What are skirt panels called?

godets
One way of creating fullness and volume in a skirt or dress is by inserting panels into the fabric and these are commonly known as godets.

What are different types of skirts called?

21 TYPES OF SKIRTS – A to Z of Skirts

  • A-line skirt.
  • Asymmetrical skirt.
  • Box pleat skirt.
  • Bubble skirt.
  • Circular skirt.
  • Cowl skirt.
  • Gathered skirt.
  • Godet and gored skirts.

What is a silhouette skirt?

This classic skirt silhouette is form-fitting from waist to hips to hem, usually featuring a slit to allow for more ease of movement. The skirt’s hem length typically ranges from 20 to 25 inches, which falls at or right below the knee, creating a slimming effect that draws attention to the lower part of the body.

What is skirt and its types?

Pleated skirt A skirt with fullness reduced to fit the waist by means of regular pleats (‘plaits’) or folds, which can be stitched flat to hip-level or free-hanging Short skirt A skirt with hemline above the knee Straight skirt A Straight skirt or Pencil skirt, a tailored skirt hanging straight from the hips and fitted …

What is a cowl skirt?

A cowl skirt is a skirt with hanging draped folds on one (asymmetrical) or both sides (symmetrical) creating the effect of extended hips.

What is peplum skirt?

Peplum (pep-luhm) is a short, gathered, slightly flared strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman’s blouse, jacket, skirt or dress. You’ve probably seen them featured as you flip through this spring’s latest magazine editorials.

What is a gored skirt?

Gore is a triangular or tapered segment (narrow at the top and wider at the base) that is subtly inserted to extend the width from the waistline to the hem of a skirt. Imagine the triangular sections of an umbrella or a ship’s sail; flared skirts can be made with two or more of these gores.