1.   Geoffrey Beene showed calf-skimming dresses with snug tops and flared skirts in the softest of jerseys.

2.   He also made a strong case for the dress, showing both day and night versions of calf-skimming silk jerseys with tiny tops and softly flared skirts.

3.   They are a sharp contrast to the tailored white cotton embroidered jacket, shaped vest, silk blouse and silk flared skirt, right, all from Mondi.

4.   New ideas included the wavy sea-grass appliques on sleek, long coats or dresses with below-knee, fullish flared skirts.

5.   Robinson sent out models in outfits as understated as a plain white cotton oxford button-down shirt and a black wool flared skirt.

6.   The excessively quick parade began with a soft tangerine paisley cotton voile print tunic blouse over a below-knee, silvery python flared skirt.