underskirt
noun
un·der·skirt
ˈən-dər-ˌskərt 
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Designed by Karl Lagerfeld for the opulent 1992 fall couture show, Kardashian’s black gown features a Medusa-style corset with a structured bodice and delicate spaghetti straps, falling into a pleated black silk skirt and chiffon jellyfish underskirt.
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
The four-piece dress, consisting of a bra, tulle underskirt, sheer ribbon layer, and an overcoat fit perfectly.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Sarah Paulson in Prada Always a style star on red carpets, the outstanding guest actress nominee for Mr. & Mrs. Smith didn’t disappoint at the 2024 Emmys, wearing a custom Prada gown in Yves Klein blue with a black underskirt and white bow detail, paired with jewels by Marco Bicego.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024
Flower emblems of the four nations of the U.K. — a rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock — were also featured on the underskirt and cuffs of each sleeve.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
The four-piece dress, consisting of a bra, tulle underskirt, sheer ribbon layer, and an overcoat fit perfectly.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Sarah Paulson in Prada Always a style star on red carpets, the outstanding guest actress nominee for Mr. & Mrs. Smith didn’t disappoint at the 2024 Emmys, wearing a custom Prada gown in Yves Klein blue with a black underskirt and white bow detail, paired with jewels by Marco Bicego.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024
Flower emblems of the four nations of the U.K. — a rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock — were also featured on the underskirt and cuffs of each sleeve.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
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underskirt
noun
un·der·skirt
ˈən-dər-ˌskərt
: a skirt worn under an outer skirt
especially
: petticoat entry 1
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