minidresses

Thigh-length garments

Minidresses are short dresses with hemlines well above the knee, typically mid-thigh or higher.

The style emerged in the 1960s as part of youth fashion's break from conservative dress codes.

She wore bold minidresses throughout the decade.

The singular is minidress.

style

chic

Tasteful, current flair

sleek · trendy · fashion-forward · bold · playful · statement · daring · youthful · sultry · party

fashion

runway

Paved path for planes

boutique · vogue · glamour · elegance · ensemble · vintage · retro · mod · sixties · Twiggy

garment

hemline

Garment's lowest edge

  • sheathProtective blade covering
  • A-lineFitted-top flared garment
  • shiftMovement or work period

bodycon · halterneck · wrap · sleeveless · v-neck · empire-waist · peplum · cutout · backless · strappy

fabric

chiffon

Delicate transparent textile

satin · lace · leather · denim · silk · cotton · polyester · tweed · brocade · mesh

Opposites
garment length

minidressesmaxi dresses

Ankle-reaching casual garments

ball gowns · evening gowns · caftans · muumuus · kaftan

modesty/coverage

minidressesburqa

Full-body covering with mesh

burqas · abaya · abayas · habit · coveralls

fashion era/style

minidressescrinolines

Stiffened skirt-supporting undergarments

hoop skirts · traditional garments

Family

minidress

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G