Skirt

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 in a room and makes a border between the walls and the floor. What does skirting mean in the UK? to go around the edge of something: Take the road […]

Definition of dash off : to write (something) in a very quick and hurried way I have just enough time to dash off a letter. What is another word for dashed off? In this page you can discover 10 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for dash-off, like: rush, fail to take pains, toss-off, […]

skirt /skɜːt/ n. a garment hanging from the waist, worn chiefly by women and girls. the part of a dress below the waist. What does skirting mean in slang? to avoid discussing a subject or problem, usually because there are difficulties that you do not want to deal with: The government has been accused of […]

During the Renaissance, “skirts” referred to the bottom part of a man’s tunic or doublet — the skirts or tabs around the waist of the garment. Where did the expression skirt around come from? This sense comes by analogy to the loose bottom edge of a skirt, and we most often encounter it in the […]

to avoid. Filters. To circumvent, to bypass, to go around in order to avoid. Where did the expression skirt around come from? This sense comes by analogy to the loose bottom edge of a skirt, and we most often encounter it in the modern English term “outskirts,” meaning the outlying parts of a town or […]

skirted the issue. : to evade or miss by a narrow margin. having skirted disaster Edith Wharton. intransitive verb. : to be, lie, or move along an edge or border. What does skirting mean in slang? to avoid discussing a subject or problem, usually because there are difficulties that you do not want to deal […]

a divided skirt. Definition of culotte : a divided skirt also : a garment having a divided skirt —often used in plural. What is culotte in English? Translation of culotte – French–English dictionary riding breeches. knickers [noun plural] (British) women’s and girls’ pants, especially if loose-fitting and gathered in at the thigh; panties. pants [noun […]

To avoid or evade some issue or topic, as by circumlocution. He always skirts around the issue whenever I bring up pay raises for the people on my team. What does skirted mean in slang? Long ago, skirt was also rude slang for a young woman. As a verb, skirt means “go around,” like when […]

pants / trousers: an outer piece of clothing that covers the lower part of the body from the waist to the ankles. What are the 4 types of clothes? Casual wear – worn as standard clothing. Formal wear – worn for events such as weddings. Lingerie – under garments worn for support and / or […]

Embrace Wide-Leg Pants It might seem counterintuitive to wear bold pants when you’re trying to steer attention away from your legs, but a pair that’s loose and flowy (coupled with a slimmer-fitting top) is far more flattering than you’d think. And honestly, palazzo pants are kind of a dream. What should I wear if I […]

US Skirt Size Chart US SIZE WAIST INCHES Hips INCHES 00/0 (XS) 22-24 32-34 2 (XS) 24-25 33-34 4 (S) 26-27 34-36 6 (S) 27-28 36-37 What size is small in skirts? Sizing Chart X-SMALL worn high and snug, or SMALL slung low on the hips. If your SKIRT size is 8-10, you’re a SMALL. […]

See below to determine your skirt size. US Skirt Size Chart. US SIZE WAIST INCHES Hips INCHES 2 (XS) 24-25 33-34 4 (S) 26-27 34-36 6 (S) 27-28 36-37 8 (M) 28-29 37-39 Is size 8 a medium or small? MediumI WONDER HOW MUCH IT SHRINKS? WOMEN’S SIZES: Size: Chest: Small 4-6 34-35″ Medium 8-10 […]

The average midi skirt is around 32 inches long, but a petite gal really needs a length of around 25″-27″. What is a good length for a mini skirt? between about 10 inches and 20 inches longMini skirts have a hemline that sits mid-thigh, well above the knee. They range between about 10 inches and […]

What is the length of a midi dress? Midi dresses sit over the knee and above the ankle. These dresses are ideal for taller women, so shorter women may choose to pair a midi dress with heels. Midi dresses come in many different silhouettes and can be dressed up or down for any occasion. What […]

Based on the previously cited CDC report, medium sized thighs, which is to say the average leg circumference, tends to be around 21 inches in both men and women. In terms of a range, thighs sized between 21 and 23 inches are considered medium by most people. What is mid thigh measurement? Mid-thigh circumference will […]

noun. British derogatory, slang a promiscuous girl or woman. What does slag mean in slang? a lewd or promiscuous womanDefinition of slag (Entry 2 of 3) chiefly British slang. : a lewd or promiscuous woman. slag. verb. What does Peng tings mean? an attractive personpeng ting (plural peng tings) (MLE, MTE) Something or someone of […]

adjective. reaching to the knee. a knee-length skirt. knee-length boots. What’s knee length mean? Something that is knee-length is long enough to reach the knee: knee-length socks. What is a knee length skirt? Knee-length refers to skirts ranging from just above to just below the knee. Is it knee high or knee height? Knee height […]

Cobalt blue works well with all colours — try it with black, navy, white, camel, red, orange and green. Layering varying shades of the colour is the perfect way to wear cobalt blue. Tonal colours — think cobalt blue and a pastel blue — are complementary. What color is complementary to cobalt blue? White, beige […]

Can you wear mules with a dress? Absolutely! Mules look fantastic teamed with a whole array of dresses. Whether you are looking for a casual everyday look or an elegant evening occasion, there is a mule for every setting! What footwear can I wear with a long dress? Whether opting for a knee-length or ankle […]

4 Ways to Wear a Denim Dress This Winter Pair it with a poncho. We love this look that looks super polished yet still casual. Wear it with tall boots. We love this look! Add a blanket scarf to your denim dress look. Keep warm with a beautiful blanket scarf. Pair it with cowboy boots. […]