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PRE-2017

29
 Dec
 17

 

Sonia V.:

"I saw Crinolyn's square dance links on Pettipond 25 Dec, and wanted to show you these :   #1    #2    #3

"Just look at those pinafores on the two first videos... Aren't they pretty !!!...

"I'm still looking for some square dance, clogging, Victorian or Viennese waltz somewhere around Brussels...  ;-)"

25
 Dec
 17

A few VINTAGE  square dance videos from  Crinolyn:      #1    #2    #3

12
Dec
 17

 

From Stephen K.:
"See the video called 'Petticoats A-Plenty' at this site."
 
 

 

23
Nov
 17

 

During The Era, boys learned to respect girls, who knew (because their mothers taught them) how to earn their respect!

Video pointed out by Crinolyn      More

8
Nov
 17

 

For those of you who remember the Corvair (and its notoriety), Crinolyn  has found a 1960 commercial featuring a VERY bouffant-y' little girl.
(The 'Easter Bunny' is scary, like all clowns are...bbbrrrr!)

3
Nov
 17

 

John N. points out this Fifties dance video with LOTS of flying pettis!

 

 

23
Oct
 17


Matt:

"There are some nice petticoat displays in this very British, 1957 video."

Ken R. video:
"Cute Annette sings my favorite.  She’s dressed in the appropriate Pond fashion of the time."
 

8
 Oct
 17

 

 

Ken R.:

"Before MTV Videos you had things like Scopitone and Soundies shorts. The machines were jukeboxes with pictures, and YouTube is
loaded with them; some are packed with cheesecake. Here’s a Scopitone featuring Debbie Reynolds - nice flashes for Pond lovers."
 
 

NO SEPTEMBER

16
Aug
 17
 

Ed N.:  "We can only dream of being left alone in a place like this!"

 

9
Aug
 17

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[Anonymous]:

"Yesterday on Facebook I saw a post from a female friend, she posted two dresses and a blue petticoat asking her friends which everyone preferred for her as The Mother Of The Groom.

"I actually preferred the other dress a bit more, but both were nice; the original post had been deleted by the time I went back, but she is fairly certain this will be the dress and petticoat."

Elizabeth, regarding Denise B.'s query on 7 Aug:

Denise (and others) -  First, for the two pieces of nylon net:  What Ms. Lon was attempting to describe was that one piece of nylon netting was heavier' (meaning 'thicker') than the other piece.  Nylon netting can be purchased at any fabric shop; the sales people can assist you in determining the 'heaviness' of the nylon netting the store has in stock.  You will need to purchase two separate pieces of nylon netting, one piece being 'heavier' (meaning 'thicker') than the other.

Secondly, for cutting a full circle:  There are various ways to cut a full circle.  No one way is better than another.  What works for you is what is best for you.  The 'full circle' means the circumference of the nylon netting.  Keep in mind you will also be cutting a hole in the very center of the full circles of nylon netting.  The hole will be your waistband.

Thirdly, length depending on height:  The length will be measured from your waist to how far below your waist you wish the hem of your nylon netting to be.  Your overall height will also be a determining factor.  (After all, you don't want the hem to drag on the floor!)  Ms. Lon was 5 feet, 6 inches in height.  Your height plus how long you wish the nylon netting to be, waist to hem, is what Ms. Lon meant when she wrote "length depending on height."

 

Denise B. reacts:

"Number one rule of petticoats, NEVER store them in a plastic bag. (Regarding how to organize a petticoat collection, 11 Aug). It will make them go flat, and we don't want flat petticoats!"
 

ED: No, not good for storage, but spray starch is the antidote.  We should have read more carefully.


 

7
Aug
 17

Denise B.:

 "I'm in love with the page about Alice Lon's petticoats, and am excited to make one for myself!  Can you clarify the first part of the instructions for me?  
They're a little vague.  It's the first paragraph, where it says to cut a full circle with two thicknesses of nylon net, length depending on height.  
I confess I have no idea what it's talking about.  I understand the next set of instructions."

ED:  Can anyone help? - We, too, are at a loss.
 
 

 26
Jul
17
 Jennifer H.:  "Check out 18.25 of this video - beautifully different.

 13
Jul
17

 

Sheryl writes:

"I came across Charlene’s experience in 'Charlene’s Cookout' on this site, and would be interested in reaching out to her as I’m working on a new
written work and would like to ask her about her experiences. If she can contact me at [email protected], it’d be greatly appreciated.

 

 

 25
Jun
17

  Another delicious Betsey Johnson runway episode from Jennifer H. 

 23
Jun
17

 

 Jennifer H. reports this delicious Betsey Johnson runway episode 

 13
Jun
17
Impressive bride  from Jennifer H.  (14 min), and this nice bridal show

More big skirts, especially at 10 min

9
Jun
17

Jennifer H.: Dolores Gray on the classic Milton Berle TV Show on December 29th 1954 - video

No May

28
Apr
 17

 Crinolyn has sent us a third cache of petticoat-related Era newsclips that really give us great insight into the beginning of the petticoat craze in fashion. 

