Gearing up for a day of filming in New York, Gwyneth Paltrow emerged in an undeniably timeless and typically elegant outfit which was also steeped in some of fashion's favourite new trends.
Leaning into the sophisticated feel of her pretty navy blouse with tie-neck detail, Paltrow neatly tucked her top into a calf-grazing pleated skirt—carrying on the polished vibe of her look whilst nodding to the new skirt trend that's been permeating style crowds since the start of the season. Keeping things comfortable yet aptly polished, the actor completed her outfit with a pair of glossy leather loafers. In a deep black shade, the shoes were in tune with her smart-casual ensemble whilst adhering to winter's most classic flat shoe trend.
With a sleek leather exterior that repels drizzle and a polished silhouette that provides an interesting alternative to standard black boots, leather loafers are the shoe of choice for fashion people from October until March. Once the reserve of your favourite history teacher, leather loafers have hit the mainstream over the past few years, becoming a key offering of designer labels including Prada, Gucci and Miu Miu, and settling into style crowds around the world.
Styling so well with the pleated skirts that have been peppering runways of late, the pleated skirt and loafer pairing is a classic combination that feels fresh for the new season. A winter-ready alternative to the white cotton and linen skirts that saturated stores during the summer, pleated skirts are the structured solution that fashion people are turning to now. To make these looks feel particularly current, opt for a style with larger box pleats instead of the narrow concertina pleats that dominated across the late 2010s. Whilst the pillars of Paltrow's look were anti-trend, her clever skirt and shoe pairing brought her look straight into the new season.
To assemble an outfit that would have Paltrow nodding in appreciation, scroll on to shop her look and discover our edit of the best pleated skirts and loafers.
SHOP GWYNETH PALTROW'S SKIRT AND LOAFER LOOK:
Style with denim or tailored, wide-leg trousers.
The pleated-skirt trend is taking off this winter.
Style over a skirt or use this to cinch in a coat.
These also come in three other shades.
Style with socks or go without.
SHOP MORE PLEATED SKIRTS AND LOAFERS:
Style with knee-high boots or sleek leather loafers.
A great price for a great loafer.
This slate grey shade is so easy to slip into a capsule wardrobe.
Leather loafers are a timeless investment you'll come back to year after year.
Houndstooth is a classic winter print.
I always come back to Charles Keith for its chic shoe collection.
Woollen pleated skirts give a great drape.
Add some polish to your favourite jeans look or style with a tailored skirt.
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