Juli Lynne Charlot, who created the circle skirt — which would later become the poodle skirt — in 1947, has died. She was 101 years old.

While the 1950s poodle skirt was an evolution of that voluminous look, Chrisman-Campbell sets the story straight about its popularity: "The term 'poodle skirt' comes from poodle fabric, ...

In later years, the poodle skirt became visual shorthand for the entire decade. Even now, a production of “Grease” or “Bye Bye Birdie” can scarcely be mounted without one in evidence.

As Salt Lake City kids pick out their newest duds for back-to-school week, we're looking back on the rise of teen fashion in the 1950s. This is Old News, our weekly twirl on the runway of Utah's past.

The poodle skirt, especially for teen girls, also was a chance for an important style statement: I’m not wearing what my mom wore. The poodle skirt didn’t begin with poodles.

The poodle skirt, especially for teen girls, also was a chance for an important style statement: I’m not wearing what my mom wore. The poodle skirt didn’t begin with poodles.

The woman who created the poodle skirt that remains a fashion icon from the 1950s, Juli Lynne Charlot, has died at the age of 101. The poodle skirt was created in 1947. Sections ...