Garments & patterns

A skirt fitted at the waist that flares gradually outward toward the hem, forming a silhouette resembling the letter A.

A skirt with an outer layer gathered at the waist and again at the hem into a lining, creating a rounded, puffed silhouette.

A skirt cut from one or more full circles of fabric with a hole for the waist, producing an evenly flared hem without darts or gathers.

A skirt formed by gathering a rectangular or panelled length of fabric into a waistband, producing soft, even fullness below the waist.

A narrow, straight skirt cut close to the body from waist to hem, usually including a back vent or kick pleat to allow walking ease.

A skirt constructed with folded, pressed, or stitched-down folds of fabric arranged around the waist to control fullness while allowing movement.

A skirt made of two or more horizontal fabric bands, each gathered and stitched to the one above, increasing in width toward the hem.

A skirt fitted closely through the hip and thigh that flares abruptly near the knee, resembling the shape of a trumpet bell.

A skirt made from a single overlapping panel of fabric that wraps around the body and fastens at the waist with ties, buttons, or a buckle.