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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

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.

chemise

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

Loose fitting dress that hangs straight from the shoulders with out a defined waist.

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.

train

Apparel; Skirts & dresses

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

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