Skirt of tasses is a term used in armor and refers to the lower part of a plate armor that consists of a series of vertical metal strips connected to a horizontal band. It is also known as a tassets skirt or tasset belt. Some synonyms for the term skirt of tasses include tasset, tasset plate, thigh armor, and leg armor. These terms are often used interchangeably depending on the type of armor and its design. In medieval times, tassets were worn by knights to protect their thighs, pelvis, and groin area during battle. Today, these types of armor are primarily used for reenactments and other historical events.