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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

Sari

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

A garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a single long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder.

A-line

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

A dress or skirt silhouette that is narrower at the top, flaring gently out to make an 'A' shape silhouette. Flattering on most figures in particular pear shapes.

Knife-pleat

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

Very narrow pleats pressed to form regular sharp pleats to skirts and dresses. Particularly popular from the 1920s to the 1950s.

Kilt

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

A one piece garment from Scotland made from tartan or plaid cloth.

Knee-length

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

Refers to a dress or skirt that falls on or about the knees.

Cocktail dress

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

A shorter style of evening dress worn to formal, semi-formal and cocktail events. Cocktail Dresses usually fall to mid-thigh or to the knee.

Column dress

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

A shorter style of evening dress worn to formal, semi-formal and cocktail events. Cocktail Dresses usually fall to mid-thigh or to the knee.

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