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Skirts & dresses

Either a tubular shaped garment that hangs from the waist ( skirt), or a skirt with an attached bodice that is usually worn by females (dress).

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Skirts & dresses

Coat dress

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

A tailored dress featuring button, toggle and tie closures similar to those found on outerwear. This dress is often made in materials similar to those found in suits, for example wool, wool blends, ...

Fit and flair

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

Refers to a dress style characterised by a form-fitting Bodice with a skirt which flairs out towards the hemline, often with pleats or folds.

Fishtail

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

A fan shaped addition to the train of a dress, popular in evening gowns a fish like train follows behind the wearer.

Maxi skirt

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

The name given to a long, full length skirt.

Micro-skirt

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

A very short skirt that barely covers the buttocks.

Train

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

The long, rear part of a skirt or dress that trails behind the wearer.

Tea length

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

A dress or gown that extends to the end of the shin.

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