A MODULE ABOUT THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF SKIRTS

Module Discriptor
This module is designed for the students to understand the definition,
history, uses and importance of skirts. It aims also to increase the awareness
of the students about the basic and latest designs of skirt. Thus, It will
enhanced ability of the students in designing garments like skirt.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Define skirt and explain the uses of different skirts.
2. Describe the skirt that is appropriate for formal and casual occasions.
3. Be familiar with the different styles/design of skirt.
4. Identify the distinct characteristic of the different kinds of skirts.

Learning Outcomes
1.
2.
3.
4.

The students can describe the different style of skirts.

The students can identify and explain the uses of the skirts.
Create a new design base on the basic skirt.
Suggest skirt design for formal and casual occasions.

Introduction
A skirt is the lower part of a dress or gown, covering the person from the waist
downwards, or a separate outer garment serving this purpose.[1]
The hemline of skirts can vary from micro to floor-length and can vary according
to cultural conceptions of modesty and aesthetics as well as the wearer's personal
taste, which can be influenced by such factors as fashion and social context. Most skirts
are self-standing garments, but some skirt-looking panels may be part of another
garment such as leggings, shorts, and swimsuits.

In the western world, skirts are more commonly worn by women; with some
exceptions such as the izaar which is worn by Muslim cultures and the kilt which is a
traditional men's garment in Scotland and Ireland. Some fashion designers, such as Jean
Paul Gaultier, have shownmen's skirts.[citation needed] Other cultures traditionally wear skirts.

At its simplest, a skirt can be a draped garment made out of a single piece of
material (such as pareos), but most skirts are fitted to the body at the waist or hips and
fuller below, with the fullness introduced by means of darts, gores, pleats, or panels.
Modern skirts are usually made of light to mid-weight fabrics, such as denim, jersey,

worsted, or poplin. Skirts of thin or clingy fabrics are often worn withslips to make the
material of the skirt drape better and for modesty.

Skirt are essential items o womens wardrobes. They vary in shape and
style. Skirts are more flexible and versatile than dresses because skirts are
free- hanging- extending from the waist down. Skirts are matched easily with
a lot of blouses and skirt can be worn more than dresses.
Skirts are garments from the waist down the knee length, calf length or
ankle length. Skirts are made with waistbands, continuous waistline bias
bounded, side garter or all-around garter or all-around garter waistband , and
with hip yokes.
Skirts are the cornerstone of womens fashion, and continue to evolve
as the decades pass. They are a flexible item of clothing that isnt out of
place in a formal or informal setting. This is one of the biggest reasons why
they are so popular, and youll no doubt encounter various types of skirts in
different styles, colors and lengths that look amazing on you.
If you use the right techniques when picking what to wear, its possible
to look completely different when wearing different types and styles of skirt.
In this post youll find different types of skirts with pictures and information
about each of them, as well as some general advice on when each one
is likely to be most suitable for you to wear.

Skirt Styles for Formal Occasions

For more formal occasions, such as when selecting business attire
for women, look to be conservative with color. Suitable colors may include
black, brown, navy or possibly even white. Mixing in pinstripes with these
sorts of colors could offer a very effective formal look, and will add some
variety to your wardrobe while maintaining an air of professionalism. Take a
close look at the different types of skirts with pictures, and youll find it
relatively easy to determine how you should dress for work, a formal evening
out or when youre spending time with friends.
Selecting skirts that are knee length and below would definitely be
considered to be formal attire. Anything shorter than this length could
possibly be deemed unprofessional, and therefore unsuitable for the
workplace or an interview.
Dont be too over-adventurous with your footwear selection; flats or
possibly small heels will look best again, and should preferably be in a more

conservative coloring. Make sure that your shoes and skirt are the same
color for maximum effect.

Skirt Types for Casual Occasions

If youre looking for specific skirt styles for a casual occasion, as you
know, youre likely to have different practical requirements. You have a
license to wear brighter and more adventurous colors, such as shades of
pink, red and yellow. These still need to be co-ordinated with the right top.
You may also like to experiment with prints but remember that these can
only be worn on your top or bottom half, never both at the same time.

Summary of different types of Skirts :

1.
A-Line skirt
2.
Asymmetrical Skirt
3.
Bell Shaped Skirt
4.
Bubble Skirt
5.
Bustle Skirt
6.
Broomstick Skirt
7.
Circular Skirt
8.
Denim Skirt
9.
Dirndl Skirt
10.
Draped Skirt
11.
Flared Skirt
12.
Godet Skirt
13.
Gored Skirt
14.
Gypsy/Tiered Skirt
15.
High-Waisted Skirt
16.
Layered Skirt
17.
Maxi Skirt
18.
Mermaid/Fishtail Skirt
19.
Mini and Micromini Skirts
20.
Peasant Skirt
21.
Pencil/Tube Skirt
22.
Pleated Skirt
23.
Poodle Skirt
24.
Sarong Skirt
25.
Skater Skirt
26.
Skorts Skirt
27.
Straight Skirt
28.
Trouser Skirt
29.
Tulip Skirt
30.
Tutu Skirt
31.
Wrap Skirt

THE COMMON TYPES OF SKIRTS AND THEIR DISCRIPTION

1. Fitted Skirts- The fitted skirt are straight cut, knee length

and legs

are too close which makes if difficult to walk. This is a formal skirt.

2. Gored Skirt. A "gore" is simply a triangular panel of fabric. For a skirt the
tip of the triangle is nipped off, resulting in a sort of long trapezoid. This
eliminates excess fabric at the waist while still providing fullness at the hem.
Gored Skirt is are usually knee high and have seams that open up
when there is movement and close when there is no movement. The skirt is
worn for casual and semi formal occasion.

3.Circular skirts- The circular skirt is a perfect circle especially when laid flat
on the floor. It drapes around the body like waves. This is worn for casual and
semi-formal occasions.

4.The Pleated skirts- The pleats vertically run up and down.The length are
usually knee or above the knee. Pleated skirts are worn for casual or semi-formal
occasions.

5. Gathered skirt - a skirt whose fabric is drawn together around the waist.
dirndl - a full skirtwith a gathered waistband. skirt - a garment hanging
from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women

6.. Layered skirt or Tiered skirt

Tiered skirt, made of several horizontal layers, each wider than the one above,
and divided by stitching. Layers may look identical in solid-colored ..

7.Wrap skirt This type of skirt is primarily just a rectangular piece of fabric,
which you wrap around your waist. Wraps are suitable for both thinner and curvier
women because the fabric is looser. After you wrap the skirt, the style may even
reflect a straight or A-line skirt.

8.Yoke or combination skirt

A yoke is a shaped pattern piece which forms part of a garment, usually
fitting around the neck and shoulders, or around the hips to provide support for
looser parts of the garment, such as a gatheredskirt or the body of a
shirt. Yoke construction was first seen in the 19th century.

9 .Coulottes are loose fitting shorts that look more like a skirt when worn. They
are similar to a skort (garment that is mix between short and skirt) but not exactly

10.A-Line Skirts
This skirt style was named A-Line because they fit tightly at the waist, emphasizing
hips and thighs but further down they flare, just like the shape of a letter A. It draws
attention to the hips because of the fitting and therefore is very popular amongst curvier
women. Some important variations of this style Godet, Gypsy and the Paneled skirt.

11. Godet skirts Features are fabric in triangular pieces that are inserted from
the body to the hemline. This creates a slimming look for those with a wider waist,
and draws attention from this area to the hemline

12. Gypsy skirts Fitted in an A-Line style around the waist, but the length extends to
the ankle. Additional paneling or crinkling should be avoided around the hip area for pear
shaped women, as it can draw attention to that area of the body very easily

13.Tube or pencil skirt These are fitted down to the knee. What differs
between the Tube and the pencil skirts is that the former run down to the
ankles. These are designed for those that possess an hourglass figure, as the
excessive fitting can be harsh on the silhouette otherwise. Theyre very
suitable for formal occasions

14. Tulip skirt Overlapping pieces of fabric like the petals of a tulip form
this style of skirt. Length is usually to the knee or longer, but not below midcalf. Again, this style creates a slimming effect and can be considered for
wear by all body types.

15. Bubble skirt These

skirt types employ a

hemline that goes in all around
the skirt at various
points,which create a bulky
effect to the
silhouette. These fall in and out
of fashion, but are
worn often enough to justify
having one in your
wardrobe. Due to the nature of the strange hemline, fabrics are usually softer and more
flexible.

