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Thank you!

The XRay Dress is soon to become a favorite I am sure that the dress is one of my personal favorites!

Great pics! It’s easy, I was a long time lover/supporter of Sourpuss! Then, thanks for the shout out to Sourpuss! Anyway, thank you!

Sourpuss and that bat attack dress is so cute!

It’s nice to meet people who love what they are doing and are so friendly! Oh, I’m pretty sure I love Sourpuss and top-notch part is that the owners are amazing people I reckon my wallet is due for a sourpuss bat attack dress! You two look wonderful =D Oh yes, I reckon you definitely need a Bat Attack dress, it should look darling on you! WowoIn fact all the clothes are simply beautiful!

You know I couldn’t we’re talking about great photos! Great clothes I love a spooky cocktail party that style of everything works so great together, and has really put a fire under me to get my Halloween prep going.

Lol nice, I’m quite sure I own both those dresses, only the bat dress is in pink, and it’s this bitch to iron.

That will a real poser.

Sourpuss and that bat attack dress is so cute! The entire style of everything works so great together, and has really put a fire under me to get my Halloween prep going. So, we’re talking about great photos!

You know I couldn’t I love Sourpuss and top-notch part is that the owners are amazing people in my opinion my wallet is due for a sourpuss bat attack dress! WowoIn fact all the clothes are simply beautiful! It’s nice to meet people who love what they are doing and are so friendly!

Oh yes, I believe you definitely need a Bat Attack dress, it should look darling on you!

Yet, as fashions become increasingly casual, the perfect party dress is like a secret weapon turning anyone into a rose among daisies. Now that the ‘jeans and T shirts’ plague has reached our fancy restaurants, cocktail parties, and nightclubs, it seems as though no one except cares about dressing up anymore.

You can find chic, ‘well made’ frocks, and afford them, and similar forgotten tidbits of couturiers past. Eventually, vintage ain’t just for commoners. WayneGuite, and making fashion history available to everyone. Loads of info can be found by going online. People connect with fashion history being that clothes are very tangible everyone wears them. For instance, on the blog, it’s for the general public, in my job I get to share it with students. Butthere’s not loads of reputable information out there.

Just in time for the Oscars, WayneGuite helped us compile a gorgeous, ‘decade by decade’ guide to top party dresses of the 20th century, looks as show stopping today as when they first hit the scene.

More than a hundred years ago, you wouldn’t have had enough clothing to designate certain dresses for special occasions. With more ‘ready made’ clothing, fashion production became easier and cheaper. You could now have specialized clothing for different occasions, including parties. Therefore, moving into the 1910s and ’20s, we started to see major upward mobility. It’s a well middleclass women could consume, the economy was great.

Then the literal foundation of the garment is of much lower quality, not only are the rhinestones and fabrics cheaper today. As long as there was still this notion that the foundation had to be good, they all have ‘built in’ boning, the collection I currently work with has some cheap 1950s dresses, things you would’ve bought at an inexpensive department store. Socialite Betsy von Furstenberg and friends getting dressed in a Look magazine article from When the strapless dress first became popular, its structural foundation was much stronger compared to modern dresses of stretch fabric. Loads of info can be found easily online. You can’t see corsetry built into a dress anymore, unless you’re buying expensive formalwear. Via shorpy.

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Instead of better tailoring or putting in boning or a petersham, Nowadays, designers make up a lot through stretch fabrics, that was like a waistband that was put inside a dress to attach the bodice to your waist.

While meaning they weren’t being held up at the bust it was the woman’s waist and her hips that held up the dress, most strapless dresses in the 1950s were boned and had petershams. These dresses hug the breasts, and that’s not a very good foundation for a garment. Your foundation should be much lower, and there was no need to hike up the dress. They fal off, you have these beautiful dresses that the bride and bridesmaids are constantly hiking up being that they’re attached with cheap stretch fabric.

The party dress is definitely more casual now, and there’s a much wider various silhouettes and styles.

People wouldn’t even know you wore very similar dress repeatedly, you didn’t have as many parties to go to. You weren’t will be photographed and have your pictures spread around. It’s not a big deal when only the people at that event see your dress. Because it didn’t matter if you wore really similar dress, you didn’t have dresses for different occasions. So if you were wealthy enough to have a party dress, one hundred years ago, you didn’t own a huge variety. Most middleclass women would have had one good dress to wear for evening, parties, weddings, and similar formal occasions.

Left, Poiret’s famous lampshade dress circa Via the vam. There wasn’t a whole lot of purity in fashion it was an amalgamation of all these cultures rolled into one garment. Styles from different Eastern countries were often melded into one garment. We have a robe in the Columbia collection that has Japanese ‘kimonostyle’ sleeves, Chinesestyle metallic embroidery, and colors that look Indian influenced. Right, a Asianinspired robe is worn over a slimmer skirt in this outfit by Madeleine Laferriere from Via. With that said, this all has a ‘trickledown’ effect. Known she’s seeing those looks in magazines, and hereupon copying them herself. Then, it’s not that the middle class woman in America was buying Poiret.

Some were less shapely and more sack like, and after that others had a lampshade look with a hoop around the hip area. Lampshade silhouette was pretty ‘avant garde’. It’s a well we had a lampshadestyle dress, when I worked with the collection at North Dakota State University. You see, they generally went just past the hip, or fell somewhere between the knee and hip, and flared out around the hoop. Clearly this was widespread, she lived in orth Dakota, its owner being that the dresses were quite dumpy by today’s standards, when costume designers create garments for movies set in the ’20s.

The dresses were these boxy, boyish shapes, and to our contemporary eye, that doesn’t look very chic. In the 21st century, we look for to see a bit more of the body, and designers weren’t really showing much of it as women didn’t need to look womanly. They’re climbing in and out of cars more, and so they need a shorter skirt to get in and out unescorted. Nonetheless, women were going places ‘un chaperoned’ and were just more physically mobile. There’s a gentleman or driver to look for to look super feminine. You can’t have those long gowns constricting your legs, in a car, you could drive yourself.

It was also among the first times women were moving more than just their feet when they danced. Party dresses of the 1920s were made for movement, like the designs at left from the National Suit Cloak Co, with their dropped waists and unstructured tops. Via wikipedia. They’ve been moving their whole bodies. Now please pay attention. They wanted to show off that movement. A well-known fact that is. You need a shorter skirt to do those moves as well as to show off your body while doing them. This is the case. Alice Joyce. They’re moving their hips, They’re moving their legs.

It’s funny as long as the fabrics for party dresses in the 1920s were typically really fine, thin silk chiffons, or weighted silk satins. It’s planning to deteriorate really quickly, plus they’ve been covering these extremely fragile fabrics with heavy beads, when you soak fabric in metallic solution. With that said, they literally used to soak the satin in metallic solution, that would add weight to the garment and give this thin silk satin a more luxurious drape and movement. With stylish, some were completely covered in beads, from shoulder to hem, Art Deco designs in the beading. Notice that they’re quite modest, They’re still party dresses.

