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%%* ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog'': Amy Rose wears one of these.

%%* ''VideoGame/PhantasyStar'':
%%** Alis, the heroine of the first ''VideoGame/{{Phantasy Star|I}}''.
* The [=RAcaseal=] class (android gunner girls) from ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline'' has metal plates cut to be like a mini skirt, but not completely so it overlaps with ShowgirlSkirt.

* ''WesternAnimation/SheRaPrincessOfPower'': She-Ra wears a gold and white dress with a red cape.

* The ''ComicBook/TeenTitansGo'' version of [[ComicBook/WonderGirl Donna Troy]] wears a version of her classic red jumpsuit modified to have a really short skirt instead of the pants the jumpsuit generally has. ([[http://i51.tinypic.com/2prelac.jpg pictured here]])

%%* Indigo from ''[[ComicBook/BatmanAndTheOutsiders Outsiders]]''.

* ''VideoGame/PhantasyStar'':

** The [=RAcaseal=] class (android gunner girls) from ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline'' has metal plates cut to be like a mini skirt, but not completely so it overlaps with ShowgirlSkirt.

* Given ''Franchise/FireEmblem'''s stock uniforms, many girls, particularly [[{{Moe}} pegasus K
knights and mages]], wear mini dresses and shorts (respectively) into warfare.

* Given ''Franchise/FireEmblem'''s stock uniforms, many girls, particularly [[{{Moe}} pegasus knights and thieves]], wear mini dresses into warfare.

%%* When Blue draws Holly J as a superhero in ''Series/{{Degrassi}}'', his choice of outfits for her falls under this.

* ComicBook/{{Nightshade}}'s traditional outfit included a dangerously short dress, which resulted in her getting numerous panty shots.

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An ActionGirl, from minor to outright badass, wearing a mini dress, either as a one-piece dress or as a top and miniskirt (BareYourMidriff optional). Often comes with color-coordinated boots ending just below the knee.

* ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive'': Elliot's superhero spell [[GenderBender turns him into a woman]] with superpowers, featuring this trope alongside BareYourMidriff.

%%* Starfire from ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans2003'' wears the BareYourMidriff variation of this.

** The [[UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfComicBooks Golden Age]] ComicBook/{{Wonder Woman|1942}}'s original outfit often ''[[ComicBook/SensationComics looks]]'' [[ComicBook/AllStarComicsNumber8 like]] [[ComicBook/SensationComicsNumberOne a skirt]], but is really a pair of culottes, in a style that was fairly common for athletic young women at the time. After several issues, Wonder Woman started wearing the tight walking shorts that would remain for over a decade.

** The [[UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfComicBooks Golden Age]] ComicBook/{{Wonder Woman|1942}}'s original outfit often ''[[ComicBook/SensationComics looks]]'' [[ComicBook/AllStarComicsNumberEight like]] [[ComicBook/SensationComicsNumberOne a skirt]], but is really a pair of culottes, in a style that was fairly common for athletic young women at the time. After several issues, Wonder Woman started wearing the tight walking shorts that would remain for over a decade.

* In ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'', [[TheLancer Gamora]] wears a mini dress at the end of the film as her new "Guardian" uniform.
%%* Several characters in Film/SuckerPunch, most notably Baby Doll.

* Given ''VideoGame/FireEmblem'''s stock uniforms, many girls, particularly [[{{Moe}} pegasus knights and thieves]], wear mini dresses into warfare.

* Nina Williams wears a little purple dress in ''VideoGame/{{Tekken}} 2'' as her default outfit, but because of the graphical limitations of the game, it looks like she's wearing shorts.

* The ''WesternAnimation/SupermanTheAnimatedSeries'' version of Comicbook/{{Supergirl}} had the top and skirt version up until her final appearance on ''Justice League Unlimited''.
%%* Starfire from ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans'' wears the BareYourMidriff variation of this.

A SisterTrope to LadyLegionnaireWear. Compare SexySantaDress, ZettaiRyouiki, ShesGotLegs, LeotardOfPower, SuperheroesWearTights.

