Celebrity Style Showdown: Who Wore Pleated Dresses the Best?

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There’s just something so sophisticated and feminine about pleated dresses. Whether casual knee-length numbers or formal gowns, this dress style is an easy favorite among celebrities who love the feminine look.

The three ladies below looked gorgeous in pleated dresses, but who won this round?

1. Pippa Middleton in an Ice Blue Dress by Hugo Boss

Showing her support for the Paralympic champions, Pippa Middleton attended the Disability Snowsport UK ParaSnowBall charity event.

Pippa Middleton flaunted her year-round tan with a pastel green BOSS Spring 2015 dressPippa Middleton flaunted her year-round tan with a pastel green BOSS Spring 2015 dress featuring intricate pleats on the skirt at the ParaSnowBall 2015 held at The Cumberland Hotel in London, England, on March 18, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / Brian To / Zibi)

Pippa was gorgeous in a soft pastel-colored BOSS spring 2015 gown featuring delicate pleats and a plunging neckline showing her cleavage. We love how the electric pleats of this dress swayed with each step.

Pippa Middleton's dress featured a deep V-neckline that showcased her signature assets, and her bronzed skin complemented the pastel hue of the pleated design, drawing attention to the plunging bodicePippa Middleton’s dress featured a deep V-neckline that showcased her signature assets, and her bronzed skin complemented the pastel hue of the pleated design, drawing attention to the plunging bodice (Credit: WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / Brian To / Zibi)

2. Keira Knightley in a Light Grey-Blue Gown

Here is one of Keira Knightley’s showstopping pregnancy looks. The actress’ lovely floor-length pleated gown is from the Delpozo spring 2015 collection.

Keira Knightley's gown was a light grey-blue color with a flowy silhouette, a sweeping train, and eye-catching embellishments, including her signature collar detailKeira Knightley’s gown was a light grey-blue color with a flowy silhouette, a sweeping train, and eye-catching embellishments, including her signature collar detail (Credit: WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / Brian To / Zibi)

It showcases gold-tone embellishments on the bodice and a dramatic long train that drapes flawlessly. The collared style adds a touch of modernity to the dress’s sophisticated design.

Keira Knightley put on a better show with her Delpozo dress at the 20th Annual Critics' Choice Movie AwardsKeira Knightley put on a better show with her Delpozo dress at the 20th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on January 15, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / Brian To / Zibi)

3. America Ferrera in Gorgeous Jenny Packham Gown

Displaying grandeur and glam, America Ferrera conquered the Oscars red carpet in a beautiful Jenny Packham Pre-Fall 2015 gown with a sexy V-neck and a very ethereal ombre effect on the skirt.

America Ferrera's airy, ombré dress seemed to effortlessly glide along the carpet at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar PartyAmerica Ferrera’s airy, ombré dress seemed to effortlessly glide along the carpet at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter in Beverly Hills on February 24, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / Brian To / Zibi)

A Raowulf clutch and Irene Neuwirth earrings complemented the elegant gown. This Oscars look is one of America’s best moments on the red carpet.

America Ferrera was dressed to impress in a jaw-dropping Jenny Packham chiffon creation featuring a plunging v-neckline and a striking ombré effect that added to its fairy-tale-like appearanceAmerica Ferrera was dressed to impress in a jaw-dropping Jenny Packham chiffon creation featuring a plunging v-neckline and a striking ombré effect that added to its fairy-tale-like appearance (Credit: WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / Brian To / Zibi)

Do you love this dress style? Rock any of the pleated dresses below at your next formal affair.

BCBGMaxAzria "Deborah" Pleated Dress in Shadow BlushBCBGMaxAzria “Deborah” Pleated Dress in Shadow Blush, $338

Line & Dot "Ryder" Pleat Maxi DressLine & Dot “Ryder” Pleat Maxi Dress, $159

Way-In "Christine" Pleated One-Shoulder GownWay-In “Christine” Pleated One-Shoulder Gown, $98

Way-In Pleated Colorblock Maxi DressWay-In Pleated Colorblock Maxi Dress, $58