Most pencil skirts fit the waist or the hips, never both, and the closer they fit the harder they are to walk in. This kick pleat skirt is cut to your own measurements in Super 160s Italian wool, with a deep kick pleat at the front that opens as you step and closes when you stand. You choose the color, the lining, the length, a contrast or matching waistband, and a front or back pleat. Before we cut the wool, we send you a free test skirt to try on at home, and it is yours to keep.
$229.00 USD
Women’s Kick Pleat Pencil Skirt in Italian Wool
$229.00 USD
Already know what you want? Browse women’s skirts or message us. Every piece is custom made to your measurements, with a free test garment first.
Women’s Skirt Measuring Guide
Follow these simple steps to ensure your custom garment fits you perfectly. All you need is a flexible measuring tape.
You do not have to get this perfect. Send us your best measurements and we craft a free test garment to your numbers first, so the fit is confirmed on your body before we cut your final cloth. Every piece is custom made to your measurements, and the test garment is yours to keep.
How to Measure Your Waistband (Waist)
Measure around your waist where you normally wear the waistband of your pants or skirts. Keep the tape level with room for one finger.
How to Measure Your Hips
Measure around the widest part of your hips and seat. Stand with your feet together for the most accurate result. Keep the tape level with room for one finger.
How to Measure Your Desired Skirt Length
Measure from your waist where you normally wear the waistband of your pants or skirts, down to your desired hem.
Women’s Measuring Guide
How to Take Your Own Measurements for a Perfect Fit
All you need is a flexible measuring tape, a mirror, and ideally a friend to help with the shoulder and back measurements. Wear close-fitting clothing so the tape sits against your body, stand naturally with your weight even on both feet, and keep the tape level and snug with room for one finger. Below is every measurement we may ask for. You do not have to get each number perfect: we send a free test garment before cutting your final cloth, so the fit is confirmed on your body first.
1
Bust circumference
Stand straight with your arms relaxed and wrap the tape around the fullest part of your bust, keeping it level and snug with room for one finger.
2
Natural waist
Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, usually just above the belly button, keeping the tape level with room for one finger.
3
Waist (trouser or skirt)
Measure around the area where you normally wear your trousers or skirts, keeping the tape level with room for one finger.
4
Hips and seat
Stand with your feet together and measure around the widest part of your hips and seat, keeping the tape level.
5
Thigh circumference
Measure around the fullest part of your upper thigh, keeping the tape snug with room for one finger.
6
Front rise
Sit down and measure from your natural waist at the front, down between your legs to the seat, to capture the rise for trousers.
7
Inseam
Measure from the highest point of the crotch down the inside of your leg to the same hem point used for the trouser length measurement.
8
Outseam and trouser length
Measure from the top of your waistband down the outside of your leg to the point where you want the trouser hem to finish.
9
Shoulder width
Measure across your back from the edge of one shoulder to the edge of the other, keeping the tape flat.
10
Sleeve or arm length
Measure from the edge of your shoulder, along the outside of your relaxed arm, to your desired sleeve length.
11
Bicep (upper arm)
With your muscles relaxed, measure around the fullest part of your upper arm, keeping the tape snug with room for one finger.
12
Neck circumference
Measure around the base of your neck where a collar would sit, keeping the tape level with room for one finger.
13
Jacket or back length
Measure from the base of your neck down the center back to where you want the jacket to end.
14
Dress or skirt length
Measure from your natural waist for a skirt, or from the shoulder for a dress, down to your desired hem.
Every garment is made to your measurements with no standard sizing, and a free test garment confirms the fit on your body before we cut your final cloth. Bust, waist, hips, thighs, rise, inseam, shoulders, sleeve, and length, all cut to you.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions about measuring yourself
How do I measure my bust, waist and length for a custom garment?
