miniskirt
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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
Describing her own music as “whimsical,” she typically opts for a preppy, ’90s-inspired look to complete the vibe and identifies as a miniskirt warrior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 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
If they wore the same size, she'd be forcing Eleanor into a stonewashed miniskirt about now.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
Beyond kohl-lined eyes and miniskirts, “you have this really sort of buzzy, thrumming cultural setting,” she says, citing the Civil Rights Movement, space exploration and the Vietnam War.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
Fashion designer’s colorful miniskirts epitomized Swinging London in the 1960s and influenced youth culture around the world.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 31, 2023
They strode out of a tunnel on chunky-heeled shoes in slick windbreakers, miniskirts that flared out and striped suits.
From Reuters ● Apr. 29, 2023
I dyed my hair black and I hid black dresses and miniskirts under baggy Tripp pants and band shirts.
From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2023
Ma hands us the powder-blue blouses and navy miniskirts, which she ironed the night before.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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