underskirt
noun
un·der·skirt
ˈən-dər-ˌskərt 
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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.
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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
In lieu of tulle, Bailey’s dress featured an underskirt made of sculptural white roses that gave the dress its tutu-esque volume.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2023
The gorgeous Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown featured French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace throughout the bodice, skirt and underskirt.
—Amy Rosner, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
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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
In lieu of tulle, Bailey’s dress featured an underskirt made of sculptural white roses that gave the dress its tutu-esque volume.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2023
The gorgeous Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown featured French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace throughout the bodice, skirt and underskirt.
—Amy Rosner, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
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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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