Skirt Sentence Examples

She stood up, brushing down her skirt and looked at him.

But Fred continued to skirt the answer.

She tucked her legs under her skirt and gnawed at her lower lip.

Gladys was dressed in a tiny skirt that made her look like a cheerleader for the Slim Fast "before" team.

Carmen swirled around, enjoying the feel of the skirt as she eyed her image in the mirror.

She straightened her skirt and surveyed the overall effects in the mirror.

The blue skirt and sweater were a little dressy for jail, but they'd no doubt give her some fashionable stripes to wear anyway.

Martha smiled shyly, smoothing her red skirt.

The off-the-shoulder style with its white lace made the most of her newly acquired tan, and the shiny black belt and full skirt made her waist look small.

The first of these canals, taken off on the right bank of the river a little below Hit, followed the extreme skirt of the alluvium the whole way to the Persian Gulf near Basra, and thus formed an outer barrier, strengthened at intervals with watch-towers and fortified posts, to protect the cultivated land of the Sawad against the incursions of the desert Arabs.

Thus it consists of the immense plains and flat lands which extend between the plateau formation and the Arctic Ocean, including the series of parallel chains and hilly spurs which skirt the former region on the N.W.

Destiny asked, holding out her skirt.

She smoothed the folds of her skirt nervously and waited for him to open the subject, but he was silent until they reached the log house.

She absently plucked at a thread on the hem of her skirt, avoiding his eager gaze.

Don't come in, Papa! she cried to her father as he opened the door--speaking from under the filmy skirt which still covered her whole face.

Felipa was wearing a perky red satin gown with spaghetti straps and full skirt.

Lifting the skirt slightly with one hand so she wouldn't trip on it, she let the other hand slide lightly down the banister for added balance.

A gust of wind whipped at her full skirt and tossed her long blond curls into the air.

Close on his heels was Lydia Larkin, tucking in her blouse and adjusting her skirt.

Her skirt rode up her ample body as if it were trying to get away.

She wore a silk blouse, Jimmy Choo's and a pencil skirt with a slit up the side, which gave just a glimpse of leg that went on forever.

Brandy tears a slit up the side of her denim skirt in a vain attempt to look more seductive.

Walking is quite impossible in a skirt without a slit!

A cool breeze lifted the damp hair at her temples and ruffled the hem of her full skirt.

She ran to the horse and lifted her skirt high enough to get a foot into the stirrup.

She pulled nervously at the hem of her too-short skirt.

She patted the pocket in her skirt containing the paper on which Jule had scribbled down the phone number of the towering man before her.

The depth of free mantle skirt is greatest in front, where the head and neck are covered in by it.

The Malays wear a loose coat and trousers, and a cap or headkerchief, but the characteristic item of their costume is the sarong, a silk or cotton cloth about two yards long by a yard and a quarter wide, the ends of which are sewn together, a forming a kind of skirt.

The principal industries are tilework, inlaying with silver wire, and the manufacture of thick-soled yellow slippers, much-esteemed flintlocks, and artistic "towels" used as cape and skirt by Moorish country girls.

Like all other cities of Central Asia, it has changed hands repeatedly, and was from 1864-1877 the seat of government of the Amir Yakub Beg, surnamed the Atalik Ghazi, who established and for a brief period ruled with remarkable success a Mahommedan state comprising the chief cities of the Tarim basin from Turfan round along the skirt of the mountains to Khotan.

A dorsal contractile heart, with symmetrical right and left auricles receiving aerated blood from the ctenidia and mantle skirt, is present, being unequally developed only in those few forms which are inequivalve.

Three main thoroughfares, the Plevna, Lipscani, and Vacaresci, skirt the left bank of the river; the Elizabeth Boulevard, and the Calea Victories, or " Avenue of Victory," which commemorates the Rumanian success at Plevna, in 1877, radiate east and north, respectively, from the Lipscani, and meet a broad road which surrounds all sides of Bucharest, except the north-west.

The bride wore a two-piece ivory chiffon, long-sleeved lace dress with pleated skirt and had a matching ribbon in her hair.

Dress measures approx 22 inches / 56 cm around the waist and approx 19 inches / 48 cm from shoulder to skirt hem.

I am wearing a skirt above the knee, and Elsa is showing midriff.

The dress has a high rounded neckline, bust darts, waist seam, mock flap pockets and gently flared skirt.

Fitted waistband with little pleats all the way around, which open out to a fab full skirt.

Her skirt blows up to show that she is wearing no undies.

Classic shirtwaister style, with short sleeves, open revered collars and fitted nipped waister style, with short sleeves, open revered collars and fitted nipped waist with gathered full dirndl skirt.

I ride with a divided skirt, and so does my teacher; but it would be easier for her to mount a man's wheel than for me; so, if it could be arranged to have the ladies' seat behind, I think it would be better....

The wolf paused, turned its heavy forehead toward the dogs awkwardly, like a man suffering from the quinsy, and, still slightly swaying from side to side, gave a couple of leaps and with a swish of its tail disappeared into the skirt of the wood.

To get this look, team a black boho chic ra ra skirt with a black vest top.

You will find that there are basically just two to three main types of skirts - the long skirt, the mid-length skirt and the short skirt.

Go for a short skirt, just about two inches above the knee is good.

A ruffled, sheer or flowing blouse is better worn with a skirt.

Depending on the type of gown you have and the jacket you buy, you may want to leave the jacket off until the gown comes off, wearing just a silk top or fitted sweater with the skirt for the actual ceremony.

A respectable top (such as a fancy tank or perhaps a nice sweater) and cute bottom (such as an A-line skirt or mini-skirt) can be special enough for the night, but can be broken up and worn in your daily wardrobe.

A short cocktail dress with a sweetheart neckline, sash around the waist and full, tea length skirt screams 1950s, especially when done in pink satin or a polka dot print.

However, if you are wearing a plain skirt or a short dress, you may want to find some glitzy shoes that pop.

Some young toddlers walk extremely well and would have no problem with a long or full skirt.

Flip 2 - Getting into a car, photographed with a short skirt on and nothing underneath.

Cadettes wear a grey skirt and sash, with a blue long-sleeved blouse.

When sitting in a skirt, tuck the skirt underneath you as you sink down onto the chair.

Slide your hands along the backs of your thighs as you sit in order to smooth the skirt down.

A great-fitting linen skirt is a must have for every plus size wardrobe.

Many bustiers made for the evening can also be worn as a sexy top with your favorite skirt or pants.

This Jacquard tapestry bustier will look perfect for an evening out paired with elegant black silk pants or long silk skirt.

If you have an hourglass figure, for example, consider pairing a brocade corset with a black leather mini or a denim skirt.

Remember to start small, with a simple skirt or top.

To balance the loose, willowy look of the top, wear a peasant top over a mini skirt.

Skirt length will be discussed - a skirt that falls on the fleshiest part of the calves will make your legs look shorter and plumper, even with very high heels.

While men's formal wear is more or less limited to some form of a tuxedo, women's formal fashion can be anything from a dress suit featuring either a skirt or pants, a knee-length satin dress, or a long, elegant gown.

Wear it over slim-line pants or skirt with heels to show off your legs, or choose a classic knee-length black dress to do the same.

A long, flowing skirt in heavy silk, chiffon or taffeta is the perfect accompaniment, but for less formal venues, velvet or silk slacks would also work well.

Slips come in a variety of styles to best complement the dress or skirt you're wearing.

If you have a pear shaped body, a perfect style choice is a long, full or A-line skirt with a fitted top.

If the breeze lifts your skirt or you bend over without thinking, no one will see your underwear.

You can get a bandeau tube top and matching micro mini skirt with fringe trim.

If more conservative attire is warranted, then something as simple as a floor length skirt can be worn with a silk blouse and tasteful jewelry.

With a pair of bloomers or shorts underneath your cheerleading skirt, you are ready for anything you have planned on Halloween.

Occasionally, a three-piece set might include a vest and blouse, or, in some cases, a skirt, which offers women a few different styling options.

Whether you choose the black or pink option, this babydoll is bold with embroidered cups, adjustable straps and a sheer skirt that shows off the matching thong.

Spes is represented as a beautiful maiden in a long light robe, lifting up her skirt with her left hand, and carrying in her right a bud already closed or about to open.

The second segment grows downwards like a skirt surrounding the third segment, which is destined to form the stalk.

But a close-fitting skirt or tunic was more usual, and the Semites on the famous Beni-Hasan tombs (about the 10th or 10th century B.C.) wear richly decorated cloth FIG.