* The first outfit of Ahsoka Tano from ''WesternAnimation/StarWarsTheCloneWars'' consisted of a truly ''tiny'' tube-top, and a skirt [[ProperTightsWithASkirt made safe by Tights]].

* We could go the easy route and say most any MagicalGirl will fall under this.
** The senshi of ''Franchise/SailorMoon'' wore outfits with hip-length skirts.
** The angels of ''Manga/WeddingPeach''
** Mew Ichigo and Mew Mint in ''Manga/TokyoMewMew''.
** ''Anime/PrincessTutu'', by default, since a tutu is a mini dress.
** Most, if not all, of the characters in ''Anime/PrettyCure'' wear these.
** Many of the outfits in ''Manga/{{Pretear}}'', including AnIceSuit.
** Several in ''Franchise/LyricalNanoha'', such as Hayate and Teana, as well as Nanoha and Fate's first Barrier Jackets in ''Anime/MagicalGirlLyricalNanohaStrikers''.
** ''Anime/PrettySammy'' wears one. This is also a point of embarrassment for her, as it is ''way'' too short for her.
** A frequent outfit of Panty in ''Anime/PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt'', mostly because she needs to take off her panties to battle.
** The eponymous trio of ''Anime/SweetValerian'' wear these, even though they turn into bunny rabbits when they transform.
** Miko-chan from her eponymous series, ''Manga/OtasukeMikoMikoChan''. ''Very'' problematic for the [[LegacyCharacter latest in the line]], mostly because he's a [[DudeLooksLikeALady very girly guy]] than an actual girl.
** Karin's [[Myth/GreekMythology Aphrodite]] transformation in ''Manga/KamichamaKarin''.
* ''Webcomic/TowerOfGod'' - Yuri with a miniskirt, Endorsi with a one-piece.
* Princess Amue/Romelle of ''Anime/GoLion''/''Anime/{{Voltron}}'' wears a [[PrincessesPreferPink pink dress]] in the climactic battle.
* Jun "The Swan" in ''Anime/ScienceNinjaTeamGatchaman''
* Both heroines from ''Anime/{{Noir}}'', but ''especially'' Mireille.
* ''Anime/KiddyGrade'''s Éclair wears this.
* ''Manga/NegimaMagisterNegiMagi'' has a few, Chiu's current artifact costume (as well as the outfits Class Rep and Makie wore) fall under this most directly. Otherwise, they often fall under this by wearing their uniforms into battle.
* In ''Manga/FairyTail'', there is Lucy Heartfilia and Erza Scarlet.
* Maya Kumashiro from ''Anime/OccultAcademy'' is this and ZettaiRyouiki.
* Melonpanna, one of two female superheroes from ''Literature/{{Anpanman}}'' wears one with tights underneath, contrasting from the older male superheroes (and her older sister, Rollpanna) wearing a belted shirt with tights, and Creampanda, who wears what can be classified as footie pajamas.
* ''Manga/GunslingerGirl''. Henrietta wears one as part of her cute schoolgirl look. Triela wears a skirt with a tie and sleeveless pullover, [[WiseBeyondTheirYears giving her a more mature appearance]].
* The Dark Magician Girl from ''Anime/YuGiOh'', as well as every {{Expy}} of her.

* ''ComicBook/XMen'' ComicBook/JeanGrey's second "Marvel Girl" outfit.
* ComicBook/{{Supergirl}}: Several of the most iconic outfits of Kara Zor-El include a blue or red skirt: [[http://static4.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_small/0/1061/84187-18005-105683-1-action-comics.jpg her original outfit]], [[http://i1.wp.com/facomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/supergirlearthone.jpg her Pre-Crisis outfit,]] [[https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/11/46/30/114630fb18bf4a194073702db6dabd78.jpg her Post-Crisis costume]] and [[http://insidepulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Supergirl-Rebirth-1-spoilers-preview-2.jpg her Rebirth one.]]
* ComicBook/{{Catwoman}} had an outfit like this once or twice.

