1. **Sailor Moon** - Usagi Tsukino's Sailor Moon costume, although technically a sailor uniform, has a short skirt and is iconic in its design with its combination of white, blue, and red, accented with bows.
2. **Cardcaptor Sakura** - Sakura Kinomoto wears various magical and wonderfully designed dresses throughout the series. One notable outfit is her pink battle costume with layers and wings, embodying a magical girl aesthetic.
3. **The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya** - Haruhi Suzumiya's North High School uniform is simple but iconic, featuring a short-sleeved white blouse with a blue ribbon and a blue pleated skirt.
4. **Kill la Kill** - Ryuko Matoi’s battle outfit, Senketsu, transforms into various forms, many of which are short and aggressively styled, with a distinctive and bold design.
5. **K-On!** - The light music club members, especially in their performance attire, wear cute and stylish short dresses, which are very popular in the cosplay community.
6. **Fairy Tail** - Lucy Heartfilia often wears short, stylish dresses that fit her adventurous lifestyle, combining both elegance and practicality.
7. **Nana** - Nana Osaki's stage outfits often include chic and punk-style short dresses, reflecting her rock star persona.
8. **Vocaloid (not an anime but anime-styled)** - Hatsune Miku, though not from an anime, is depicted in various media with short, frilly dresses in her music videos and promotional materials, particularly her default outfit with a tie and pleated skirt.
These dresses are popular not just in their respective anime, but also among fans who enjoy dressing up as their favorite characters in various cosplay events. Each outfit usually reflects the personality and style of the character, contributing to their distinctiveness and popularity.
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