Ladies
Mini skirts are easy, casual to wear and exude a surge of confidence
among stylish women. Since miniskirts first titillated the world in the
early '60s, it has never completely left the fashion scene, though it
has come and gone only to reemerge at various times. In recent years,
ladies can be seen buying miniskirts, consistently in increasing
numbers. Designers are showcasing miniskirts that range from short to
super short to micro mini-short. Fashion-forward and practical, mini
skirt is a must-have wardrobe staple.
The wide availability of different fabrics and inexpensive
manufacturing techniques enable designers to offer something new to suit
the tastes of every shopper. Consumers today have more fashion choices
in this segment than ever before, and can express their individuality no
matter what the fashion magazines are touting. These are not just meant
to be worn in the dance floor as a pretty feminine elegant dresses, but
are also adorn at the sports field.
Style & Colors
Mini skirts possess a turn-of-the century style for everyday wear as
well as the austere & casual style of peasants and pioneers. Mini
skirts can be layered with laces, have chiffon floral patterns in a
multi-colored patchwork, narrow pleats and horizontal tucks. The "used"
and "washed" looks are currently popular. The popular colors
are shades of brown, slate blue, sepia, beige and prints, along with the
perennial black.
Fabrics & Other Accessories
Designers featuring both classic and street styled short skirts,
extensively uses fabrics such as suede, denim, cotton, chiffon,
parachute silk and cashmere that heighten the sense of luxury and
richness. In many cases, these fabrics are beautifully contrasted,
making these skirts appear even more lustrous and glamorous.
Embroidered chiffons, plaids, tapestry style jacquard fabrics with rich
embossed textures of coppery or other metallic yarns are also used.
Accessories used to beautify the short skirts are crochet trims,
sequins, lacing, coiled leather disc decoration, metal zips,
studs/grommets or punched silver holes.