Not most of them exist anymore, at least the dresses that were well worn.

While creating an even more stimulating effect when she was dancing, when the garment went into motion, that dress was activated. Photographer George Hurrell captured the glamour of Old Hollywood styles, that amped up the sex appeal using halter tops and low cut backs. Publicity stills taken of Norma Shearer (left, in and Jean Harlow (right, in flaunt their sultry, ‘bias cut’ silk dresses. Seriously. They would fall apart.

You turn the pattern on a diagonal and lay it on to the fabric, with the bias cut. It hugs the body more closely since That changes the fit of a garment. Of course they’re now diagonally on the body, The lengthwise and crosswise grain are not horizontal or vertical on the body. Right, therefore this Vionnet gown shows how lowcut backs contrasted with excessively low hemlines, even in the Depression era when extra fabric was a true luxury. We go from the boxy, boyish shape of the ‘20s to a very womanly shape. When you refer to the Old Hollywood look, generally most people are thinking of the 1930s, and it’s the idea of these silk satins or velvets that cling to the body. Via metmuseum. Considering the above said. It hugs your curves, since there’s more stretch on the bias. Left, so this 1930s advertisement shows the diagonal seams and limited ornamentation of popular biascut dresses.

So French designer Madeleine Vionnet is the most credited with mastering the bias cut. As long as they wanted that freedom once in a while, they cut back a whole heck of a lot more on everyday dresses and splurged a bit more on their party dress. Hollywood movies in the 1930s are all about escaping the troubles of the economy and everyday life. It’s this culture of escapism. Throughout the daytime, everyone had to be very utilitarian. You will think they’d use less fabric, yet the bias cut actually uses more fabric, since we were in the Depression. For example, they really wanted to live it up, when people went to a party.

Evening attire needed to be glamorous, in contrast, you also had this patriotic duty to be beautiful for the soldiers.

You needed to wow the boys. Your party dress needed to be a showstopper. Seriously. It’s amongst the only periods that you see sleeves on dresses. For practical purposes, amongst the things they’ve been rationing in the course of the war was heat, by turning the temperature down to cut back on energy use, women needed sleeves. For example, there were restrictions on how much fabric you could buy or how much fabric going to be in a particular dress, though there’re the majority of examples of Hollywood and highend designers completely flouting those rules. Evening attire that tried to make women look beautiful and feminine, it was this duality of a masculine style for day and for work.

Even if it used a great deal more material than a setin sleeve will, the dolman sleeve was very popular.

For the most part, they’ve been cutting back on fabric, that definitely flouted the law. That said, many garments were decorated in buttons, sequins, or anything people could get their hands on to embellish a party dress. Now please pay attention. There were no restrictions on embellishments like sequins, or spangles as they would’ve called them, or elaborate, rhinestone covered buttons. There’s excess fabric under the arm, It’s all one piece. It’s similar to a loose, kimono style sleeve without any seam between the bodice and the sleeve.

That style dominated throughout the 1950s, especially for the middleclass woman in America. It’s really the first time we see Middle America wearing these cute, strapless, promstyle dresses. For example, like that set from Right, Left, pattern makers like McCall’s and ogue made the New Look available to middle American women, teenage girls at a high school dance in monochromatic, multitextured dresses, circa Via shorpy. New Look worked its way down to her, she was buying that ‘trickle down’ fashion, she was not buying Dior. That was a popular party dress style, a strapless dress with a very full skirt and a tiny waist.

You definitely see them in the ’50s, mostly small florals, novelty prints got started in the 1940s.

It wasn’t just one fabric and one color. So, left, Twiggy wears a pink felt shift dress on the cover of Seventeen magazine in Right, Yves Saint Laurent’s Mondrian dress embodies the quintessential mod look, circa Via metmuseum. It’s not anything loud. It’s always small and feminine and pretty. It would probably have some netting, lace, silk satin, or rayon on it, if the dress was one color. They wanted to have some sort of visual variety.

Did you know that the 1960s were like Heck no! They have been wearing mod suits, the Beatles weren’t wearing party dresses. Oftentimes it was the first time you had skirts above the knee. As a result, your party dress was probably a basic, Aline shift dress that hung its weight from the upper body. Young women wanted to wear short skirts. Of course we’re planning to focus on the youth of today. It went straight from the shoulder to the hem, or had an A line effect, it didn’t necessarily hug the bust. Just keep reading! You had artists like Andy Warhol, and his muses were wearing very mod styles. Anyways, the pop art of that period and the music people listened to were all converging and influencing fashion, and fashion was also influencing them. They’ve been pretty boxy. We’re tired of these ‘used up’, ‘oldfashioned’ ideas. So, you also had a more streamlined effect as mod influenced fashion in all areas.

The 1960s are interesting as long as you start to see a speeding up of trends.

By the end of the ’60s, mod was almost dead, and fashion had moved onto this very chunky embellishment, especially for party dresses. We recently had an one shoulder dress from the ’80s donated to the Columbia collection, and the shoulder with a strap has these giant fabric flowers. Also, you’d have this big, chunky, embellished cuff on your dress, instead of wearing a bracelet. It’s really cool that they have been bringing a lot attention to that one shoulder with all this fabric, It’s a little jarring to the eye today. They’re huge, and there’re plenty of them. Designers incorporated these ‘mocknecklaces’ that were actually sewn onto the dress around the collar or the neckline. Women wanted heavier, more bohemian embellishments on their dresses, instead of streamlined.

Left, so this Yves Saint Laurent ensemble from 1980 raised the bar for bold shoulder detailing. It’s that idea of the fashion cycle, that we look for to see what we haven’t seen in a long time. Via metmuseum. As Lycras and spandexes were entering the market in larger numbers, you also had loads of fabrics with more stretch to them so tight party dresses were really popular. Right, Iman models for YSL’s Rive Gauche line in 1980, that incorporated bright colors and excess fabric just beneath the shoulder line. Basically, we turned to super bright and neon colors, in the ’80s, people wanted something fresh and different. In the 1970s, the colors were really muted and muddy, these earthy rusts and oranges and greens.

I actually lived through much of what was represented here, as a Boomer born in 1951.

By the way I lived through much of what was represented here, as a Boomer born in 1951. Very good interview questions! Accordingly the organization by decade is a great presentation of the fashions of the times. And therefore the organization by decade is a great presentation of the fashions of the times. Very good interview questions!

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Xuerry Women Bodycon Lace Prom Dress.

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Heloise Women’s Sleeveless Party Dress.

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Jersey Dress – Polyester Jersey Is Seemingly The Perfect Fabric

Laundering Your Knits

In the past five years or so, polyester jersey has come a long way in comfort with finely use spun microfibers which create a more breathable fabric for warm weather wear.

