overskirt

noun

over·skirt ˈō-vər-ˌskərt

: a skirt worn over another skirt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The black off-the-shoulder jumpsuit included a bodice cut-out, long sleeves and an overskirt. —

Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023 Cara Delevingne in Carolina Herrera The Carnival Row star opted for the luxe drama of Carolina Herrera, wearing a voluminous outfit that was actually a jumpsuit with overskirt. —

Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2023 Globes night, roughly 75 yards of fire red silk faille fabric were required to craft this midriff-baring gown and overskirt by Atelier Versace, which was paired with jewelry by Harry Winston. —

Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2023 This will go on an overskirt that will be structured with a material similar to a ballerina’s tutu. —

Dallas News, 18 Mar. 2022 Add a detachable overskirt to your suit to spice things up and create some major drama. —

Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 1 Dec. 2022 The sparkler complemented Shay's show-stopping custom wedding gown (the dress was made with a removable overskirt for a new reception look) designed by Gown and Out in Beverly Hills star Pol' Atteu. —

Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Nas skipped a shirt for his walk down the carpet, instead opting for a pair of glittering black pants and a gilded feather cage overskirt and bespoke matching headpiece, courtesy of British American designer Harris Reed. —

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2022 In time, two- and three-piece black ensembles of top, trousers and overskirt, oddly like feminized sailor suits, let women plunge in but not go too far. —

Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

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