Returning to Egypt we find that the loin-cloth developed downwards into a skirt falling below the knees.

In the Middle Kingdom an outer fine light skirt was worn over the loin-cloth; ordinary people, however, used thicker material.

As worn by gods and men it was a long and rather loose kind of skirt suspended from a girdle.

It is sometimes smooth; but sometimes it is a shaggy skin (or woollen) skirt with horizontal rows of vertically furrowed stuff.

Numerous bronze images of a kneeling god at Telloh give him only a loin-cloth, and often the deity, like the monarch, has only a skirt.

The borders of the garment are painted with geometrical patterns in vivid colours; a broad stripe of ornament runs down the centre of the skirt.'

The commerce carried on by the river itself is supplemented by the numerous railways, which skirt its banks and converge to its principal towns.

In Rajputana, Gujarat and the southern Punjab, Mahommedan women sometimes wear a lhenga or ghagra skirt without trousers; in the Sirsa district and parts of Gujarat the ghagra is worn over the trousers.

The tillak or peshwaz is a dress or robe the skirt and bodice of which are made in one piece, usually of red or other coloured material; it is common in Gujarat, Rajputana and the Sirsa district, and is the style usually adopted by nautch girls when dancing.

The skirt is called lhenga or ghagrc. It is worn mostly in Rajputana hanging in full flounces to the knee or a little below.

In Bengal, Madras and Bombay Presidencies women do not wear a skirt, only a choli and sari.

The dress of Sikh women does not differ greatly from that of Hindu women; but in the Sirsa district and some other parts she wears the Mahommedan sutan or trousers, under the lhenga or skirt.

Four great rivers traverse or skirt the plain of Oudh in converging courses - the Ganges, the Gumti, the Gogra and the Rapti.

Coral formations are abundant; immense reefs, both barrier and fringing, skirt both coasts, often enclosing wide channels between the reef and the land.

He strengthened his position in Khorasan by planting colonies of Kurdish horsemen on the frontier, or along what is called the atak or skirt of the Turkoman mountains north of Persia.

The Serra Grandola and Monte Cereal, two low ranges stretching from north to south, skirt the coast of southern Estremadura.

The former is watered by the Kashaf-rud (Tortoise River), or river of Meshed, flowing east to the Hari-rud, their junction forming the Tejen, which sweeps round the Daman-i-Kuh, or northern skirt of the outer range, towards the Caspian but loses itself in the desert long before reaching it.

Of the last, occurring mainly in the north, the chief are the longitudinal valley stretching from near the Herat frontier through Meshed, Kuchan and Shirvan to Bujnurd, the Derrehgez district, which lies on the northern skirt of the outer range projecting into the Akhal Tekkeh domain, now Russian territory, and the districts of Nishapur and Sabzevar which lie south of the Binalud and Jagatai ranges.

Between the valley of the Upper Nile and the low lands which skirt the south-western shores of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden is a region of elevated plateaus from which rise various mountain ranges.

The Ambagarh or Sendurjhari hills, which skirt the south of the Chandpur pargana, have an average height of between 300 and 400 ft.

The Tian-shan Mountains skirt East Turkestan on the north-east, where the Kokshal-tau range rises to 16,000 to 18,000 ft.

The women's dress consists of a similar smock, a " zouave " jacket of embroidered velvet and two brightly coloured aprons tied over a white skirt, one in front and one behind.

Handsome boulevards now skirt the town, the streets of which are clean and well-ordered, and a large public garden extends at the foot of the citadel, with a statue of Enguerrand de Monstrelet the chronicler.

Julie, attired in a long skirt and open sweater, over an embroidered peasant blouse, shook our hands and introduced us to a demure young lady, dressed similarly to her mother.

Lacy wore a skirt too short and tight for office wear, but when you're the boss … "I noticed you've been taking a lot of sick time lately," Lacy said as Sofia entered the room.

Dean poured the coffee while Cynthia Byrne rubbed her hands on her skirt as if to smooth out the nervous quiver she couldn't seem to shake.

A-line skirt with pale buttons to fasten all the way down the front.

At a formal dinner Ladies should wear tartan skirt and white blouse with optional navy blazer.

We then went home and I got ready, I wore a pink silk blouse and a pink and black skirt.

