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HistorySkirts have been worn by men and women from many cultures, such as the lungi, kanga and sarong worn in South Asia and Southeast Asia, and the kilt worn in Scotland.The earliest known culture to have females wear clothing resembling miniskirts were the Duan Qun Miao, which literally meant "short skirt Miao" in Chinese. This was in reference to the short miniskirts "that barely cover the buttocks" worn by women of the tribe, and which were "probably shocking" to observers in medieval and early modern times. Skirts in the 19th centuryDuring the nineteenth century the cut of women's dresses in western culture varied more widely than in any other century. Waistlines started just below the bust (the Empire silhouette) and gradually sank to the natural waist. Skirts started fairly narrow and increased dramatically to the hoopskirt and crinoline-supported styles of the 1860s; then fullness was draped and drawn to the back by means of bustles.See also History of Western fash ion: 1795-1820, 1820s, 1830s, 1840s,1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890sVictorian fashion, Artistic Dress movement, Victorian dress reform. Skirts in the 20th and 21st centuriesBeginning around 1915, hemlines for daytime dresses left the floor for good. For the next fifty years fashionable skirts became short (1920s). then long (1930s), then shorter (the War Years with their restrictions on fabric), then long (the New Look), then shortest of all during the 1960s, when skirts became as short as possible while avoiding exposure of underwear, which was considered taboo.Since the 1970s and the rise of pants for women as an option for all but the most formal of occasions, no one skirt length has dominated fashion for long, with short and ankle-length styles often appearing side-by-side in fashion magazines and catalogs. Basic typesStraight skirt or Pencil skirt, a tailored skirt hanging straight from the hips and fitted from the waist to the hips by means of darts or a yoke; may hav e a kick-pleat for ease of walkingFull skirt, a skirt with fullness gathered into the waistbandShort skirt, a skirt with hemline above the knee.Bell-shaped skirt, eponymous to its namesakeA-line skirt, a skirt with a slight flare, roughly in the shape of a capital letter APleated skirt, a skirt with fullness reduced to fit the waist by means of regular pleats ('plaits') or folds, which can be stitched flat to hip-level or free-hangingCircle skirt, 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 Fads and fashionsBallerina skirt, a full-length formal skirt popular in the 1950s.Broomstick skirt, a light-weight ankle length skirt with many crumpled pleats formed by compressing and twisting the garment while wet, such as around a broomstick. (1980s and on)Bubble dress/skirt, a voluminous skirt whose hem is tucked back under to create a ubble effect at the b ottom. Popular in the 1980s and from the mid 2000s to currently.Cargo skirt, a plain utilitarian skirt with belt loops and numerous large pockets, based on the military style of Cargo pants and popularised in the 1990s.Dirndl, a skirt made of a straight length of fabric gathered at the waistHobble skirt, long and tight skirt with a narrow enough hem to significantly impede the wearer's strideJean skirt, a trouser skirt made of denim, often designed like 5-pocket jeans, but found in a large variety of styles.Leather skirt, a skirt made of leatherKilt-skirt, a wrap-around skirt with overlapping aprons in front and pleated around the back. Though traditionally designed as women's wear, it is fashioned to mimic somewhat closely the general appearance of a (man's) kilt, including the usage of a plaid pattern more or less closely resembling those of recognized tartan patterns of Scotland.T-skirtMaxiskirt, an ankle length-skirt (1970s, but has made a comeback in the 2000s)Midi skir t, mid-calf length. See: 1970s in fashion.Miniskirt, a thigh-length skirt, and micromini, an extremely short version (1960s)Poodle skirt, a circle or near-circle skirt with an appliqued poodle or other decoration (1950s)Prairie skirt, a flared skirt with one or more flounces or tiers (1970s and on)Rah-rah skirt, a short, tiered, and often colourful skirt fashionable in the early-mid 1980s.Sarong, 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.Tiered skirt, made of several horizontal layers, each wider than the one above, and divided by stitching. Layers may look identical in solid-colored garments, or may differ when made of printed fabrics.Trouser skirt, a straight skirt with the part above the hips tailored like men's trousers, with belt loops, pockets, and fly frontT-skirt, made from a T-shirt, the T-skirt is generally modified to result in a pencil skirt, with invis ible zippers, full length 2-way separating side zippers, as well as artful fabric overlays and yokes.Legwear and footwear with skirts. Popular legwear trends now include: skirts with striped tube socks popular with the Rocker style of dressing, skirts with leggings sometimes with lace trim and opaque footless tights, and opaque tights especially in black and also in gray and other colors, and skirts with fun knee socks in styles such as argyle in many colors and solid bright colors. Uggs, classic sneakers like Converse and Keds, flats, and Sperry Top-Siders are popular footwear now with skirts. LahengaLahenga is a traditional dress of women of North India, and Pakistan worn below waistline and extends to the toe, upper part of the body is covered with a choli or Kameez. The lehenga is particularly popular form of dress for women in Punjab.In Punjabi, it's known as a "lehnga". In South India, it is known as Langa. Male wearMain article: Men's skirtsThere are a number of male garments which fall under the category of "skirt" or "dress." These go by a variety of names and form part of the traditional dress for men from various cultures. Usage varies - the dhoti is part of everyday dress on the Indian subcontinent while the kilt is more usually restricted to occasional wear and the foustanella is used almost exclusively as costume. Robes, which are a type of dress for men, have existed in many cultures, including the Japanese kimono, the Chinese cheongsam, the Arabic thobe, and the African Senegalese kaftan. Robes are also used in some religious orders, such as the cassock in Christianity and various robes and cloaks that may be used in pagan rituals. Examples of men's skirts and skirt like garments from various cultures include:The kilt is a skirt of Gaelic and Celtic history, part of the Scottish national dress in particular, and is worn formally and to a lesser extent informally. Irish and Welsh kilts also exist but are not so much a part of nat ional identity.The foustanella is worn by men in Greece and other parts of the Balkans. By the mid-20th Century, it was relegated to ceremonial use and as period or traditional costume.The gho is a knee-length robe worn by men in Bhutan. They are required to wear it every day as part of national dress.[citation needed]The sarong is a piece of cloth that may be wrapped around the waist to form a skirt-like garment. Sarongs exist in various cultures under various names, including the pareo and lavalava of the Hawaiian islands and Polynesia (Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, and Fiji), the Indian dhoti and lungi, and the South Indian mundu.In the Western world skirts, dresses and similar garments are considered primarily women's clothing today although historically that was not the case. The wearing of skirts by men in these areas was generally seen as cross-dressing although some fashion designers such as Jean-Paul Gaultier have produced skirts for men and kilts are widely accepted in som e situations. Gallery of skirt stylesA-line skirtDirndlJean miniskirtKiltMicroskirtPencil skirtPoodle skirtSampot See also1970s in fashionBlouseClothing terminologyDressWomen wearing pantsMen's skirts References^ Harrell, Stevan (1995), Cultural Encounters on China's