maxiskirt
Floor-grazing leg wrap
A maxiskirt is a skirt that extends to the ankles or floor, the longest of the standard skirt lengths.
The style emerged in the late 1960s as an alternative to the miniskirt: She paired the flowing maxiskirt with sandals.
Often shortened to maxi.
Artistic nonconformist type
- hippieSixties counterculture member
- vintageQuality from past eras
- retroEvoking recent past
- ethnicOf a cultural group
festival · peasant · prairie · gypsy · artsy · eclectic · indie · earthy
Extending to the foot
- floor-lengthExtending to the ground
- A-lineFitted-top flared garment
- pleatedHaving pressed folds
- high-waistedRising above the hips
wraparound · tiered · flared · gored · straight-cut · hemline · waistband · elastic
Moving continuously onward
- billowingPuffing out dramatically
- gracefulElegant in movement
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- femininePertaining to women
romantic · ethereal · airy · swishy · dramatic · flattering · slimming · sophisticated
Delicate transparent textile
- denimTough cotton twill
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- linenFlax-derived textile
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
velvet · corduroy · tulle · silk · rayon · satin · georgette · crepe
Cautious about altering customs
- modestLacking in pretension
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- coverageExtent of inclusion
formal · professional · religious · understated · classic · refined · appropriate · covered
Paved path for planes
- designerOne who plans appearances
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- trendDirection of change
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
ensemble · styling · streetwear · seasonal · transitional · versatile · layering
bohemian
Artistic nonconformist type
ethnic · festival · peasant · prairie · gypsy · artsy · eclectic · indie · earthy · seventies
ankle-length
Extending to the foot
- floor-lengthExtending to the ground
- A-lineFitted-top flared garment
- pleatedHaving pressed folds
high-waisted · wraparound · tiered · flared · gored · straight-cut · hemline · waistband · elastic · slit
flowing
Moving continuously onward
feminine · romantic · ethereal · airy · swishy · dramatic · flattering · slimming · sophisticated · effortless
chiffon
Delicate transparent textile
cotton · velvet · corduroy · tulle · silk · rayon · satin · georgette · crepe · chambray
conservative
Cautious about altering customs
- modestLacking in pretension
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- demureModestly reserved in manner
coverage · formal · professional · religious · understated · classic · refined · appropriate · covered · workplace
runway
Paved path for planes
- designerOne who plans appearances
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- trendDirection of change
couture · ensemble · styling · streetwear · seasonal · transitional · versatile · layering
maxiskirtminiskirt
Very brief skirt
mini · microskirt · hot pants · short shorts · midi skirt