overskirts
Fabric over petticoats
Overskirts are outer skirts worn over another skirt or dress, typically gathered or draped to reveal the garment beneath.
Common in Victorian fashion, they created layered silhouettes with contrasting fabrics or colors.
Modern usage appears mainly in bridal and formal wear: The wedding gown featured a detachable overskirt for the ceremony.
Energetic noisy activity
- crinolineStructural petticoat for volume
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
- polonaiseCeremonial dance composition
- pannierCarrier hung from sides
Victorian · Edwardian · Rococo · court dress · ball gown · riding habit · apron · hoopskirt
Fine net fabric
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- organzaSheer, crisp dress fabric
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
velvet · brocade · grosgrain · lace · tiers · panels · draping · pleats
Fitted-top flared garment
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- layeredHaving multiple levels
- drapedHung in loose folds
- asymmetricalNot equal on both sides
high-low · waterfall · cascading · flowing · voluminous · bouffant · billowing · flared
Of wedding ceremonies
- ball gownFormal full-length dress
- evening wearDressy clothes for galas
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- formalFollowing strict protocol
couture · runway · theatrical · quinceañera · red carpet · gala · prom · wedding
bustle
Energetic noisy activity
- crinolineStructural petticoat for volume
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
- polonaiseCeremonial dance composition
pannier · Victorian · Edwardian · Rococo · court dress · ball gown · riding habit · apron · hoopskirt
tulle
Fine net fabric
satin · velvet · brocade · grosgrain · lace · tiers · panels · draping · pleats · ruffle
A-line
Fitted-top flared garment
asymmetrical · high-low · waterfall · cascading · flowing · voluminous · bouffant · billowing · flared · puffed
bridal
Of wedding ceremonies
- ball gownFormal full-length dress
- evening wearDressy clothes for galas
- costumeClothing for portrayal
formal · couture · runway · theatrical · quinceañera · red carpet · gala · prom · wedding · reception
overskirtsunderskirts
Garments worn beneath skirts
petticoats · slips · crinolines · underlayers · linings