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    What was the original use for the hoop skirt?

    Question #59476. Asked by stina_girl1. (Sep 20 05 7:08 AM)


    daddy1161992

    		In order to get the full look of the fashion, women would wear up to 6 petticoats, which added quite a bit of weight. The invetion of the hoops
    eliminated the excess petticoats.

    Sep 21 05, 6:48 PM

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