Dresses increased dramatically to the hoopskirt and crinoline-supported styles of the 1860s; then fullness was draped and drawn to the rearward by any dresses Flower Girl Dresses had a "day" bodice with a high neckline and far-reaching sleeves, and an "evening" bodice with a little neckline (decollete) and pure curtate sleeves.

Dresses are, like other outer clothing, usually worn with underwear. A wearer of a dress is likely to wear a framework of panties as innerwear, though depending on the occasion, type of material, and type of skirt for modesty one may wear a slip over the panties.