Use a flexible tape. For the bust, wrap it around the fullest part with the tape level. For the waist, measure the narrowest part, usually just above the belly button. For length, measure from the shoulder or natural waist down to your desired hem. Keep the tape level and snug with room for one finger, and measure over close-fitting clothing rather than bulky layers.
How do I measure my waist, hips, thighs and rise?
Measure the waist at the narrowest point, the hips around the widest part of your hips and seat, and the thigh around the fullest part of the upper leg. For the rise, sit down and measure from the front of your natural waist, down between your legs to the seat. Keep the tape level and snug throughout.
Where can I get my measurements taken?
Any local tailor or seamstress can take your measurements in a few minutes, and many fabric or bridal shops offer measuring too. You can also measure yourself at home with a flexible tape using this guide, or have a friend help with the back and shoulder measurements. Because we send a free test garment before cutting your final cloth, the fit is confirmed on your body regardless of who takes the first measurements.
What do I need to measure myself?
Just a flexible measuring tape, a mirror, and ideally a friend to help with the shoulder and back measurements. Wear close-fitting clothing so the tape sits against your body, and stand naturally with your weight even on both feet.
How tight should the measuring tape be?
Snug but not tight. The tape should sit flat against your body with just enough room to slip one finger underneath. Pulling it too tight gives measurements that are too small, and leaving it loose makes the garment baggy.
What if my measurements are not perfect?
That is exactly why we send a free test garment. Give us your best measurements, and we build a test version in a stand-in cloth to your numbers and ship it to you. You try it on, we adjust from there, and nothing is cut in your final fabric until the fit is confirmed.
Measurements taken? Browse women’s skirtss, or message us with your numbers and any questions. We build the free test garment first to confirm the fit on your body, and it is yours to keep.
✂Free test garment firstWe only cut cloth after you confirm the fit
◷6–8 weeksHand-tailored production
✈Tracked worldwideDHL · UPS · FedEx
Free test garment first
Before we cut your chosen cloth, we make a test version of your garment in cotton, cut from the same pattern, and send it to you free. You try it on and tell us what to change. Only after you approve the fit do we make the final piece. The test garment is yours to keep.
6–8 weeks
This is the full production time across two stages. Your test garment takes 3 to 4 weeks to make. Once you approve the fit, your final garment takes another 3 to 4 weeks. Shipping is tracked and comes after production.
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Description
A Kick Pleat Skirt Cut to Your Waist and Hips
A pencil skirt is judged in motion. Standing still, almost any straight skirt looks neat. Then you take a long step, climb a stair or get out of a car, and a skirt cut for someone else’s hips either pulls tight across the seat or rides up with every stride. Most women deal with it by buying a size up and living with a skirt that is loose at the waist.
This kick pleat skirt starts from your measurements. The waist, hips and length are cut for you, so the skirt follows your shape without gripping it. A deep kick pleat at the center front opens as you walk and closes when you stand, which gives you the stride of a looser skirt with the clean line of a pencil skirt.
The cloth is Super 160s worsted wool in a plain weave from Vitale Barberis Canonico, a mill in northern Italy that has been weaving since 1663. It is fine and smooth, it drapes rather than clings, and it keeps its line through a long day at a desk. The waistband is 1.5 inches tall, lined in cotton and fitted with a grip on the inside, so a blouse stays tucked in when you move.
The details are yours to decide. The waistband can be a contrasting color, as in the photo, or match the skirt. The pleat sits at the front as standard, and you can ask for it at the back instead. The length is set by the measurement you give us, whether that is just above the knee or well below it.
What Is a Kick Pleat Skirt?
A kick pleat skirt is a narrow skirt with a short, folded pleat at the hem that opens when you step and closes when you stand. The pleat is backed by a panel of the same cloth, so it gives your legs room to move without opening to show the leg. That is what separates it from the other two ways tailors add walking room to a straight skirt.
Kick Pleat
A folded pleat backed with fabric. It opens only as far as your stride needs and shows cloth, not skin, when it does. The most discreet choice for the office.
