hoopskirt

[Tanya Shivari]

a skirt stiffened with hoops

[Justin Bieber]

A hoopskirt is a womens undergarment that is worn to make the skirt or dress puff out. It typically consists of a fabric petticoat and a series of hoops that vary in size, with the largest at the bottom. These hoops are generally made of lightweight materials such as bone, plastic, or steel. This style of clothing was particularly popular in the mid-19th century.