historicalfashion
A blog posting historical fashion garments, portraits, or drawings from the Middle Ages to the 1950s, and some special exceptions for later dates. This includes photographs, explanation of the garment, and historical details. Long live the past!
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likesomanycandles asked: Hey there! I'm possibly getting a bustle dress for my birthday, and I have a question. Should I get a bustle and a crinoline, or just a bustle? I've not been able to find any answers about this, and I thought you might know. Thanks!
How exciting for you! You definitely only need a bustle - crinoline is a word to describe the hoops that went under mid-19th century dresses (think Gone With the Wind). Alternatively, crinoline is a term used for the “tutu” type garments that made 1950s dresses look poofy. Since you are only going to be needing the bustle effect, a bustle undergarment is all you require!
