Skirt

1960s skirts came in knee lengths with classic circle skirts/swing skirts, straight pencil skirts, and box-pleated A-line skirts (school girl style) in the early to mid 60s. Plaid patterns were very popular in the fall and winter, and solid pastels in spring and summer. What skirts were worn in the 60s? Classy women of the […]

When asking yourself, Is my mini skirt too short?, the rule of thumb is that when standing with your hands to your side, the length of your fingers should not exceed the hem of the skirt. If they do, it’s a tad too mini. Mini skirts come with their own challenges. Though many try, not […]

1962: The earliest direct reference to the miniskirt came from Wyoming newspaper The Billings Gazette describing the miniskirt as a controversial item in production in Mexico City. In the piece, the miniskirt was described as stopping eight inches above the knee. What year were mini skirts short? Short skirts have existed for a long time […]

British English: underskirt /ˈʌndəˌskɜːt/ NOUN. An underskirt is any skirtlike garment worn under a skirt. What does the slang word skirt mean? the bordering, marginal, or outlying part of a place, group, etc.; the outskirts. Older Slang: Usually Disparaging and Offensive. a term used to refer to a woman or girl: to chase some skirt;a […]

A Judge Ruled That Requiring Girls To Wear Skirts At School Is Unconstitutional. A federal judge has struck down part of a North Carolina charter school’s uniform policy, ruling that requiring girls to wear skirts to school is unconstitutional. Can girls wear pants with school uniforms? Even in many private schools that require uniforms, female […]

Because women had worn skirts that covered the knee and often dropped to the calf for so many years during the 1970s, any skirt above the knee was often called a miniskirt in the late seventies and early eighties, even skirts that hit just above the knee. Why did women’s skirts get shorter? However, changes […]

Skirts rose to the knees during the first two years of the 1920s, fell to the ankles again in 1923, rose up to the knees again in 1925, and were again long by the end of the decade. Seen below are a number of ankle-length skirts that were popular between 1923 and 1925. When did […]

When you think about dressing casually, you probably are more likely to consider jeans or pants. But skirts can be just as comfortable, casual and chic. Can a skirt be casual? However, it can be hard to incorporate them into your daily outfits and make them look casual. If you have cute skirts in your […]

2 times a season. When to Wash Every Type of Clothing Item of Clothing How Often to Wash Dress pants and skirts 2 times a season Fleece jackets and sweatshirts After 6 to 7 wears Hats, gloves & scarves 3 to 5 times a season Hosiery After every wear How many times can you wear […]

Maxi skirts are not considered business casual attire as the hemline is too long for an office environment. A more appropriate style of skirt would be a midi skirt as it is still long but doesn’t pass the mid calf, making it appear more tailored and professional looking. Is long skirt considered formal wear? The […]

Also known as a circle skirt, the skater skirt is a casual skirt with a waistband that sits at one’s true waist and is flared so that it will form a circle when laid flat. Because of the way the skirt is cut, it often falls in an a-line shape. Why is it called skater […]

Maxi dresses make one of the best dressing choices for women who want to conceal the extra flab in a smart and elegant manner. The stylish maxi dresses for plus size women are designed in such a manner that these look perfect for any occasion and go a long way in making them appear slimmer. […]

The correct length of a maxi skirt depends on your height. At its shortest, it should hit a couple of inches above the ankle. Extra long maxis can be floor-length or barely touching the toenails. Where should a skirt fall? In terms of the most flattering skirt for your shape, a general rule of thumb […]

A pleated skirt can be worn with both formal and informal wear. Add accessories, such as cardigans or blazers, to give your attire an extra flare. Can I wear a pleated skirt to an interview? What To Wear To An Interview. If you’re opting for a skirt, a pleated midi rendered in a classic print […]

“Clients are gravitating to everything long this summer season,” Stacy Smallwood, Founder and Owner of Hampden, tells TZR. “Maxi skirts feel particularly fresh as a new styling staple that offers an option other than grabbing the jeans you have been wearing all year. Are maxi skirts out of style 2022? Maxi skirts have always been […]

Mini Skirts Therefore, the shorter your skirts or dresses, the higher they will draw the eyes, thus making your legs look longer. The most flattering length of skirts or dresses to petite girls is about 3 inches above your knee. Do short skirts make you look shorter? The length of your skirt is quintessential in […]

The golden rule to achieving the ideal tall silhouette: for all lengths, hemlines should end at the narrowest width of that body area. For maxi, it should end just above the ankles. For midi, it should end at the narrowest part of your shin. For knee-length, it should end at the bottom of your knee. […]

2. Skirt Length Senior Back Vent Skirt (GSA) Waist size (inches) Waist size (cm) Length (inches) 28″ 71cm 16″,18″, 20″, 22″ 30″ 76cm 18″, 20″, 22″ 32″ 81cm 20″, 22″ What size is a size 30 in waist? If you ask yourself what size is a 30-inch waist in girl’s/women’s jeans, then use this chart […]

To reduce the fullness of an a-line (or for any other) skirt: begin with a pattern piece without seam allowances and hem allowance. From the hem to the waistline, draw parallel lines. Slash these lines from the hem to the waistline, leaving just a little of the paper uncut ( connected – you are using […]

Like I mentioned in the first tip, darts should end just above the fullest part of the rounded curve on your body. If the darts in your muslin end way before the fullest part of the curve or extend way beyond it, you can shorten them or lengthen them as needed. How do you take […]