* ''ComicBook/{{Shazam}}'': ComicBook/MaryMarvel, seen [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Captainmarveladventures18.JPG here,]] and [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Black_Mary_in_DC_Countdown.jpg here.]]
* From ComicBook/{{Blackhawk}}, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ladyblackhawk.PNG Lady Blackhawk.]]
* [[Franchise/GreenLantern Arisia]] redesigned her uniform once she was stationed on Earth. It has a white shoulderless top and a [[http://greenlantern.wikia.com/wiki/Arisia green mini skirt with green boots.]]
* ComicBook/TheFlash foe the Golden Glider, whose costume is based on a figure skater's outfit, and had [[PrettyInMink white fur cuffs]].
* Both Silk Spectres from ''ComicBook/{{Watchmen}}''.

* The ''ComicBook/TeenTitansGo'' version of [[ComicBook/WonderGirl Donna Troy]] wears a version of her classic red jumpsuit modified to have a really short skirt instead of the pants the jumpsuit generally has. ([[http://i51.tinypic.com/2prelac.jpg pictured here]])
* In ''ComicBook/BodyBags'', Panda Delgado's Body Bagger "costume" is a cheerleader outfit with a pleated skirt that's almost too short to qualify as such. Many panty shots ensue, including when she's performing such strenuous activities as standing still.
* Indigo from ''[[ComicBook/BatmanAndTheOutsiders Outsiders]]''.

* Several characters in Film/SuckerPunch, most notably Baby Doll.
* In ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'', [[TheLancer Gamora]] wears one at the end of the film as her new "Guardian" uniform.
* The standard uniform for the eponymous AmazonBrigade in ''Film/AmazonWomenOnTheMoon'', as well as in ''Film/QueenOfOuterSpace'', the movie it was parodying.

* ''Series/XenaWarriorPrincess'': Xena wears a short leather dress.

* When Blue draws Holly J as a superhero in ''Series/{{Degrassi}}'', his choice of outfits for her falls under this.
* ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'': In early seasons, Buffy would fight in just a miniskirt and a top. Lampshaded in season 4, where the Initiative soldiers, who wear practical uniforms to fight against demons, are slightly confused by her going patrolling in a halter dress. In later seasons, though, Buffy would more frequently wear tights instead of a miniskirt.
* Leela from ''Series/DoctorWho'' has a couple different little leather minidresses and a lot of deadly Janus thorns.
* Emma Peel in ''Series/TheAvengers1960s'' often wears these when she isn't in a SpyCatsuit.

* Adrianna in ''VideoGame/BaldursGateDarkAlliance'' has several starting armor sets that follow this pattern.
* Selphie from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVIII''
** Lani the BountyHunter in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyIX''.
** Female Squires, Archers, Geomancers, and Mimes in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyTactics''.
** Ritz and the Viera Archer class in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyTacticsAdvance''.
* Lightning from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIII''.
** And her sister Serah in [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIII2 the sequel]].
** ''VideoGame/LightningReturnsFinalFantasyXIII'' has several garbs with mini-skirts.
* From the ''VideoGame/SoulSeries'' games: Sophitia, Cassandra, and Amy (in her [[PrettyInMink fur-trimmed]] ElegantGothicLolita dress).
* Millenia from ''VideoGame/GrandiaII''

* Ada and Jill of the ''Franchise/ResidentEvil'' games each have at least one mini dress outfit, though Jill wears pants in the majority of her appearances.
* Alis, the heroine of the first ''VideoGame/{{Phantasy Star|I}}''.
** The [=RAcaseal=] class (android gunner girls) from ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline'' has metal plates cut to be like a mini skirt, but not completely so it overlaps with ShowgirlSkirt.
* In ''VideoGame/JadeEmpire'', the female FragileSpeedster class model wears a sort of sleeveless tunic that barely covers her hips and no pants. The NPC Dawn Star has a similar outfit, but with sleeves and four long ribbons hanging down from her waist.
* Shepard (if you play as a woman) acquires a mini-style LittleBlackDress in ''VideoGame/MassEffect2'' for an infiltration mission (part of the ''Kasumi's Stolen Memories'' DLC). After the mission, she can still wear it as her "casual" outfit on board the Normandy. Being Shepard, she still looks very badass in it.
* Bad Girl of the first ''VideoGame/NoMoreHeroes''.
* ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog'': Amy Rose wears one of these.

