The quirky history behind the 1950s petticoat and crinoline plus how to choose to right petticoat for your dress and where to buy 50s petticoats and crinolines online

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One of the most prominent parts of the 50’s dress was the petticoat that was worn underneath. No dress was complete without it. Take off the upper half of the dress you and you are left with the puffed-up bottom. These petty coats were layered with a starched net to make it gather volume.

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GRACE KARIN Women’s Underdress Spaghetti Strap Full Slip 1950s Vintage Petticoat Crinoline Tutu Underskirts S-XXL

These delightful, frothy petticoats are a perfect fit for British Retro circle skirts and swing dresses, they’ll give you that iconic 1950s pin up silhouette and vintage rockabilly look. , then buy a retro petticoat in a matching or contrasting colour, then go dance your little feet off!

GRACE KARIN Women’s Underdress Spaghetti Strap Full Slip 1950s Vintage Petticoat Crinoline Tutu Underskirts S-XXL

Find an extraordinary variety of petticoat vintage dresses available on 1stDibs. Our collection of petticoat vintage dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, blue and more.

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Today, most repro and vintage inspired swing dresses and skirts don’t need petticoats but they help make poodle skirts and swing dresses look authentic to the 1950s. One thin crinoline slip will add enough volume to still be modern, while larger full petticoats will create a more dramatic 1950s rockabilly style.