For some reason she is wearing her shortest skirt and her lowest cut blouse.

The finale outfit had a denim bodice with a gathered ball gown style tulle skirt.

Tightsplease Tips on Wearing Animal Print Try wearing them with knee-high boots and a knee-length denim skirt for a subtle glimpse of leopard print.

Spilling the contents of our slops bucket on my Monsoon skirt.

They wear few clothes apart from a loin cloth or skirt of goat skin.

She holds her skirt with her hand as she dances, with stately precision, after the manner of the grandes dames.

It has a lined skirt for fullness, with ruffled hem.

Classic Opaques 50 denier hipster tights - £ 3.5 Gipsy's Classic Opaques 50 denier tight are great for wearing with a low-slung skirt.

The skirt of the cape is provided with poppers to help reduce spray ingress.

The skirt may also reduce the likelihood of trapped little fingers!

The ladies ' skirt protectors on the back mudguard have been restrung with cord from the fishing tackle shop.

They carry generous clusters of gleaming flowers, with sleek scarlet sepals flaring to reveal a slim skirt of purple petals surrounding coral stamens.

The girl's dress has a full flounced skirt supported by numerous stiff horsehair and starched petticoats.

Inverted pleat at the center of the flared a-line skirt, with two pleats at each hip which open out.

The shoes look perfect under a pair of pedal pushers or a pretty, wide skirt.

To get this look, team a black boho chic ra Ra ra skirt with a black vest top.

The white blobs are Fran's scarecrow - Maddy made a very short ballet dancer scarecrow with a cake case for a skirt!

He was wearing a somewhat distinctive red skirt, covered with sparkling sequins.

Tracy wears a blue skirt with a red sweat shirt featuring her ' Totally Tracy ' logo and carries a brown suede shoulder bag.

Williams made her Open debut Monday night in a short, pleated denim skirt.

Wide flared a-line skirt with pale buttons to fasten all the way down the front.

Bobby had said I looked cool wearing a skirt over my trousers, which made me feel good.

This was worn with a clashing tiered mixed-up print skirt.

First of all, she wore a knee-length skirt.

Try to see the Changing of the Guard; the guardsmen sport a fetching red uniform and wraparound skirt.

Slinky fabric, almost £ 25.00 Autumn flowers 70's floral print a-line skirt A-line 70's polyester skirt A-line 70's polyester skirt with gorgeous floral print.

Women's GTX Rush Jacket 2 Layer GORE-TEX® winter jacket, with a detachable snow skirt making it ideal for winter sports.

Dublin wasn't rubbish 7 years ago when I was there, I saw a lovely tweed skirt and they had great make up.

Kate always used to wear a long tartan skirt that her father had given her before he went to join the army.

The soft clear silicone skirt is extremely comfortable and molds to the diver's face.

He wears elderly golf slacks; she in a brown, old-lady skirt.

Finally a little Vomit Brown was very lightly stippled over the bottom of the skirt and cloak as a final highlight.

The original PVC topsides ' skirt ' was refitted, with a new rubbing strake.

I even went out and bought a swimsuit WITHOUT a skirt.

She became more tactile, buying herself a velvet skirt because she liked the feeling.

Also, worsted tartan tam to match that scarf or tartan skirt.

Gray or flesh colored tights may be worn with the skirt.

Skirt length 35 inches (including waistband) with 14 inch rear split.

Not unlike this is the style on the bilingual Hittite boss of Tarkudimme, where the skirt ends in a point nearly to the ground and one leg stands out bare to the front - the very favourite attitude.

There is a front draped overlay extending the full length of the skirt, with a ruched effect at the midriff.

The white blobs are Fran 's scarecrow - Maddy made a very short ballet dancer scarecrow with a cake case for a skirt !

Women 's GTX Rush Jacket 2 Layer GORE-TEX® winter jacket, with a detachable snow skirt making it ideal for winter sports.

Dublin was n't rubbish 7 years ago when I was there, I saw a lovely tweed skirt and they had great make up.

The soft clear silicone skirt is extremely comfortable and molds to the diver 's face.

We do not object to a woman who wears a mini skirt or a sleeveless dress.

Music plays, as Karen dances provocatively in a short skirt and performs a mini striptease in front of the two boys.

If you ask me the kilt wearing singer was wearing a tartan skirt - meant for ladies.

