Stiffened petticoats were typically cut from a rigid fabric of woven horsehair and linen called 'crinoline', a name that would eventually come to denote not just the fabric, but the garment itself.

Wearing a tightly tied waist cord on an underskirt, a common practice in traditional saree dressing, may lead to skin cancer, ...

Lolita fashion plates embrace youthful femininity through petticoats, ruffles and lace ... “Lolita style challenges the ...