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Formal Ball Gown for White Tie Livery Dinner

Classic ball gown for Livery Dinner at the Guildhall, London

Our lovely client, Agnieszka, wore an elegant, two-tone, formal ball gown for a white tie Livery dinner at The Guildhall last night. The forest green skirt has an ivory embellished bodice with a compelling v-neck, not too low to be distracting, not to high to be overly modest.

The skirt had multiple petticoats making it very Cinderella, which we reduced to achieve a better shape and it also made the gown easy to wear at the event.

She is here with her handsome husband and they look so happy, don’t they?

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Queen’s Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace

Now that’s a ballgown! Worn to The Queen’s Diplomatic Reception, held each year at the beginning of December. Our lovely client got it just right and isn’t she a picture here?

The dress is made of olive silk with a diamante encrusted bodice and comes with a matching stole. It’s also available to hire in lilac.

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Windsor Military Ball: Dusky-Pink Sequin Halterneck Evening Gown

Dusky-Pink, Allover Sequin, Halterneck Gown

Our beautiful client went to Windsor last month for a Military Ball.

Surrounded by all the handsome men, she can be seen wearing our pale dusky-pink, all-over sequin, halterneck evening gown.

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Royal Warrant Holders Dinner: Red Ball Gown, Fishtail Skirt

Royal Warrant Holders Dinner: Red Ball Gown, Fishtail Skirt

This stunning picture was taken last month, at the Royal Warrant Holders white tie dinner.

Emma is wearing an off the shoulder, rich red satin ball gown with a fishtail skirt, finished with embellished crystals on the left of the bodice.

What a fantastic photo!

 

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Formal Ball Gown for Waterloo Ball Anniversary

Emma's ball gown at The Waterloo Ball, Brussels

This dashing couple attended the 200th Anniversary Waterloo Ball in Brussels, Belgium, a white-tie military ball to commemorate the Duchess of Richmond’s glittering 1815 Ball for Wellington’s army during which messages arrived informing Wellington of Napoleon’s advance. During the dances, men began to slip away to their regiments; some of the men who remained for the last dance fought at Quatre Bras still wearing their evening costume.

Emma is wearing our full bodied, tulle navy, off the shoulder, embellished sweetheart neckline ball gown.

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Midnight Blue Gown For Russian Ball, London

Blue ball gown worn at Russian Ball, London. Tulle bodice with boat neck and sequins.
Getting ready for the Russian Ball, London, Jess Heydel looking beautiful in a blue floral ball gown.

Jessica wore this beautiful blue floral ball gown to the Russian Ball, London. The gown’s boat-neck sits elegantly on her shoulders giving Jessica a very flattering top-line. Although covered shoulders are de rigueur only for ultra-formal events, like diplomatic banquets, doing so here adds an extra touch of class.

The bodice shows a little skin but is covered up enough so you don’t feel too bare. It’s sprinkled with navy blue sequins which twinkle subtly with every movement.

The tulle skirt falling over a lace fabric gives this dress a vintage feel. Jess took our advice and wore only earrings and simple bracelet; a necklace with this dress would fuss it up too much. Gorgeous dress and it looks beautiful on our girl.

Русский Бал в Лондоне

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Being Cinderella for the Evening

Our beautiful Annette (pictured in the middle) wearing our full skirted navy ball-gown with gem embellishment.

She had her very formal end of year white tie ball to attend at Oxford – She looks absolutely knock out here!

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How to dress for a Diplomatic Ball at Buckingham…

Every year Buckingham Palace holds their Diplomatic Ball. The Dress code is very White Tie. This event is where jewels, gloves and the-less-black-the better are de rigueur.

Buckingham Palace

A Diplomatic Ball really does imply full-on, floor-skimming evening gowns, either with full skirts or with straighter lines. Those of us with fuller figures may look better in waisted gowns with full skirts, great camouflage for bigger bottoms. If you have a generous bust line and cannot deal with strapless bras, then gowns with cap-sleeves or long sleeve will enable more support from a bra with a strap. I like the French soutiengorge, which literally means “hold up under the chin”, always makes me smile.

Diplomatic reception ball at Buckingham PalaceShoulders should be covered, so strapless bustiers may not work unless they have a stole or shawl to preserve your modesty! These days gloves are no longer essential, but they often finish the look with a worthwhile, elegant flourish; you don’t need to keep them on all the time, and of course you mustn’t eat while wearing them.

Alternatively, ladies can wear formal National Dress, but as you can imagine many prefer to get beautifully gowned and coiffed. Don’t forget, unless you are attending a formal diplomatic dinner or banquet, it’s often going to be a buffet: lots of standing around, albeit in glorious surroundings, so remember that comfortable shoes are very important.

One Night Stand Advice: golden or silvery ballet pumps can work really well!

Read More: Debrett’s White Tie Dress Code guide

 

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