petticoat

There is also a costume inspired by crinoline, the stiff or structured petticoat designed to hold out a skirt or tutu, but whimsically reimagined using neoprene.

From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026

Ms. Tolokonnikova wore a corset top from Adidas, a skirt from Depop with a petticoat over it, a faux leather jacket and velvet, high-platform Doc Martens.

From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2024

Approaching the stage with a glittering entourage, Queen Elvis wears a billowing pink skirt fitted tight over a white petticoat, a sequined wrap, and a cabbage-sized blue bow slung from her waist.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2024

She has the hair of Aurora or Belle with the eye makeup of a Bratz and the bowed petticoat frock of a lost American Girl Doll.

From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2023

I spread the petticoat next to Valerian’s body and then roll him onto it.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

French designer Paul Poiret looked to this history in the early 20th century when he began designing chic, architecturally inspired gowns that required no corsets or petticoats.

From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026

A sleepover includes a fashion show where the “overburdened pre-teens wear four layers of petticoats and pantaloons.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2023

Nova Twins, up for best group, wore stunning dresses framed by hoop petticoats and adorned with safety pins and tartan, adding a splash of colour to the red carpet.

From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2023

She later moved into couture design, creating outfits that were exhibited in museums around the world, while experimenting with flamboyant pirate shirts and petticoats, tweed corsets and pinstripe tailoring.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 29, 2022

The skirt was torn, and her petticoats showed through.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland