This kind of extreme skirt, which narrows the hem, has a length reaching the ankles, a wider hip, and a diagonal opening, makes it impossible for the wearer to take a step of more than three inches, let alone mount a carriage. This is the famous hobble skirt. Fashionable women would even bind their legs with strips of cloth to adapt to this hobbling fashion. Although this style is very inconvenient for walking, its simple and crisp shape is exactly suitable for the tango dance steps introduced from South America, so it became very popular for a time.