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What is the history of the hoop skirt?
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The hoop skirt was first worn in the early 1900s. It was a popular fashion during the 1920s and 1930s, when it was often paired with a corset or other undergarments. During World War II, women's skirts were shortened to help conserve fabric and make them more practical for factory work. This led to a resurgence of the hoop skirt in the 1950s. By the 1960s, the style had become popular among teenagers and young adults, who wore their skirts so tight that they resembled a ring around the waist. In the 1970s, the hoop skirt became associated with disco culture and went out of style by the 1980s. Since then, it has seen a revival as an alternative to the miniskirt.