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The Selkie wrote:

Remnants of Exilvania wrote:Well...uhm...when I googled it back in the day, it said ball and evening gowns so I assume both?

Well, it's a masquerade ball, innit? So... I thought I better ask before my lassies embarass themselves.

With the disclaimer that I'm not OP, ball gowns seem like the logical answer considering that they're as fancy as it gets in ladies' fashion and white tie is as fancy as it gets for gentlemen.

Polish Prussian Commonwealth wrote:oh lord

on one hand white tie is required

on the other hand prussia-poland doesn't issue it's military with anything equivalent to white tie, and this definitely would've trickled down to the cadet schools.

Mervay, would something like this with more muted colors and actual pockets be an acceptable substitute?

It will be an acceptable one mate, it has to be formal wear if white tie isn't possible.

The Selkie wrote:Mervay, two questions, which just popped into my head:
1. How's the weather on the evening? I am asking because, if it is cold, then my Kyrenaians would wear shawls to their dresses, at least for a bit, but if it is warm for some reason, then not.
2. That brings me to the second question: You say the dress code is White Tie, which raises the question, if you want the women in Ball Gowns or would Evening Gowns suffice?

Thank you for the answers!

Weather, well for the evening and all night; very cold. Between 5º to 6ºC at most to 3º to 4º as average of this time of the year. Luckily, there is no snow in sight for the ball so that would mean that's one thing less to worry about. And for the dresses; Ball Gowns are the ones recommended because of them being suited for the event, since evening gowns are more used in black tie events.

The Selkie wrote:

Remnants of Exilvania wrote:Well...uhm...when I googled it back in the day, it said ball and evening gowns so I assume both?

Well, it's a masquerade ball, innit? So... I thought I better ask before my lassies embarass themselves.

On that note, would more traditional clothing be allowed? Like a qipao or something.

A m e n r i a wrote:

The Selkie wrote:
Well, it's a masquerade ball, innit? So... I thought I better ask before my lassies embarass themselves.

On that note, would more traditional clothing be allowed? Like a qipao or something.

It qualifies as formal wear and it is allowed mate.

If anyone has any question regarding it please look into rule 4.2 and you will see that if not able to bring a white tie attire, another formal wear is allowed as long as it goes with the event.

Hello darkness my old friend... *opens draft tab, again*

Mervay wrote:

A m e n r i a wrote:
On that note, would more traditional clothing be allowed? Like a qipao or something.

It qualifies as formal wear and it is allowed mate.

If anyone has any question regarding it please look into rule 4.2 and you will see that if not able to bring a white tie attire, another formal wear is allowed as long as it goes with the event.

Ah, thank you

everyone's talking about pre-writing their intros....yeah

Lux Pulchrae wrote:everyone's talking about pre-writing their intros....yeah

I MAY be stupid, because this isn't even repliable content either, but keep in mind some of this count is from me putting in quotes from other media because lol.

Lux Pulchrae wrote:everyone's talking about pre-writing their intros....yeah

I still have a lot to go for mine's.

Shwe Tu Colony wrote:

Lux Pulchrae wrote:everyone's talking about pre-writing their intros....yeah

I MAY be stupid, because this isn't even repliable content either, but keep in mind some of this count is from me putting in quotes from other media because lol.

Seleucid Pergamon wrote:

Lux Pulchrae wrote:everyone's talking about pre-writing their intros....yeah

I still have a lot to go for mine's.

Geez, maybe I should get started. It's definitely not gonna be as long as you guys lol.

The IC is up!

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=497129#p38221265

Sorry for the short introductory post, but I will get into the details of the ball in the next post as soon as most of you had made your characters introductions, then I will have the Devienne Family officially announce the beginning of the ball.

Lux Pulchrae wrote:everyone's talking about pre-writing their intros....yeah

Come here into my corner you big fella!

Mervay wrote:The IC is up!

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=497129#p38221265

Sorry for the short introductory post, but I will get into the details of the ball in the next post as soon as most of you had made your characters introductions, then I will have the Devienne Family officially announce the beginning of the ball.

Well colour me surprised, I expectes it in my afternoon or something.

Posted. 900~ words.

Dang... and I had such beautiful evening gowns... because of course it is possible for a Princess of Kyrenaia and for the girlfriend of the Prince of Teressien to wear ball gowns. Well, can't be helped... off to rewriting!
Thank you for the answer, Mervay.

Also posted

And posted.
Mervay, you might notice, that I have Leonard joining Athena's side in the dance hall, a bit like a prologue to the part of your post, where you speak about Athena already having Leonard by her side.
People might also notice, that Branwen, Nolly, Finnya and Cel are not wearing ball gowns but evening gowns - I decided for that step mainly because

a) They're Selkie and I think it fits them better to go still very formal, Wikipedia lists evening gowns as a possibility for White Tie Dressed Women, but not as formal as others and going for, in the case of Nolly and Branwen, with the larger options available.
b) Branwen does not have the financial means for a fully-equipped ball gown. She is a student and author, after all.

The rest is dressed appropriately, though. ; )

And here we go...Still have a lot to write about.

And there we go.
Ending two and a half years of resisting the urge to copy Selks' format. ^^

Lillorainen wrote:And there we go.
Ending two and a half years of resisting the urge to copy Selks' format. ^^

No, no, no, you did not 'copy' anything, my friend, least of which is 'my format.' You got inspired by something. ; )

The Selkie wrote:

Lillorainen wrote:And there we go.
Ending two and a half years of resisting the urge to copy Selks' format. ^^

No, no, no, you did not 'copy' anything, my friend, least of which is 'my format.' You got inspired by something. ; )

That's another way to express it.
Technically, it has even been around already, but that was a bit different ... ^^
In any case, it just seemed logical to me, given my number of characters. Much easier to keep track.

I might send Penny and Evan, (daughter and son in law to a diplomat)

Répondez s'il vous plaît

Name of attendee (including titles and similar): Phenom "Penny" Snyder
Occupation: Driver,
Country of Origin: Greater Orcadia
Appearance:

Culinary Concerns: None
Medical Concerns: Triple Amputee - has Cybernetic limbs
Notes: Daughter of Sir Nick Warszinski, Greater Orcadian Ambassador to Port Ember


Name of attendee (including titles and similar): Evan Snyder
Occupation: Driver,
Country of Origin: Greater Orcadia
Appearance:

Culinary Concerns: None
Medical Concerns: None
Notes: Husband of Penny Snyder

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RP-Sample: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=490659.

Have posted.

Lux, you're free to talk to Camilla. Same goes for anyone who wants to talk to Camellia.

I will make a reply to all of you as soon as I'am in my PC, since doing it through a cellphone is difficult. Sorry for the wait

Mervay wrote:I will make a reply to all of you as soon as I'am in my PC, since doing it through a cellphone is difficult. Sorry for the wait

It's cool, take as much time as you need!