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6 Tricky Trends - - Would You Wear These Looks?

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com

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Dirndl Skirt

Lacoste Spring 2009

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In general, skirts got longer this season, which is a good thing. But skirts that are long and full in all the wrong spots -- like at Lacoste -- are not such a good thing. The dirndl skirt features a gathered waistband which adds loads of bulk to a body area most women don't need any more heft.

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