Tag: ball gown
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| Main Name | ball gown (t7489) |
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| Added by | hidden on 2019-12-01 02:18 |
| Edited by | hidden on 2019-12-01 02:45 |
A ball gown is the most formal type of female dress; it is typically worn to a ball or a formal event. Most versions are cut off the shoulder with a low décolletage, exposed arms, and long bouffant styled skirts (supported by a wide skirt frame). Such gowns are typically worn with a stole (a formal shawl in expensive fabric), cape or cloak in lieu of a coat, couture or vintage jewelry, and opera-length gloves.
Where "state decorations" are to be worn, they are on a bow pinned to the chest, and married women wear a tiara if they have one. Although artificial fabrics are now sometimes used, the most common fabrics are satin, silk, taffeta and velvet with trimmings of lace, pearls, sequins, embroidery, ruffles, ribbons, rosettes and ruching.
The evening gown and cocktail dress are each less formal types of female dress.
Where "state decorations" are to be worn, they are on a bow pinned to the chest, and married women wear a tiara if they have one. Although artificial fabrics are now sometimes used, the most common fabrics are satin, silk, taffeta and velvet with trimmings of lace, pearls, sequins, embroidery, ruffles, ribbons, rosettes and ruching.
The evening gown and cocktail dress are each less formal types of female dress.
