Handkerchief Skirt refers to a style/type of skirt wherein the Hemline has layers that form points at the bottom, like when you hold a handkershief in the middle point then hanging it. Ha ndkerchief Skirt is great for short or tea-length dress. Short Handkerchief is best for young girls, while a tea-length handkerchief skirt would be nice for older women to achieve a fun look.