Malco Modes Madeline + Giveaway! 

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Malco Modes is America’s oldest and largest maker of quality petticoats, pettipants and crinolines, having been in business for over 50 years with each piece hand-sewn in their eastern Tennessee facility. Their Jennifer petticoat was my first ever good quality petticoat as a pinup, and a year and a half later it’s still in perfect condition despite regular use. It’s the softest, fluffiest petticoat I’ve ever touched, and I do make a habit of touch testing as many petticoats as I can to compare–you know, not to sound creepy or anything.

The Jennifer is a great everyday petticoat because it’s got medium volume and isn’t too long or too short, meaning it works well for the average pinup. I, though, am a queen of puff. A master of fluff. I love my skirts big and bold and a little bit obnoxious, even. I’ve yearned to try the Malco Modes Michelle petticoat since I first got my Jennifer, recognising it as the superlative among petticoats in circumference, but I’ve been told by the helpful lovelies at Malco Modes that the Michelle is so full it will only fit under skirts with a minimum of 140 inches hem circumference, which excludes a lot of your average repro pieces. Being sensible, I perused the Malco Modes range of fuller pieces and decided the Madeline seemed like an excellent comprise between hem-busting volume and daily pinup practicality.

It might sound silly, but I was excited to get this in red. I only own black and white petticoats, because they go with everything and I’m not someone who likes my petticoat to peek out from under my skirts anyway. Still, despite that, I found myself wanting the option of something colourful just for the fun of it, and Malco Modes definitely offer that. Every single one of their petticoats comes available in multiple colours, with up to 25 different colours available in their most popular styles. This ruby red was made for me and my obsessively red-accessorizing ways.

Red HavanaDress by Pinup Girl Clothing Couture

Havana dress without petticoat

Malco Modes Jennifer petticoat Red Havana Dress Pinup Girl Clothing

Worn with the Jennifer petticoat by Malco Modes

Malco Modes Madeline petticoat Red Havana Dress Pinup Girl Clothing

Worn with the Madeline petticoat by Malco Modes

madeline2Malco Modes Madeline petticoat Red Havana Dress Pinup Girl ClothingMalco Modes Madeline petticoat Red Havana Dress Pinup Girl Clothing

Petticoat: Madeline Petticoat in Ruby Red C/O Malco Modes
Dress: Red Havana dress by Pinup Girl Clothing
Hair Flower: Single White Debbie Dahlia by Daisy Jean Floral Designs
Flats: Old Season H&M

I expected this petticoat to deliver on volume, yet I didn’t expect it to be quite so full and incredible. The first time I put it on, it surprised even me, Puff Queen that I am. It’s amazing, particularly given it’s only their second fullest petticoat behind the Michelle (how?!!)

Technically it’s a crinoline, which means it’s made from stiffer materials than a petticoat, which is typically softer. Cheap, bad-quality crinolines are often scratchy, stiff and uncomfortable because they use rougher materials to achieve the stiffness required to achieve the fuller volume. This Madeline petticoat, however, produced by a company committed to good quality produce, doesn’t leave you suffering any of that scratchy discomfort. The full volume is achieved by one layer of stiff nylon netting sandwiched between two layers of soft nylon organza, with satin binding on the edging of each layer. Altogether, there’s 60 years used to achieve that perfect fullness, with those softer top and under layers making this piece comfortable and gentle to wear. Never again will volume necessitate the abandonment of comfort, as I had previously believed!

The sizing of the Madeline runs from petite to X large, with each size allowing a waist range of 10 inches or more inside that size, since the waistband of each skirt sports a button that can be moved along to tighten or loosen the fit. Each size also increases slightly in length, so the petite Madeline can cater to 21-38 inch waists at a petticoat length of 19 inches, while the large runs from 27-50 in the waist and 23 inches long. I ordered the large to get that extra little bit of length. That does mean it is too short to be worn at my natural waist for my longer dresses or skirts, like this pictured Havana dress, but I easily combat that by shifting the skirt down a little to be worn on my hips.

The Madeline petticoat comes available in 15 colours and costs $64.99. I’m so thrilled it not only fulfilled but exceeded my high expectations, but I’m even happier to be able to bring you another Malco Modes giveaway!

Thanks to Malco Mode’s generosity, this giveaway is open internationally and offers the winner a Malco Modes petticoat of their choice. The giveaway begins today, Wednesday 30th March, and ends Tuesday 5th April 12am GMT.

To enter, you can gain multiple entry points for the following actions:

  • Follow @Malcomodes on Twitter
  • ‘Like’ Malco Modes on Facebook
  • Follow @Malcomodes on Instagram
  • Comment on this blog post letting us know which Malco Modes petticoat you’ve got your eye on!

You can do all 4 of these things to gain an entry for each, meaning you can have up to 4 entries into this competition, increasing your chance of winning. All of these entry options can be logged into the giveaway widget below:

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE: Malco Modes Giveaway Entry Widget!

Winner will be announced here on the blog on Wednesday 6th April.