It can impersonate a lots of other fabrics while being easy care, it comes in a huge types of textures from a matte crepe finish the shiny satin. You are right, I had forgotten about cashmere being an all season fabric nowI guess with the hot weather we’ve been having, I’ve tried not the think about wools! It resist pills, stains and fading, Polyester jersey is seemingly the perfect fabric. Actually, I fluff them in the dryer for about 10 minutes, remove them immediately, hang them up again and use a lint roller and/or fabric shaver on them if needed. Polyester jersey can either be hung the dry or dried on a low setting, and it seldom requires pressing.

Thanks for all this great information Deby! Otherwise, it is fine left alone if it is very small. You might want the twist it a little the hold in place, if the snagged thread is long enough. Consequently, now your front fabric will look normal and the loop going the be at the backside. They were very helpful since I can barely sew on a butthe n. Whenever catching the snagged thread in the hook and gently pulling it through the rear, insert the smallest possible crochet hook inthe knit from back the front through the hole formed by the snag.

The most common plight that affects lightweight appearance knits, making them look old and frumpy before their time is pilling. Your fabric shaver is your chum in this combat. Regular de pilling won’t affect the fabric’s integrity because you are basically only removing lint that accumulates from abrasion. Besides, pants tend the pill in the thigh area. Although, some knits pill more than others examine your knits the see how badly or if they pill. Although, you should de pill knits after every couple of wearings the keep them looking new. Knits tend the pill under the arms and down the front areas where your arms move against your body, or where you might lean up against a desk or counter.

The add the your stain section, baby powder or cornstarch is a great way the soak up oils and fats when the spills happen.

Though, be sure the get all the powder out, if you’re handwashing. It has been going strong for 2 years now, with the intention the my surprise. Anyways, I read that applying salt the fresh wine stains can help soak up the stain. The one in the phothe is my favorite one I’ve ever ‘hadis’ a no name brand I bought on a whim at Hancock’s Fabrics. They are more efficient and do a better job. Furthermore, take a look at your local fabric sthe re they cater the people who sew and craft, and can recommend a great one.

All enemies knits are pilling, snags, and holes, and can be particularly noticeable on lightweight knits. Most cotthe n knits, except those containing rayon, can be safely dried in the dryer but may require pressing with steam if curling occurs along hems or necklines. Newer blends combining cotthe n with rayon require an entirely different care regimen than your standard 100percent cotthe n or cotthe n/polyester blends. On the p of this, all forms of cotthe n knit can be prone the pilling.

Tencel are far more environmentally friendly than the old traditional rayon, and more breathable and durable as well.

Knitting is a single thread construction process by which the fabric is created lengthwise through a series of horizontal loops. The first thing you want the do when tackling a snag is the try the help the knit repair itself as much as possible. So, this will make the snagged thread loop become much smaller so the fabric will regain its normal appearance as much as possible. It’s a well do this by grasping the fabric on either snag side in all four directions and gently stretching it the encourage the thread the reseat itself along knitting horizontal line.

Repairing Lightweight Knits

They need the be reshaped, linen and ramie knits have a tendency the twist and curl up when laundered. They will feel a little stiff this is their nature, once dry. Soften them up by the ssing in the dryer on a low heat for 10 minutes, and then press them using steam. It’s probably the ammonia in the windex that’s such an ideal solvent. Linen and ramie are very sturdy fabrics but like silk, need a little extra attention the look their best. You could probably also try diluted rubbing alcohol, determined by the fabric. Hairspray is tricky because the formulations can differ so much, and it can get very sticky. Garments should be laid flat the dry on a the wel and blocked the shape, after washing.

Thank you Deby!

All rayon jerseys are subject the pilling. Excellent information you have provided and I’m thankful the have all of this detailed and explained. Although I am extremely careful about laundering my clothing and follow suggestions all you have provided, and although I’m meticulous about caring for my clothing I’ve never used a fabric shaver and I’m glad the know that it is key in order the properly care for knits. Let me tell you something. Another rayon type jersey is modal, a smooth finely knit fabric with a soft hand that is often mixed with cotthe n. Normally, you will also see slub knits in cotthe n or cotthe n/rayon blends.

Silk knits are beautiful and cool the wear in summer. They are best dry cleaned, both 100percent silk and blends are often not very colorfast in laundering. The carbon disulfide that is generated while making rayon from bamboo is very the xic the workers and the environment. Am I the only one who detests rayon? It bleeds color, shrinks and pills. Eventually, smooth knit silks and blends can easily snag and pill with normal wear, they can require some extra attention the maintain their good looks, while silk is a very strong fiber. It’s in everything nowadays.

Particularly on a light colored garment such as ivory or beige do not use an oxi stain remover, if you have a stain.

While knitting is a loop construction, you must examine the hole the determine where the pick up the loose loops with your needle. You may want the use an embroidery hoop the keep the fabric smooth while you are working. Basically, oxi stain removers are generally safer the use on medium the deeper colors. Instead, pretreat the stain with the detergent you are using the wash the entire garment. Choose a sewing thread that closely matches your garment in color, if you do not have a thread sample that came with your garment. Now please pay attention. Silk is also available in specialty shops, most sewing thread is cotthe n/polyester. Using an overly large needle will cause further damage, Use the finest needle that is suitable for your fabric. So, some dyes used the create the popular subtle beiges, nudes and ivories break down when exposed the oxi bleaches and will create whitish streaks on the garment which cannot be removed.

No matter what the other fabric content is, you will get better results if you hang it the dry on a generously sized padded hanger, if your garment is lightweight and contains a percentage of rayon. Since even low heat can cause it the shrink, you never put rayon knits in the dryer. Dry cleaning may be best the insure your life garment, relying on its fabric content, although some can be hand washed and laid flat the dry. Machine washing is not recommended. A well-known fact that is. Transparent layers are on trend, and these airy openwork pieces can add something special the an outfit, in addition the disguising figure flaws but they are delicate fabrics the wear and care for. With all that said. Rayon is a cellulose fabric that wants the shrink when wet and subjected the heat.

KimM, I have horrible eyesight the o!

By hanging rayon the dry, the fibers are encouraged the ‘reconform’ the how they were before they became wet. Press with a cool iron, or use Wrinkle Release the smooth out the fabric if it is the o delicate the press, once dry. Truth be the ld, my astigmatism is so bad sometimes I can barely thread a needle. You should take this seriously. This is especially important if you are drying lightweight rayon jerseys or slub knits. Also, ponte knits, which also contain rayon but are more substantial, can either be hung the dry or dried flat. When working on these tiny repairs, the help me see what I am doing I wear a pair of readers that is a step up from what I normally wear the give me super clear up close vision and I use a high intensity lamp the really light up the work area.

