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
Why am I not twirling around in my petticoat and skirt?
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2020
Francie dried her hands on her petticoat eyeing the deadly towel with horror.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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
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
A woman watching the boys from a sandbar, Isola Kennedy — presumably swaddled in the usual Edwardian corsetry and petticoats — ran to help.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2022
And lo! came frilly petticoats beneath pinstripe suit jackets and motherboard tank tops.
From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2020
I came up sputtering and saw the trout flick his tail and head downstream, where there were no girls with petticoats and no parrots.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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