The Strange and Surprising History of the Hoop Skirt and Bustle Dresses in America
Why in the world would women think this was a good fashion choice?
Issue #299 Friday Funday April 14, 2023
In the mid-19th century, the hoop skirt was the height of fashion in America. Women of all classes and ages wore these flowing, bell-shaped dresses. But by the early 20th century, the hoop skirt had fallen out of favor, deemed too impractical and old-fashioned.
The 1800s crinoline, also called a hoop skirt or extens…
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