The famously stylish and sociable hostess Dolley Madison was the first First Lady to host an official inauguration ball, in 1809. In her richly embroidered cream dress, with a substantial bustle ...

At the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, the larger the ball gown, the better. Here, Sharon Stone in Dolce & Gabbana. Credit... Brynn Anderson/Associated Press ...

With more weddings now taking place since the start of the pandemic, designers were especially excited to debut their latest bridal collections at New York Bridal Fashion Week, held Oct. 6 to 8.

Imagine attending a ball inspired by the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet. What would you pull out of your closet? Here's the top looks from the 67th Viennese Opera Ball.

Opera singer Radmila Lolly has cemented herself as a courtside fixture at NBA games for putting a spin on fan fashion, turning XXL-jerseys into basketball inspired ball gowns. Emmy Park for NY ...

Margaret’s dress, designed by Oliver Messel, was created out of light turquoise silk with tiered, white lace sleeves, a cinched waist, and ball gown skirt, making its public debut in 1964 at the ...