The History of Really Short Skirts

One of the types of fashion for women that never seem to go away -- go away for good, that is -- are really short skirts. Since the 1960s, really short skirts have been a part of the female fashion scene with a great deal if regularity.

In the 1960s, really short skirts were more than just a mere trendy fashion statement. Indeed, this type of attire during the decade of the 60s represented a political statement as well. Women in many parts of the world took to wearing shorter skirts in an attempt to exert their independence.

Into the 1970s, really short skirts faded a bit into the distance or background. While there still remained women who favored this type of skimpier attire, more often than not shorter skirts were seen on women hobnobbing around tennis courts, whether they were playing a game or not.

During the 1980s, the �preppy look� with its knee length skirts gained dominance in the female fashion world. Nevertheless, really short skirts were not far from sight. Many women took to wearing shorter skirts in an attempt to break away from the staunch conformity that was the preppy look for women and for men.

The 1990s saw a generous rebirth of the presence of really short skirts in women�s fashion. Indeed, the late 1990s and on into the 21st century saw the advent of the micro-mini being worn with regularity by women from all walks of life.

With more and more women becoming fitness conscious in the 21st century, and more and more women wanting to show of the results of their hard time spend in gyms, really short skirts are all the vogue. Most major designers are including really short skirts in their seasonal shows each year at the present time. In short, these types of skirts truly appear to be here to stay.