the most formal gown; worn to a ball

a full skirt that poufs out at your natural waistline

Characterized by a very full skirt that begins at the waist and continues to a formal length. The skirt waist is seamed and can be of various styles.

Popularized during the mid-1800s, the ball gown is a full-skirted skirt that reaches down to the ankles. Most common fabric used in its creation are satin and silk.

This gown has a fitted waist and bodice that leads to a very full skirt. This is a more popular style for wedding gowns.

The ball gown is a classic shape with a fitted bodice and very full skirt that brushes the floor. The pick-up skirt is a modern interpretation of this silhouette.

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.