Skirt

Super versatile, the Tulip Skirt is a true wardrobe must-have. A classic tulip shape, it’s one of Lisa’s favourite silhouettes. Designed to be gorgeously flattering, it has pretty slanted pleats at the front, with darts at the back for subtle shaping. What is tulip dress? The tulip shape accentuates your waist and gives a feminine […]

CALF-LENGTH SKIRT (4) MIDI. What is a Calf covering skirt called? The crossword clue Calf-covering skirt with 4 letters was last seen on the October 19, 2021. We think the likely answer to this clue is MAXI. What is an ankle length skirt called? Maxi. Maxi skirts and dresses are around ankle length. What does […]

As we all know the “A-line” dress/skirt silhouette is narrower at the top, flaring gently wider toward the bottom kind of like a letter “A”. Skater dresses get their name because they resemble the dresses the figure skaters wear; that same “A” silhouette but shorter. Why is it called skater skirt? Skater skirts are fitted […]

There are two basic ways to lengthen a skirt pattern: 1) Extend the side seam lines downwards. 2) Split the pattern in half across the hip and insert a new section. What is a skirt extender? An extender skirt does just what it says, extends the length of a skirt if you want just a […]

Skirts rose all the way from floor-length to near knee-length in little more than fifteen years (from late in the decade of the 1900s to the mid-1920s). Between 1919 and 1923 they changed considerably, being almost to the floor in 1919, rising to the mid-calf in 1920, before dropping back to the ankles by 1923. […]

Today Japanese men usually wear the hakama only on formal occasions like tea ceremonies, weddings, and funerals. The hakama is also worn by practitioners of a variety of martial arts, such as kendo. Can you wear skirts in Japan? You don’t need dresses or skirts unless you feel more comfortable in them. If you are […]

Many might feel that wearing a midi length skirt to work might not be completely appropriate, but if you can keep a few things in mind, the midi skirt can be transformed into the perfect workplace outfit for you. Can you wear a skirt to work? As long as you style them right, wear the […]

But beyond just helping you look business-ready, pencil skirts are also great for complimenting your figure. After all, who doesn’t love a skirt that elongates your legs and makes your waist look smaller and slimmer! A wider waistband is more flattering, because it cinches you in and creates a curvier silhouette. Are pencil skirts unprofessional? […]

The trick for how to wear mini skirts to work is to keep your heel low, or use tights and boots to add extra coverage below the waist. Above the waist stick to more conservative necklines to balance the leggier look. How do you wear a short dress to the office? 4 stylish ways to […]

Skirt length and slits: A very long skirt should not be slit to above the knee. Generally slits in the center back of a skirt — to facilitate walking a stair climbing — are acceptable. Slits to facilitate a view of your legs are not appropriate for business purposes. Can I wear skirt with slit […]

Originally Answered: How short is a skirt too short? When it doesn’t cover your genitals while sitting or standing. That’s when it may considered ‘too short. ‘ What is considered short for a skirt? A short skirt is generally considered to end at mid to high thigh. What length of skirt is appropriate? Slightly above […]

crinoline. A crinoline /ˈkrɪn. əl. ɪn/ is a stiff or structured petticoat designed to hold out a woman’s skirt, popular at various times since the mid-19th century. What is an old fashioned skirt support called? By about 1710, fashionable skirts were supported by devices called hoop-petticoats or hoops in England and paniers (baskets) in France. […]

Skirts no longer graze the ground. Many of them barely graze the knee. So when the leg show begins, it begins much higher than the ankle. Many of the skirts are so narrow that slits are indeed necessary to permit the wearer to take a healthy stride. How do you wear skirts with slits? Here […]

A skirt worn by a man is still generally referred to as a kilt. Are there skirts for boys? Outside Western cultures, men’s clothing commonly includes skirts and skirt-like garments; however, in North America and much of Europe, the wearing of a skirt is today usually seen as typical for women and girls, and not […]

Some schools say skirts must be to the knee. Others allow them to be no more than one inch above the knee while one allows pupils to wear skirts two inches above the knee. Others either specify skirts with the school logo or say simply that they must be “appropriate” length or “not too short”. […]

Short skirts have existed for a long time before they made it into mainstream fashion, though they were generally not called “mini” until they became a fashion trend in the 1960s. Instances of clothing resembling miniskirts have been identified by archaeologists and historians as far back as c. 1390–1370 BC. When did mini skirts get […]

Over the past couple of years, I’ve seen mini’s done right in a way that reads classy and stylish as opposed to a bit over the top sexy. There’s a way to do sexy in a more tasteful way that’s more discrete. You know, less is more and this mantra can certainly be applied to […]

Most of us have skirting boards in our homes. They are called baseboards by Americans; others refer to them as kickboards or mouldings. What is skirting board in american English? British English: skirting board /ˈskɜːtɪŋ bɔːd/ NOUN. Skirting board or skirting is a narrow length of wood which goes along the bottom of a wall […]

antonyms for skirt center. inside. interior. middle. What are the 5 antonyms? Antonym examples: Admire – Detest. Bravery – Cowardice. Crooked – Straight. Dainty – Clumsy. Economise – Waste. What is another name for the skirt? What is another word for skirt? tutu kilt midi mini pannier sarong culotte culottes petticoat miniskirt Which are the […]

verb – Word. What type of word is ‘skirting’? Skirting is a verb – Word Type. Is skirt a noun or a verb? Noun She was wearing a short skirt. The skirt of her coat got caught in the car door. They put a protective skirt around the base of the machine. Verb The mayor […]