This is a made-to-order custom knife pleat mini skirt great for everyday wear or Japanese anime cosplay. These are full, loose pleats. The pattern for this skirt is cut in a semi circle, then pleated. This style is great for accommodating larger hips while at the same time it can make narrow hips appear fuller. This mini pleat skirt is available in any size from very petite to plus size and any color. The skirt closes in the back with an invisible zipper. It is made of high quality, high thread count cotton. Pair this skirt with socks or tights and a button down shirt for a cute everyday outfit or for cosplay dress-up. This skirt is available in over 200 colors so we are sure to have just the color you are looking for. In addition to black, white, navy blue, red, and other basic colors, this pleated skirt is also available in any of the colors shown here: http://arishaecosplay.com/colors The skirt is shown in "Storm" blue in the first two photos(15 inch length). In the last photo, at 13 inch length, the skirt is shown in "Garnet" though this color is difficult to photograph accurately. In person the garnet color is a deep, dark red with purple undertones and what you might expect of a typical garnet color. The skirt has the same number of pleats going around no matter what size you need so the pleats on our mannequin with a 26 inch waist(shown in storm) are narrower than the pleats on our mannequin with a 33 inch waist(shown in garnet). -ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS- When ordering, use the notes to seller/additional comments section to include your waist measurement and color preference. Send us a photo of the color you want if you'd like. If you are emulating a certain character and need a skirt to match her outfit, include that information also. We will match the color as closely as possible. For straight, flat pleats, cut from straight piece of fabric, see this listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/706209346/school-uniform-pleated-mini-skirt-pleat For full, box style pleats, see this listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/611539017/box-pleat-mini-skirt-pleated-mini-skirt Washing Instructions: Machine wash in cold water. Dryer safe. We normally recommend that you remove pleats from the dryer while still damp and hang on a skirt hanger to keep pleats hanging straight and evenly, but it isn't really necessary with this style of pleats. Your pleated mini skirt will be custom made to fit you! Available in any size including plus sizes. Contact us if you have any questions or to inquire about other custom made skirts and costumes available.