chamoisette

/ʃəmˈwɑːzɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of short, pleated, usually knee-length skirt, typically worn by women, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

“The actress wore a beautiful chamoisette to the 1900s-themed gala.”

Synonyms

  • kilt
  • pinafore
  • skirt

Antonyms

  • culottes
  • pantaloons