Tags: Fashion, Topical Concept.
An overskirt or peplum is a type of elongated hem resembling a short skirt worn to lay over another garment either another skirt such as a petticoat or underskirt or breeches. Overskirts may serve various purposes ranging from protecting the underlying clothing from mud and dirt to being purely a decorative feature. Overskirts have been popular as a clothing detail for both men and women during various periods of history.
