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PRE-2016

31
Dec
 16

Video from Matt L.:  This gal is a bit special, pettis and all!

29
Dec
 16

 

 		A couple of "girls just want to have fun by showing their pettis" videos, pointed out by Denise:    #1    #2

18
Dec
 16


A trio of unidentified celebrities,
probably on a Halloween

From Kristi
 

  
 

17
Dec
 16

 

Jean L. has provided a few videos of interest:   #1  #2

13
Dec
 16

5
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Crinolyn has provided a special bevy of wonderful Spanish/flamenco dancer videos. Here are the final eight of these AMAZING videos:
 Such gowns often resemble mermaid gowns

#1    #2    #8

#3   (check out the one at 5:00!)

#4    (the dress at 3:00 is so you can get back to "Petticoat" reality. LOL)

#5  (love the double skirt at 3:00)

 #6   (PURPLE at 3:00 and petti-COAT at 3:30)

 #7    (does the second model have a "tail"? The white one at 2:15 is over the top.)
 

12
Dec
 16

Crinolyn points to this interesting blogger article about the 'history of petticoats.'

11
Dec
 16

 		 

Crinolyn has provided a special bevy of wonderful Spanish/flamenco dancer videos. Here are the second six:
 Such gowns often resemble mermaid gowns

#1    #2   #3   #4   #5   #6  (some "petticoated" cuffs BIGGER than a Lolita's skirt!)

10
Dec
 16

2
 entries
                Two videos pointed out by Jean L.:   #1 (Wonderful dancing skirt management)  
                                    #2 (Era video record)    
                           Denise: #3 ('Can can' in 'naked' petticoats)
                                                    Norman H:  #4 ('Based on a 1958 New Year's Eve party' - not sure what that means)

Crinolyn has provided a special bevy of wonderful Spanish/flamenco dancer videos. Here are the first six:
 Such gowns often resemble mermaid gowns

#1    #2 (watch for petticoat cuffs)    #3 (petticoat sleeves!)     #4     #5   #6 (the first one, WOW!)

 

8
Dec
 16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Sent by Jean L. for our information:
Dance Lessons - now with more Rock 'n' Roll!​

 
At Twinwood we run a full program of dance lessons throughout the festival, from Saturday through to Monday, lead by an array of expert dance instructors, covering a range of styles including Lindyhop/Swing, Charleston, Ballroom and more!

All dance lessons are FREE, and you don’t need to book, just come along and join in the fun! Daily lessons are held in the Dance Marquee, the Tin Hat and The Colonial Club, as well as dance displays in the Main Arena.

In 2017, we are excited to be introducing new Rock 'n' Roll dance classes, which can be found daily in the Dance Marquee. 

Don't worry if you don't have a dance partner as our classes are a great place to meet people. We have lots of sessions for beginners as well as a range of intermediate classes for those looking to improve their skills.

With several huge sprung dance floors on site, there are plenty of places to dance both day and night to live music played by some of the best retro bands out there, giving you lots of opportunities to show off those moves. We even have dance-wear traders on site too!

Stay tuned for our full dance lesson timetable, which will be published shortly.

Remember - our campsites are filling up fast, so you'll need to book early in order to join in the fun! Click Here to visit the Twinwood website and online ticket shop.

- Twinwood Festival 25/26/27/28 August 2017

 

 

29
Nov
 16
 
A while back, we featured a little girl fluffy duet named Sophia Grace and Rosie.   Ruffles has added this video

27
Nov
 16
 
A video worth the watch, from Mike F.  (DWTS episode)

 

8
Nov
 16

 
Videos from Matt L.:

Maid Lolita: How I get my petticoat 'pouf' (w/cage bell skirt)  - Bell!    Lolitas get ready

3
Nov
 16

Paul B.:

"Here is a video of Irene Cara taken from her video for the song 'Fame' from the 1980's TV series of the same name. Her white petticoat flashes below the hem
of her black skirt but the best bit occurs at 2:30 into the video where she's sat on top of a yellow New York taxi and has her skirt slightly pulled up and showing about
four inches of petticoat.  Nice."

