well, I have the actual picture which is a little bigger, and it looks to me like there is a top yoke that is fitted to the hip/waist area and then a pleated skirt that is attached to the bottom of the yoke. And then I assumed that the pleats were evenly spaced all the way down, what do you think Dixiecat (and others)?

Ali, I have posted in the Ladies of X-Marks group a few patterns for women's pleated skirts. I can scan the instructions for you, maybe that would help?

Julie
Thanks Julie, I think that would definitely help if you are able!

I was going to give you sage advice, but it seems that everything has been covered. I would not pleat the front if you are going to wrap and buckle it, but that is a personal opinion.
Why not, too much bulk?