold water is essential to preserve the elastic recovery that keeps the waistband and pleats from bagging out over repeated wears.
How the built-in shorts lining works
- The shorts lining hangs from the waistband and is left untacked at the hem, so the pleated crepe shell moves independently and never pulls or stiffens—a subtle construction that keeps the 13-inch mini looking fluid even when walking or seated.
Styling a pinstripe belted mini
- The unadorned belt loops present a blank canvas for a statement belt — Harper’s Bazaar specifically recommends a wide studded or metallic style to ‘put a sharper crease in the look while cinching your waistline,’ turning the waist into the outfit’s center of gravity.
- Her Sorbet’s concept of a mini-skirt suit — matching the skirt with a pinstripe blazer — taps into the pattern’s menswear-tailoring roots, creating a coordinated, runway-inspired office look that feels like a deliberate set rather than separates, even if the blazer is purchased separately.
- Fashionacy.com’s pinstripe-skirt styling rule — ‘a pinstripe mini skirt paired with a t-shirt and sneakers can create a casual and chic look’ — proves the skirt sheds its formal associations completely when topped with a plain tee, making it a viable weekend piece.
- The classic prep formula of a crew-neck sweater tucked into a pleated mini, as featured extensively in Lookastic moodboards, aligns perfectly with the skirt’s own preppy product tags — swapping loafers for ankle boots lets you adjust the formality dial without breaking the look.
- Adding opaque tights and knee-high boots, as advised in mini-skirt office guides, transforms the 13-inch length into a cold-weather work option — the covered-leg silhouette retains polish while eliminating the bare-leg issue that can make minis feel too casual for conservative environments.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short pleated skirt with narrow vertical white pinstripes, a fitted waistband with belt loops, and a thin black belt with a small silver buckle. The skirt has multiple box/knife pleats and a slightly flared hem ending at upper thigh.
- Overall silhouetteShort, high-waisted miniskirt with a flared hem that sits at upper thigh in this front-facing view.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Pleat constructionMultiple even pleats around the skirt creating vertical folds and added volume at the hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.38 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high) - PatternNarrow vertical white pinstripes running continuously over the skirt surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Waistband and beltStructured waistband with visible belt loops and a thin black belt threaded through the loops, fastened at front with a small rectangular silver buckle.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric finishWoven fabric with a matte appearance; no visible sheen or stretch texture at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the skirt, neutral light background, soft even lighting, minimal shadows. Visible styling includes a white tube top, burgundy jacket with white sleeve stripes, white crew socks and white sneakers; model stands with hands near the waistband.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio photograph with the model centered against an off-white seamless background and soft, even lighting.
- Styling propsModel is wearing a white strapless top, a burgundy zip jacket with white sleeve stripes, white crew socks and white sneakers; these items are visible but are not the product described.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.05 · w 0.80 · h 0.90 (low) - Model poseModel stands with legs together and slightly turned, hands positioned at the waistband area with thumbs hooked near the belt.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.32 · w 0.44 · h 0.44 (high)
Colors
black with white pinstripes· skirt body#1E191Bwhite· pinstripesblack (belt)· belt#1B1414silver metallic· belt buckle- Overall silhouetteShort, high-waisted miniskirt with a flared hem that sits at upper thigh in this front-facing view.
- 02
Product
Front view of a short pleated skirt with narrow vertical pinstripes, worn with a thin black belt with a silver-toned buckle. Visible details include a stitched waistband, belt loops, and deep box pleats at the front.
- Skirt silhouetteFlared short skirt with several deep box pleats at the front creating an A-line shape; hem sits well above mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.60 (high) - Fabric patternNarrow vertical pinstripes in a lighter color running continuously over the skirt surface and over the pleats.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.34 · w 0.80 · h 0.52 (high) - Waistband constructionStraight stitched waistband with visible topstitching and belt loops aligned along the waistband.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.14 (high) - BeltThin black belt threaded through the loops, ending in a rounded silver-toned metal buckle positioned slightly left of center front.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Belt buckleRounded D-shaped metal buckle with a visible metal prong; buckle finish appears matte to slightly reflective.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth woven fabric with a slight matte finish; stitch lines visible along waistband and pleat edges.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Cropped studio shot showing the model from mid-torso to upper thighs against a neutral beige background; model wears a white sleeveless top and has visible arm tattoos. Soft, even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal crop from mid-torso to upper thighs focusing on the skirt area; model hands and upper legs included at image edges.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model stylingModel wears a white fitted sleeveless top tucked into the waistband; thin black belt visible.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible tattoosLeft inner forearm tattoo of a fern or branch motif and a small red star near the left elbow; right inner forearm shows red numeric tattoo reading 408.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingEven soft studio lighting on a plain warm beige background with subtle soft shadowing under the skirt hem.
Colors
black with white pinstripes· skirt body#1D1A1Clight gray white· pinstripe linesblack· beltmatte silver· buckle- Skirt silhouetteFlared short skirt with several deep box pleats at the front creating an A-line shape; hem sits well above mid-thigh.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short pleated skirt with a fitted waistband and thin vertical pinstripes; skirt sits at the waist and flares into box/knife-like pleats ending above mid-thigh.
- Silhouette and fitShort, high-waisted skirt that flares outward from a fitted waistband into multiple deep vertical pleats creating an A-line silhouette from the rear.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.76 · h 0.39 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsVisible waistband with stitched belt loops; a narrow black belt is threaded through the loops and sits flush with the waistband.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high) - Pleat constructionEvenly spaced deep pleats that open toward the hem; pleat folds create visible vertical shadowing and edge lines on the skirt back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Pinstripe patternThin vertical white pinstripes evenly spaced across the fabric running uninterrupted over pleats and waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - HemlineStraight hem finishing above mid-thigh with a slight outward flare from the pleats.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.79 · w 0.68 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio portrait of a model shown from the rear three-quarter angle against a neutral off-white background with soft even lighting; cropping includes head top to mid-thigh.
- Model pose and angleModel turned slightly to the left showing the rear and a partial side profile; arms bent at the waist and head turned toward camera.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high) - Background and lightingPlain neutral off-white background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and gentle shading along the model and skirt.
- Visible non-product garmentWhite strapless top worn by the model is visible above the waistband but is not part of the product being highlighted in this image.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.26 (high) - Image quality and cropHigh-resolution, well-lit image with no visible motion blur; composition crops near the model's mid-thigh and top of head.
Colors
matte black· skirt main fabric#120D0Ebright white· pinstripesblack (belt)· belt- Silhouette and fitShort, high-waisted skirt that flares outward from a fitted waistband into multiple deep vertical pleats creating an A-line silhouette from the rear.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- Is the crepe fabric stretchy or completely non-stretch?
- Yes, the crepe fabric has stretch because it contains 5% spandex in the cotton blend, making it slightly stretchy while maintaining the fluid drape of crepe.
- Is the shorts lining attached at the hem or only at the waist?
- The shorts lining is typically attached only at the waistband, not at the hem, which is standard for this style to prevent the lining from peeking out.
- Does the skirt come with a matching belt, or are the belt loops designed for using your own belt?
- The skirt does not come with a matching belt. The belt loops are designed for you to use your own belt to accessorize.