Fashion skirtsFashion skirts are tube or cone shaped garments that hangs from the waist and covers all or part of the legs. In European culture, skirts are usually considered women's clothing. However, there are exceptions. At its simplest, a skirt can be a draped garment made out of a single piece of material such as pareos, but most skirts are fitted to the body at the waist and fuller below, with the fullness introduced by means of dart, gores, pleats, or panels. Modern skirts are usually made of light to mid-weight fabrics, such as denim, jersey, worsted, or poplin. Skirts of thin or clingy fabrics are often worn with slips to make the material of the skirt drape better and for modesty. The hemline of skirts can be as high as the upper thigh or as low as the ground, depending on the whims of fashion and the modesty or personal taste of the wearer. Some medieval upper-class women wore skirts over 3 metres in diameter at the bottom. At the other extreme, the miniskirts of the 1960s were minimal garments that may have barely covered the underwear when seated. Costume historians typically use the word "petticoat" to describe skirt-like garments of the 18th century or earlier. Fashion skirts: The basic styles of skirts Skirts are one of the most sought after attire for women from ages and therefore lot of experimentation has gone with skirts. Skirts can be classified as the basic skirts and the fads skirts or the fashion skirts. Here let's discuss the basic types of skirts. The basic types of skirts include the straight skirt, the full skirt, the A-line skirt, the pleated skirt, the circle skirt and the hobble skirt. The straight skirt is a tailored skirt hanging straight from the hips and fitted from the waist to the hips by means of darts or a yoke; and it may have a kick-pleat for ease of walking. The Full skirt is a skirt with fullness gathered into the waistband A-line skirt is a skirt with a slight flare, roughly in the shape of a capital letter A. The Pleated skirt is a skirt with fullness reduced to fit the waist by means of regular pleats or folds, which can be stitched flat to hip-level or free-hanging. The Circle skirt is a skirt cut in sections to make one or more circles with a hole for the waist, so the skirt is very full but hangs smoothly from the waist without darts, pleats, or gathers. The Hobble skirt is a long and tight skirt with a narrow enough hem to significantly impede the wearer's stride Fashion skirts: The Fads skirts or the fashion skirts The fads skirts are fashion skirts which have been made especially to add variety, style and glamour to skirts for women. The fads skirts are the Ballerina skirt which is a full-length formal skirt, the Broomstick skirt which is a skirt with many crumpled pleats formed by compressing and twisting the garment while wet, the Cargo skirt is a plain, utilitarian skirt with belt loops and numerous large pockets, based on the military style of Cargo pants, the Dirndl is a skirt made of a straight length of fabric gathered at the waist, the Jean skirt is a trouser skirt made of denim, often designed like 5-pocket jeans, but found in a large variety of styles, the Leather skirt is a skirt made of leather, the Kilt-skirt is a wrap-around skirt with overlapping aprons in front and pleated around the back, the T-skirtMaxiskirt is an ankle length-skirt, the Midi skirt is a mid-calf length skirt, the Miniskirt is a thigh-length skirt, the micromini is an extremely short version of the mini, the Poodle skirt is a circle or near-circle skirt with an appliquéd poodle or other decoration, the Prairie skirt is a flared skirt with one or more flounces or tiers, the Rah-rah skirt is a short, tiered, and often colourful skirt fashionable in the early-mid 1980s, the Sarong is a square of fabric wrapped around the body and tied on one hip to make a skirt; worn as a skirt or as a cover-up over a bathing suit in tropical climates, the tiered skirt is made of several horizontal layers, each wider than the one above, and divided by stitching where the layers may look identical in solid-colored garments, or may differ when made of printed fabrics, the Trouser skirt is a straight skirt with the part above the hips tailored like men's trousers, with belt loops, pockets, and fly front, and the T-skirt is made from a T-shirt. The T-skirt is generally modified to result in a pencil skirt, with invisible zippers, full length 2-way separating side zippers, as well as artful fabric overlays and yokes. Fashion skirts: The A-line skirts If you want that flattering look then you should go for the A-line fashion skirts. It fits everybody. In fact the A-line Skirts Flatter All- No matter what your shape or size. A-line skirts are a great choice for that smooth "I AM" look. They come in a variety of different colors, and can be worn casually or for more dressy occasions as well. Pair it with a cotton tee for a more casual look, or a chic short jacket to dress it up a bit. Fashion skirts: Nix Knee Length Skirts Normally when you wear skirts, it is always better to wear skirts which end up at least just above the knee. The important tip to remember for looking both beautiful and fashionable while wearing a skirt is to avoid a skirt that is knee length. The only way you can get away with this look is if you are very thin. For a better look, try wearing a skirt that is just above the knee or a few inches below the knee. Wearing a skirt that ends just above the knee will lengthen your legs. Nix Knee Length Skirts help you achieve the just above the knee style. Fashion skirts: Add a Wide belt with your skirt Wide belts with your skirt will give you a very colorful look. While small, slim belts may not look great unless you have a super thin waist, wide belts are a great choice with skirts. Wide belts are the rage right now, and they look great with almost any skirt. Therefore use the belt to add more color to your outfit, and be sure that you do not wear it too tightly. Fashion skirts: Long skirts with Slits If you want to wear a longer skirt, you need to make sure that it has a slit in the front, back, or side of the skirt. First of all, this is practical, since the slit will help you walk easier. Slits also help to elongate your legs, giving you a taller, leaner appearance. These types of skirts look great with romantic tops and even plain cotton tees as well. Fashion skirts: The right shoes for your fashion skirts Remember that looking great and fashionable means paying attention to your complete attire from top to bottom. Shoes are very important in deciding the overall look of your attire and therefore be very careful about matching them with the rest of your attire before wearing them. If you want to look fashionable when you are wearing a skirt, one thing you need to do is pick out the right shoes. You can totally kill a great skirt look if you wear the wrong shoes. The longer the skirt is, the higher your heels should be. Wearing flats with a long skirt can make you look dumpy. Keep these simple tips in mind when you are choosing your skirts and what to wear with them. When you wear them the right way, skirts are feminine, beautiful and fashionable choices for almost any occasion. Article by Sanjay Nair --------------------------------------------------------------------- Once in a month synopsis of all new page additions: Dear friends,
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