Skirt is a staple in most cultures. A unique clothing, which covers the lower part of the body, held by drawstrings, hooks, or elastic at the waist, or Velcro, you must have worn one at some point. In the tropical heat of India, this is a garment which receives a lot of love. From mini skirts to long skirts, there are varieties according to length and style.
In this blog, we will decode the different types of skirts worn across India and abroad.
Different Types Of Skirts
A-Line Skirts
This is one of the most common styles that you must have seen. If you have a bottom heavy body structure, this will be just apt for you. It is a flared style, which goes till the knees or below.
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Box Pleat Skirts
Remember your school physical training skirts. Yes, you recalled it right. Made with thick fabrics mostly, pleats converge into one another, giving a geometrical shape to the skirt. These can go down till the thighs or knees.
Skater Skirts
No Bollywood movie seems to have enough of these. From Alia Bhatt to Kiara Advani, every actress has worn this skirt. They give casual vibes and are mostly made with light fabrics. If you are going to a date, brunch or friend’s house, wear one. They combine features of A-line skirts and circle skirts.
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Layered Skirts
Trending since the last few years, these skirts are made from layers of fabrics. You may also find frills attached to the skirts, or ruffles. Satin fabrics give a beautiful fall to these skirts.
Pencil Skirts
Amongst the different types of skirts, this is also quite common. This is a formal skirts, which many women all over wear on formal occasions. Most of the time, such skirts come in stretchable fabrics like Lycra and jersey material.
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Conclusion
There are so many different types of skirts that are available today, you will be spoilt for choice. There is one for every taste and style. If you want to know about more such fashion fundas, stay tuned to this page.
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