Ball Gowns - The East Midlands finest selection
Glamorous Gowns have the perfect ball gown for you...
If you're out to impress then look no further than our beautiful range of ball gowns.
A selection of gowns suitable for corporate events and formal occasions of any kind. Why not drop in and have a chat with the staff at our Nottingham Gown Store who will help you make the right choice.
So what is a Ball Gown?
A Ball gown is the most formal female attire for social occasions. According to rules of etiquette, a ball gown must be worn where "white tie" or "evening dress" is specified on the invitation. It is traditionally a full-skirted gown reaching at least to the ankles, made of luxurious fabric, delicately and exotically trimmed. Most versions are cut off the shoulder with decollete necklines. Such gowns are typically worn with a stole (a formal shawl in expensive fabric), cape or cloak in lieu of a coat, "good" (couture or vintage) jewellery and opera-length gloves. Standard accessories are dancing shoes and a clutch style evening bag. 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. The ball-gown shape has changed little since the mid-19th century.
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