I remember my mon starching my layers and layers of petticoats and laying them out in the grass to dry. They were so stiff that they would stand up by themselves!!!
Yes! and mine did stick out straight. It was hard to sit down or even look down as my hair was pulled into braids or pony tail so tight. Black patent shinny shoes with lace trimmed socks. I use to cry when I had to get dressed to go anywhere.