It was used on ruffles, lappets, and flounces. The dress featured "lace flounces adorning neckline and sleeves". Extra layers of flounces and petticoats, also further emphasised the fullness of these wide skirts. This fashion required an underskirt, which was heavily trimmed with pleats, flounces, rouching, and frills. Ruffles and flounces remained a fashionable form of trim, off-and-on into modern times. As the bustle became popular, petticoats developed flounces towards the back. So we kept away from frills and flounces. The first skirts with a flare and flounces were introduced. Samuel argues with Charlotte who flounces out of the ball. She flounces off, not realizing that he really has rented such a surrey.