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Formal (White Tie/Top Hat and Tails/Morning Suit) Evening For Her
(USA and Canada)
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Formal or Semi-Formal? Formal ('White Tie') dress code is normally reserved for Opera, Ballet, Charity Balls, and Royal Events.
More commonly Semi-Formal ('Black Tie') is sufficient. |
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Tiara | Where 'state decoration' is called for, married ladies wear a Tiara. |
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Stole | A shawl made out of an expensive fabric. |
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Coat suggest another item to be added
Cape A short cloak which just covers the shoulders or extends to the waist.
Typically black.
Velvet, silk, or satin. |
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Cloak A loose over garment which covers the wearer and their evening dress from shoulders to ankles, normally fastening at the neck. There are no arms.
Wool, cashmere, velvet, satin, silk and fur are all common materials for evening cloaks.
Good quality linings and trimmings. |
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Opera Coat
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Ball Gown A full-skirted gown long enough to reach at least the wearer's ankles.
Normally with a decollete neckline.
Ball Gowns come in two lengths: Ballerina which is to the ankles and Full Length which reaches to the floor.
Appropriate materials include satin, silk, taffeta and velvet, with trimmings of lace, pearls, sequins, embroidery, ruffles and ruching. |
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Dress Pumps
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Sandals
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Ballet Slippers
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Dress Gloves White or coordinated to gown.
Opera length.
Normally removed only during dining. |
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Jewelry Couture or Vintage. Show off your best.
Watches should be avoided unless jeweled and with a covered face to give the appearance of a bracelet. |
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Evening Bag
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State Decorations | Where 'state decoration' is called for, ladies with decorations from their state, wear them on a bow pinned on their chest. |
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Traditional Dress | Traditional dress is always appropriate for dress events. |
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