Skirt features are an important part of the design of a skirt. SLITS, FLARES, PLEATS, HEMS, and gores are all features that can be found on skirts. SLITS are openings in the fabric of a skirt, usually running up the side or back. FLARES are a type of skirt that widens out from the waist to the hem. PLEATS are folds of fabric that are sewn into the waistband of a skirt to create a fuller look. HEMS are the bottom edges of a skirt that are folded up and stitched for a finished look. Gores are triangular pieces of fabric that are sewn together to create a full skirt.