A double-breasted navy jacket was teamed with a round red fur trimmed skirt, cowgirl boots and checked red trapper hat.

Very unusual was a tweed skirt with a front inset of rainbow knit wool.

The Water of Saughs also provides passage into the eastern margins of Ben Tirran 's voluminous skirt of rounded heather spurs.

In the end I got a skirt, top and wooly cardigan to wear for his party.

SoHo Designs-This adorable 13-piece crib set features a quilt, bumper, crib skirt, diaper stacker, window valances and more.

The Stars and Moons Baby Bedding Set from Beyond Bedding include a crib sheet, crib skirt, bumper, quilt, and several other pieces.

Simple red or blue sheets and a crib skirt will keep the focus on the walls and floor.

There are four items in the collection, including a quilt, two different crib sheets, and a crib skirt.

The four-piece set includes a bumber, crib skirt, quilt and crib sheet.

Every little ballerina needs a dance costume, so include baby's first dance outfit that features a tulle tutu skirt.

Avoid sellers who move too quickly in trying to close a deal, as well as ones who skirt questions you might have about the car.

A pair of boots that look great with jeans may not work so well with a side-slit long skirt!

The skirt is a staple of every woman's wardrobe and a necessity of feminine expression.

Read on to discover how to make your next skirt purchase a meaningful experience.

Do consider the frequency of use when selecting the skirt material.

Nowadays you can find a skirt made from almost any material that is used for clothing.

Skirt fashions can be quite fleeting and temporary.

Try to use the skirt style to emphasize your good features.

If choosing a long skirt, ensure that it has a slit, either at the side or at the back.

It is easy to ruin a perfectly great silk skirt simply by washing it with water.

If you are looking for a blouse to wear with a skirt to go out to dinner or an eveningwear blouse, consider fabrics with sheen and sparkle.

You should make sure these coordinate with your suits, your favorite slacks (the ones that make you look so svelte) and your little black skirt.

If you prefer cute over classic, this tree skirt and cat garland, also from Whales & Friends®, will give your decor a bit of homespun appeal.

Create a hemmed and gathered skirt with a sewing machine and secure it with the staple gun around the outside of the top piece.

Alternately, you can stain or paint the vanity, perhaps adding a skirt just to the sides.

These tailored slipcovers also feature piping detail and a ruffled skirt.

The chair legs completely disappear under the ruffled skirt of the slipcover.

The tree skirt is a perfect way to create the illusion of snow with a satin white tree skirt or even a lace design.

Additional decorative pillows, a bed skirt and a contrasting throw help dress up your bed.

You may have a ton of jeans, but only one functional skirt.

A classic look for leg warmers is to wear them over tights with a short skirt.

A shirt may not look good with one pair of jeans but it may look good with that flowy skirt you picked out.

You may also consider a suit-style outfit, with a skirt that hits about mid-thigh or lower and a cropped jacket.

Choose a retro-style dress with bright or light colors-florals optional-and an A-line skirt below a cinched-in waist.

Make sure that when you sit in the dressing room that the skirt doesn't "ride-up" too high.

These are the characteristics your teen skirt should embody.

Get the look with a cute pair of colored sneakers, a short skirt and a playful top in the summer.

If you do find yourself in a pinch, however, opt for a flounced skirt with a bit of movement, like the very popular "bubble" skirts.

This skirt comes in a versatile camel shade, has a side zipper closure, and button tab patch pockets.

This skirt comes in the ultimate fun color of sunny-yellow, and sunny is exactly how you'll feel in this affordable $34.50US mini skirt.

At $34.50US, this billowy red skirt can travel anywhere, from the movies to a quick gathering of friends; its vibrant color is a standout.

By following a few of the fashion rules outlined here, you'll be looking young and fabulous in your new mini skirt.

Once the weather turns a bit colder, incorporate those same items by layering a long-sleeved t-shirt over a sundress, or by pairing an eye-catching skirt with some warm ribbed tights.

Embroidered flowers grace the skirt and waist with another off the shoulders look.

Boy figure - If you do not have many curves you want a dress that will give you that such as one with a flared skirt.

A flared skirt can help balance out this body type as well.

Some of the more notable finds is a zebra print belted skirt, tube belted romper and a pair of "shortfalls"; shorts done in the style of overalls.

