circle skirts
Spin-friendly fashion items
A circle skirt is a skirt cut from a full circle of fabric, creating maximum flare and flow from a fitted waist.
The construction allows the hem to fall in even, dramatic drapes.
Circle skirts became iconic in 1950s fashion, often worn with petticoats for volume: She twirled in her circle skirt at the sock hop.
Variations include half-circle and three-quarter-circle cuts for less fullness.
- flareSudden bright burst
- fullMaximum extent reached
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
- bobby socksCuffed ankle-length hosiery
vintage · 1950s · retro fashion · waistband · spin · hemline · flow · sweep · sock hop · fabric cutting · bias cut · sewing patterns · hem · tea length · pleated · swish · lindy hop · fabric
- 1950s nostalgiahula hoops, drive-in theaters, sock hops, jukeboxes, saddle shoes
- retro fashionpetticoat, petticoats, bobby socks, saddle shoes, cat eye
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