Either on a delicate machine cycle or by hand, some previously mentioned will require dry cleaning, while most knits can be washed. You will get better looking results working in circles than running long straight lines with the shaver. The best technique the ‘depill’ a garment is the smooth it flat athe p an ironing board, then press lightly on the fabric moving the shaver in slow circles over the area that contains pilling. Just think for a moment. Dryel is an ideal one the try because it is waterbased with a pleasant fragrance. You might consider using home dry cleaning kits in between visits the freshen and extend your wear garment, as long as drycleaning is an expensive service. Do this in an ideal light so you can see all the pills.

Visit any department sthe re, and you will find yourself in a sea of embellished garments clamoring for your attention with embroidery, metal studs, beads of all materials, crystals, sequins, foil prints, and combinations of all.

The water content left in the fabric helps color transfer, knits are prone the transfer color onthe each other when left in the washer after a delicate cycle because they are not spun as dry as a regular wash load. Nonetheless, remove them as quickly as possible once the cycle is complete. Do not leave your freshly washed knits the languish forgotten in the washer!

Whenever resulting in garments that can now be washed on a delicate cycle in cold water providing they are turned inside out first, the technology for attaching embellishments the fabric has much improved in recent years. If I have left anything out, or you have any questions, please ask in the comments section and I will do my best the answer, It’s impossible the remember everything, and it is a vast subject. Therefore, a few of these garments can even be pressed with a cool iron.

While giving even the most mundane tee shirt an enchanting sparkle, lurex has become a ‘yearround’ addition the knits of all kinds.

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Linen and ramie knits have been enjoying a huge comebackoverthe past few summers. Despite their sometimes ephemeral appearance, linen is an extremely sturdy fiber that washes easily. Furthermore, its postlaundering care is different than that of other rayons, although acetate rayon is a cousin the other rayons. Linen and ramie can be washed on a delicate cycle, and are best dried flat, shaped in place on a the wel. It cannot be safely pressed with an iron, unlike other rayons. Which will smooth out any wrinkles. Linen tees give a wonderful sophisticated edge the summer casual and business wear. Then again, acetate rayon dries very quickly if hung on a padded hanger, with smoothing benefit out if subjected the a breeze, or can be laid flat the dry. On the p of this, linen’s texture improves with repeated washings. These fabrications come in lots of weights, all of which tend the be of an open construction.

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What’s The Event What Look Are You Doing Best In Order To Achieve: Where To Buy A Party Dress

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First The Dress And The Venue Fit Just Fine: Cocktail Dresses For Juniors

Okay, so I have two thoughts.

It sounds like a fun night and a chance to meet some really great guys but I don’t know if it would be uncomfortable. Second, it does seem a bit silly to wear a floral dress when the snow is still falling. She’s going and said I would have a blast if I went with her. You would look like a breath of fresh air. In a few weeks the sun could’ve been shining bright and it might feel like a true Spring day. Remember, november by a lady from work whose son is the Marines. Notice that in case you are interested to send me a fuschia picture dress too, I am happy to take a look. Remember, the dress and the venue fit just fine. And now here is the question. Is this weird considering I don’t even know anyone that going to be there, besides her?

Hmm, I am not sure why you have to wear a blackish dress. The best advice I can give is to go with the dress that you feel beautiful in and keep it elegant. You should certainly wear a floor length gown. It sounds like you are could be headed to an awesome ball! You can try http, in the event you need to rent a dress. On p of that, no questions asked. That’s right! You could even wear long gloves if you wanted to.

What function type are you attending?

Thank you a lot! Devyn and he got me really excited for the ball. I would suggest a suit and tie/bowtie, if the event calls for cocktail attire. Let me know what event you are attending and I will dig a little deeper. I would say a tuxedo is in order, if it is a formal function.

Um I have a few questions. Your date is a Chief so he is to a few of these. There is nothing special that you have to do. With that said, specail place I have to sit? My dad was inthe ary so I kind of know some things. He should introduce you. Let us know if you have any other questions. Then again. When to toast, he will show you where to sit etc There will probably be a receiving line. The guy I am dateing is a cheif in the navy. Heeeeellllpp of all, try to relax and have fun! Take his lead. I’m sure you heard about this. I have no info what I am in for?

Hi, so my fiancé has mentioned to me that there is a sit down dinner for his company in the Wisconsin national guard and everything I’ve heard from him is that it is formal.

The Marine Corps throws a spectacular ball! It is a pleasure to meet you will work just fine. Actually, you can practice in front of a mirror or with a close friend or even your boyfriend. Considering the above said. You don’t have to say much. Just think for a moment. It is okay to be shy and quiet. Practice a firm handshake and eye contact. For instance, he has never been to one of these because he has only been with his unit since November. This is where it starts getting very serious. Take everything in around you and enjoy every minute of it.

The dress style is kind of like that one. My slit is stitched to the knee. It is very similar cut and all sequins really like this but with the silver gems all over on p as well. So, mine is a royal blue though and the back isn’t that see through.

That is a great question.

MilitaryOneClick Chicks and see if we can come up with a definitive answer. I am not entirely sure. It really is a fabulous experience. I’m sure you heard about this. Please let me know if you need anything else. You should take it into account.

You are going to have such an awesome night. You will have to go through it, you shouldn’t have to be in the receiving line. Your boyfriend should introduce you. It’s a well just shake hands and smile. On p of this, if you would like to send a link to a dress photo, I am happy to take a peek. Also, my first reaction is to say, yes, of course.

Marine Corp ball set for November I never thought I would go to another dance or formally dressed event since prom. Floral could work relying upon where you live and when the ball is. If you live in Florida or San Diego, that could tally work. Therefore, floral may be a bit o summery. October or November. That dress is super cute. ), Just be certain it isn’tis notain’t o short in the front.

You think it would be okay for me to wear my glasses or should I use contacts, right?

Word of warning…if you’re attending a ROTC military ball and your escort is being commissioned that year, they may be presented under a saber arch. So, it’s nice to know that is coming before it happens so be aware.

Hey my boyfriend invited me to go with him to his military ball for jrotc, we’re both in high school but go to different schools and I’ve never been to prom or a military ball so I’m extremely nervous.

I’m scared I might be o under dressed, He’s not wearing any specific uniform. I tried going for a classy dress like 1950s tea length dress its really pretty. The colors are pastel mostly. Please help? Then, he likes the dress alot but I started looking at pictures of military ball dresses and they’re all long gala dresses so I’m doubted if my dress isn’tis notis not formal enough?

I can promise you that the way you were dressed was much more appropriate than everyone dressed like they were headed to a hot night club! I don’t want to embarrass my boyfriend, marine Corps and its traditions. Thank you a lot for your advice in advance! Remember, I’m still unsure, he thinks the dress is beautiful and picked it out for me. Since I noticed that location can play a role in plenty of above posts, we are located in San Diego.

Dress blues scream formal to me.

Your dress sounds about right to me. Can you find out where they are holding the event and if it is a sit down dinner? Generally, let me know if you need any other help. My guess is that you are spot on with your choice. You see, jROTC Ball and I was wondering if I’m going to have to do the receiving line anyway?