Ethnic Frontiers, University of Washington Press, pp.98 & 103, ISBN 0295975288^ A closer look at men in skirts, CNN, November 3, 2003. Retrieved March 17, 2008.Oxford English DictionaryBrockmamn, Helen L.: The Theory of Fashion Design, Wiley, 1965.Picken, Mary Brooks: The Fashion Dictionary, Funk and Wagnalls, 1957. (1973 edition ISBN 0-308-10052-2)Tozer, Jane, and Sarah Levitt: Fabric of Society: A Century of People and Their Clothes 1770-1870, Laura Ashley Ltd., 1983; ISBN 0-9508913-0-4 External linksStylopedia -- an online dictionary of fashion detailsApparelSeach glossary of textile and apparel termsAn international dress size converterWikimedia Commons has media related to: SkirtsvdeClothingMaterialsCotton Fur Leather Linen Nylon Polyester Rayon Silk Spandex WoolTopsBlouse Crop top Dress shirt Halterneck Henley shirt Hoodie Jersey Guernsey (clothing) Polo shirt Shirt Sleeveless shirt Sweater T-shirt Tube top TurtleneckTrousers or pantsBell-bottoms Bermuda shorts Bondage pants Boxer shorts Capri pants Cargo pants Culottes Cycling shorts Dress pants Jeans Jodhpurs Overall Parachute pants Shorts Sweatpants WindpantsSkirtsA-line skirt Ballerina skirt Fustanella Hobble skirt Jean skirt Job skirt Leather skirt Kilt Men's skirts Microskirt Miniskirt Pencil skirt Poodle skirt Prairie skirt Rah-rah skirt Sarong Skort Slip Train WrapDressesBall gown Cocktail dress Evening gown Gown Jumper dress Little black dress Petticoat Sari Sundress Tea gown Wedding dressSuits and uniformsAcademic dress Afrocentric suit Black tie Buddhist monastic robe Clerical clothing Court dress Gymslip Jumpsuit Lab coat Mao suit Morning dress Pantsuit Red Sea rig Scrubs Stroller Tangzhuang Tuxedo White tieOuterw earAbaya Academic gown Anorak Apron Blazer Cloak Coat Duffle coat Frock coat Jacket Greatcoat Hoodie Opera coat Overcoat Pea coat Poncho Raincoat Redingote Robe Shawl Shrug Ski suit Sleeved blanket Top coat Trench coat Vest Waistcoat WindbreakerUnderwearBoxer briefs Boxer shorts Brassiere Briefs Compression shorts Corselet Corset Knickers Lingerie Long underwear Men's undergarments Panties Teddy Trunks UndershirtAccessoriesBelly chain Belt Bow tie Chaps Coin purse Earring Gaiters Gloves Handbag Leg warmer Leggings Necklace Necktie Scarf Stocking Sunglasses Suspenders TightsFootwearAthletic shoe Boot Dress shoe Flip-flops Hosiery Pump Sandal Shoe Slipper SockHeadwearBalaclava Cap Fascinator Gaung Paung Hat Headband Helmet Hijab Hood Kerchief Mantilla Niqb Sombrero Turban Ushanka VeilNightwearBabydoll Blanket sleeper Negligee Nightcap Nightgown Nightshirt Peignoir PajamasSwimwearBikini Swim diaper WetsuitClothing partsBack closure Buckle Button Buttonhole Collar Cuff Elastic F ly Hemline Hook-and-eye Lapel Neckline Pocket Shoulder pad Shoulder strap Sleeve Snap Strap Velcro Waistline ZipperNational costumeAbaya Aboyne dress o b ba o di o t thn Baro't saya Barong Tagalog Bunad jbningurinn Cheongsam Dashiki Deel Dhoti Dirndl Djellaba Gkti Gho & Kira Han Chinese clothing Hanbok Jellabiya Jilbb Kebaya Kente cloth Kilt Kimono Lederhosen Sampot Sarafan Sari Sarong Scottish dressHistorical garmentsBanyan Bedgown Bodice Braccae Breeches Breeching Brunswick Chemise Chiton Chlamys Doublet Exomis Farthingale Frock Himation Hose Houppelande Jerkin Justacorps Palla Peplos Polonaise Smock-frock Stola Toga TunicHistory and surveysAfrica Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient world Anglo-Saxon Byzantine Clothing terminology Dress code Early Medieval Europe Formal wear Han Chinese clothing History of clothing and textiles History of Western fashion series (1100s-2000s) Sumptuary law Timeline of clothing and textiles technology Undergarments Vietnam Women wearing pant sSee alsoAdaptive clothing Adult diaper Bathrobe Costume Fashion Ironing Laundry Locking clothing Reversible garment Categories: History of clothing | SkirtsHidden categories: All articles with unsourced statements | Articles with unsourced statements from March 2008

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