Skirts: New Comfi Statement

Skirt is a garment which hangs from the waist and covers part or full legs.Historically, a straw woven skirt dated 3900BC was discovered in Armenia. It has been worn by men and women both, if one goes into history. In south east Asia,men still wear  lungi, sarong or kanga , which are categorized as skirts worn by men. 

During the nineteenth century the cut of women's dresses in western culture varied more widely than in any other century. Waistlines started just below the bust (the Empire silhouette) and gradually sank to the natural waist. 

Beginning around 1915, daytime dresses left the floors for good. For the next five decades, skirts had undergone tremendous incarnations. In 1920s, skirts became short, in 1930s, they became long. In late 60s and 70s, they became as short as possible, while avoiding exposure of underwear. 

Since 70s, trousers have appeared as another option of western fashion style for  women on the fashion scene and was a welcome addition to the women wardrobe. Skirts length varied from short and ankle length styles.

Later on, different types of skirts came on the fashion circle. 

Straight or pencil skirt hanging straight from hips and fitted from the waist to hips by darts or a yoke and having vent for ease of walking was a popular party dress in 70s.

A line skirt, pleated skirts, bell shaped skirts are other variants which became very popular.

In late 70s and early 80s, maxi-skirt was another fashion innovation. Wraparound, mid calf length skirt were also became very popular with girls because of their comfort and ease to wear, specially in hot and humid weather of summer and monsoons in India.

Skirts have again appeared on fashion scene with a bang. Earlier only young women and girls used to wear them because socially and it was not accepted as a dress for the women of all age groups. But now, the acceptance of such western outfits have increased in India due to global exposure through television, films and travelling. Its a comfort outfit whether one is at home, on shopping or in a party. 

So, go ahead and add few of this garment to your wardrobe. Feel the change in the way you dress up.You can wear it with a short T shirt or a long kurti. You can select the top and the type of skirt according to your figure and body type. If you are heavier at hips, go for straight skirt but not hip hugging. Similarly, if you have beautiful slim legs, go for knee length or shorter skirts, if not, go for maxi skirt. And our Indian lehenga or ghaghra is also skirt. Enjoy your makeover by adding a skirt to your wardrobe. i am sure, you will love the style and comfort!  Have fun with fashion!