microskirts
Barely-there bottom wear
Microskirts are extremely short skirts, shorter than miniskirts, typically ending well above mid-thigh.
The term emphasizes just how little fabric is involved: She paired the microskirt with knee-high boots.
The style is associated with nightclub fashion and provocative dressing.
Of limited extent
- tinyExtremely small in size
- briefShort in duration
- scantyInsufficient in amount
- skimpyInadequate in size or amount
leggy · risque · daring · provocative · revealing · sexy · flirtatious · bold
Garment's lowest edge
- pleatsDoubled-over fabric folds
- A-lineFitted-top flared garment
- high-waistedRising above the hips
- denimTough cotton twill
chiffon · velvet · leather · suede · flared · tiered · skater · plaid
Currently in vogue
- runwayPaved path for planes
- designerOne who plans appearances
- chicTasteful, current flair
- voguePrevailing popular style
haute · glamour · boutique · catwalk · collection · silhouette · ensemble · aesthetic
Setting free from constraint
- empoweringGiving authority or confidence
- confidentSure of oneself
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- rebelliousResisting authority or control
self-expression · body-positive · unapologetic · defiant · transgressive · boundary-pushing · feminist · autonomy
short
Of limited extent
skimpy · leggy · risque · daring · provocative · revealing · sexy · flirtatious · bold · sultry
hemline
Garment's lowest edge
- pleatsDoubled-over fabric folds
- A-lineFitted-top flared garment
- high-waistedRising above the hips
denim · chiffon · velvet · leather · suede · flared · tiered · skater · plaid · wraparound
trendy
Currently in vogue
vogue · haute · glamour · boutique · catwalk · collection · silhouette · ensemble · aesthetic · avant-garde
liberating
Setting free from constraint
- empoweringGiving authority or confidence
- confidentSure of oneself
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
rebellious · self-expression · body-positive · unapologetic · defiant · transgressive · boundary-pushing · feminist · autonomy · reclaiming
microskirtsconservative dress
Restrained, traditional clothing
burqas · abayas · hijab · traditional dress · Victorian dress