What style of skirt is this (help please)

[moonshadow]

Purchased this at Goodwill today and I LOVE IT!

This is by far the most awesome skirt I have yet! Tag says it's made of 100% rayon. (felt like cotton), it has a slightly heavy feel as I wear it, would be a good winter skirt I think. But aside from the fabric design it is somewhat "ruffled" like an accordion. If you flare it out it gets BIG. In fact, I'd say stretched to the limit, this skirt might actually come close to a 180 degree span. Well maybe not that much, but to say the least it's roomy!

I love the way it feels, I love the way it sways when I cut a hard turn. It twirls very well. I almost think this skirt is made for dancing. As it was purchased at Galax, I wouldn't be surprised if it hasn't been to a fiddler's convention or two.

I'd like to buy more skirts of this type, but I don't know what to search for.

What's it called? I'm an idiot on fashion terminology.

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[dillon]

I'd call it a peasant skirt, but I'm not sure.

[moonshadow]

I'd call it a peasant skirt, but I'm not sure.

I posed this question to the wife and daughter.

Me: "Hey what style is this?"

Amber (daughter): Smiles and says "It's Andrew's style!" (Andrew is my real first name)

I couldn't help but laugh.

"Good one" I reply, "but seriously, I want to buy more but don't know where to look!"

Again, it's not so much pattern I'm looking for, but rather the overall design.

She thinks it's an "Indian skirt" (as in actual Indians NOT Native Americans) I googled images and while I see some similarities, still I don't think this is quite it.

But still wouldn't mind adding some "Indian skirts" to my collection.

[crfriend]

As Dillon proposed, the "tiered" skirt can be known as a "peasant skirt" although I have also seen them called "gypsy" and "bohemian" skirts.

[dillon]

As Dillon proposed, the "tiered" skirt can be known as a "peasant skirt" although I have also seen them called "gypsy" and "bohemian" skirts.

Yeah, I have heard of "boho" style, but was never quite sure what was included, but its more of a hippie look, I think.

[crfriend]

I have heard of "boho" style, but was never quite sure what was included, but its more of a hippie look, I think.

Yes, it's sort of a romantic soft flowy look. Unfortunately, "hippie", like "liberal" (and seveal other useful words), has become a pejorative and has fallen from use. I believe this use the term stems from its earlier use to describe certain classes of artist.

[moonshadow]

Well, one thing is for sure, these skirts seem to be few and far between in regular department stores, and even thrift stores for that matter.

I love the style, and I googled "boho skirt", and would like to add some of those to my collection. Online sales are okay, but I'd really like to find them in a brick and mortar store.

Taking measurements are okay, and pretty reliable, but the bottom line is you just can't really say for certain how a skirt is going to hang on your body until you've slipped it on. And it's SOOO much easier to just place a skirt on the "reject" rack at a store rather than go through the hassle of shipping it back, waiting for the credit, selecting another skirt, waiting for it to arrive, try it on.... repeat if needed.

And while I've gotten pretty good at estimating how skirts will look and size just by looking at it, still every now and then I try one on in the fitting room that either a) doesn't fit, or b) looks stupid.

[moonshadow]

Been wanting to check out this place (see below) for a while, but haven't been able to locate it yet. They had a location at the mall, but now the Bristol mall has been auctioned due to foreclosure and appears to be shut down.

However they are still updating post and say they have a location on State Street in Bristol TN. I finally located the address last night (drove by about 4 times but have yet to actually "see" it). Not sure if the State Street location is open on Sundays or not. May ride by there today and just have a look around.

They don't have a website, but they do have a facebook page that photo's of their inventory. Looks impressive!

https://www.facebook.com/Misty-Mountain ... /timeline/

Looks like "that kind of" store. (Pagan-hippie-chic). Not sure if they've seen any straight skirt wearing men stroll their isles. I'm thinking they should be pretty open minded. Maybe if I become a regular they might let me model some looks. HA! (probably not, but it would be my honor to do so!)

[crfriend]

Well, one thing is for sure, these skirts seem to be few and far between in regular department stores, and even thrift stores for that matter.

They've been "out of style" for a couple of years now, so they'll be very difficult to find anywhere. Wait a while; they'll likely come back "into style" and be all over the place.

Virtually all the ones I've seen have either elasticised waistbands or have drawstrings. This, coupled with the fact that they tend to be generously-sized makes for a pretty safe purchase even sight-unseen (but with a dim idea of size). Elastics can be tightened up (and replaced when they "go") and drawstrings obviate many problems. They're a very useful design and very forgiving. I have a few and love them. One needs its elastic replaced at some point, though, but I want to wait to see if I have a future in which to enjoy it before expending the time on the repair.

[dillon]

Moon, those styles are definitely boho.

[skirted_in_SF]

I had bookmarked this site for Indian skirts several years ago, but never bought anything there. Their skirts are reminiscent of the one in your picture.

http://www.mapleclothing.com/womens-clothing/skirts

I believe they are actually located in Canada.

[moonshadow]

Curious,

Anyone else on here wear them? Or is this a MS thing?

Because this is my style. While everything else I wear is certainly agreeable, me in these type of skirts pleases my soul the most.

Just got back from a late night walk downtown, was wearing the other "boho" skirt I purchased today, had my headphones on, and a good song came on Pandora.... couldn't help myself but to start swaying, and eventually dancing under the street lights!

[rick401r]

I have one skirt like this. My wife calls it a broomstick skirt. She says when you wash it you should tie it once and let it hang dry. I Googled it and there's several names for the same style. Broomstick, Peasant, Tribal Crinkle Boho, etc.

[moonshadow]

I have one skirt like this. My wife calls it a broomstick skirt. She says when you wash it you should tie it once and let it hang dry. I Googled it and there's several names for the same style. Broomstick, Peasant, Tribal Crinkle Boho, etc.

The tag actually suggest that it only be hand washed. And yes avoid the dryer. Let it hang dry and avoid the wringer. Th is makes two skirts I have that the tag suggest hand washing only.

Never handwashed any clothes before. I assume regular laundry detergent is still acceptable?

[crfriend]

Never handwashed any clothes before. I assume regular laundry detergent is still acceptable?

Regular detergent can be suitable, but there are also ones that are billed as being designed for hand-washable garments. I believe the US brand "Woolite" is one.

Labels are your friend. Also, on-line searches.

I tend to put my hand-washables either in a separate mesh bag or machine-wash stuff on the "super gentle" cycle and pay strict attention to the drying instructions. If it says "line dry" it hang up to dry. That also happens with some of my unmentionables. The result is rather hilarious-looking in what is an otherwise completely male space.