If you're on the hunt for a slim pencil skirt, they have that too!

For instance, a pair of tights will appear under a skirt, or suspenders will stay on top of a shirt.

Corset dresses that nip in the waist, whether that be on a full ball gown style or a two piece skirt and top, will flatter the hourglass shape.

A fitted A-line skirt with a slight flare is the most flattering shape for all sizes.

When paired with a silk taffeta fabric or a corseted bodice and tulle skirt, a ball gown dress is fit for a princess.

When celebrities bare their bellies in crop tops, many girls will flock to do the same, but just because a super-short shirt or skirt is available in a junior size doesn't mean a parent has to cave in and buy it.

If so, you might like a dress with a zebra-patterned skirt and solid top.

The dress is a leopard print material with a wispy green tulle overtop the skirt.

Roman sandles with gold laces up your legs can set off a shorter skirt.

While the cutoff denim mini skirt will always be a classic, why not update the look by choosing a mini in a cool corduroy fabric instead?

This allows enough time for alterations, such as taking in a loose top or hemming the skirt, to be completed before the big day.

If their bridal dress has crystals on the bodice or a chiffon skirt, they may want to look for a dress with the same design.

One thing to keep in mind is that the beach is often breezy, so a full skirt may get blown around.Consider too that a summer beach wedding is typically more casual than traditional weddings.

Not only is a tea length cooler that a full, flowing skirt, but you wont have to worry about the hem getting in your way.

These are lovely venues, but choosing a gown with a full skirt when the wedding aisle will be a narrow path between hedges or along a craggy beach may be unwise.

A short dress won't have a train, and it typically won't have a big fluffy skirt reminiscent of Cinderella's at the ball.

Choose a fitted skirt to show off your killer figure or an a-line skirt for a feminine flair.

Sewing LEDs and a battery pack into the skirt for a glowing gown, perfect to light up during the first dance.

Basting an engraved holiday ornament underneath the skirt for the couple's first Christmas and for luck.

This type of dress has a fitted bodice with an empire waist and a long, full, flowing skirt that makes you appear to float when you walk.

Also, don't forget to buy the proper slip or crinoline so your skirt will have the desired volume.

Whether you choose a dress, special occasion pantsuit, or a skirt and top, you should take care to dress your best for the upcoming wedding.

The embroidery is typically done mostly in gold and the edges of the skirt and jacket also sport gold trim.

The skirt is tiered to give a cascading appearance, and the ruched bodice is adorned with crystals.

Nothing says 1980's like the poufy shoulders and fitted lace sleeves accompanied by a very large skirt.

One of the simplest skirt styles is the A-line shape of any length.

Choose a flirty style skirt with a crinoline underskirt or a simple strapless satin sheath with a ribbon cummerbund in a coordinating color.

The set comes complete with comforter, bed skirt, sheet set, and one or two pillow shams (one for the twin size).

A black and white zebra comforter will look bright and exotic with a solid purple bed skirt, sheets, and throw pillows.

Most comforters require a bed skirt to cover the box springs.

When a comforter is sold as a set, you'll find a bed skirt is always included.

Most comforters will require the bed skirt, which affords you the opportunity to introduce another design element and color or pattern.

Queen Size comforters come packaged as a set that includes the comforter, sometimes reversible, a bed skirt and two pillow shams.

Consider this-if you were to pay for each piece of bedding, such as comforter, sheets, pillowcases, bed skirt, and any additional pieces or accessories, you'd soon find yourself spending a small fortune.

A typical bed in a bag set usually includes a comforter, bed skirt, and at least one pillow sham for a twin bed, two or more for larger beds.

Animal print bedding could include comforter, sheets, bed skirt, pillows, and even curtains and throw rugs.

When you purchase twin comforter sets, you are likely to get one comforter, one sham and a bed skirt.

It comes with a comforter, one sham, bed skirt, one square cushion, and a neck roll.

Piece Comforter Sets- This basic set includes a comforter, bed skirt, two shams and two European shams.

Piece Comforter Sets- These sets include a comforter, bed skirt, two shams, two European shams and three decorative pillows.

Piece Comforter Sets- This is the largest and most complete bedroom set, which includes a comforter, bed skirt, two shams, two European shams, two decorative pillows, four curtain panels, four valances and four tie backs.