 

25
Oct
  16

  Sugar Plum Fairy: "There are so many attributes in this windy video to consider."

20
Oct
  16

Jean L. points to some classy and 50s videos:    #1     #2     #3     #4     #5

17
Oct
  16

Jean L. points to a VERY fluffy video.

9
Oct
  16

  
Ed N. sends some fun videos!    #1   #2
 

3
Oct
  16

 		"Petticoat Peeper" - Interesting newspaper blurb from Crinolyn

 

28
Sep
 16
Progressive sequences from Ed N.:    #1   #2   #3   #4   #5   #6

19
Sep
 16

Mike F. points to this video: Tweetsie Railroad Cloggers

6
Sep
 16

Hoops and fun, from Crinolyn:   #1     #2

3
Sep
 16
 
Denise sends a Quinceañera video:   "What a dress, what a dance ....what underpinnings!"   :-)   

 

 

26
Aug
 16

 

 
Roger K. points out these Prior Attire videos; they debunk common perceptions regarding the difficulties in wearing Era clothing:
 
Moving in a crinoline     How did they deal with summer heat?    Myth: It took hours to get dressed    Using the toilet     Activity
                                                           
Prior Attire also has a Facebook presence and a website.
 

25
Aug
 16

 

 
 

Rikki Rabbit:
"Each year I say I'm gonna go!  Maybe some day.  But the Golden Oldies Festival in Wettenberg, Germany is not just a celebration of
 petticoats, it also has some neat old cars.  Here's one of the best videos I've found documenting this year's Parade of Pettis in Germany."

Car section
 

24
Aug
 16

3
 entries

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jean L. has provided this link, which, when you click on 'PDF' will get you a download
 of a file containing an interesting 37 page 1925 'magazine-let' entitled French Frolics


 
Matt L.: "There's nothing like exuberant Appalachian Cloggers showing off their pettis!"

#1    #2    #3    #4    #5    #6    #7    #8

Tom Z. is looking for information.  Can anyone help?  Email, please.

"There is a web site that I used to go to that had lots of stories of petticoat punishment
and was searchable with lots of different categories, But I have forgotten the web address."

 

23
Aug
 16

Jean L. points out this Boogie Woogie  link.

2
Aug
 16

Jean L. (although she is not the only one!) oft times comes up with some very interesting contributions.

This video from BBC is definitely NOT an exception.  Good stuff!

Watch for the crease!
 

 

30
Jul
 16
Jennifer: "Elegance has returned again:  #1     #2     #3     #4     #5  ("Not sure about sand shoes")
 

3
Jul
 16

 

 
Abby M. has pointed to some more nice wide, fluffy (Quinceañera) gown videos (See 25 Jun):
 
6) Video - 'I love the white & pink with the ruffly skirt, poufed by a hoop skirt, very nice shape.'
 
 7) Video  - 'I love how big the skirt is and the way it moves and flows.'

8) Video  - 'Her dress is lovely and huge, poufed by a large hoopskirt.'
 

2
Jul
 16
 

We receive this question regarding long-term storage of petticoats now and then - thought we'd post our answer:

Long term storage can be done by rolling them fairly tightly and using brown paper and packaging tape.  Most fabrics are fairly resilient.  Short-
term storage (where you want to maintain the pouf) should be done by hanging, but not in a hot area (although obviously this takes a lot of space.) 

After long term storage, the petticoat should be shaken out thoroughly.  The BEST way to regain pouf after that is to use light liquid starch,
soak them a short while, then let them line dry.  Never machine dry! (Washing can be done gently by hand, as for lingerie, using a Woolite-type
product.) A slightly less effective way of regaining stiffness and pouf is to use liquid starch, soaking thoroughly, and them line drying.  

Unless you want ants, do not use the method offered by some: Soaking in sugar water.

