The Power of the Miniskirt. Why We Wear It and Why It Feels So Refreshing.
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The Power of the Miniskirt. Why We Wear It and Why It Feels So Refreshing.
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Let’s be real. Everyone loves a good miniskirt. It instantly makes an outfit stand out and is the epiphany of womanhood (in my opinion). As a soon-to-be adult, I understand the hype around the miniskirt and what it resembles, but to really understand, you must know the history behind it first.
The miniskirt emerged at the peak of the Women’s Right Movement in 1963 in London, nine years before women came together to fight for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment across the Atlantic Ocean in 1972. It was first spotted in “the window of London's historic "Bazaar" shop.” (Sabahu). Created and sold by fashion designer, Mary Quant, the mini skirt was soon seen on the streets of London as well as the “it” girls of the time. Twiggy, a British supermodel, brought the miniskirt to popularity while designers like Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga began shortening the rims of their clothes and diving deeper into the world of avant-garde expression. The mini skirt was everywhere and its symbolism and unconventionality lured in women and brands all over the world to join the movement.
As a woman, the relationship between my body and the clothes I wear is a tricky one. I feel pressure from society to wear clothes that flatter my body, but at the same time I want to express myself through clothes without worrying about how they make my body look. More recently, mini skirts have been a staple in my wardrobe as I choose to wear one every opportunity I get. Surprisingly, they have positively contributed to how I perceive my body and have helped me gain confidence in myself as I have found a perfect balance between flattery and personal style.
It was only in the past decade that we’ve seen anyone above a size 2 rocking a miniskirt in the mainstream media. Historically, miniskirts were strictly reserved for stick thin women. Through the uptick in social media use, we’ve experienced a shift in how women express themselves and how we as a society combat a negative body image. I enjoy seeing the miniskirt being worn by women of all shapes, sizes, and styles. I encourage anyone who’s reading this, no matter your size or shape, to try out a miniskirt. I’ve included some of my favorite mini skirt outfits that I have made below for inspo (with purchasing details of course).
Jean Paul Gaultier “The Piercing Ring”
Chanel “Caviar Skin Shoulder Bag”
Edge of Urge “Pinky Promise Ring”
Steve Madden “Cary Gold Leather Sandals”
Lunar Rain “Swimming Herring Diamond Ring”
Seree “Pink Jade Stone Bangle”
Blumarine “Low-rise Crepe Miniskirt”
Hanne Bloch “Rose Knit Tiny Triangle Bikini”
Works Cited
Sabahu, Sadi. “How the Miniskirt Has Changed the Fashion History.” NSS- G Club, nss magazine, 13 Apr. 2023, www.nssgclub.com/en/fashion/22210/storia-minigonna-mary-quant.
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