Vent
Two edges of the skirt that overlap, like the vent on the back of a jacket. It opens further than a kick pleat and can gape when you sit.
Slit
An open cut in the hem with nothing behind it. It gives the most room and shows the most leg, which is why it tends to be kept for evening skirts.
Most kick pleats sit at the back of the skirt, where they stay out of sight. We place ours at the center front, where it becomes a design detail as well as a practical one: a sharp vertical line that runs down from the waistband and makes the skirt look longer and leaner. If you prefer the traditional back kick pleat, write it in the comment box on the measurement form and we will cut it there.
Free Test Skirt: Settle the Hips Before We Cut the Wool
A kick pleat only hangs straight when the skirt fits. If the hips are too tight, the pleat is pulled open even while you stand still. If they are too loose, it twists to one side. So before we cut your wool, we make the whole skirt in cotton, to your measurements, and send it to you.
Try it on with the shoes you will wear it with. Check the waist, the line over your hips, the length and how the pleat moves when you walk and sit. Send us your notes and we correct the pattern before the final skirt is cut. The test skirt is yours to keep.
Your test skirt takes 3 to 4 weeks to make and arrives 5 to 10 days after dispatch. Once you confirm the fit, your final skirt takes 3 to 4 weeks to make and arrives 5 to 10 days after dispatch.
Not sure how to measure yourself? Our women’s body measuring guide walks through each measurement, and the women’s skirt fit guide shows what a correct fit looks like.
Three Ways to Wear It
As a Suit for Work
The skirt is cut from the same Super 160s wool, in the same seven colors, as our women’s business suit. Order the jacket in the same color and you have a skirt suit that matches exactly, both pieces cut to your measurements.
With a Blouse and Heels
A silk blouse tucked into the gripped waistband, a thin belt or none, and heels or pointed flats. The contrast waistband marks the waist on its own, so the outfit needs very little else.
With Knitwear in Winter
A fine merino sweater or a turtleneck, opaque tights and ankle boots. In black, navy or dark gray the skirt becomes a winter staple you can wear to the office and to dinner the same day.
Who This Kick Pleat Skirt Is For
The Woman Whose Skirts Fit the Waist or the Hips, Never Both
A size that fits your hips gapes at the waist, and a size that fits your waist strains across the seat. A skirt cut to your measurements fits both, because the pattern starts with your body.
The Woman Who Walks a Lot at Work
Courtrooms, hospital corridors, site visits, airports. You want a professional skirt you can stride in without hitching it up, and a kick pleat does that without the exposure of a slit.
The Woman Who Is Taller or Shorter Than the Standard Length
Ready-made pencil skirts are cut for one height, so the hem lands in the wrong place on everyone else. You give us the length you want and the skirt is cut to it.
The Woman With No Tailor Nearby
You measure at home, the test skirt comes to your door, and the fitting happens in your own mirror.
How Your Kick Pleat Skirt Is Made
Every step below exists for one reason: to get the waist, the hips and the pleat right before the wool is cut.
1
Choose your color and lining, then enter your measurements
Pick one of seven wool colors and a lining from 30+ lining options. Enter your measurements on this page, including the length you want. Use the comment box on the form for any style change, such as a back kick pleat or a matching waistband.
Pick one of seven wool colors and a lining from 30+ lining options. Enter your measurements on this page, including the length you want. Use the comment box on the form for any style change, such as a back kick pleat or a matching waistband.
2
We make your free test skirt
A complete cotton version is cut to your measurements on the same pattern your final skirt will use, and sent to you.
A complete cotton version is cut to your measurements on the same pattern your final skirt will use, and sent to you.
3
You try it on and tell us what to change
Check the waist, the hips, the length and the pleat as you walk and sit. Send us your notes, however small.
Check the waist, the hips, the length and the pleat as you walk and sit. Send us your notes, however small.
4
We cut your final skirt
Your notes go into the pattern. The skirt is cut in Super 160s wool, fully lined, with the grip waistband and ample seam allowances for future alteration.
