miniskirt
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of miniskirt
First recorded in 1960–65; mini(ature) + skirt
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Modeled after a monk’s robe and a nun’s habit, Holmes combined Christian inspiration with the miniskirt trend, which some people found fun, while others labeled it offensive.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
On the eve of the wedding, she was photographed wearing the most fashionable garment of the 1960s: the miniskirt.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025
It started in Berlin back in February, when Ms. Stewart shed her shirt for the film’s European premiere, wearing a very short Chanel couture patchwork miniskirt, matching blazer and knit bralet.
From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2024
I love seeing people play with bows and then be wearing a utility work pant, or the juxtaposition of somebody wearing a hoodie with a miniskirt.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2024
I wore a red corduroy miniskirt, which Principal Rivera subjected to the fingertip test as I hurried to history class, striped tights, my Doc Martens, and a T-shirt Dad had given me.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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