For both ladies and gentlemen, there are a few rules of etiquette to observe at a ball. Both think about their potential outfit for the evening before the ball. For the gentlemen, it is out of the question that they will attend the ball in a tuxedo. For the ladies, the rule is: wear a floor-length ball gown instead of a short cocktail dress for this evening.
Skin and hair for the ball
However, a dazzling ball outfit is of little use without the appropriate preparations for skin and hair. Therefore, women treat their skin with facial scrubs and masks the day before the ball. The scrub ensures an even, radiant complexion. A moisturizing face mask makes the skin look fresh. The woman applies a scrub to her décolleté the day before to remove dead skin cells. Hair and hairstyle perfect the ball outfit for the big evening. For normal-oily hair, the woman washes it the evening before. This way, the updo at the hairdresser's the next day holds best.
Clothing for the ball
Politeness at a ball also includes the question of clothing. Women have more creative freedom than men. Ball gowns are available in all cuts, fabrics, colors, and styles. The basic rule is that the dress reaches the floor and looks high-quality. Under the dress, a woman definitely wears stockings. Closed-toe shoes that are suitable for dancing round off the look at the bottom. Regarding the décolleté, ladies consider what kind of appointment their date for the ball is. If it is a business appointment, the lady does not choose a neckline that is too deep. Otherwise, it distracts from her professional competence. With an elegant stole, a bolero, or evening gloves as well as jewelry and a clutch, a woman completes her ball outfit. It is always important to ensure that she does not undermine the elegance of the dress with accessories.
Overall, a simple, classic outfit scores more points than a pompous one.
For men, the dress code means a tuxedo, a white shirt like one from Esprit, and a black bow tie. On their feet, the man wears smooth leather or patent leather shoes with inconspicuous dark socks. At an official meeting with business partners, men stick to the motto of not dressing better than their boss. With a tailcoat, men run the risk of dressing inappropriately well. For gentlemen, too, simple elegance counts for more than standing out. Those who do not stand out from the crowd are behaving politely.
