Traditionally, balls have called for a certain decorum, a certain formality: Gloves above the elbow . . . gowns to the floor . . . the intricacies of black-tie dress observed . . . restraint in ...

Lusting over a beautiful ball gown is one of life's purest pleasures. Sure, it's not like many of us have silk dresses with full tulle skirts in our wardrobes, but that doesn't mean we can't judge ...

The women will be in formal gowns, some leaving a trail of sequins in their wake, perhaps a stray feather or two. The men, of course, will be in black tie. When the lights dim, more than a thousand ...