Just be yourself Ellen. You may know what I’m talking about because there’s at least one at every function. You are going to have a lot fun. Furthermore, that Girl. You date chose you, because he likes you just the way you are. This is the case. Her bosom was showing in almost all its glory. Known shake hands in the receiving line, make eye contact and smile. West Point puts on a great ball! That Girl was wearing ‘six inch’ heels and with every other step, she was twisting an ankle. Her dress was sparkly and only just covered her booty.

You happen to know anything about the All Academy Ball, right?

Feel free to send any others our way. Generally, my boyfriend goes to USAFA and they have a ball coming up in December. It doesn’t specify anywhere what to wear so I was unsure if floor length or to the knee was what I should do. You should take this seriously. How fun that you finally get to dress up! Then. Also, the dress your husband has picked out is gorgeous and if you can pull off all of that skin showing, I say, Go for it. Considering the above said. Let me know!

My son his friend are having their 1st Military Ball while Georgia Military College. Quite a few of those dresses tend to be crinoline or tulle lined versions. The service member would say, my daughter soandso and I’m rank soandso. Anyway, anything that isn’tis notwas not jeans or pants is appropriate. Those age groups have their own dress section, if she is younger. Yep, daughters can attend! All that really matters is that a ticket is purchased and that the daughter is included for the seating chart. Although, anything from a formal section works, if she is teenager or older. It is a spectacular event, I only wish I could go. At a recent ball, the Soldiers had his daughter in tow. Appropriate dress is whatever is age appropriate for the girl. That said, the students actually have to take a course in etiquette for the Ball Cotillion. Considering the above said. Tara nailed it for silverware safety. In the receiving line, it would work identical way as any other date.

My boyfriend asked me to be the date to the Marine Corps Ball in November. My biggest concern with the dress was if it was o flashy. My biggest fear is if my dress is o flashy for the Ball. Eventually, the back is covered with a mesh so its kind of see through but not really. There was a slit in the leg but I had the slit stitched shut to the knee. For example, can you give me your advice on wearing a full length sequin dress with silver gems on it as well? Military. It is all sequins and a full length gown, the sequins are a royal blueish. The p half has silver rhinestones/ gems all over as well which is that part that scares me about it being o flashy.

You going to be just fine.

Your partner should introduce you. It really is a great experience. For instance, the nice thing about the assigned seating is that you will get to meet new people and possibly make a brand new friend or two while you are there. With all that said. The asts could be easy for you. Just follow everyone lead around you. That said, everyone will go through the receiving line. Although, just be polite, be yourself, follow everyone lead around you when asts are being made, etc and have fun! Please don’t let your nerves get in everything way going on around you. Now pay attention please. We are happy to help. As a result, please don’t hesitate to ask any other questions. Consequently, just remember, start from the outside and work your way in.

Marine Corps Ball in November. You think it could be o showy, right? Generally, you should have a fairly heated venue, you wouldn’t need any sort of coverup or wrap unless it makes you more comfortable, once inside. Keep reading! Remember. Thank you! It was similar formal dress code because the service members wore a more formal version of their uniform, when I attended two college balls. It is most of the ‘activeduty’ balls I’ve attended been in December, and I’ve never needed any additional warmth except for my coat to get in the door. It’s always better to be overdressed rather than ‘underdressed’. You see, a completely covered front, the one from RtR. And the one I just ordered has a complete open back. However, renttheRunway, and just ordered a special one.

Danya. And we are currently prepping the 16yr daughter for her first JROTC high school ball, You will have a BLAST, I did for all the balls I went to. Best of luck hun, you may be fine! While covering a side shave is fairly easy, your stylist has to have a game plan. Ok, and now one of the most important parts. She was freaking out and thought she had to wear her uniform at first, lol!

This month he is graduation the warrant officer school and we are having a military ball.

Was wondering if a light red dress is okay for an event really like this, navy Blue and Black dresses. You could bring in a picture. This time he said ball gown. It is super cheap and they really listen to what you want. Essentially, you could have a friend help you or go to a salon and have it done. Do not wear anything that you are uncomfortable in. Nevertheless, you want to look very natural, make sure you tell them that you don’t usually wear make up. You can tally wear flats! Of course you should feel beautiful. So, he is in his dress blues for this event. As far as your hair or makeup. Aveda beauty schools to have my hair done in the past. Generally, any suggestions is greatly appreciated. Nevertheless. It’s a well the last thing you want to feel that night is uncomfortable.

Okay, first of all, my old self doesn’t know what it’s face means. Please explain. You know where the event is being held, right? It is an amazing experience! The dress code should be formal. Most ladies attending a Marine Corps Ball wear full length gowns. I’m sure you heard about this. Sit down dinner, etc? That might help. Although, it is a good idea to send any photos of dresses. ), You tell your sweet boyfriend that I said you need more details. It is formal, if he is wearing a bow tie with his uniform.

This article was really great! The tattoo will probably be a fish or turtle or something of that nature and will most definitely be tasteful. Much useful information and organized well. I change them often, right now they’re turquoise. Would prefer a floor length dress, aND I’m short. Plenty of information can be found easily by going on the web. National Guard Ball in May. My boyfriend always tells me how judgemental his unit is and that’s also worrisome. For reasons all above, I am considering not going. With that said, thanks very much!

How exciting you get to go to a ROTC ball!

It’s could be awesome! Needless to say, either one is fine. Your dress sounds great, just be sure it isn’twas notain’t o short. Send me some pictures if you would like. I’m sure you heard about this. You can NOT go wrong with a long dress. Now pay attention please. My guess is that for a high school ball, you could probably go with a short dress. You can go strapless or add the strap. So, I am happy to take a look at it, in the event you wish to send me a picture. You can email it to me at Danya@militaryoneclick. Classy and elegant is the key.

You are going to have a lot fun. That is strictly personal. It is such a honor to be able to attend a military ball of any type. Basically, you can email me at Danya@militaryoneclick. It is I don’t think it can have o much bling, you dress can be o short. Please now you’d want to pass on a picture. Both of your gowns sound great. If you want to send two photos dresses, I am happy to give you my opinion on which I feel is more appropriate.

Thank you a lot, I appreciate your help!

You won’t want to miss it. Absolutely dance! The Marine Corps Ball is rich in tradition. Now let me tell you something. You are going to have a great time! Normally, pay close attention during the dinner. Then, dance your hiney off in case you are interested to. We’ll see what happens, he might be a side boy. Thank you a lot for replying!

My forty year old self should not show up to the banquet in a short redish dress. Make up, shoes, hair, etc, I reckon it will work just fine, If you everyth else very neutral/natural. Introduce yourself to those at your table and enjoy getting to know them. Enjoy yourself and be yourself. Fact, you might be surprised at girlfriends number you meet. Have an amazing time! Meet your boyfriend’s co workers and friends and it is a good idea to chat them up. Kaylyn’s recommendations for a dress are great. That will help a great deal! A well-known fact that is. Your etiquette at the ball is similar Whether wife, or a girlfriend.

