Glossary · Jacket
Skirt (of a jacket)
The part of a jacket below the waist. Its length and its flare are among the most consequential proportions in tailoring, and the first thing to change with fashion.
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Glossary · Jacket
The part of a jacket below the waist. Its length and its flare are among the most consequential proportions in tailoring, and the first thing to change with fashion.