At my daughters school they allow a choice of pleats or straight skirts. Daughter has always worn straight ones until now but is bugging me for a pleated one. Is this a trend?! The one she has now is a smart plain one, banner's s-cut style (S-Cut Straight Skirt) - would definitely recommend this one to other mums! Ultimately its daughters choice but is this a new trend? I thought pleats were out of fashion!