 

 

27
 Jun
 16
 

Linde has provided this interesting Civil War era gown, presented with an exciting glimpse of petticoat -sometimes a taste of the unknown can be quite titillating.

We assume is from a film, but know not which
 
 

25
Jun
 16

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 
 
Abby M. has provided some nice wide, fluffy gown videos:

1) [Princess Shoot] "Not Quinceañera, but a really nice belle cosplay I want to replicate some day.
The six meter circumference hoop skirt creates such a great shape. I love how it moves and sways as she walks around." 
 ED: We have posted this before, but it's worth another look.

 
2) "Short video with a great show of petticoats about ninety seconds in."
 
3) [Video] "Very pretty white dress, love how it's poufed only by petticoats. Good show of petticoats four minutes in."
 
4) [Video] "Another gown poufed only by petticoats, with a good show."
 
5) [Video] Largest ball gown I've confirmed is poufed with just petticoats, very pretty dress.
Link is time  stamped to a big show, but there are other petti peeks and fluffiness throughout the video."
 

6
Jun
 16

 
Rikki: "Here's a great new fashion show from Berlin, I believe.  Those German girls must know how to dress!"
 
 

 

 

27
May
 16
 

Crinolyn refers us to this video:  1960 Easter (girls in wide pettis)
 
 

25
May
 16

Ed N. points us to this video: How to Sit Down in a Crinoline - "Fun to watch."
 

22
May
 16

Jean L. points us in a lovely direction: Video - From Strictly Come Dancing: 2013

11
May
 16
Jean L. refers to this video from a Dancing With the Stars episode

 

26
Apr
 16

 

 

Donna Dea:

"Here is a cool video that I think you will like; The best part starts about 45 seconds or so.  You'll be able to tell...."

ED: But there are other goodies sprinkled about...
 

5
Apr
 16

 
 
Another video from Crinolyn, featuring tutu dance costumes

...and these:  #1   #2   #3   #4   #5   #6   #7
 (#7 is not in the same category, but certainly captivating)

 

3
Apr
 16
Crinolyn: "Get a load of these tutu-like dance costumes!  WOW!!!"
   #1   Wait till the second part and see how they bounce!
  #2   Bouncy Bouncy...
   #3   Even shorter!
   #4   Nice!
   #5   No comment necessary!
   #6   Don't ignore this one...  (Just love the poufiness!)
 

 

2
Apr
 16
Nice petti dancing treat, pointed out by Jean L.

 

20
Mar
 16
Rikki:
"I just happened by this on YouTube; At 4:15 in, my heart went pitter-patter!"

13
Mar
 16

Jean points out this pertinent video

 

26
Feb
 16

 

2
 entries

 

 

 

 
Lacy has found a unique duet!
            
"Here is the harp-playing duo Camille and Kennerly; they have performed many numbers, but of
course, this Cyndi Lauper song is one of my favorites - the girls have nice petticoats on as well."

...and Jennifer H. adds this:

"Are these becoming just so impossible to watch with longing desires?"

Media note:

Last night, American Idol contestant Olivia Rox didn't disappoint,
wearing a floor-length pink (what appeared to be a) chiffon gown, amply full.

 

18
Feb
 16
 
Denise video: "Enjoy, plenty of petti-peeks - someone did quite an editing job on this."

 

7
Feb
 16

Jean L. provides this "vveerryy interesting" video.

4
Feb
 16

 

Jean L. points to this nice video
 

Crinolyn presents this Russian video of 'The Dance
of the Little Swans' from Tchaikovsky's
Swan Lake

 

31
Jan
 16

 

Crinolyn has found this interesting video:

A woman who, to this day, lives in the 50s!

25
Jan
 16

Jean L. points to these videos:   #1    #2  (quality not to par)

8
Jan
 16

Jean L. sends this less-clean-cut Era video

...as well as a 50's German medley (More following this video)
 

1
Jan
 16
 
Nancy N. points out this good resource
 

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