A ball gown or ballgown is a type of evening gown worn on a ball or a formal event. Most of the versions are cut off the shoulders with low dÃÆ'Â| colletage, open arms, and long bob style skirts. Such dresses are usually worn with stoles (formal shawls in expensive fabrics), robes or robes in place of coats, couture or vintage jewelry and long-opera gloves. Where "country decoration" should be worn, they are in a bow pinned to the chest, and married women wear a tiara if they have it. Though artificial fabrics are now occasionally used, the most common fabrics are satin, silk, taffeta and velvet with lace, pearl, sequin, embroidered, ruffles, ribbon, roses and ruching.
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Histori
1850-an
In previous years, the same type of clothing may be called evening dress, has a very similar feature; low necklines, tight corsets, big skirts and sometimes bare arms. The party dress currently has a similar feature, full skirt supported by a skirt, tight waist that is accomplished by a girdle or corset with a fixed position to keep the subject upright and with perfect posture, out of shoulder style and with bare hands.
In the coming years, the introduction of sewing machines changed the apparel market. The middle class people can now produce their own clothing and with quality and efficiency more than ever when they are made by hand. Members of the upper classes of society may still have their dresses made by designers but with down time turns down. Around this time also the introduction of chemical dyes. It dramatically changes the various colors that can be produced by the dress. This time is covered in Romantic period, which coincides with the Victorian era. During this time crinoline is introduced as well as a polite arm, which is bulging around the arm.
1860-1864
Skirts have developed the shape of the bells as a whole but with extra fullness at the back.
1865-1867
Skirts lose their front shape and are altered to lie flatter against the body while the sides and back gain fullness with the fold technique. Often long trains are installed in the back of the skirt.
1868-1878
Over the next 10 years the fullness at the back of the skirt increases further with the use of busyness.
1878-1884
The frenzied out of style because it is no longer necessary for the fullness behind the dress. The material is instead collected and falls backwards that ends with a long train.
1890-1900
An hourglass shape appears known for its narrow waist. It is achieved by having a narrow conical skirt at the waist and obtaining the nearest fullness of the bottom.
After the end of World War II, in 1947, Christian Dior introduced his "New Look" from the waistline and full skirt.
1950s
Previously, party dresses were used for private events and parties, but by the mid-20th century, private events had turned into public events. As the century progressed, traditional events became less important while the charity-like ones took their place. In 21st century culture, galaxies and red carpet events are shows for fancy dresses to be in the public eye. In England, when Elizabeth II ended formal court proceedings in 1957, more and more public events, such as charity balls, appeared in popularity as open to anyone who could afford tickets.
The designer dress is usually part of the designer's collection, after which it is changed for the wearer. Designers need to know where the dress will be used to avoid two people from matching. But if the original user decides to wear the dress to another event afterwards, the matching possibilities increase. In modern times, designers must understand that their work will be criticized and also praised as a result of the internet and paparazzi.
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Events
The first forms of the term "Ball Debutan" or "Cotillion" in the 21st century appeared in the mid-19th century with the so-called "ball out". These events are meant to show off women who are now married. Traditionally, the debutants will wear all white, but with various styles of dress. While dress styles may vary, variations without straps and sleeves are very popular and are usually worn with long white gloves and can be accessorized with wreaths, and sometimes fans. For much of the 19th century, headdresses with hijab were a popular style as well as full trains mounted on the waist and in subsequent years it would be attached to the shoulders.
The traditional ideals of a debutante ball vary by location in the United States. The debutants in New Orleans can be seen wearing a crown and a jeweled dress with Medici collar with an elongated train. Texas has variations in different areas. In Laredo, middle class debutants wear suede beaded suits. In San Antonio, the dresses have intricate colors and are coated with different designs. The beads add a large weight to have some dress weighing about 75 lbs. Another age event is Quinceanera, an event in Latin American culture when a girl is 15 years old. Their dress is often very bright and resembles a traditional party dress with a lacy skirt or full ruched.
First Lady Collection
In 1912, Hellen Taft along with founder of Cassie Mason Myers Julian-James collection, Rose Gouverneur Hoes, and the Smithsonian Institution started the "First Women's Collection." It is common for the first lady of the new president to donate the dress she wore to the inauguration balls but that is not necessary. Every first woman is represented in the collection even though they are not all her maiden dresses. Mrs. Taft started this tradition when she donated her clothes that she wore during the inauguration of President Taft. Usually the dress was added to the collection after the first woman left the office but in 1955 the public uproar to see Mamie Eisenhower's prime dress was so strong that the Smithsonian changed their policy and immediately added her dress, not waiting until she left the office.
See also
- Ball (dance)
- Ballerina skirt
- Crinoline
- Clothes terms
- Dress code
References
Further reading
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Dance: a very social history . New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art. ISBN: 9780870994869.
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