The Formal Ball Gown History Contains Lots of Small Changes
How much do you know about the standard attire for women in formal party in the 19th century? From some films, you may find that they usually wear ball gowns when a big party were held. It is not only about the dress style, which is worn for ballroom dancing and the most formal social occasions due to the rules of wtiquette. A real decency need dancing shoes, jewellery, gloves, opera coat and handbag. Through my remind, all these may flush into your minds on the movie. And the married women may wear a tiara if they have one to make distinct. It is traditionally a full-skirte gown reaching at least to the ankles. The shape of ball gown has changed with the mid-19th century. Nowadays, the most common fabrics are satin, silk, taffera and velvet with trimmings of lave, pearls, wequins, furrles and ruching style.
Let’s talk about the ballgowns. With the industrial revolutions occured, the sewing machine was invented which make the dress-made time less and convient. And the gradual mature of synthetic dyes makes intense colors available. At the Voctoria era, the vivid colors are deep red, bright apple green, royal blue, perple, sea green and peacock blue. The first form is made by Charles-the crinoline skirt. Then he changed into a new trained, softer bustled version, which only the really rich found practical. The second is the new Princess gown style. It is cut in one piece and consists of a number of joined panels fitted and gored from shoulder to hem. And the similar type is the Gabriel Princess gown, made of grey silk and fuller skirt lines. And the sleeves usually is a banana shape. At the early stage, the sleeves were slimmer, plain and close fitting.
And the bustle appeared in 1883. It is all of a sudden. It was shown in Paris, which is popular outside later. It is very large, just like the hind legs of a horse. And the train is detachable. The new bustle dress had a distinctive look. Compared with the former, the drapery is more mini, the bodice is more slimfitted, and the front is more flatter. The tailored garments had been introduced in 1874, and the influence was subtle at that time. Eventually it became a fashion in the 1890s.
Today, it has streched into many styles. And the wedding ceremony may be the foremost formal one. There is no need to buy you such a formal one, you just pick up the party you attend is all right. As the Thanksgiving is soon, it may be a good idea to buy yoursef a retro ball gown to experience the victoria elegance.
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