16 Drape Skirt - the clever contouring of a draped skirt disguises love handles and

less-loved thighs while elongating the silhouette with ladylike finesse

17. Asymmetrical Skirt

These skirts are made up fabrics that have varying lengths at the hem. These
are also commonly known as High-Low Skirts.

Special Feature: Chic and Elegant

Basic Length: Varying Lengths
Best choice/Pickup For: Tall Women, Well-toned Bodies
Worst Choice/Pickup: Very Slim women, Flat-Chested women
Best Occasion: Casual wear, Beachwear, Pool Parties
Team This up with: Full-sleeved buttoned-up Shirt, High heeled Lace Boots

Fabric: Cotton, Linen, Silk, Satin, Brocade, Laces

SELF-CHECK:
I.MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
______ 1.______ are garments from the waist down to the knee , calf or ankle length.
a. Skirts
b. blouse
c. Polo
d. Pants
______2. This kind of skirt is small at the waistline and wider at the hemline.
a. Fitted Skirt
b. Bubble Skirt
c. A- Line SKirt
d.Gored Skirt
_____ 3.This skirt are straight cut,knee length and legs are to close which makes it difficult to
walk.
a.Circular
b. Bubble Skirt
c. Fitted Skirt
d.Wrap
Around
_____4. This kind of skirt is commonly recommended for elementary and high school
students.
a. Fitted Skirt
b. Gypsy
c. Pleated Skirt
d. Layered Skirt
_____5. What style of skrt is recommended for pregnant women?
a. Fitted Skirt
b. Pleated Skirt
c. Wrapped Around d.
Garterized Skirt
_____6.Which of the following fasteners is used in the waistband of the skirt?
a. Zipper
b. Buttons
c. Hook and Eye
d. Velcro
_____7.For a formal occasion like business meeting, which of the following is suitable to
used?
a. A- Line
b. Fitted Skirt
c. Gathered Skirt
d. Bubble
Skirt

II. Enumeration .Enumerate the following

A. List down the skirts suitable for formal occasion
1.________________________________
2.________________________________
3.________________________________
B. Skirt colors recommended for formal occasion
1.________________________________
2.________________________________
3.________________________________
4.________________________________
C. Factors to consider in Choosing Skirt
1._______________________________
2._______________________________
3._______________________________

D. Counties who contributed to the development of skirts

1._______________________________
2._______________________________

III .Identify the different design of skirts below

Write: 1- Waistband
2 Hipline
3 Hemline
4 - Fasteners
5 - Zipper

IV. DRAW A SKIRT AND IDENTIFY THE BASIC PARTS.

ANSWER KEY
I.MULTIPLE CHOICE

III. IDENTICATION

1. A

1. Tulip Skirt

2. C

2. Layered Skirt

3. C

3. Gypsy

4. C

4. Circular

5. D

5. A-Line

6. C

6. Bubble Skirt

7. B

7.Pleated Skirt
8. Fitted Skirt

II. ENUMERATION

IV. DESIGNING

1. Fitted Skirt

1. Waistband

2. Gypsy

2. Hipline

3. Godet

3. Hemline

B.

4.Fastener

1.black

5. Zipper

2. wkite
3. Gray
c.
1. Occasion

2. Venue
3. Profession
D.
1. Scotland
2. Ireland

V. REFERENCES:
1. TECHNOLOGY AND LVELIHOOD EDUCATION 10- K-12, pages 228 -231
Josefina C. Bernardo

Alma l.Paragas

Editha T. Rafael
Maria Gracia A. Fulgencio
Estifania Gloria l. Lee

2.Module 2- Garments NCII

Prepare and Cut Materials for Ladies Casual Apparel, page 9

3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skirt
4.http://www.formalworkattire.com/different-types-of-skirts-withpictures/
5.https://shopmadalenas.com/blogs/blog/42147780-different-typesof-skirts
6.https://www.looksgud.in/blog/types-of-skirt-styles-patterns/

Department of Education
Region III- Central Luzon
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TARLAC PROVINCE
DAPDAP HIGH SCHOOL
Dapdap, Bamban, Tarlac City

A MODULE ABOUT THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF

SKIRTS

Prepared by
CONSUELO N. RONQUILLO
MT-I,TLE Dept.
Noted:
RUPERTO G. PATANGUI JR. ,Ph.D.
HT-VI, TLE Dept.

AMPARO M. MUOZ,Ed.D.
Principal III