The crinoline fashion trend that killed thousands of women (1860s). A crinoline is a stiff or structured petticoat designed to hold out a woman's skirt, popular at various times since the mid 19th White Petticoat Etsy Traditional Cheongsam Inner Dress, Layer Under Skirts, White Qipao Skirts White Lace Trim Petticoat The older Boomer girls will remember wearing a Petticoat underneath the skirt or dress. They came in Nylon, Crinoline, my older sister had one made out of horsehair.