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Crinoline

Crinoline is a fancy and fluffy piece of material, like a skirt or dress, that women often wear on special occasions. Think of it like a big, puffy umbrella that you wear under your dress.

It's made up of lots of layers of stiff fabric that are sewn together to create a wide and full shape. The fabric can be made of different things like cotton, silk, or even nylon. It can also be decorated with lace or other pretty trims.

The crinoline is worn underneath a dress or skirt to help it poof out and hold its shape. It can make a dress look very big and fancy, like a princess dress!

But be careful, because crinolines can be very delicate and can get ruined easily if not taken care of properly. So, it's important to be gentle with them and store them carefully so they stay looking pretty.