petticoat
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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
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
As Pixie, Perez is dressed in a vivid ensemble designed by Lisa Renee Jordan with polka dots, corkscrew ribbons, a red petticoat, a purple corset and sparkly Chuck Taylors.
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2023
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 lifted my petticoat out of the wash basket.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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 section backstage is filled with racks of elaborate early 19th century gowns, jackets, trousers, corsets, petticoats, socks, shoes, hats, suits and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2025
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 cartwheeled across the stage, the rainbow petticoats beneath her frock twirling like a pinwheel.
From New York Times ● Nov. 11, 2020
Besides, she had made every one of the petticoats she sent, so they were probably labors of love too.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
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