It should be great, as long is it is just above your knee and not o short.

You are going to have an amazing night! Etc. Of course, you know what the dress is for the service members, right? Have you heard about something like that before? The guys would want to follow what the service members are wearing. What time is the ball? Option number two sounds awesome as well. Sit down dinner versus buffet? I could probably help further, in the event you would like to send me more details. Now regarding the aforementioned fact. I would go with the floor length skirt and top, if you feel the ball is should be very formal. My hunch is that a dark suit with a bow tie or a tux may be perfectly appropriate. Where is the ball?

Thanks for your reply. I believe you have a choice of uniform or dress, if the ball is for your husband. HAVE seen the male service members wear an uniform for their wife’s ball.a lot some more information about this stuff on this site. My brother’s ball should be at the Regan Center, which to me comands more formality than a casino. You could have your spouse check if you’re concerned. I get the feeling DC may be more formal, california where the dress would been suitable.

The event gonna be in the spring, correct?

I love the grey and almost white dress you are thinking about for the dining out. For example, nobody will ever know that you are still in high school. Anyways, it says champagne, which tally works. The only concern I have is the color. With that said, how exciting that you get to attend two balls this spring! International Ball. Ooh, I just Googled it. Besides, white would make me think you should be getting married. Online information can be found by going on the web. It is a mature dress and you will look beautiful! Is it whitish? Consequently, how fun!

Try not to freak out. You will have a great night! The ball might be amazing! Of course you will NOT be only one person in the room that doesn’t know anyone and is feeling uncomfortable. Then, they will feel a lot better right after the night than a pair of stilettos. That would probably be your best bet, if you can find a pair of wedges that go with your dress. Nonetheless, just be yourself, sit back and take it all in. Spend some amount of time getting to know your date a bit better before the ball so you at least feel comfortable with him.

Love this article!

Most military spouses and significant others are excited for the ball Whether enjoy an evening of tradition, or it’s the chance to wear a beautiful gown, pick out sparkly jewelry. Remember, across all military branches, there is one event that gets the ladies especially excited The Military Ball. Would you attend without the service member? On p of this, almost any spouse should read this. The AF ball is this weekend, my husband is currently TDY, another couple in the unit, very close friends of ours invited me to attend the ball wirh them and purchased a ticket before I could say yes or no.

Hello, I have read your post and in need of some more advice.

It ain’t a very long one, it is a sweep train. It only shows about half of my back, it does not go down o far. Thank you in advance. Did you hear of something like that before? It is a fitted dresstrumpet mermaid, and has no sequins. Some information can be found easily by going on the web^^curely-bracket^^versus a cocktail length dress would make you look a bit older. Notice that the main dress that you could order that would be inappropriate would be one that is o revealing or o short. A well-known fact that is. Feel free to send links to the dresses you are thinking of ordering. Now please pay attention. You are wise beyond your years. Eventually, it sounds like your prom dress would be a very acceptable back up. Now as for your attire.

Hi, I love your article!

Can daughters of Military Service Man attend Military ball? Nevertheless, it comes up to my knees. Now please pay attention. Thank you! Hi I am going to a military ball on May 2nd and I am a big worried. So. Would that be acceptable? How about with introducing the daughter when in receiving line?

Hi, I should be attending a military ball within the next few weeks, sort of like a celebration for ROTC all students. ROTC will also be attending. My dress is a floor length halter with little to no chest showing and a bit of back showing. Let me tell you something. My 16 year old who is in Marine Corps Jr. It’s a high school military ball, and my date hasn’t been very specific on what I should wear. Nonetheless, he will retire in April. Marine Corps Ball with my brother in Washington. Does the dress code vary anyway between high school and military for these balls? What attire would be appropriate for him? Although, any tips whatsoever?

The most important suggestion I can give you are, just be yourself.

Can anyone tell me if there is a formal ball or is it a casual ‘get together’ of all the graduates and significant others? That means he trusts you. If appropriate, be aware of what is going on around you and follow along. My boyfriend of just a few months has invited me to his Officer Candidate School’s ball at Fort Benning in December. He asked a few buddies for me about the dress code and was ld it’s business casual. Have fun, use all of those manners you have learned from your parents and remember that he asked you to be his date.

It makes for some seriously good conversation! There gonna be asts and pomp and circumstance. Just watch everyone else in the room and follow their lead. Go with the flow. You are going to have a lot fun! You will not look weird, I promise. Tonight is the night! Just try to relax, have fun and take it all in. The USMC throws an amazing ball! Follow the others.

Hello, I just read your article here and it was helpful.

My question is, What should I be doing there since I would be just a girlfriend and not a wife? Just wear something that you feel beautiful in! Besides, thanks My husband is a Marine and we been to 2 balls so far, and it’s been a really good time! Just be yourself! Have fun The fact that you’re worried about it means that you probably won’t make most of the mistakes listed in the article. While having a large bust is a struggle I tally understand, I find that the one shoulder dresses work pretty well for covering the girls if you can find a strapless bra or corset that keeps everything under wraps. Don’t worry about girlfriend distinction or wife. It would be my first one and very nervous. Anyone who is going to shun you for that isn’tis notain’t worth talking to. It’s no big deal, each time we’ve gone, I’ve been amidst the only wives at the table. Besides, ball myself.

Hello I am a high school junior and my girl friend invited me to her JROTC military ball. Use manners all for table etiquette that you been raised with and you could be just fine. Determined by the way the receiving line is set up, you may be doing your own introductions or she may be introducing you. You are going to have to wing that part. Now let me tell you something. Utensils are used from the outside in, napkin in your lap, elbows off the table and have ns of fun! Thirdly, since I am a guest would a suit and tie suffice? My friend and I ride gether to the ball, to begin should we. That would be your best bet, blackish is always more formal. This is such a great experience. Oh Tyler, my husband was in the Navy for 19 years. Okay, now, yes, you should ride together. Then, a suit and tie should be just fine. Usually, you can imagine how many functions I have been too. Generally, when introducing myself do I do first and last name, or would she introduce me? You can find some more information about this stuff on this site. You will NOT be the main one there with a confused look on your face. Thank you in advance for your time and help Great questions. It is should be very much fun. Needless to say, let me say, Try not to be nervous. Lastly what are the rules for asting and table etiquette I don’t want to be o confused? Let me know if you have any more questions.

You don’t ought to be chosen to go to the ball.

My husband was in the Navy for 19 years and I am still learning. For example, everyone on base is welcome. That’s interesting. You are not stupid! Now regarding the aforementioned fact. Your husbands command should have informed him and given him any details he made need.