Here are the final four, all from the Chicago Tribune, dates in the filename:

#1     #2    #3     #4       (First six on 23-24 April)

 

27
April
 17

  "The World of Wearable Art" search word, recommended by Crinolyn, returns a highly
  visible-impact collection of videos that most all of us will find EXTREMELY fascinating.

Give it a shot.
 

24
April
 17

 

 

 		 

Crinolyn has sent us another cache of petticoat-related Era newsclips that really give us great insight into the beginning of the petticoat craze in fashion. 

Here are the first three, all from the Chicago Tribune, dates in the filename:

#1     #2    #3       (First three on 23 April)
 

23
Apr
 17

 

 		 

Crinolyn has sent us a cache of petticoat-related Era newsclips that really give us great insight into the beginning of the petticoat craze in fashion. 

Here are the first three, all from the Chicago Tribune, dates in the filename:

#1     #2    #3

 

21
Apr
 17

Jimmy Vargas: "Some more black petticoat video of Liliana Scarlatta at a live performance."

15
Apr
 17

2
 entries

Sheryl: It would seem that the Dance Project only produced one final video instead of two. It was uploaded yesterday; do enjoy.

Those Russian girls!  Videos, pointed out by Jean L.:    #1    #2   
 

4
Apr
 17

 

Sheryl:

"After a long delay, the 3rd video of the dance project is now live here. The creator behind the project has stated 'Due to the slow pace
and lack of feedback from the project, we are stopping production after our last set of  filming. Unless something changes, we're
unable to continue any further. Perhaps in the future we can continue this when time and money will allow.'
 

"They've assured me that they still have at least 2 more videos to upload, maybe more depending on their final wrap-up."
  

1
Apr
 17
Denise: To go along with Rikki's recent square dance clips, here's a fun one. 
 

11
 Mar
 17

BB Bloomer:  Chilean dance in petticoated bouffant dress:     bailes tipicos de chile

 

25
 Feb
 17
Video: Christian Dior Autumn Winter 2005-2006 runway from Jean L.
...and she sends another video of possible interest
Also, here's an extreme Era sack dress

16
 Feb
 17

 Sheryl: "The second video of the Dance Project is up. You may visit it here."  (See 9 Feb for first)

12
Feb
17

 		 
Jean L. points to these sites, which contain pictures pertaining to a Munich festival:   #1   #2   #3
 

10
Feb
17

A very nice red gown Valentine's Day page has been added to

   Crinolyn's Gown Gallery  

Don't miss it!  (Page 507)

  
 

9
Feb
 17

 

Sheryl:

"The first video of the Dance Project is up. You may visit it here.  The second one from the project will be up sometime next week."
 

5
Feb
17

A few links from Jean L.:  #1   #2   #3   #4   #5

4
Feb
 17

 

 

 Jennifer H:

Are classic shapes still in?  Yes!

"One minute in gorgeous skirts  (yards and yards)  would cause convulsions and choke one up to wear - Video
Then, at 10, 11, and & 13 minutes, and then keep drooling to end!

"Have you seen the city chic dresses for skirts to put several pettis under?  For us who need some shaping, these are an excuse for Merry
Widows and girdles or corsets, suspenders and hose and heels and severe glamour beneath to hold the likes of their 'blown rose dress' and
several other earlier flared dresses of heavier satin type fabric.  Also make other good stuff, although not in the quality range of the likes of
Terri,  Jon, Tadashi, Schoji, Jovani and others.
 
"Furthermore, Chinese sites have a catastrophic mass of stuff of a convulsive nature, with one going mindless with desire to buy; one needs an
aircraft hanger size wardrobe as you cannot throw out what you have purchased!!!"
 

1
Feb
17

 		 
From 'D': This video primarily focuses on corsets, but there are plenty of petticoats!
 
 

 

22
Jan
17

Jean L. points to a video of the charismatic André Rieu dancing with a delightfully-clad lady (at least at first!)

21
Jan
 17

 
 

Jean L. points to a few nice clips:  #1    #2    #3    #4

#1-3:  German girl singers who display nice pettis

#4: German quartet who are similarly attired

 

11
Jan
17


Jean L. proffers a couple of fluffy videos:   #1   #2

 

10
Jan
 17
 

Notice from Sheryl T:

I've gotten word that someone is working on a dance project with a professional dancing girl in LA; they're collaborating to do a couple of calypso/island
music style dances, but the outfit is a sundress accompanied by a petticoat. There will be lots of skirt swishing and petticoat showing to your enjoyment;
the final project is destined for YouTube when it's completed.
 

If you or any of your followers would like to contribute to this project during its duration, she'll be glad to dance to a song of your choosing in her sundress/petticoat outfit for a donation of $25 (per song). Each song that she dances to will be uploaded to YouTube for free upon its completion.
 

You may contact me at [email protected]  if you're interested in this project for further details.

 

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