How to Draw a Skirt

Co-authored by David Reeves

Last Updated: January 18, 2024

Skirts are not a "female-only" clothing. In Scotland and in places where men of Scottish descent live, men wear the traditional garment called a kilt, which is similar to a skirt. There are many types of skirts: pencil skirts, miniskirts, full, tailored, maxi, etc. Learn to draw a simple skirt with this easy to follow guide. This example shows how to do a drawing of a basic skirt with waist band which you can base more elaborate drawings on.

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The sides should be even or close to even to make your skirt appear as realistic as possible, or, as realistic as you like.
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These can be as long/short/straight/wavy you like, but don't put in too many or your skirt will look wrinkled and second-rate.
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Sketch in details/designs that you want--be creative! You don't have to keep it to the simple lace layers seen here, go ahead and put stripes or polka dots or a floral pattern on your skirt. The sky's your only limit!
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Try to make a modular line, which passes from a thin to a thick line and vice versa. This will make your drawing look better and more professional. Erase any unnecessary guidelines.
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Use your imagination, with bold streaks and designs of color to make your skirt as memorable as possible. Add in shadow/highlighting and you've created your very skirt drawing!

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