Schoolgirl skirt

What is a schoolgirl skirt?

A schoolgirl skirt is a skirt, typically pleated, that is worn as a uniform by female students at schools that require them. The pattern of the schoolgirl mini skirt can be solid, though plaid is very common. There is a range of available colors, depending on the intended use. Schoolgirl skirts that are intended to be worn as uniforms usually have muted colors, while costume skirts are usually vibrant. Pink plaid schoolgirl skirts are an example. In recent years, the schoolgirl skirt has also become a costume item, often with a sexual context. Sexy schoolgirl skirts can now be lingerie. Costume schoolgirl skirts and anime schoolgirl skirts are typically shorter than the actual uniform version. Available sizes include petite and plus size schoolgirl skirts.

What is a schoolgirl skirt made of?

A schoolgirl skirt can be made from a variety of materials, depending on the manufacturer. Polyester and cotton are the most common types of materials used to make schoolgirl mini skirts. Other materials, such as spandex, may also be used.

History of schoolgirl skirts

Schoolgirls in skirts were first seen in the early 1900's. Girls at religious schools began wearing sailor-styled uniforms, which included a skirt. Uniforms in the 1950s were heavily enforced in Catholic schools. The invention of the miniskirt in the 1960s and the punk movement of the 1970s were building blocks for the schoolgirl skirt as we know it today. In the 1990s and early 2000s, schoolgirl pleated skirts were brought into the mainstream by movies such as Clueless. In Japan, the Kogyaru subculture became popular. Kogyaru school girls would shorten the hemline of the skirt and pair it with large, slouching socks. This caught attention overseas as a symbol of rebellion. As time went on, the schoolgirl short skirt became a fashionable item.