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 For instance, the skirt shown in Fig. 1 would make up nicely in crepe de chine, rough weave sports silk, silk poplin, broadcloth or light weight velour. Serge might be used if it were a very fine soft piece.

Chiffon which is occasionally used for a separate skirt is best made in a straight gathered skirt. This also applies to separate skirt of light weight cottons such as organdie.

Medium weight suitings and heavy silks make up better in a style with less fullness at the top as the skirt in Fig. 2. This also is a good style for cottons such as cotton gabardine, cotton homespun and pique. Sports materials such as flannel also are made up in two-piece skirts that have just a little fullness across the front and a trifle more in the back.

To look well, a gored skirt ought to be made in a medium weight or heavy goods. The skirts shown in Fig. 3 is suitable for any medium weight suiting, a sports silk, flannel or prunella cloth.

Never attempt a circular skirt in anything but a firm texture goods. At best they are apt to sag. They can be made up successfully in taffeta silk, moire silk, broadcloth, velour, serge, gabardine, tricotine or a twill.