How to Wear a Skirt for Portuguese Folk Costume

Why do my Portuguese folk costume skirts have a slit at the center front, instead of at the side, like 18th century skirts?

Simple - it's an easy way to make the skirt fit different sizes. The opening gap always gets covered by the apron.

[nerdqween]

You have no idea how happy I am to have my history mixed with my love of historic clothing! I have been in love with our folk wear my whole life and it started my fascination with all historic fashion!

[gracieayers]

Thank you so much for sharing your culture! It’s so interesting and important!

[katjakuitunen]

The skirt is pretty similar to Finnish folk skirts if not for colours. Opening at the front as well hidden by the apron.

[johannaholmgren]

So beautiful. Traditional clothing in many European countries is highly similar: Sweden, Italy, Germany...etc

[aftonstan]

Interesting that that outfit was considered appropriate mourning wear, whereas now I think people would think it wasn't because of the bright blue.

[jena]

I love this series! ❤❤ de onde você acha suas saias de Portugal?