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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

cheongsam

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

A straight, close-fitting silk dress with a high neck, short sleeves, and a slit skirt, worn traditionally by Chinese and Indonesian women.

attached sleeves

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

Sleeves which are attached to the side of a garment at only one point.

pleat

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

Gathering and bunching material on skirt fronts to create a darted look.

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.

chemise/skimmer

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

Simply a straight unbelted dress with varying sleeves and length.

column skirt/straight skirt

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

Also referred to as a pencil skirt, this skirt is a line with no flare or fullness at the hem or waistline.

empire waist

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

A dress or shirt where the waist is raised above the natural waistline, sometimes as high as right below the bust.

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