Pencil skirt
Also: Straight skirt
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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.
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A-line skirt
A skirt fitted at the waist that flares gradually outward toward the hem, forming a silhouette resembling the letter A.
Bubble skirt
A skirt with an outer layer gathered at the waist and again at the hem into a lining, creating a rounded, puffed silhouette.
Circle skirt
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.
Pleated skirt
A skirt constructed with folded, pressed, or stitched-down folds of fabric arranged around the waist to control fullness while allowing movement.
Tiered skirt
A skirt made of two or more horizontal fabric bands, each gathered and stitched to the one above, increasing in width toward the hem.
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