microminis

Extremely short skirts

Microminis are extremely short miniskirts, hemmed well above mid-thigh.

The term emphasizes just how minimal the garment is—shorter than a standard mini: She wore microminis all through the seventies.

The singular microminiskirt or micromini describes the style; microminis is the casual plural for the garments themselves.

sixties

mod

Software tweak or admin

groovy · youthquake

garment

hemline

Garment's lowest edge

pleats · flared · high-waisted · tailored · wrap · pencil · asymmetrical · tulip · bubble · peplum

style

runway

Paved path for planes

boutique · lookbook · ensemble · chic · vogue · trendsetter · edgy · avant-garde · fashionista · streetwear

Opposites
skirt length

microminismaxi dresses

Ankle-reaching casual garments

maxidresses · ball gowns · evening gowns · midi skirts · palazzo pants

modesty/coverage

microminisVictorian dress

1800s women's formal attire

full coverage · burqas · abayas · burqa · prairie skirts

Family

micromini

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG