Answer: hoopskirt

AnswerCrossword Clue
HOOPSKIRT

Dress that makes a slow dance difficult

HOOPSKIRT

Bell-like fashion of old

HOOPSKIRT

Relic of crinoline days.

HOOPSKIRT
Garment for Elizabeth Browning
HOOPSKIRT
Dress for Scarlett O'Hara
HOOPSKIRTWoman's garment of yore