AND A BONE THROUGH THEIR NOSE!

Fascinating datum from Wikipedia:

Quote:

Ladies must wear a ball gown to events where men are required to wear white tie attire. The elements of ladies' white tie attire could include:

• ball gown - ballerina (to the ankle) or full-length (to the floor)
• dancing shoes - formal pumps, sandals, flats or ballet slippers
• jewellery - earrings and necklace; rings and bracelets are optional. A watch is not considered appropriate except for jeweled versions in which the face is covered so that it resembles a bracelet.
• gloves - if worn, should be opera length
• stole, cape or cloak, or an opera coat
• handbag - clutch style or small evening bag

Optional:

• state decorations - if specified on invitation; worn on a bow pinned to the chest
• tiaras - If married and the event does not take place in a hotel.

End quote.

[Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_gown.]

I find this enchanting. It paints a picture of a society so different from my own.
National Geographic Magazine should do an article on this subculture.

With the usual topless native women.

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