1. outer skirts worn over other skirts or garments, especially as part of historical or formal dress
Usage: fashion; historical clothing

Examples

• The Victorian gown featured elaborate overskirts with intricate embroidery.
• She lifted her overskirts to avoid stepping on the hem while climbing the stairs.
• The costume designer created multiple overskirts for the period drama.
• Traditional folk dresses often include colorful overskirts worn over plain underskirts.
• The bride’s wedding dress had detachable overskirts for the reception.
• Museum displays show how overskirts were layered in 18th-century fashion.