How to Use overskirt in a Sentence

overskirt

noun
  • The overskirt was made entirely of white cats’ tails sewed on a dark background.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2022
  • The look was actually two pieces, comprised of a lace romper, and paired with a full overskirt.
    — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Sep. 2018
  • The black off-the-shoulder jumpsuit included a bodice cut-out, long sleeves and an overskirt.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
  • The black off-the-shoulder jumpsuit included a bodice cut-out, long sleeves and an overskirt.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
  • Add a detachable overskirt to your suit to spice things up and create some major drama.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 1 Dec. 2022
  • For her vows, Cartwright sported a four-foot train, a detachable sleeve, and a tulle overskirt.
    — Lydia Wang, refinery29.com, 30 June 2019
  • These are flanked by a single trouser design, a straight-leg style in wool with a plaid scarf wrapped around the back as an overskirt.
    — Martino Carrera, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Many women's dresses of the era had pockets, but this one would only be accessible by hiking up the overskirt.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2024
  • In the newest collection, detachable overskirts are available on a selection of gowns.
    — Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
  • This will go on an overskirt that will be structured with a material similar to a ballerina’s tutu.
    — Dallas News, 18 Mar. 2022
  • Above her sleeveless black Armani jumpsuit and velvet overskirt, her hair was pulled into a gorgeous half-ponytail with a giant black tulle bow in the back.
    — Suzannah Weiss, Teen Vogue, 17 June 2018
  • The Scandal alum, meanwhile, was dressed in a black strapless Giambattista Valli gown that had a tulle overskirt.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
  • And as if the thigh-high slit on her luxe frock didn't add enough drama, there was also a billowing satin overskirt belted layered at the waist, adding some instant volume and a quintessential train.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2018
  • Of course, Donatella, never one to heed convention, ensured that her dress was anything but average by choosing a sweeping overskirt style that cut open dramatically in the front to show off a mini dress and over-the-knee high heel boots.
    — Cady Lang, Time, 7 May 2018
  • Globes night, roughly 75 yards of fire red silk faille fabric were required to craft this midriff-baring gown and overskirt by Atelier Versace, which was paired with jewelry by Harry Winston.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2023
  • The Letterino founder also applied her style savvy to her own outfit — a boat-neck mermaid Zuhair Murad gown adorned with cascades of asymmetrical handmade beadwork with a faille overskirt and bow detailing.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023

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