Your notes go into the pattern. The skirt is cut in Super 160s wool, fully lined, with the grip waistband and ample seam allowances for future alteration.
5
Your skirt ships worldwide
The finished skirt is sent by tracked shipping. The test skirt stays with you.
The finished skirt is sent by tracked shipping. The test skirt stays with you.
6
We answer if anything needs attention
Write to us and a person who knows your order replies. Every garment is made by a tailor whose name we know.
Write to us and a person who knows your order replies. Every garment is made by a tailor whose name we know.
Price: $229, same for every color Production time: 3 to 4 weeks for the test skirt, 3 to 4 weeks for the final skirt Delivery: 5 to 10 days after dispatch Care: Dry clean only
Full Specification
| Cloth | Super 160s, 100% worsted wool, plain weave, Vitale Barberis Canonico, Italy |
| Colors | Black, navy blue, midnight blue, steel gray, light gray, medium gray, dark gray |
| Cut | Straight pencil skirt |
| Length | Knee length as standard; any length you specify on the measurement form |
| Kick pleat | Center front as standard; center back on request |
| Waistband | 1.5 inches tall, contrast or matching, cotton-lined with an inner grip to keep tops tucked in |
| Closure | Center back zipper |
| Pockets | None, for a clean line over the hips |
| Hem | Plain |
| Lining | Fully lined in acetate, 30+ lining options |
| Seam allowances | Ample, for future alteration |
| Care | Dry clean only |
Custom vs. Off the Rack
| Off the Rack | Baron Boutique | |
|---|---|---|
| Waist and hips | One ratio for every body, so one of them is wrong | Cut to your waist and your hips separately |
| Length | Fixed for one height | The length you ask for |
| Kick pleat | Pulled open when the hips are tight | Hangs closed when you stand, because the hips fit |
| Fit check | Returns or paid alterations | Free test skirt confirms the fit before the wool is cut |
| Cloth | Polyester blends or unlabeled wool | Super 160s wool from an Italian mill |
| Details | Fixed by the brand | Your color, lining, waistband and pleat position |
| Future changes | Little seam allowance | Ample seam allowances for future alteration |
About Baron Boutique
Founded in Kathmandu, Nepal in 2000, Baron Boutique has spent over 25 years creating bespoke garments with a focus on artisanal craftsmanship, dramatic design, and collector-quality tailoring. From cinematic-inspired coats and formalwear to handcrafted cashmere pieces, every garment is made with precision, individuality, and attention to detail.
Today, Baron Boutique operates internationally from Dubai while all bespoke tailoring and garment production remains rooted in the Kathmandu workshop where the brand began.
Our customers come back because the fit is right and we answer emails. Every garment is made by a human tailor whose name we know.
Questions About This Kick Pleat Skirt
Q. What is a kick pleat skirt?
A. A kick pleat skirt is a narrow skirt, usually a pencil skirt, with a short folded pleat at the hem that opens as you walk and closes when you stand. The pleat is backed with fabric, so it adds walking room without showing the leg. On this skirt the kick pleat sits at the center front, and it can be placed at the back on request.
Q. What is the difference between a kick pleat, a slit and a vent on a skirt?
A. A kick pleat is a folded pleat backed with cloth, a vent is two overlapping edges, and a slit is an open cut with nothing behind it. All three give a straight skirt room to walk. The kick pleat is the most discreet because it shows fabric rather than skin when it opens, which is why it is the usual choice for office skirts.
Q. Can I have the kick pleat at the back instead of the front?
A. Yes, write “back kick pleat” in the comment box on the measurement form and we will cut it at the center back, at the same price. A back kick pleat is the traditional placement and stays out of sight. A front kick pleat, as in the photo, turns the pleat into a visible design line that makes the skirt look longer.
