A petticoat is an underskirt, which women started wearing in the 16th century. It was usually a beautiful piece of embroidered or brocaded under garment, and a portion of it was proudly displayed, either by having the bottom trim peeking out under a long skirt, or to show off the front of the petticoat by wearing a gown that was designed with an open V-front.

The petticoat lost some of it's importance, once straight dresses and skirts became more fashionable. Nowadays, only a few women wear petticoats. Women hardly even wear dresses anymore, they like to dress comfortable, and wear jeans and other garments that fit their busy lifestyles. If they do wear dresses, they wear tight skirts, or short sexy dresses, that do not leave much room for petticoats. However many women are romantic, and they like the old fashioned look of a petticoat paired with a corset, or worn over a garterbelt set.

Today, petticoats are often used under bridal gowns with wide skirts, to maintain the gowns intended shape and silhouette. For example Bridal Petticoat carries a variety of petticoats specifically for bridal gowns, from hoop skirts, to other full slips.

We carry mainly petticoats from knee lengths to very short. Suitable to wear under our sexy costumes, or to wear with a corset and a full skirt. Any costume looks more authentic, when worn with the matching petticoat. Ballerina dancers often wear petticoats. No matter if you wear it under one of our French maid outfits, or if you create your own costume, using a full skirt, you will see our petticoats are adorable, and make your skirts stand out, and give you that cute romantic girl look.