St Vladimir’s Grand Ball is the only formal and truly spectacular ball organised for our Russian community. It is a unique once a year Event in the best venues in Melbourne, attended also by parliamentary and Russian Embassy dignitaries as special guests, and even televised by SBS & Channel 31.
Therefore, formal dress is required: long gowns for the ladies and black tie for the gentlemen. As these Balls have a DIFFERENT THEME EACH YEAR, it is more enjoyable and interesting to dress in an appropriate theme costume or mask.
Last year the theme of the Grand Ball was “FIREBIRD – A Russian Fairytale” – both the ladies and gentlemen gave us a fashion parade of their amazing Fairytale inspired ball costumes before a panel of judges who selected the Best Costume of the Ball.
The War and Peace Ball is the most beautiful ball in the world. Guests are requested to attired in 1812 period costume or white tie (for men) and long ballgowns (for women) to relive the excitement and beauty of a Russian imperial costume ball.
Dresses
Empire (1800–1815)
During the first two decades of the 19th century, fashions continued to follow the basic high-waisted empire silhouette. Dresses remained narrow in front, but fullness at the raised back waist allowed room to walk. Colors other than white came into style, the fad for diaphanous outer fabrics faded (except in certain formal contexts), and some elements of obvious visible ornamentation came back into use in the design of the dress .
Inspired by neoclassical tastes, the short-waisted gowns sported soft, flowing skirts and were often made of white, almost transparent muslin, which was easily washed and draped loosely like the garments on Greek and Roman statues.
Evening dresses were often extravagantly trimmed and decorated with lace, ribbons, and netting. They were cut low and sported short sleeves, and baring bosoms. Bared arms were covered by long white gloves. Ladies of distinction, however, cautioned young women from displaying their bosoms beyond the boundaries of decency, saying, "The bosom and shoulders of a very young and fair girl may be displayed without exciting much displeasure or disgust." It was also advised that young ladies wear softer shades of color, such as pinks, periwinkle blue, or lilacs. The mature matron could wear fuller colors, such as purple, black, crimson, deep blue, or yellow.
An Empire silhouette is created by a woman wearing a high-waisted dress, gathered near or just under the bust with a long, loose skirt, which skims the body. The outline is especially flattering to pear shapes wishing to disguise the stomach area or emphasise the bust. The shape of the dress also helps to lengthen the body's appearance. Here the word "Empire" refers to the period of Napoleon's 1804–1814/1815 empire ("First French Empire").
Early examples of the style can be seen on women from early Greco-Roman art wearing loose fitting rectangular tunics known as Peplos or the more common Chiton which were belted under the bust, providing support for women and a cool, comfortable outfit suitable for the warm climate.
What are some Costume Ideas?
Check out party costume shops for ideas – you may have more fun recycling something already in the depths of your wardrobe – for example:
* A debutante in a white ballgown could be transformed into a French or Russian Countess with white fur trimming, strings or pearls sewn over the bodice, or a long satin ribbon tied under the bust.
* Two Dollar discount shops sell long white curly wigs as worn in the Napoleonic Empire Period.
We think you get the idea – we’re sure the young ones will have plenty of ideas of their own!
FOR GENTLEMEN Costumes examples 2 http://www.warandpeaceball.org.uk/warandpeaceball_ru.org.uk/2010/dresscode2.html
Therefore, formal dress is required: long gowns for the ladies and black tie for the gentlemen. As these Balls have a DIFFERENT THEME EACH YEAR, it is more enjoyable and interesting to dress in an appropriate theme costume or mask.
Last year the theme of the Grand Ball was “FIREBIRD – A Russian Fairytale” – both the ladies and gentlemen gave us a fashion parade of their amazing Fairytale inspired ball costumes before a panel of judges who selected the Best Costume of the Ball.
The War and Peace Ball is the most beautiful ball in the world. Guests are requested to attired in 1812 period costume or white tie (for men) and long ballgowns (for women) to relive the excitement and beauty of a Russian imperial costume ball.
Dresses
Empire (1800–1815)
During the first two decades of the 19th century, fashions continued to follow the basic high-waisted empire silhouette. Dresses remained narrow in front, but fullness at the raised back waist allowed room to walk. Colors other than white came into style, the fad for diaphanous outer fabrics faded (except in certain formal contexts), and some elements of obvious visible ornamentation came back into use in the design of the dress .
Inspired by neoclassical tastes, the short-waisted gowns sported soft, flowing skirts and were often made of white, almost transparent muslin, which was easily washed and draped loosely like the garments on Greek and Roman statues.
Evening dresses were often extravagantly trimmed and decorated with lace, ribbons, and netting. They were cut low and sported short sleeves, and baring bosoms. Bared arms were covered by long white gloves. Ladies of distinction, however, cautioned young women from displaying their bosoms beyond the boundaries of decency, saying, "The bosom and shoulders of a very young and fair girl may be displayed without exciting much displeasure or disgust." It was also advised that young ladies wear softer shades of color, such as pinks, periwinkle blue, or lilacs. The mature matron could wear fuller colors, such as purple, black, crimson, deep blue, or yellow.
An Empire silhouette is created by a woman wearing a high-waisted dress, gathered near or just under the bust with a long, loose skirt, which skims the body. The outline is especially flattering to pear shapes wishing to disguise the stomach area or emphasise the bust. The shape of the dress also helps to lengthen the body's appearance. Here the word "Empire" refers to the period of Napoleon's 1804–1814/1815 empire ("First French Empire").
Early examples of the style can be seen on women from early Greco-Roman art wearing loose fitting rectangular tunics known as Peplos or the more common Chiton which were belted under the bust, providing support for women and a cool, comfortable outfit suitable for the warm climate.
What are some Costume Ideas?
Check out party costume shops for ideas – you may have more fun recycling something already in the depths of your wardrobe – for example:
* A debutante in a white ballgown could be transformed into a French or Russian Countess with white fur trimming, strings or pearls sewn over the bodice, or a long satin ribbon tied under the bust.
* Two Dollar discount shops sell long white curly wigs as worn in the Napoleonic Empire Period.
We think you get the idea – we’re sure the young ones will have plenty of ideas of their own!
FOR GENTLEMEN Costumes examples 2 http://www.warandpeaceball.org.uk/warandpeaceball_ru.org.uk/2010/dresscode2.html
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