Q. Can I walk and sit comfortably in a kick pleat pencil skirt?
A. Yes, as long as the skirt fits your hips. The kick pleat opens to give your stride room, and a skirt cut to your hip measurement leaves enough ease to sit without straining the seams. A skirt that is too tight over the hips will pull the pleat open even when you stand, which is why the free test skirt checks the hips before the wool is cut.
Q. Is a kick pleat skirt appropriate for the office?
A. Yes, a kick pleat pencil skirt in plain wool is one of the most professional skirts you can wear to work. It keeps the neat line of a pencil skirt, lets you walk freely and never opens to show the leg. In black, navy or gray it suits conservative workplaces, and it pairs with a matching jacket for client meetings and interviews.
Q. What length should a kick pleat pencil skirt be?
A. The classic length is at the knee or just below it, where the pleat has room to open without the skirt riding up. Taller women often prefer a little below the knee, and petite women often prefer the hem at the top of the knee. You give us the length you want on the measurement form, and the test skirt lets you confirm it before the final skirt is cut.
Q. Which measurements matter most for a custom pencil skirt?
A. The waist, the fullest part of the hips and the length matter most. The waist decides whether the skirt stays in place, the hips decide how it hangs and whether the pleat stays closed, and the length decides where the hem lands. The women’s body measuring guide shows where to take each measurement.
Q. Can I choose a matching waistband instead of a contrast one?
A. Yes, the waistband can be a contrasting color or the same color as the skirt, whichever you prefer. A contrast waistband marks the waist and adds a sharp detail, while a matching waistband gives an unbroken line and suits a full skirt suit. Tell us your choice in the comment box on the measurement form.
Q. Can I order a matching jacket to make a skirt suit?
A. Yes, our women’s business suit is cut from the same Super 160s wool in the same seven colors, so you can order the jacket in the same color as your skirt. Both pieces are cut to your measurements and each comes with its own free test garment first.
Q. Is Super 160s wool too warm for summer?
A. No, Super 160s worsted wool is fine and breathable, and most women wear it comfortably through spring, summer and autumn in air-conditioned offices. The number describes how fine the fibers are: the higher it is, the finer and smoother the cloth. In winter the skirt works well over opaque tights.
Q. How much does this kick pleat skirt cost?
A. This kick pleat skirt is $229, the same price in every color, with a front or back pleat and a contrast or matching waistband. The price includes a free cotton test skirt that is yours to keep, so the fit is checked before the wool is cut.
Q. How long does it take to receive my skirt, and do you ship internationally?
A. Your test skirt takes 3 to 4 weeks to make and arrives 5 to 10 days after dispatch. Once you confirm the fit, your final skirt takes 3 to 4 weeks to make and arrives 5 to 10 days after dispatch. Both ship worldwide with tracking, and if you need it for a date, order as early as you can.
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Skirt Fit Guide
Already know your fit? Browse women’s skirts or message us. Every piece is custom made to your measurements, with a free test garment first.
Skirt Fit Guide
A skirt’s fit shapes your comfort, movement, and overall silhouette. Your test garment will reflect how closely the skirt follows your body or how freely it drapes. Use this guide to find the best fit for your build and style.
Slim Fit
Fitted closely through the hips and thighs with a narrow hemline. Designed to contour the lower body for a sleek, polished silhouette.
Best for: A lean build or those who prefer a tailored, form-skimming shape that complements structured or professional looks.
Standard Fit
Softly shaped through the waist and hips with a classic straight or slightly flared cut. Offers balanced proportions and everyday versatility.
Best for: An average build or anyone seeking a timeless silhouette that blends comfort with structure.
Relaxed Fit
Loosely cut with extra room through the waist and hips for ease of movement. Designed for comfort and a fluid, unrestrictive drape.
Best for: Those who prioritize comfort or prefer a more relaxed, flowing silhouette around the midsection and thighs.
