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Mini Skirt History
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Igmatex News Magazine
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1980s and 90s
In the 1980s, short skirts began to re-emerge, notably in
the form of "rah-rahs", which were modelled on those worn by female
cheerleaders at sporting and other events. In the mid-80s the "puffball"
skirt enjoyed short term popularity, being worn by, among others, the Princess
of Wales and singers Pepsi and Shirlie. Many women began to incorporate the
miniskirt into their business attire, a trend which grew during the remainder
of the century. Films and television series made in the mid-1990s (Friends ,
Sex and the City, Ally McBeal, for example) show how ubiquitous the mini had
become again. In the BBC TV series Keeping Up Appearances (1990-5) the snobbish
Hyacinth Bucket was frequently outraged by the brevity of her sister Rose's
skirts.
21st century
Around the turn of the 21st century, hipster
trousers became highly fashionable for women. The micro has been reworked as an
even less substantial belt-skirt, which is more an evocation of the idea of a
skirt than something that covers anything substantial. It may perhaps also
provide rhythm for the hipline. Due to its revealing nature, the belt-skirt is
rarely worn in public. Miniskirts are also seen worn over trousers or jeans, or
with leggings that provide coverage of each leg from above the knee. Although "floaty"
skirts were most closely associated with the boho look of the mid noughties,
short skirts also featured in some outfits and in London, for example, minis
were more widespread during the hot summer of 2006 than for several years, a
trend that continued through the mild autumn and winter and into the following
summer. Mini skirts are now becoming more common for younger generations.
Source:
Igmatex News Magazine
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