circle skirt
Twirly dress bottom
A circle skirt is a skirt cut from fabric in a full circle (or portion of one) with a hole at the center for the waist.
When laid flat, it forms a donut shape.
The construction creates natural, even draping and dramatic flare when the wearer moves or spins: She twirled in her circle skirt at the sock hop.
Popular in 1950s fashion and swing dancing.
Fitted-top flared garment
- flaredSpread gradually outward
- goredPierced by horn
- fullnessState of being complete
- swingSuspended recreational seat
volume · bell-shaped · hemline · midi · maxi · mini · knee-length · 360-degree
Rotate rapidly, often playfully
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- swirlRotating, curving movement
- swayRock back and forth
- flareSudden bright burst
flow · swoosh · flutter · billow · swish · bounce · lift · ripple
Evoking recent past
- 1950sDecade after WWII
- pinupAttractive poster subject
- rockabillyHillbilly-influenced early rock
- mid-centuryHalfway through a hundred
sock hop · swing era · classic · nostalgia · old-fashioned · timeless · throwback · Grease
Undergarment beneath skirts
- crinolineStructural petticoat for volume
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
- beltStrap securing trousers
- crop topTruncated upper garment
cardigan · heels · flats · outfit · casual · dressy · summer · picnic
A-line
Fitted-top flared garment
swing · volume · bell-shaped · hemline · midi · maxi · mini · knee-length · 360-degree · drape
twirl
Rotate rapidly, often playfully
flare · flow · swoosh · flutter · billow · swish · bounce · lift · ripple · dance
retro
Evoking recent past
- 1950sDecade after WWII
- pinupAttractive poster subject
- rockabillyHillbilly-influenced early rock
mid-century · sock hop · swing era · classic · nostalgia · old-fashioned · timeless · throwback · Grease · diner
petticoat
Undergarment beneath skirts
- crinolineStructural petticoat for volume
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
- beltStrap securing trousers
crop top · cardigan · heels · flats · outfit · casual · dressy · summer · picnic · garden party
tulle
Fine net fabric
sateen · polyester · taffeta · denim · jersey · wool · silk · satin · velvet · corduroy
pleats
Doubled-over fabric folds
seams · gathers · stitching · lining · interfacing · darts · yoke · closure · cut · bias
- skirtsminiskirt, overskirt, kilt, lehenga, sarong
- Sewing Patternsdress pattern, coat pattern, vintage patterns, bodice, dart
- dress featuresA-line, sleeveless, long sleeve, short sleeve, cap sleeve
- flared fashionbell-bottoms, flare jeans, fishtail, godet, trumpet sleeve
- dress stylesA-line, sheath dress, sheath, shift, shift dress
circle, skirt, circles, circular, circulate, circulation, semicircle, circumference, circlet