petticoat

he was in danger of succumbing to the petticoat government of Mary and Sarah.

princess dress (=petticoat, slip)

I have to wear a petticoat under this skirt to prevent it from riding up when I move.

He arranged the tiny garments on the bed, the fichu next to the petticoat, the stockings beside the shoes, and he looked at them, one after the other.

Under the upswelling tide he saw the writhing weeds lift languidly and sway reluctant arms, hising up their petticoats, in whispering water swaying and upturning coy silver fronds.