kick pleat


noun

an inverted pleat extending upward 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 cm) from the hemline at the back of a narrow skirt, to allow freedom in walking.

Origin of kick pleat

First recorded in 1930–35

British Dictionary definitions for kick pleat

kick pleat

noun

a back pleat at the hem of a straight skirt to allow the wearer greater ease in walking