Petticoat
/ˈpetɪkəʊt/noun
A skirt or dress worn under another skirt or dress.
She wears a petticoat under her skirt to give it more fullness.
Often appears as...
- wear a petticoat
- lace petticoat
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Layering
A petticoat adds volume under skirts and can impact the silhouette of an outfit.
Her wedding dress had a petticoat underneath to create a princess-like shape.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Outerwear
Remember, a petticoat is not usually visible; it's meant to be worn underneath another garment.
Though her dress was thin, the petticoat underneath preserved her modesty.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Usage
While still used, petticoats aren't as common in everyday fashion but may be seen in formalwear.
For the ball, she chose a gown with a petticoat to add elegance.
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crinolineslipundergarmentunderpinningunderskirt
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