midiskirt
Neither short nor long
A midiskirt falls to mid-calf, longer than a miniskirt but shorter than a full-length skirt.
The term emerged in the late 1960s as hemlines dropped from the mini era.
Often shortened to midi: She paired a midi with ankle boots.
Garment's lowest edge
- A-lineFitted-top flared garment
- pleatedHaving pressed folds
- pencilGraphite writing instrument
- wrapEnclose by winding around
flared · draped · high-waisted · tailored · knee-length · fitted · tiered · chiffon
Numbers sixty through sixty-nine
- seventies1970-1979 period
- modSoftware tweak or admin
- vintageQuality from past eras
- go-goVigorously active style
hippie · rockabilly · swing · nostalgia · groovy · Twiggy · beatnik · boho
Tasteful, current flair
- trendyCurrently in vogue
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
classic · casual · dressy · bohemian · preppy · minimalist · vintage · professional
Cautious about altering customs
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
proper · respectable · professional · subdued · restrained · decorous · coverage · practical
hemline
Garment's lowest edge
wrap · flared · draped · high-waisted · tailored · knee-length · fitted · tiered · chiffon · linen
sixties
Numbers sixty through sixty-nine
go-go · hippie · rockabilly · swing · nostalgia · groovy · Twiggy · beatnik · boho · psychedelic
chic
Tasteful, current flair
- trendyCurrently in vogue
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
polished · classic · casual · dressy · bohemian · preppy · minimalist · vintage · professional · feminine
conservative
Cautious about altering customs
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
dignified · proper · respectable · professional · subdued · restrained · decorous · coverage · practical · sensible
kilt
Wrapped Highland garment
midiskirtminiskirt
Very brief skirt
microskirt · mini · maxiskirt · ankle-length skirt · maxi skirt