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
Colchester auctioneers, Reeman Dansie, will be selling more than a thousand royal, fine art and antique items on 8 and 9 November, including a pink satin full-length petticoat worn by Her Majesty.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2022
In 1919, Suzanne Lenglen shocked Wimbledon by wearing a calf-length skirt with no petticoat and corset; she was called “indecent.”
From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2021
And feeling a bit smug over my victory, I returned to my rocking chair and pulled the petticoat back onto my lap.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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
Their bodies were their canvases, which they bedecked in feather boas, tutus, corsets, Victorian petticoats, Edwardian frock coats, wigs, wings, headdresses, ribbons, sequins, rhinestones, satin, face paint and an abundance of glitter.
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
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
Now set in the street instead of a compact rooftop, the scene is a kinetic swirl of vibrant colors, ruffles and petticoats that practically explode with the athletic choreography.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2021
Perhaps, like me, she was wearing layers and layers of petticoats; they certainly could grow heavy through the day.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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