flared skirt
Widens toward hem
A flared skirt is a skirt cut to widen gradually from the waist or hips, creating a shape that swings outward toward the hem.
The flare comes from angled panels or circular cutting rather than gathering.
She wore a flared skirt that swirled when she spun.
The style ranges from subtle A-lines to dramatic full circles.
- A-lineFitted-top flared garment
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
- pleatedHaving pressed folds
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- full swingMaximum activity level
hem · tea length · fabric · petticoat · sock hop · fitted waist · high waisted · swish · flowing · midi · vintage · fifties · square dance · dance · spin · bell shape · gored · movement
- skirtsminiskirt, overskirt, kilt, lehenga, sarong
- dresseswedding dress, party dress, sundress, formal dress, cocktail dress
- formal gownsball gown, evening gown, wedding gown, bridal gown, gown
- A-line stylesA-line dress, A-line gown