Previously, ball gowns were worn for private events and parties, but in the mid-20th century, private events turned into public ones. Ĭhristian Dior ball gown and evening glove, 1954, at the Indianapolis Museum of ArtĪfter the end of World War II, in 1947, Christian Dior introduced his "New Look" of nipped-in waistlines and full skirts. During this time the crinoline was introduced as well as demure sleeves, which puffed up around the arm. This time was encompassed within the Romantic period, which coincided with the Victorian era. This dramatically changed the range of colors that dresses could be produced in. Around this time was also the introduction of chemical dyes. Upper class members of society might still have had their dresses made by a designer but with the turn around time decreased. Middle-class people could now produce their own dresses and with more quality and efficiency than before when they were made by hand. In the coming years, the introduction of the sewing machine changed the dress market. The ball gown at this time had similar features, a full skirt supported by a petticoat, a tight waist achieved by a corset or bodice with a stay to keep the subject upright and with perfect posture, off the shoulder style and with bare arms. In previous years, the same type of dress might have been called an evening dress, having very similar features low-cut neckline, a tight bodice, a large skirt and (sometimes) bare arms.
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