Different Types of Skirts

Since time immemorial, different types of skirts have been designed and worn by different people worldwide. Some of the skirts have disappeared due to the emergence of new fashion trends whereas some have passed the test of time and are still being worn. Up to now, some new types of skirts are still being designed.

The different types of skirts that have been popular for a long time now include miniskirts, pencil skirts, maxi skirts, tube skirts, wrap skirts, ballerina skirts, and bubble skirt. The common thing about these skirts is that they are normally made of chiffon fabric. Chiffon is a relatively light and strong comfortable fabric that has been used by different designers to create very fashionable skirts ever since the year 1700.


Types of Skirts

  • Mini Skirt
    Among the popular types of skirts, the mini skirt is the shortest type as it only reaches mid-thigh, about 10 cm from the buttocks. This Skirt was very popular among teenage girls and young women in to 1960′s. Even though this thigh-length skirt is still being worn today by some young women, they are not as popular as they used to be.
  • Pencil Skirt
     A pencil skirt is a long slim-fitting skirt that is designed with straight, narrow and fine cut. It was invented by Christian Dior, a famous designer in the 1950′s after the Second World War. This Skirt reaches the knee or slightly below the knee. Even though pencil skirt was very popular among young women in the 1950′s, it is still very popular today, especially among office ladies and catwalk models.  It is one of those skirts that have maintained itself for long in the fashion world.


  • Maxi Skirt
     The history of chiffon skirts dates back to the late 1960′s. The skirt was invented by Oscar de la Renta. The skirt is very long and is ankle-length or even the ground when worn by a woman. Even though it was invented in the 1960′s, it became very popular among young women in the 1970′s. The skirt tried to make a comeback in the year 2009 but was overtaken by very modern fashionable skirts.
  • Ballerina Skirt
     Among the different types of skirts, this Chiffon Skirt is rated as the oldest. The skirt was very popular among French Ballet dancers in the 1800s. The skirt slowly transformed itself from being long in the 1800s to being relatively shorter in the 1500s. The skirt has since undergone transformations by some designers adding modern components to it in order to keep up with the ever changing fashion trends.


  • Wrap Skirt
    This type of skirt caused quite a stir when it was invented in the 1960s. It was widely famous among young women towards the end of 1960s and in the early 1970s. The skirt is normally wrapped and tied around the waist. In most cases, the wrapping overlaps in order to prevent the movement of legs from opening up the skirt. Even though this Chiffon Skirt is not very common nowadays, a number of teenagers can still be seen wearing it.
  • Peasant skirt

This type of skirt is made up of lightweight and comfortable materials such as light weight cotton and silk fabrics. Some have tie-dyed designs and floral designs. This type of skirt is commonly use during summer. 



The Do’s and Don’ts in Wearing Skirts

Do’s

  • Choose the right size of that fits you well
  • Choose the right color that matches with your skin
  • Wear skirts that you personally feel comfortable in
  • Wear skirts with other fashionable accessories such as solid jewelry and beautiful shoes

Don’ts

  • Do not wear Very short or oversized skirts
  • Do not go for very bright or dull colored skirts
  • Do not wear skirts with very thin fabrics

Over the years designers have designed different types of skirts for women of different sizes and body figures. Many versions were improved and enhanced, but each design and style complements any figure. This guide offers types of skirts you can choose from and the do’s and don’ts in wearing skirts.