Woman's skirt
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The upper garment of a hanbok (Korean dress), for both men and women, is called a jeogori. They share the same basic features: long sleeves and an open form that has a left-over-right closure that is kept together with single-bow tie. The length of the jeogori and the sleeve shape changed over time and reflect the current fashion trends. Social class also dictated clothing choices.
Compared to hanbok jeogori (upper garment), the style of the skirt, or chima, has not changed much over time. The open structure is wrapped around placing the waistband high at the upper chest where it is tied. This creates a high empire waist and a billowing silhouette. Depending on the length of the jeogori, the waistband could be visible.