Thank you a lot for getting back to me! Wear your hair however you feel best. On p of this, my husband decided last min that we might be attending a formal ball next weekend. Anyways, lOVE that gold dress. Essentially, your prom dress is perfectly pretty and appropriate as well. Needless to say, up, down, half up, half down all are tally acceptable! You will look beautiful in it! This is the dress that I was thinking of ordering.

Love this blog…thank you!

It is will be super cool! As a result, it shows that you care. Let me say that you should just be yourself and enjoy ever minute. Army ball this winter and am completely clueless…I’m a plus size girl so our options of dresses are not as large as other. Any suggestions?

Your dress is beautiful! Best of luck and have a great time! Whenever nodding gether with my husband where appropriate, if not, I try to stand and smile. Ask him if he can introduce you in small groups of one or two people at a time, which may make you feel more comfortable. You could also get a pedicure and/or a massage. It can be hard sometimes to feel front and center when meeting other people, especially your boyfriend’s leadership. This would give you some amount of time to relax and not worry about getting the right do.

MY first millitary ball is coming up I dont know what dress type to whare im going with myboyfirend and everything im nervous and dont know what to exspect….

Please don’t feel like you have to match your boyfriend. You tally don’ If you send me some more info about the ball, I can help. Now regarding the aforementioned fact. What time is the ball, what venue type, sit down dinner or buffet.

Formality is distinguished by both uniform AND tie type, when it comes to the Army uniform. My bf also really wants to go because this is the last one he’ll be able to attend. Nevertheless, hi, so i’ve been dating my bf for almost 4 years now and this is the first year I’m actually able to go to the marine corps ball We’re 22, a bunch of his friends are already married I’m worried about how to behave around them and everyone else, i’ve never met any of them. Remember, I know I have to be presentable and I dont want to embarrass him. Seriously. You want to wear formal attire, if it’s a bow tie. Therefore, banquet is a tricky description when it drills down to picking attire. You’ll be looking for cocktail attire, if he is wearing a regular tie. On p of that, any suggestions?

Whenever reading this article helps a lot but makes me more nervous, my husband is a naval officer and this is my first ball with him, I don’t know what to expect from dressing to dancing and that makes me nervous.

PromFormalDressNavy534d849f2d24903d09316fd6″, do you have any tips on how to relax a little before the event so I am not so nervous? Of course, this is my first military ball that I am attending with my fiancé.

Hi, This is my first formal military anything.

I just wanted to be sure that I would’t look ridiculous if I did that, this would serve as my back up emergency dress. If I have my prom dress as my standby if there is a big issue with the dress I rent, another question would be, would that be so horrible? Basically, this article was really helpful, more so than a bunch of other articles/blogs that I’ve read so far. My main question would be, are there styles that I should avoid?

Thank you a lot for the replies, they’re very helpful. Especially those in his ROTC unit, shake their hand, look them in the eye and say, Nice to meet you, if you are meeting new people. Please now you’d want to write anytime. My suggestion to you are to just not wear anything o short or o revealing. You are not alone. Take a cue from the others at the ball as far as how to dance. As long as your dress is tasteful you gonna be just fine. EXACT situation when I went to my first ROTC ball at Vanderbilt University. Usually, you are going to have very much fun! Anyways, try to relax and enjoy the pomp and circumstance. Thank you for your replies and very much excited to attend a Ball.

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You do NOT, you may feel like you have to buy something. As a result, aveda schools, so my suggestion is to go to the mall to any make up counter. It is I did do some research. Notice, he is in the Army and is a Warrant Officer. There is a counter inside the Belk at this mall. Low back, it is a modest bust. My husband just joined a brand new unit. It’s a well you might want to though. Buying a lip gloss is a cheap price to pay to get your make up done. A well-known fact that is. Does that help? a lot some more information about this stuff on this site. What advice can you give me? Is this appropriate? We have our first event in April. He keeps calling it a banquet, he might be in his dress blues.

That Girl because her date probably didn’t tell her what she should wear or she simply didn’t know. Attending my first ball in December! Thank you a lot! Don’t want DH to be talked about because of my tattoo. For instance, we have a list of information so you don’t wind up being That Girl. This has really helped me!

Your thoughts on the dress were spot on.

You can’t go wrong with grey and classy! Wait, I just realized the ball may have already happened! What a compliment that he invited you to his Army Cadet Ball! If he doesn’t feel comfortable wearing his uniform and suit and tie will work just fine. My advice is to enjoy the night with him, be yourself, have fun and don’t worry about what others may or may not be thinking, if not. Please let’s know how it went, if so. Basically, you are going to LOVE it! Your best answers will come from your brother himself or your son’s JROTC Commander. That ball is very good balls around!

If she is attending the West Point ball as a guest, she has the option to if she would like, she isn’t required to wear an uniform. Now I wonder if I have to wear gloves. I was able to find a dress pretty quickly. She should wear her uniform, if she is attending the ball because she was invited by the institution. Have you heard about something like this before? Cadet balls that allow female Soldiers to wear dresses after the traditions are finished and dancing begins. You see, attire should be listed on her invitation. Now please pay attention. Help! When entering should I link arms with my date? Make sure you drop a comment about it. I’m sure she could ask her date, if the information isn’tis notain’t clear.

Fancy, got it.

Let me know what you are thinking and I will help you work it out. Let me know if the page above clears up your question. On p of this, now you’d want to send pictures. Okay, I still stick with my original opinion. I will dig some more, if not. Also, you have good reason for concern and I can tally understand why you wouldn’t want to ask him again. It is should be a nice sit down dinner, military ball type atmosphere. With all that said. You should go with elegant, floor length if possible and I wouldn’t worry one bit about the color.

What a great article.

We have sent out an email on this specific subject. However, thank you again! To all the ladies reading this enjoy your ball and be proud of your service member! As far as the rest I believe you have given excellent advice! If you are 20 or 30 know your appropriate dress.

The dining out is at a fancy hotel. Dress that cute dress up with some pretty jewelry, sparkly heels, put your hair up and throw on some fun lip gloss. You will look gorgeous. Which is why I am not sure about the floral. Of course rocky Mountain ‘range so’ very snowy. Let me tell you something. Currently, we have about two feet and counting. Short dresses seem to fit better, it is nice and warm here!

Thanks for the response!

This is the other one I am debating. Generally, free shipping pink Peach chiffon one shoulder Prom Dress Long sleeve Floor length A line swetheart’.

You are tally on the right track knowing that o much cleavage wouldn’t be appropriate. Hi I am in college and my sort of/not yet/maybe boyfriend asked me to the military ball he is in ROTC for the army. Certainly, keep me posted on what you decide. Now let me tell you something. You are might be great at this whole thing!

All of your posts been so incredibly helpful.

Okay, so, I tally think you train might be okay. I bet you won’t be over dressed anyway, the Marines tend to dress up more than the Navy folk. You dress sounds beautiful! Either pair of shoes sounds fine to me. My boyfriend asked me to attend his Marine Corps Ball with him this year and has ld me that it is formal attire. Feel free to send me pictures if you would like. Notice that will they even show?

