The images on this page are self-explanatory and most of the fashions combine more than one of the selected topics, described here. Selected topics: An empire waist refers to a dress that is high-waisted in the general style as shown. A ruffled skirt or dress has a ruffling or similar embellishment. Fishnets refer to stockings or pantyhose generally "criss-crossed" in pattern as shown. The micro-mini is an extremely short skirt or dress. Knee-high boots are boots raised up to or above the knee. V-neck is a dress-neckline shaped like a V, often plunging towards the waist. A sleeveless dress, as the name implies, lacks sleeves -- and usually bares the shoulders. A stiletto heel is a high thin heel on a woman's shoe that is narrower than a spike heel.