15 Skirt Styles

1. A-Line Skirt
The A-line skirt is small at the waist and then widens evenly as it reaches towards the ground.
They are wider at the hemline than at the waistline. They can be knee length, calf length, or
ankle length. These got their name because they are shaped like the letter A. Usually these are
casual or semi-dressy and they are not often seen at formal events.

2. Broomstick Skirt
Broomstick skirts are either knee-length or ankle length and they have a wrinkled appearance.
They are characterized by the three, or more, horizontal seams that wrap around the skirt in
layers. They are either casual or semi-casual but cannot be dressy.

3. Bubble Skirt
Bubble skirts usually have an elastic or fitted waistline and then are scrunched up at the hem,
making the skirt appear baggy. The length of these are almost always above the knees and they
have a very playful look. Some of them can be dressy as well when made with satins or other
dressy materials.
4. Circular Skirt
Circular skirts form a perfect circle when laid out flat on the ground. To make them, a sheet of
fabric is placed flat on the ground, and then a large circle is cut out of it. Then a smaller circle is
cut out in the center for the waist. When worn, it drapes down around the body in waves.
These are casual or semi-dressy.

5. Dirndl Skirt
Dirndl skirts are full and fitted at the waist. They puff out a little around the waistline and
resemble bubble skirts without the scrunched up hem. Usually they are above, or at, the knees.
They are either casual or semi-dressy.

6. Fishtail Skirt
Fishtail skirts are fitted at the waist, fuller around the hips, narrow at the knees, and then they
flare out at the heels. These are also known as mermaid skirts and they are either dressy or
formal.
7. Flared Skirt
Flared skirts are similar to A-line skirts except they flare out towards the bottom. They can be
calf length, knee length, or above the knees. Flared skirts are semi-dressy, dressy, or formal
depending on the materials used.

8. Gored Skirt
Gored skirts have seams that open up when there is movement and close when held still. These
have to be ironed constantly to keep the seams straight. They are casual or semi-dressy and
they are usually knee length.

9. Mini Skirt
Mini skirts are very short and are usually long enough to reach between the crotch and the
knees. They are casual or semi-dressy. In dressy or formal settings, they can be inappropriate.
10. Peasant Skirt
Peasant skirts are similar to broomstick skirts without the wrinkled look. They have several
horizontal layers. The layers can be made with the same fabric or they can have different
fabrics for each layer. These are casual or semi-casual.

11. Pencil Skirt

Pencil skirts are form fitting, knee length skirts. They are straight cut and they hug the legs
closely. Because of this, they can be difficult to walk in. These are dressy or formal skirts.

12. Pleated Skirt

Pleated skirts have vertical pleats running up and down the skirt all the way around. When
there is movement, the skirt appears to open up. These either reach to the knee or above the
knee, and they require ironing. Pleated skirts are casual or semi-dressy.
13. Sarong Skirt
Sarong skirts are made with large sheets of fabric that are designed to wrap around the waist
and tie on the side of the hip. They are only casual.

14. Straight Skirt

Straight skirts are fitted at the waist and hips, but then fall in a straight line downward so that
they are loose at the knees. They are similar to the pencil skirt only they are less tight. These
are casual, dressy, or formal depending on the fabric.

15. Tube Skirt

Tube skirts are very similar to pencil skirts. The main difference is that they are made with
stretchy material and they usually reach just below the knees. These are semi-casual or semi-
dressy.