Petticoats came into existence in the fourteenth century when both women would wear them as undercoats—the practice of wearing petticoats as undergarments were established in England in 1585. In French, they were called Jupe, whereas basquina that people used in Spain was also petticoat. At the arrival of the 18th century, in Europe and America, people considered petticoats as a part of the exterior garment. In the American colonies, Petticoats were worn by most women throughout the 18th century. In the early 19th century, people switched to narrower dresses, including invisible petticoats. Since then, people have worn petticoats under dresses to give them desired shape and volume. However, now, they are costumed in themselves. They come in fluffy looks and are common in carnivals.