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Is there a name for this kind of skirt?

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by heavensent-hellbent, Sep 5, 2004.

  1. heavensent-hellbent

    heavensent-hellbent Registered Guest

    I'm working on some VTA's :)

    Ok this skirt has side pleats that are topped with these little arrows. Is there a name for this? Either the pleats or the way they're arrowed like western wear?

    the skirt:


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    the pleat details:


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    how they're on the side:


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    any help would be fabooooo! thank you!
     
  2. ellenm

    ellenm Registered Guest

    I remember wearing skirts like this in the late 50s, early 60s, but I sure don't know what that arrow detail is called.
     
  3. Leisa

    Leisa VFG Member

    I realize this is gonna sound nutz - but my Mom always called them arrowhead pleats.

    I dunno if she made that up or if it's a "real" tailoring term.

    Keep in mind that her favorite curse phrase was, "You Dirty Mustache!"

    ;)
    leisa
     
  4. heavensent-hellbent

    heavensent-hellbent Registered Guest

    ROFL! Dirty moustache!

    Arrowhead pleats is EASY to say, easy to type and sounds fine to me. I wanted to get this listed tonight but i'm BEAT! it can wait fr wednesday but THANK YOU!
     
  5. fuzzylizzie

    fuzzylizzie Alumni

    and the pleat is inverted.

    Lizzie
     

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