miniskirt
noun
mini·skirt
ˈmi-nē-ˌskərt 
: a woman's short skirt with the hemline several inches above the knee
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Owner Erin Silvers also magically transforms old terry cloth robes into stylish bikinis and miniskirts and sells them at pop-ups at businesses in Rockaway and around New York.
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Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
Meanwhile, Brittany embraced the Miami spirit and wore a Versace pink and ivory gingham corset top and miniskirt.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Brittany stayed cool, and looking cool, during the race in a pink gingham Versace corset top ($1,790) and miniskirt ($1,290).
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2024
Not to be confused with the pants skirt, which is more ambling and soft, the skort is a hybrid item, combining a miniskirt (in many cases, a microskirt) with a pair of shorts underneath.
—Selene Oliva, Glamour, 5 May 2024
But denim has also taken the spotlight in Bey’s wardrobe (standout moments include Y-Project’s cut-out jeans paired with a Marine Serre jacket and a stylish McQueen miniskirt and jacket set by Seán McGirr).
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 2 May 2024
Leave miniskirts to the tweens The question of whether to wear a miniskirt or a long A-line iteration, Beckham says, tends to settle itself with age.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
The Hollywood Curtain/Bauer-Griffin While visiting Hollywood hotspot The Nice Guy, Rihanna wore a leopard-print miniskirt over sheer tights and topped the look with a floor-grazing leopard-print coat with shearling cuffs.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Her look included a holographic silver dress with black trimming, a pleated miniskirt and a deep V-neckline.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
Meanwhile, Brittany embraced the Miami spirit and wore a Versace pink and ivory gingham corset top and miniskirt.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Brittany stayed cool, and looking cool, during the race in a pink gingham Versace corset top ($1,790) and miniskirt ($1,290).
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2024
Not to be confused with the pants skirt, which is more ambling and soft, the skort is a hybrid item, combining a miniskirt (in many cases, a microskirt) with a pair of shorts underneath.
—Selene Oliva, Glamour, 5 May 2024
But denim has also taken the spotlight in Bey’s wardrobe (standout moments include Y-Project’s cut-out jeans paired with a Marine Serre jacket and a stylish McQueen miniskirt and jacket set by Seán McGirr).
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 2 May 2024
Leave miniskirts to the tweens The question of whether to wear a miniskirt or a long A-line iteration, Beckham says, tends to settle itself with age.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
The Hollywood Curtain/Bauer-Griffin While visiting Hollywood hotspot The Nice Guy, Rihanna wore a leopard-print miniskirt over sheer tights and topped the look with a floor-grazing leopard-print coat with shearling cuffs.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Her look included a holographic silver dress with black trimming, a pleated miniskirt and a deep V-neckline.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
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miniskirt
noun
mini·skirt
ˈmin-i-ˌskərt
: a woman's very short skirt
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