mini-skirt
Abbreviated lower garment
A mini-skirt is a skirt with a hemline well above the knee, typically mid-thigh or higher.
The style emerged in the 1960s and became emblematic of that era's youthful rebellion and sexual liberation.
She paired the mini-skirt with go-go boots.
Also spelled miniskirt.
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- TwiggyIconic 1960s British model
- Carnaby StreetFamous London shopping lane
- go-go bootsKnee-high heeled boots
- youthquakeMajor cultural shift driven by young people
Mary Quant · counterculture · pop art · psychedelic · liberation · British Invasion · dolly bird · Chelsea
Garment's lowest edge
- A-lineFitted-top flared garment
- pleatedHaving pressed folds
- denimTough cotton twill
- high-waistedRising above the hips
flared · leather · velvet · zipper · wraparound · corduroy · suede · tweed
Adventurous courage
- risquéBordering on improper
- flirtatiousPlayfully romantic in manner
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
- boldCourageous and daring
allure · cheeky · attention-grabbing · revealing · scandalous · leggy · rebellious · taboo
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- TwiggyIconic 1960s British model
- Carnaby StreetFamous London shopping lane
- go-go bootsKnee-high heeled boots
Mary Quant · youthquake · counterculture · pop art · psychedelic · liberation · British Invasion · dolly bird · Chelsea
hemline
Garment's lowest edge
high-waisted · flared · leather · velvet · zipper · wraparound · corduroy · suede · tweed · linen
daring
Adventurous courage
- risquéBordering on improper
- flirtatiousPlayfully romantic in manner
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
bold · allure · cheeky · attention-grabbing · revealing · scandalous · leggy · rebellious · taboo · empowering
trendy
Currently in vogue
vogue · boutique · stylish · ensemble · glamour · fashionista · iconic · avant-garde · feminine · sartorial
mini-skirtankle-length skirt
Garment ending at feet
long skirt · ball gown · evening gown · prairie skirt · maxi dress