Most sets include the comforter, a bed skirt and two pillow shams.

A custom dust ruffle or bed skirt is a bedding accessory specially made to fit your bed.

If you have a four-poster bed, a thick box spring, or you just can't find a bed skirt to match that funky comforter, a dust ruffle custom-made is a great alternative to store-bought dust ruffles.

Dust ruffles and bed skirts are bedding accessories that hang around the perimeter of a bed, like a skirt.

Knowing the difference between a dust ruffle and bed skirt will help when you place a custom order as the two types attach differently.

Traditionally, a bed skirt is laid flat over the box spring so that the decorative fabric hangs loosely over the sides.

When the mattress is set on top, the weight of it holds the bed skirt in place.

You can order a bed skirt or dust ruffle that is made out of lace, eyelet, sateen, chintz, satin, cotton, denim, or even upholstery fabric.

A tailored skirt is a popular choice for contemporary bedroom themes.

Bed in a Bag sets include one comforter, one pillow case, one sheet, and one bed skirt and are available in twin and full sizes.

Some duvet covers are sold as complete bedding ensembles, with two or four pillow shams, bed skirt, sheet set and decorative throw pillows.

Her outfit included white patterned leggings, a sheer pink vinyl skirt, a bright pink jacket, and a tiny white bra top.

As she greeted Canadian soldiers on the airport tarmac, the wind blew her billowy yellow skirt up, revealing her underwear.

Unfortunately the skirt was short enough to showcase the fact that she had also neglected to don undergarments.

The only difference is there is constantly a camera pointing at them (or up their skirt, as the case may be).

A form of involuntary celebrity exposure is by a top slip or a skirt flip and maybe a few poor clothing choices.

The dress, in solid white, featured an elegant lace overlay and full skirt, complete with a long white veil.

The pictures snapped have parts of her breasts showing, or her skirt riding up as she stepped out of a car.

On that occasion Obama bragged that she purchased her reasonably priced yellow sweater, skirt and blouse ensemble from JCrew's website.

That night the political fashionista donned an olive JCrew cardigan over a blue JCrew skirt and top.

A sleeveless dress with a fitted top and long, loose skirt in a nice floral design should appeal to both parties.

Funky styles - Today, rockabilly styles don't have to stick to the swing dress or pencil skirt, particularly when it comes to children's clothing.

For example, the Parisian Chic collection includes a jean skirt with a poodle and the Eiffel Tower, long sleeve tee with poodles, jeans with poodles on the bottom of each leg and a pink ruffled skirt.

The company is known for its whimsical and feminine children's clothing, especially the skirt sets, which feature extra details, such as lace and fabric inlays.

A classic dress appropriate for Easter or any summer outing features puffed short sleeves, a fitted bodice detailed with ribbons, ruching or some similar design element, and a poufy skirt that comes to about knee length.

A brown skirt and blue blouse are usually paired with the sash.

Just like the Brownies, Junior Girls Scouts can wear a sash or vest, ad have a green skirt and white blouse.

Grey skirt and vest with a royal blue blouse, there is a multitude of patches and awards that a Senior can earn, and much depends upon the specific troupe.

Shorts are getting shorter, tops are getting skinnier, and some kids will wear a tank and mini skirt in a snow storm before they will wear something practical and "uncool".

So a frilly skirt or a party dress - possibly ripped and held together with safety pins - would be paired with a leather jacket or army boots.

Today, styles for kids include pants, short overalls, and even skirt overalls.

These overalls are for girls and have a skirt at the bottom of the bib area instead of pants.

It includes a black stretch velvet bodice and silver skirt with metallic sheen and black-flocked design.

The dress features a knit bodice in black with a red tartan woven skirt.

This will keep her looking at the right stores and save you the heartache of having to tell her know if she falls in love with a sparkling skirt way out of price range.

Trends come and trends go, but there are a few classic skirt styles that never go out of fashion.

These are a great option if you have limited funds for shopping trips, and if you would like to purchase a skirt that can be used throughout the year instead of just one season.

A denim skirt that goes just below the knee is great for this.

Next, a classic black cotton skirt is always welcome in fashion circles.

The black skirt is ideal for both school and more formal occasions-such as church services or a wedding, which makes it extremely versatile and handy in a clothing pinch.

As a parent, you will probably be rooting for modesty and practicality in any skirt your girl owns.

