
Rhythm
Side Bows Cotton Maxi Skirt
This is a maxi skirt made from 100% cotton, featuring a wide smocked elastic waistband and side tie bows. It has a gathered, ankle-length silhouette with a total length of 37 inches (93 cm). The skirt is designed for wear as a casual, lightweight bottom garment.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Size
Specifications
A 100% cotton maxi skirt with smocked waist and side bow ties.
Smocked waist for stretch, side ties for adjustable fit, maxi length for full coverage.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Additional Attributes
- 100% cotton
- smocked waistband
- side bow ties
- maxi length
Product Insights
This maxi skirt combines a smocked cotton waist for comfort with side ties that adjust the leg fit and create bows. The 100% cotton fabric softens with each wash, breathes well, and has a weighted drape that prevents billowing, though lighter shades may be sheer, suggesting a slip. Care requires cold water, low spin, air dry, and damp ironing to maintain shape and drape. At 37 inches, the length typically reaches the ankle for heights 5'4 to 5'6, but waist position and shrinkage can alter the hem.
Verified claims
- Side ties
- Side ties adjust leg fit and tie into visible bows.
- Smocked waist
- The smocked waist uses rows of parallel gathers to stretch over the hips and retract to hug the waist without a separate elastic band, pulls on without a zipper or buttons, and stays breathable because it is 100% cotton.
- Care
- Wash in cold water below 30°C/86°F, use a gentle spin under 600 RPM, skip the tumble dryer and air dry, and iron while damp; these steps limit shrinkage and help the smocked waist keep its stretch recovery.
- Softness
- 100% cotton fabric softens with each wash, improving hand feel.
- Breathability
- Cotton's hollow fibers channel air and can absorb about 25–27% of their weight in moisture before the fabric feels damp.
- Drape
- Cotton's weighted drape prevents the maxi skirt from billowing in a breeze.
- Opacity
- Opacity is not specified for the bright red 100% cotton color; with lighter cotton shades, a slip may be useful if transparency is a concern.
- Length proportion
- 37-inch length typically reaches around the ankle for someone 5'4 to 5'6 tall.
- Length fit
- The brand does not specify a height range for the 37-inch length; as a general guideline, a 37-inch maxi typically reaches around the ankle on someone 5'4" to 5'6", but individual proportions and cotton shrinkage can change where the hem falls.
- Sizing feedback
- One buyer reports the skirt fits narrower at the bottom rather than flowy and feels quite stiff.
Product record
- Title
- Side Bows Cotton Maxi Skirt
- Brand
- Rhythm
- Price
- 85 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A floor-length red maxi skirt with a wide smocked elastic waistband and narrow side tie cords; fabric has a slightly textured, lightweight cotton appearance and falls in a straight, gathered silhouette to the ankles.
- Waistband constructionWide smocked elastic waistband in the same red fabric, about twice the height of a typical elastic band, gathered with visible horizontal shirring lines.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Side tie cordsNarrow fabric tie cords emerging from each side of the waistband, left and right, with free-hanging ends.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.35 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (medium); x 0.79 · y 0.35 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (medium) - Skirt bodyLong straight skirt panel with soft gathers below the smocked waist; fabric shows fine vertical texture and light surface creasing.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.43 (high) - HemlineSimple straight hem that reaches the model's ankles with no visible slit or trim.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.86 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio-front model shot on a plain light background showing the full length of the skirt; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and the model wearing a separate top and shoes which are not part of the product.
- Model stylingModel wears a light-colored sleeveless top tucked into the skirt and brown platform loafers; these garments and shoes appear as styling props rather than part of the photographed product.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.88 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionFull-body frontal studio shot with the model centered and facing forward; generous top and side margins show background.
- Background and lightingPlain off-white background with even, diffused lighting and a faint soft shadow near the floor under the model.
Colors
bright red· waistband#EC2C33bright red· skirt body#EC322D- Waistband constructionWide smocked elastic waistband in the same red fabric, about twice the height of a typical elastic band, gathered with visible horizontal shirring lines.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a red maxi skirt showing a wide smocked elastic waistband with a narrow self-tie bow at the side and a softly gathered skirt body in a slightly textured woven fabric.
- Smocked waistbandWide elastic smocked waistband covering the upper hip; rows of horizontal shirring create a tightly gathered textured band that sits flat against the body.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.20 (high) - Side tie bowNarrow self-fabric tie emerging from the right side of the waistband and formed into a small bow with two short trailing ends.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Gathered skirt bodyBelow the smocked band the fabric falls into soft gathers creating a fuller skirt panel with a visible slightly napped or crepe-like surface texture.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.38 · w 0.90 · h 0.55 (high) - Visible seam/waistline joinHorizontal seam line where the smocked waistband meets the gathered skirt panel, visible as a subtle transition across the garment.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.36 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Fabric weave detailSurface shows small irregular texture consistent with a woven or crepe fabric rather than a smooth knit.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (high) - Partial waist viewImage shows the garment on a model with the uppermost torso cropped; the waistband sits below the model's natural waist and the top of the skirt exposes a narrow band of midriff.
Other
Studio shot showing model wearing the skirt; cream knit top and hands are visible; neutral light background and soft even lighting produce minimal shadows.
- Visible top and hands (not product)Cream textured knit crop top and the model's hands are visible holding the top slightly lifted; these are not part of the skirt but appear in the frame.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingOff-white neutral studio background with even diffuse lighting and minimal visible shadows around the garment.
- Shot compositionVertical close-up framing focused on the waist and upper skirt area; edges of the garment and model are cropped by the image bounds.
Colors
bright coral red· waistband and skirt body#FB3B3D- Smocked waistbandWide elastic smocked waistband covering the upper hip; rows of horizontal shirring create a tightly gathered textured band that sits flat against the body.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long cotton skirt with a wide smocked elastic waistband and long straight skirt body in a coral-red color; side drawstring ties hang at the waistband and the skirt reaches the model's ankles.
- View and poseBack/rear view of the skirt worn by a model, showing the waistband, full back panel and hem down to the ankles.
- Waistband constructionWide smocked elastic waistband spanning the top, with dense horizontal shirring rows forming a gathered textured band.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high) - Drawstring tiesTwo narrow fabric drawstring ties emerge from near the waistband edge at the sides, hanging down the back left side; ends are thin and untied.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (medium) - Skirt body materialLong straight maxi skirt body made from a slightly textured lightweight woven fabric with subtle vertical creasing and soft drape.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.84 · h 0.64 (high) - HemVisible single-fold stitched hem resting just above the model's ankles, horizontal and even.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.74 · w 0.84 · h 0.20 (high) - ColorThe entire visible skirt is a saturated coral-red color with uniform tone across waistband and skirt body.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - Side seam detailA faint vertical seam is visible along the right side back panel near the model's hip area.Partial
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.28 · w 0.14 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing model wearing the skirt from behind against a plain light background; model footwear and part of the torso are visible; soft even lighting produces minimal shadows.
- Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background with even, soft frontal lighting and faint shadow on floor beneath the model.
- Model and propsModel visible from lower back to feet wearing white mid-calf socks and brown platform loafers; a portion of a tied top strap is visible at the upper back.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.78 · w 0.50 · h 0.22 (high) - Shot compositionCentered vertical composition with the skirt occupying the central column of the frame; image cropped above the mid-back and below the shoes.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the garment with visible fabric texture and minimal noise.
Colors
coral red· skirt body and waistband#FC4A45
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Sizing not suitable
The skirt fit narrower bottom instead of flowy. Quite stiff, prefer flowy skirts