** The series has had more than a few opportunities to dress your characters like this.

* Caitlyn, the Sherrif of Piltover from ''VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends'', with the addition of TooManyBelts.
* Kairi from ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII'' wears a pink minidress and [[spoiler: is capable of fighting some Heartless at the end of the game.]] She's promoted to a straight example in ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'', where she is openly training with the Keyblade and has a new outfit that has a miniskirt.
* Cecille of ''VideoGame/ArcRiseFantasia'' goes after enemies with her fists.
* All of the female party members in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfDragoon'' (Shana's a completely straight example, Rose has a sort of petal skirt and Miranda has a skirt of the same length as Shana, but her boots make it ZettaiRyouiki).
* Melia's default clothes in ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles1'' are a mix of this and PimpedOutDress.

* Nina Williams wears a little purple one in ''VideoGame/{{Tekken}} 2'' as her default outfit, but because of the graphical limitations of the game, it looks like she's wearing shorts.

* ''VideoGame/TargetOfDesireEpisode1'': Maia's skirt is creeping up on her like a pack of ninjas. (She wears a skirt with her business suit for the entire episode while fighting bad guys and riding motorcycles.)
* The Boxing Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Hitmonchan wears one... Despite the fact that [[OneGenderRace they're an all-male species]].

* Alex of ''Webcomic/AngelMoxie''.

* Lampshaded in ''Webcomic/M9Girls'': Karla reasons that, since they are becoming superheroines, they should all wear cute, short, costumes. Pato is not amused.

* Princess Goleeta of ''WesternAnimation/GaltarAndTheGoldenLance'' wears a [[TrueBlueFemininity blue mini dress]] that is also armored.

* American Maid of ''WesternAnimation/TheTick'' wore a dress [[WearingAFlagOnYourHead looking like the US flag]].
* Every one of the ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' girls -- the fairies in their transformation outfits and the Trix witches when they aren't wearing their battle uniforms.

* Starfire from ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans'' wears the BareYourMidriff variation of this.
* The first outfit of Ahsoka Tano from ''WesternAnimation/StarWarsTheCloneWars'' consisted of a truly ''tiny'' tube-top, and a skirt [[ProperTightsWithASkirt made safe by Tights]].

* The standard uniform for the eponymous AmazonBrigade in ''Film/AmazonWomenOnTheMoon''.

* Wrestling/PaigeTurner, the [[WrestlingDoesntPay wrestling librarian]] combines this with a downplayed PantyShot since she is not promoted as a sexy character.

-->'''Belkar:''' Oh, and hey, Tsukiko. On behalf of all the men in the city: [[SkirtsAndLadders Thanks for wearing a short skirt while flying.]] [[PantyShot You've given me a lot to think about.]] Heh.

Also, the length can vary from just above the knees to the equivalent to a DangerouslyShortSkirt.

* Lynne from ''VideoGame/GhostTrick'' wears a navy blue one under her BadassLongcoat that doubles as DangerouslyShortSkirt.
* ''VideoGame/TargetOfDesireEpisode1'': Maia's skirt is creeping up on her like a pack of ninjas. (She wears a DangerouslyShortSkirt with her business suit for the entire episode while fighting bad guys and riding motorcycles.)

* The first outfit of Ahsoka Tano from ''WesternAnimation/StarWarsTheCloneWars'' consisted of a truly ''tiny'' tube-top, and a DangerouslyShortSkirt [[ProperTightsWithASkirt made safe by Tights]].

In comics, it's not as popular as a LeotardOfPower or a SpyCatsuit, but other media take to it just fine, particularly MagicalGirl and MagicalGirlWarrior series. Either expect to see plenty of {{Panty Shot}}s or it will be a MagicSkirt. SkirtOverSlacks, ProperTightsWithASkirt or ModestyShorts aren't unheard of either.

* Emma Peel in Series/TheAvengers1960s often wears these when she isn't in a SpyCatsuit.

* ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive'': Elliot's superhero spell [[GenderBender turns him into a woman]] with StockSuperpowers, featuring this trope alongside BareYourMidriff.