Skirt as formal wear, such as for airhostesses, waitresses, nurses and military women. There are a number of garments marketed to men which fall under the category of "skirt" or "dress". These go by a variety of names and form part of the traditional dress for men from various cultures. Usage varies – the dhoti is part of everyday dress on the Indian subcontinent while the kilt is more usually restricted to occasional wear and the fustanella is used almost exclusively as costume. Robes, which are a type of dress for men, have existed in many cultures, including the Japanese kimono,
Squaw dress consisting of a skirt and a blouse. They were made with cotton or calico print. The skirt part of the dress is pleated, gathered or fully gathered with three-tiers. The dresses were often colorful and incorporated rickrack as well. The hemlines sometimes copied Native American basket designs. Many squaw dresses would be accessorized with "concho" belts, squash blossom necklaces and turquoise earrings. Later versions of the squaw dress included metallic fabrics and glitter. The garment was described as being comfortable and flattering to most figures, according to "The Arizona Republic". The dresses were lightweight and comfortable to wear on hot