What are the standout features of Natasha Nicholes's pleated skirt styling?

Volume with structure – I gravitate to full, swishy skirts (like that Ankara maxi) that still have shape, often pleated or circle-cut so they move when I walk.

Pockets, always – I mention this a lot. I love skirts and dresses with pockets so I can stash ID, money, lip gloss, and tissues without a purse.

Defined waist – I almost always add a belt or an obi-style tie to cinch the waist and balance the volume of the skirt.

Easy tops – Chambray shirts, simple tees, or shirt-dress silhouettes that keep the focus on the skirt and my shape, not on fussy layers.

Practical but cute footwear – enough to look polished, but still walk all day (heels only when I’m not running everywhere).