A rarely publicized example of  petticoat is used under a bell skirt Sent by John N.

 

This is actually a bell skirt, but what an undercarriage it must take! (...and that ugly exposed zipper!) From Crinolyn

Lolitae, one with a nice bell skirt, the other pretty close... Parasol area From Kristi

 

Appears to be bell-skirted, but it's hard to be sure, sitting From Kristi

 

Almost crowded, almost bell-shaped, ALL kinetic! From Abby Rhodes

 

This is a beautiful bell skirt, but it must be propped by a cage, of sorts (Love the translucent bodice) From Kristi

Sweet Lolitae  wearing a nice bellskirts

 

The Sweet Lolita in pink has the bell skirt down pat

 

Two Lolitae with skirts that are barely bell-shaped From Kristi

 

Bell skirted dress, by Dior, 1958 Crinolyn found this Designer area

 

Bell skirt on the runway From Kristi

 

This skirt-shape was very popular in the 50s - it actually looks bell-shaped  From Crinolyn

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