sunray pleats

British  

/ ˈsʌnˌreɪ /

plural noun

1. US term: sunburst pleats.  bias-cut knife pleats that are narrower at the top than at the bottom, producing a flared effect, used esp for skirts

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Example Sentences

The designs evoked the “Cafe Society” evening dresses once worn at the storied hotel - with glimmering embroideries, sunray pleats and marabou and ostrich feathers.

From Washington Times

Rosette ruffles on the neck of a poplin shell top, pintucked leather ripples on a high collar and sunray pleats radiating from a suit jacket all showed Mr. Gn’s love of handicraft.

From New York Times