Good luck, lovelies!

117 thoughts on “Malco Modes Madeline + Giveaway! ”

  1. The Madeline looks great, lots of fullness and fluff! I could add one in black or red to my wardrobe as I have a lot of dresses that would go with either!

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  2. You know I was a bit suprised to hear you think it’s comfortable! Like you I always thought those types of petticoats were ment to me uncomfortable but you dent for the fluff glad to hear we were wrong

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  3. I love the Jennifer one. It would be nice to have it in black. I don’t have any petticoat so it would be great to start here!!

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  5. I only have one black pettiskirt so far and this red Madeline is stunning!! Especially for photoshoots which i’ll be doing loads more of this year while I’m on my new found pinup journey ❤ I'm also a big fan of the light pink colorway. Thanks for sharing Amy xxx

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  6. I would be a very happy Hanna when I could wear the Jennifer in Navy. I only have a black Petticoat and a navy one would match to so many dresses I own. 🙂 ❤

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  8. Just starting out and the Samantha in red would be an amazing addition
    I’ve heard so many good things about these petticoats and they look amazing

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  9. I’d have to go for the Zooey I think – I LOVE the look of properly poofy petticoats but unfortunately find few occasions to wear them in everyday life. I mean, I could wear them to work, but I end up with petticoat half way up the steering wheel driving there, so it’s a little on the dangerous side!! But the Zooey looks like the perfect everyday one 🙂

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  16. I’ve been a silent follower for a while, but I’m finally commenting.
    That petticoat looks perfect! I agree, I’m not normally a fan of a petticoat peeking through however that looks really good.
    I also absolutely adore your poses and photos, so naturally pretty!

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  17. I absolutely love Malco Modes petticoats!!!!! I have the Jennifer but sadly it’s too small on me now and I don’t have the means to get a new one right now. I’ll just ogle over them for awhile!

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  20. It would be my first (but probably not my last) petticoat from Malco Modes! I’m looking at the Samantha as that one has the right length with most of my dresses, though I love the poofy Madeline ❤

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  23. Either the Jennifer or Meghan! I didn’t think I’d like clothing named after me, but I actually really like the way the ribbon edge looks on your petticoat! And I like the Meghan colors better I think.

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  24. I’m torn whether to go with a Madeline white staple or a popping color like Raspberry or Berry. My favorite clothes are in blue or purple hues, like my PUG Harley in 1960’s print. To be honest, I’d be grateful for any color. They all look great!

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  27. I have been DYING to get a petticoat that would work with my things; I bought two vintage petticoats with no idea how petticoats needed to fit and all of that, and they’re all wrong for what I wear. So I would absolutely love to get the Jennifer; she’s the perfect length and fluff for me!
    Thank you for hosting this giveaway, Amy! ❤
    xo
    Kristina
    http://www.eccentricowl.com

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  28. I have had my eye on the Jennifer petticoat in Dusty Rose for quite some time. Thank you for doing this comparison post for us 🙂 I might just have to get a Madeline someday as well

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  33. I would love the Michelle!!! I have the Jennifer in blue, red, white and black but I find myself wearing two at a time so I can achieve as much fluff as possible. I also like to be annoyingly poofy and fluffy.

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  40. I have always been a vintage loving gal, but just recently I started trying to dress like I came from the eras I love so much- the 1940’s and 1950’s. It feels so great! I would absolutely LOVE to have a petticoat, and the Jennifer petti in light pink would look so pretty under some of my dresses that could use a little volume! I’ve heard such great things about MalcoModes, just like this blog says. Love your blog! And thank you for hosting this as well. Cheers 🙂

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  43. Malco Modes have THE BEST Petticoats!! I was eyeing the Michelle for those days you need maximum poof, but it looks like the Madeline may be plenty. I have a Cathrine for wear under shorter skirts/dresses, but Jennifer would fit more of my circle dresses better. Wishing for Jennifer for my Birthday.

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  45. Oh my goodness the Madeline looks perfect on you!
    I’m a sucker for full skirts but working in office means I have to tone down the fluff 😦
    So I think the Kelly Green Samantha petticoat needs to be in my wardrobe.

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  46. Oh gosh, choosing one is tough, but……….I think I’d have to say the Samantha! I currently wear the Cosette but need something with more…va va voom! In white, for that classic look ❤

    PS, you look amazing! I just can't handle anything but chiffon *sigh.* Damn you, eczema…

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  47. Hi there! I recently started following you on Instagram, and have been kind of lurking in the shadows, but decided to pop out and say hello today. 🙂

    I’m loving the Jennifer – although I can’t decide what color to get! Perhaps navy blue, since I have quite a few blue dresses.

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  49. As always, you’ve written a wonderful, informative review. It’s great to see that the ruby red petticoat matches the Havana dress so well, since I have a ruby red Samantha and want that dress SO MUCH. If I won your giveaway, though, I’d get a Jennifer in kelly green, since that’s my other favorite color!

    PS — you were born to wear this shade of red!!

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