Definitions
- A stiff, structured petticoat worn under a skirt to give it volume and shape. - A type of underskirt made from horsehair or a similar stiff material. - A garment popular in the 19th century that gave skirts a bell shape.
- An underskirt worn for warmth or modesty. - A garment worn under a dress or skirt to add fullness. - A skirt-like garment worn as an outer layer in some cultures.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of undergarments worn under dresses or skirts.
- 2Both can be used to add volume and shape to a skirt.
- 3Both were popular in the past but are less commonly worn today.
What is the difference?
- 1Structure: Crinoline is a more structured and stiff garment than petticoat.
- 2Material: Crinoline is made from horsehair or a similar stiff material, while petticoat can be made from a variety of fabrics.
- 3Purpose: Crinoline is primarily used to add volume and shape to a skirt, while petticoat can also be worn for warmth or modesty.
- 4Popularity: Crinoline was more popular in the 19th century, while petticoat has been worn throughout history and is still occasionally worn today.
- 5Connotation: Crinoline is associated with a more formal and historical context, while petticoat can be used in a wider range of contexts and is less formal.
Remember this!
Crinoline and petticoat are both types of undergarments worn under dresses or skirts to add volume and shape. However, crinoline is a more structured and stiff garment made from horsehair or a similar material, while petticoat can be made from a variety of fabrics and has a wider range of uses, including warmth and modesty. Crinoline was more popular in the past and is associated with a more formal and historical context, while petticoat is less formal and has been worn throughout history and is still occasionally worn today.
