Definition Evening Dress<\/strong>: There were minute distinctions between ball, dinner, evening and opera gowns, which meant different quality of fabrics and designs. A Ball Gown differed from an evening dress as expensive silk fabrics were usually worn, light or heavy, decorated with lace, embroidery or beading, with low-cut bodice, short or no sleeves, and full skirts. In the early 1800s, white cotton dresses were considered suitable for many evening events, but not for balls. And definitely not for an evening event in a palace. White dresses with white embroidery for evening were considered fashionable and exclusive as only the wealthy could afford them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lorgnette:<\/strong> Eye glass on a long ornamental handle, into which glasses fold when not in use. Also opera glasses, especially with long handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"1818](\"https:\/\/suzilove.files.wordpress.com\/2021\/08\/1818_may_morningandeveningfashionabledressesenglish_palebluedress_ladysmagazine_lge-1.jpg?w=485\")
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