swing dress

Fitted-waist flared skirt

A swing dress is a women's dress fitted at the bodice with a flared skirt that swings freely when the wearer moves.

The style became popular in the 1950s and remains associated with that era's aesthetic.

The cut allows freedom of movement, making it practical for dancing: She wore a swing dress to the rockabilly concert.

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1950s · retro · poodle skirt · fitted waist · circle skirt · full circle · rockabilly · dance · jive · polka dots · crinoline · sweetheart neckline · cap sleeves · tea length · pinup · pin curls · hourglass · feminine

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G