I already went on about thigh highs, and pleated skirt, so now it’s time to tackle my shoe essential: Dr Martens!

I like the Dr Marten Jadon platform version as I’m short AF, but these outfit inspos work with any height heel!

RAINY REIGN

Brave the weather in style with the equation LDB + DM.

WHERE TO WEAR

Rainy Day Stroll
Disco Coffee
Dancing

Details:

Dress: Aritzia
Tights: Wolford
Shoes: Dr Martens ‘Jadon’
Purse: Longchamp
Scarf: Burberry

STARTLIN’ TARTAN

Tartan prints pair beautifully with Docs. I’m a fan of yellow!

WHERE TO WEAR

Art gallery
Pottery class
First date

Details:

Hat: Thrifted at 7Sevens Harajuku
Shirt: Champion
Pants: Thrifted
Shoes: Dr Martens ‘Jadon’
Sunglasses: RayBan

Braid New World

Let a braid do the talking, and the docs do the walking.

WHERE TO WEAR

Cinema
Dinner
Shopping

Details:

Jacket: Boutique find - Belle Demoiselle (in Paris)
Shirt: Monki
Pants: Pull&Bear
Shoes: Dr Martens ‘Jadon’
Purse: Forever 21
Sunglasses: Ollie Quinn

Ahoy

Pirate life suits docs oh-so-beautifully. Sea below for reference:

WHERE TO WEAR

Sailing the high seas
Shopping
Disco dancin’

Details:

Shirt: Aritzia
Pants: Guess
Jacket: Aritzia
Shoes: Dr Martens ‘Jadon’

harness hottie

Contrast the inherent cuteness of a pleated skirt, with harnesses, belts, chains, and - duh - DOCS.

WHERE TO WEAR

Meeting with friends
Shopping
Concert
Karaoke
Ice cream shop

Details:

Shirt: Bershka
Shirt: Aritzia
Belts: Various shops (thrifted, online, fetish shops, etc.)
Shoes: Dr Martens ‘Jadon’

stripe right

Pardon my French, but don’t pardon the French inspiration for this outfit.

WHERE TO WEAR

Day trip
Coffee shop
Day out with friends

Details:

Shirt: Thrifted
Shoes: Dr Martens ‘Jadon’
Skirt: Aritzia
Socks: Primark
Jacket: Kookai
Tights: Hue
Sunglasses: Ollie Quinn
Hat: Estrada

Funky

You’re the sassiest, baddest, and most fabulous person ever. Prove it in a controversial look, featuring the item du jour (a pleated skirt, in case you forgot in the past 12 seconds).

Make your pleated skirt stand out with some unusual yet intriguing touches, namely platform combat boots, a half-open cardigan, and space buns. Allow your fun fashion flag to fly, and try out a daring look!

WHERE TO WEAR

Karaoke
Clubbing
TikTok video shoot

Details:

Cardigan: Thrifted
Shoes: Doc Martens - Jadon
Skirt: Divided (Thrifted)
Sunglasses: Maui Jim
Hair ties: Ardene
Purse: Coach (Consignment)
Necklace: Accessorize UK

in the trenches

A trenchcoat compliments the weatherproof aesthetic perfectly.

Inspiration

WHERE TO WEAR

Book club
Spring walk
Class

Details:

Hat: American Apparel
Shirt: Pimkie
Jacket: Thrifted
Pants: Garage
Shoes: Doc Martens - Jadon

bum bag

You’ve been invited to a fancy date, in which you will be sipping tea, and politely picking at pretty pâtisseries. What do you wear? You don’t want to overdress, or underdress, so you settle on the perfect uniform - a classic pleated skirt + a lace top!

Bonus points if you have delightful socks.

WHERE TO WEAR

Picnic
Coffee shop
Pâtisserie

Details:

Outfit 1

Hat: Esprit
Shirt: NAF NAF
Skirt: Aritzia
Socks: Tutu Anna
Shoes: Adidas - Evelyn

un caffè, per favore

Thigh highs + Blazer = Modern AF.

Parisian cobblestones are no fun, so a pair of white sneakers are a must in the French capital. Pair them with a monochromatic ensemble that bares a hint of leg, which will keep you cool and comfortable.

To replicate this look, try pairing a pleated skirt and top with a blazer, and a pair of thigh highs. You can easily swap the white sneakers for black ones, or high-heeled booties!