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Browse all 7 For All Mankind skirts →MANKIND Pleated Mini Skirt in Franklin
The verdict
Fit
Pleats add volume; expect a roomier hip and thigh than a standard 7FAM mini. Denim pleats can soften with wear.
Quality
Pleated denim is fiddly to construct well; 7FAM's version should hold pleats through washing if the fabric weight is adequate.
Is the price fair?
Fair mid-tier pricing. Pleats add complexity, so the cost is justified versus a flat-front mini.
Best for
Someone wanting movement and a vintage-inspired silhouette—good for a modest dress code or layered styling.
Care
Gentle cycle or hand wash helps preserve pleats; hang dry and press if needed.
What owners report about 7 For All Mankind skirts
Wearer feedback on 7 For All Mankind's denim skirts is mixed and heavily style-dependent. Reviewers like the denim itself — described as soft with good lengths, and some styles as substantial, lined pieces — but fit is unpredictable: one pleated mini averaged 3.0 of 5 with most raters saying it runs large ('Definitely size down, as this skirt runs big'), while a midi style averaged 4.0 of 5 with raters split between true-to-size and running small. Recurring complaints on the heavier styles are bulk ('adds a lot of bulk to the hips') and pleats that need ironing to hold; some wearers at their usual size found pieces too big to wear.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the denim fabric itself — soft, nicely weighted, and cut to flattering lengths.
- Watch out for
- Fit unpredictability is the recurring gripe: some styles run a full size or more big while others run small, and heavier lined styles add hip bulk with pleats that fall out without ironing.
- Sizing
- Fit swings by style — wearers report some skirts run big enough to size down once or twice while other styles run true or slightly small, so check the specific style's reviews before ordering.
About 7 For All Mankind's skirts line as a whole. Sources: 7 For All Mankind Denim Pleated Mini Skirt — customer reviews, Rent the Runway · Denim Pleated Mini Skirt by 7 For All Mankind — Rent the Runway (fit summary) · Midi Denim Skirt by 7 For All Mankind — Rent the Runway (fit summary)