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Skirts & Dresses
Skirt: Tube of fabric which
covers the body from the waist
to hem.
Dress: A skirt with a bodice
attached. A single garment
that covers the torso and legs.
Types of Skirts
Straight SkirtsFlared SkirtsPegged SkirtsCircular Skirts
Straight Skirts
•Darts in front and back or something to shape fabric at the waist
• Curved side seams
• Same width at hip and hem
• Slit at center back seam
Flared Skirts
•Wider at the hem than at the waist.
•Side seams slant outward from fullest part of the hip
•Flattering because it makes the waist and legs look slim
Pegged Skirts
• Hip line is wider than the hemline
• Exaggerates the size of the hips
• Slits at the hemline to facilitate movement
Circular Skirts
• Fabric is cut in one piece
• An example is a poodle skirt from the 50s
Skirt Lengths
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