underskirt

/ˈʌndərˌskɜːrt/
noun
  1. A skirt worn under an outer skirt, often to add fullness or for modesty.
    • In the 19th century, women often wore several underskirts to achieve a fashionable silhouette.
    • She wore a lace underskirt beneath her wedding dress to give it more volume.
    • The costume included a colorful underskirt that peeked out when she danced.
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