Underskirt: meaning, definitions and examples

Worn under a skirt or dress to add volume or layers. Commonly used in casual or formal settings.

• She wore an underskirt to give her dress more volume.
• The bridal gown looked more elegant with an additional underskirt.

A skirt-like garment worn under a dress or skirt for warmth or to add fullness, commonly in historical contexts.

• In the 19th century, women often wore petticoats under their dresses.
• The costume required a petticoat for an authentic look.

A lightweight undergarment worn under a dress or skirt to prevent it from being see-through or to make it hang smoothly.

• She wore a slip under her sheer dress.
• A silk slip made her dress fit better.

Used to create a full, structured shape under a dress, especially in historical or formal attire. It has a stiff fabric.

• The Victorian-era ball gown was supported by a crinoline.
• She chose a dress with a crinoline for the grand ball.