With girls skirts, be sure to have your daughter sit down in the dressing room, kneel, bend down, and get into any other position that may cause the skirt to ride up or shift around.

Your daughter may love a certain skirt until it causes discomfort on an everyday basis.

You may also want to check out Gymboree when you are looking for a holiday skirt or one that is perfect for going to school.

Wearing skirts is fun and a great way for a girl to express her feminine side - make skirt shopping a fun experience for the young woman in your life, and you will both enjoy the end result!

It can be dressed down with a pair of jeans or dressed up when paired with a skirt.

This stretch denim skirt features two back pockets, which are embellished with Hannah Montana's signature shimmering golden screen art design.

From the first hand made skirt to today's store bought variety, the Girl Scout uniform and insignias are full of meaning and held in high regard.

Brownies around the 1950s wore the stereotypical brown dress, and today the skirt is still brown while a powder blue shirt is paired with it in most cases.

Daughters of farmers wore dresses whose skirts came midway between a floor-length skirt and a Victorian-length dress just below the knees.

The skirts were very heavily gathered (much more heavily gathered for women than for girls), and a single or multiple petticoat(s) supported the skirt from underneath.

The average girl might have paired a royal-blue skirt with a pink blouse, purple necklace, green headband, yellow tights and multi-colored shoes, perhaps with striped socks.

A number of them also come as part of a skirt set, so your daughter can be dressed up but the more easily cleaned tee will take the brunt of any cake and ice cream messes.

Length-As a general rule, girls who are younger than 10 years old typically wear a short dress with a full skirt, often referred to as a "cupcake skirt."

You can get this in any number of colors and it comes with a contrasting sash and large rosettes on the skirt.

The most difficult parts can be closing the neck and arm holes, and gathering the skirt to create a full-skirted sundress.

When paired with a flouncy crinoline skirt, your toddler is on her way to a big win.

This ensemble looks like a dress, but it is composed of a flared-hem top and a skirt, plus a head wrap.

Several shirts are sleeveless for summer fun, and matching skirt and shirt sets make for an adorable little girls' outfit.

Some people prefer skirt lengths to be closer to the floor, and some desire the length of sleeves to hit the elbow, but, on the whole, modesty usually falls within these guidelines.

The classic style of formal dress for little girls remains the most popular - a fitted bodice with a sash and a wide, frilly skirt.

A simply cut dress in an A-line or something slightly straighter, but with a flowy skirt, in a high-quality fabric will still make a girl feel like a princess - just an older, slightly more sophisticated princess.

In many cases, chemises were worn in conjunction with bloomers and even corsets, so they were very full in the skirt.

A princess coat, with a fitted bodice and wider skirt, is elegant and flattering, no matter the age of the wearer.

It has a half-elastic waistband and a pleated skirt and comes in fuchsia, black and light pink.

This dress features a satin bodice, full tulle skirt and extra tulle underneath.

The most common cut of dress you'll see is a sleeveless dress with a fitted bodice and either an A-line or full skirt.

The skirt may be ruffled or layered and can have any manner of detailing.

In order to solve the problem of short tennis skirts necessitating special undergarments, many manufacturers of tennis apparel are favoring "skort" styles which are a combination of a skirt with attached shorts.

The skirt of a sailor dress is always a full one, and usually knee-length or between the knee and the calf.

Other terms used synonymously are modesty apron, marriage apron, modesty skirt, loincloth, string skirt, and girdle.

The cords of the skirt are thickly plied and knotted at the bottom, so that the skirt "must have had quite a swing to it" (Barber, p. 57).

In some, a girl begins to wear the skirt after menarche; in others menarche is recognized by a change from a small leather panel skirt to a fringed skirt that wraps all the way around the body.

However, because of the open styling of the of the skirt, either as panels hanging in front and back or as fringes, it may be less effective as physical protection than as spiritual protection.

When it's time to stand up in the skirt or dress, remember to keep the legs as close together as possible.

Come up as gracefully as possible and remember to smooth the skirt back into place.

The best method will depend on your build and the skirt you're wearing.

That being said, there are some ties from this line that skirt the line between whimsical and straight-laced, and would be appropriate for a fairly conservative office setting.

Be sure to check with your school district for any construction details that you may need to know such as skirt length or color of fabric.