Such great questions! Saturday! You do NOT have to be quiet. However, military balls are pretty fabulous. You can find a lot more info about this stuff on this site. Its a long, teal blueish color and is strapless. You might just make a fun friend. As a result, it does flare out a little more at the bottom than what it probably should. Just be yourself and have fun. Remember, whether you are a girlfriend or a spouse, it doesn’t matter one bit! You won’t want to miss a minute of it. In fact, you should tally talk to the others around you. There is plenty of pomp and circumstance.

Hi I was invited to go to a Army ball Saturday, It’s will be at a hotel conference room.

Do I need to show my id to get in? Just be yourself. Don’t be nervous. Help please! ROTC ball at Vanderbilt University with my then boyfriend, now husband. The PDA can wait until the after party. Oftentimes the ball shouldn’t be any different because he is a ROTC student and not a commissioned officer just yet. As a result, of all, you are going to have very much fun.

Your friends are right. His reasoning was because of the drinking that goes on at these events, he did not want to have to drive home intoxicated and did not want me to have to drive home like that either. Thanks! Is it tradition to spend the night at a hotel? Fact, please help me understand this. He advised me that we would be spending the night at the hotel since the event is over 2 hours away from my house. Everything could be fine. Hi, I was asked to attend the Ball this year by a friend of mine. Furthermore, UBER, Lyft, and a Taxi will not be suitable, since my house is so far away. Their advice of Don’t worry, you’ll have a great time. Basically, is it expected for me to have sex that night since I might be going as his invited guest and agreed to spend the night at the hotel?

Jax and can help you. I always went to the Aveda institute and always left happy, when we lived in Texas. Will you be near NAS Jax or Mayport? Notice, I like to go to the beauty schools, when going for updos. There’s some more info about this stuff on this site. They are cheap and always do a very nice work. You see, there are nice malls near both locations. There are a couple in Jax. You might even be able to get your makeup done there too. Have you heard about something like this before? MAC counter to get your make up done. Seriously. Jax you could be in.

Hi and thanks for the great info!

My husband was in the Navy for 19 years and I recycle dresses 75 of the time. My question is regarding the dress material. Let me tell you something. The Military Ball I’ll be attending is only a highschool one. My dress is a sweat heart neck line it’s a dark greenish it comes with strap but I prefer not to wear them it’s only a bit above my knee with flowers lining a sweetheart neckline and thin straps I swewd on. If the length is right and the style is right, it’s made of a cotton like material, is that formal enough. Therefore, this is the other that I am afraid is o floral for march end. Essentially, okay I freak myself out. Considering the above said. My first instinct is to tell you to go with the dress that you feel best in. It shows less cleavage than the next.

November. There could have been many reasons. You may want to ask him if there is an important reason that he doesn’t want to drive you to the ball. Maybe he doesn’t have a license, car, or maybe his parents won’t let him take the car. It’s still lots of months away but my time is going to consumed with looking for that perfect dress and shoes! That’s where it starts getting really serious, right? I ok it upon myself to do some research, this helped me very much, the boyfriend wasn’t much help when I asked him questions. It’s probably best to politely ask him and go from there. Well, being a little old fashioned myself, I would hope that he would pick you up and escort you to the ball.

Feel free to send me any pictures.

You can always email me at danya@militaryoneclick. Email me at patriotsparky@msn. Sorry, I put my comment on the main list, not as a reply! Considering the above said. JROTC and love helping the guys guests or other female cadets find dresses!

One shoulder should be tally fine! My other question is hairstyles. Then again, maybe something just like this. It just doesn’t happen. Notice, what a bummer. One is single garnet set in silver/white gold and the other is a small Past, Present, Future one with diamonds and emeralds. She should bring a pashmina to cover her shoulders if need be. Nothing had been said about what jewelry type is appropriate, this sight had been VERY helpful. Now there is no reason they can’t look like rock stars out there on their own.

Okay, so yes.

There are some pretty dresses here. Will you have friends around you that can help with your hair and/or make up? Be sure you have a nice pashmina to cover your shoulders you don’t get o chilly, if you do go with a dress without sleeves. Will you be in a cold or warm climate? It is just o darn cold to go strapless and short! I’m sure it sounds familiar.|Doesn’t it sound familiar?|Sounds familiar?|doesn’t it? if you have some dresses in mind, send me a link and I can take a look at them. Of course ), I would wear some opaque tights to help stay warm, If you do want to go short, you are young and all. Loyola University Chicago. Can you please tell me what time of day the party is and what venue type the party should be in? Usually, I am happy to take a look, if you need to pick a couple you like and send me the link.

JROTC DRILL UP CLASS MEN. I’m freaking out! My coach is a retired marine and he’s the one that set this up. NEED I help on what ideas of what to dress for military ball. He ld me not to worry but do you have any advice about what I should expect? ANYBODY got ideas please TELL ME RIGHT AWAY PLEASE ITS MY FIRST MILITARY BALL. Anyway, cADET PVT HUTCHINGS SIGNING OFF OVER AND OUT I am going to my first Marine ball morrow evening. Where would be a decent shop to find a dress for tomorrow?

This page is very helpful, I was here for advise on what to wear to navy ball last year, I wore a blackish V neck gown and it was beautiful with not o many sequences.

Thank you in advance. Besides, I felt I was over dressed to see what ladies were wearing as if we were in a night club. Basically, this is exactly what I needed! My question is, even though I can’t dress o low, I don’t know what to wear as the ball is approaching this year again. EXTREMELY NERVOUS and you just helped calm that a bit Thank you very much!

You are going to have such a great time. Not everyone gets to attend a military ball and they are pretty awesome! Get up and dance the night away, if you feel comfortable. Essentially, you only have to dance if you need to. Just be yourself, use your manners and have fun! Then again, you usually get to choose from a couple of different entrees. It is look around and see what most people are doing. Just eat your salad and the side dish, if they are serving an entrée you don’t like.

Thank you for your reply.

It sounds like its going to be fun but me being nervous gonna mess up my mood. Me and my bf going to our first military ball in November im super nervous I dont want to mess up, what if they service food that I dont eat should I still eat it leave it only ugh all these questions in my head, do everyone have to get up nd dance. Anyway, if you find yourself in identical position, you should introduce yourself with your first and last name. To answer your question, I believe it is the service responsibility member to introduce his date in the receiving line.

My chum and his girlfriend invited me to go to the Marine Corps Ball with them this year and I have no clue what to expect! I heard there is a strict dress code so what kind of dress should I be looking for. Is it weird for someone to bring two dates? You can search many different ways within their site to find what you are looking for. You could rent a dress from Renttherunway. On p of that, the other thing I would do is run a search for vintage floor length gown. See what pops up, find one you like and do some smart shopping. They have for