Women’s Skirt Fit Guide
How a Tailored Skirt Should Fit
A pencil skirt is only as good as three measurements, the waist, the hip, and the length, and off-the-rack rarely gets all three right on one body. A custom-made skirt does. You choose the length and the fit, we cut the waist and hip to your measurements, and a free test garment confirms it on you before your final cloth is cut. This guide covers the fits and where a tailored skirt should sit.
Step One
Choose your fit
Slim / Pencil
Closely follows the waist, hip, and thigh for a sharp, tailored line. The classic work-skirt silhouette, cut with a vent or split so you can still walk freely.
Standard (Classic) Fit
Skims the hip with a little more ease than a true pencil, comfortable for all-day wear while keeping a clean, tailored shape.
Relaxed / A-line
Fitted at the waist and easing gently over the hip, for more movement and a softer line that flatters most figures.
Step Two
The fit checkpoints
Waist
The waistband sits at your chosen height, snug and level, with no gap at the back when you sit. Cut to your waist, it stays put without rolling or pinching.
Hip & seat
The skirt skims the widest part of your hips and seat cleanly, with no horizontal pull lines and no riding up when you walk. This is where cutting to your hip measurement matters most.
Length
You choose it: on the knee for a classic look, just above for a sharper line, or midi for elegance. Every hem is cut to your height and proportions.
Walking room
A fitted skirt is cut with a back vent, split, or kick pleat so you can walk and climb stairs comfortably without the skirt feeling restrictive.
Every skirt is made to your measurements, in the fit and length you choose, with the waist and hip cut to you and a vent for easy walking. A free test garment confirms it before your final cloth is cut, and it is yours to keep.
Your Worries, Answered
The doubts most women have, and why you can relax
Pencil skirts always ride up or gape at my waist. Am I just hard to fit?
You are not, ready-to-wear is. Skirts are cut to one fixed waist-to-hip ratio, so if yours is different, the waist gapes or the hips pull and the skirt rides up. We cut your waist and your hip independently to your own measurements, so the skirt sits level with no gap and skims the hip without riding, and you confirm exactly that on the free test garment before the final skirt is made.
I can never walk comfortably in a fitted skirt. Will this be different?
Yes. A tailored pencil skirt is cut with a back vent, split, or kick pleat that gives you real stride room for walking and stairs, and with enough ease through the hip to sit down comfortably. When you try the free test garment, take a few steps and sit, and if you want more walking room we simply add it before the final skirt is cut.
I have never bought a skirt I could not try on first. How do I know it will fit?
Because you do try it on first. We make a free test skirt in a stand-in cloth to your measurements and post it to you. You put it on, walk, sit, and check the waist, hips, and length, then send us notes and photos. Only once you are happy do we cut your final cloth, so the finished skirt is a fit you have already approved.
I am nervous I will measure my waist or hips wrong.
You do not have to be exact. Our guide walks you through each measurement, a friend or a local tailor can help, and if you are unsure you can send your best numbers. The free test garment catches anything slightly off, we see the skirt on your body and adjust, so a first-try measurement is completely normal.
I struggle to find any skirt that flatters my shape. Is custom-made really for me?
It is made for exactly you. A small waist with fuller hips, or the reverse, a longer or shorter body, these are the shapes off-the-rack fails and custom-made tailoring fits best, because we cut to your proportions rather than a size. You also choose the length that flatters you, cut to your height, so nothing is left to chance.
What if it arrives and something is not quite right?
The final skirt is cut to the exact fit you approved on the test garment, so surprises are rare by design. If a small tweak is ever needed, the finished skirt carries seam allowances at the waist and seat so a local tailor can fine-tune it, and you can always contact us and we will help make it right.
What if my size changes later?
Your finished skirt is made with seam allowances, so a local tailor can take it in or let it out at the waist and seat within reason. And we keep your measurements on record, so ordering another skirt that fits is simple whenever you want one.
Chosen your fit? Browse women’s skirts, or message us with any questions. We build the free test garment first to confirm the fit on your body, and it is yours to keep.
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