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Hello, This is Crinolyn. I have some very sad news to share with you. Last week around the twenty second of November, 2021, our mutual friend Tom Lierse passed away. The information passed along to me by his wife is: This is zoom and info for Tom Lierse's funeral!! If anyone asks can you copy and paste the Place: Quantico National Cemetery Monday 11/29 Time: 1:30pm Shiva: (Snyderman House) Monday 4:30-7 Tuesday 12:30-2:30 & 4:30 - 7 *Due to a constant rotation of visitors, we kindly ask visitors to wear a mask* There is some talk of a ZOOM option for the service, As I get more information on that, probably Saturday, I will post it here. Personal comment; I've known Tom for many years, way back since the internet service Prodigy. He was a fine man, a veteran a loving husband and father. Please offer a prayer for him. As far as the web site is concerned, this is up in the air right now.

22 Nov  21 4 entries

Going to the prom in his Chevy    Sent by John N. Preparing for an unidentified performance Era Christmas colors from Karl K. Pinup (la)Bee is the epitome of versatility; she presents several  pictures on the pleats theme pleats theme - Bottom of the page...

21 Nov  21 4 entries

For our bike section    Sent by John N. A pleasant design from John From Sylvia Marie, a pleasant view comin' at ya From Malcolm in the UK,  a couple in lace for the ages

20 Nov  21 4 entries

Extending her charm, street-wise    Sent by John N. A high-waist (Empire) from John Michelle: "Some screen grabs of Teresa Brewer on the Ed Sullivan Show; no pettis but you can tell she must have some under her dress."           Crinolyn points to a YouTube offering of Rock, Rock, Rock, as posted yesterday

19 Nov  21 4 entries

Unidentified performer/performance    Sent by John N. John sends a grab from the 1956 film Rock, Rock, Rock, to add to our collection From Nancy N., The Scottish Ballet - The Nutcracker (2020) Source          More ballet troupes Anymouse has sent a number of polka dot dresses - here are the fifth two.

18 Nov  21 4 entries

Pleats NEED pettis to be complete!    Sent by John N. Fluff at the head of the stairs Sent by John From Nancy N., violinist Lindsey Stirling Sources:  #1   #2 On November 6, Nancy N. posted some pictures from the 2009 version of Night of the Demons. Now, Dara has send some from the 1988 version.

17 Nov  21 4 entries

Recently, a new generation of society beauties were introduced at Tatler's Debutant Ball in Moscow Pictured: Producer Yana Rudkovskaya with her son Alexander Plushenko    Sent by John N. Japanese fun! Sent by John Pinup (la)Bee shows off her perky stuff with several fine pictures - Bottom of the page - She DOES have a way about her! Larry has sent this delightful example of excellent photography Youth styles section

16 Nov  21 4 entries

Kate Beckinsale at Paris Hilton's recent wedding    Sent by John N. Typical Doris Designs offering     Sent by John Showin' it off From Crinolyn Anymouse has sent a number of polka dot dresses - here are the fourth two.

15 Nov  21 4 entries

If a girl is perky off the beaten track, is she still perky?    Sent by John N. Flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, 1943 With a hoop?       Sent by John A girdle tidbit from Sylvia Marie Iconic Maidenform bra ads

14 Nov  21 4 entries

Raven-haired beauty Corset   Crease    Stairs    Sent by John N. Auto-pretty  Sent by John Anymouse has sent a number of polka dot dresses - here are the third two. A practice tutu clip from Crinolyn               Tutu area

There was no 13 Nov 21 Update due to continuing technical difficulties

12 Nov  21 4 entries

Luminescent upskirt    Sent by John N. Frenetic beauty  Sent by John Sitting pretty From Malcolm in he UK Beautiful petticoats from the 'Beautiful Era' ('Polonaise' gown)

11 Nov  21 4 entries

Red bridal froufrou    Sent by John N. Rachel Ann Jensen  Sent by John Anymouse has sent a number of polka dot dresses - here are the second two. Straight slip area From Malcolm in the UK, a windy beach

NOTICE:       There probably will be no Update Wednesday due to technical issues

9 Nov  21 4 entries

'Envyishly' femmy*    Sent by John N. Formal swinging...  Sent by John Golden tutu from C.A. From Malcolm in the UK, a small series featuring model Kara ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ REMINDER: Crinolyn maintains her own website, crinolyn.com.org and .net, where Crinolyn's Gown Gallery resides. This site contains a wealth of great gown images worthy of your attention.  She puts as much effort in it as she does as technical assistant, advisor and, contributor to The Pond

8 Nov  21 4 entries

Ensconced    Sent by John N. Quadruple the fun Austrian folk? (guess) ...or maybe they're just dirndls  Sent by John Anymouse has sent a number of polka dot dresses - here are the first two. From Crinolyn, an interesting 'collage", as it were.

7 Nov  21 5 entries

So sweet!    Sent by John N. Russian folk  Sent by John Jennifer:  Check out The American Sirens, a retro style trio who wear our favorite styles in a lot of their videos. Karl K.:  "A press photo of Debbie Reynolds and Debby Boone for the  Bob Hope Special of 1-28-1979; they danced in those dresses near the end of the show. The show used to be online, but I can't find it now." Victoria Justice    Sent by Malcolm in the UK

6 Nov  21 4 entries

Dropped waists on the runway - Chanel, 2018 Designer section     Sent by John N. Pretty reenactress  Sent by John Nancy N. sends three images from "a cheesy horror movie" Night of the Demons (1988) Links:  #1   #2   #3 Neil M.: "One day, quite a long time ago, a moment was frozen in time... And then you woke up"

5 Nov  21 4 entries

Chanel, 2019 Designer section Sent by John  Stylized wind  Sent by John Here's a rather pleasant automotive scene From Karl K. A rather sensuous vidclip from Crinolyn

4 Nov  21 4 entries

Extending her charm Sent by John  Getting her ready...  Sent by John Barbie ballerina for our Dolls section From Anymouse PLEATS on parade!

3 Nov  21 4 entries

Interesting ad Sent by John  Pretty mermaid  Sent by John Statuette of Marilyn in The Seven Year Itch From Anymouse Concentration before the ballet By André Coelho; backstage at the Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro From Micael - nice perspective!

2 Nov  21 4 entries

Great Era ad Sent by John    Ballerinae groupthink  Sent by John Fluffy maids From Malcolm in the UK Yari Shahidi at an unidentified Emmy Awards (in Dior)

1 Nov  21 4 entries

In the garden Sent by John    Folk costumes on the Island of Susak in the Adriatic Sea (Croatia)  Sent by John The contrast is delightful, Betty Jane! From Stephen K., Fannie Rice (1859-1936), an American actress of the late 19th century. Petticoats were the order of the day for actresses... SOME FUN (off the subject PowerPoint) - couldn't resist