In the past, people thought of formal wear as long ballgowns, cocktail dresses with a plunging neckline, and diamonds for days. When people would attend an opera performance, or a symphony or ballet, they would wear satin ballgowns with long silky gloves and a collar of diamonds or drops of rubies dangling from their earlobes. Places with chandeliers that seemed to glitter in the same way a stalactite in a beautiful cavern would, were respected and honored by women deciding what exactly they would wear to this event days in advance. Men would wear suits or tuxedos with their best dress shoes and women would don their most elaborate evening wear. This used to be a reality, and not too long ago either, but this reality has been diminished to a fairytale vision.
Now, in modern day fashion, formal wear means "who can wear the least amount of clothing without looking trashy?" or "who can come in the most creative, non-fancy style?". I have seen people go to one of those symphony halls with the stacked chandeliers and velvet carpets in tank tops and a pair of nice jeans. This utter lack and respect to a place where about five to eight years ago was accessorized by women trying to out-do the others by dressing in layers of satin with straps on the shoulders or gone completely. Or wanting to walk into the magnificent lobby and everyone's eyes on her because she is the most stunning that night. Women donned with jewels and family heirlooms on the arms of men in their best ties so they don't look like slobs next to their partner.
What happened to the desire to be Cinderella for one special night? To dream of walking into the hall and everyone freeze to stare at you, as if time itself had halted in its tracks just for you. To wish your dream would come true. Bring that back. Honor a beautiful event by wearing something beautiful and elegant. Bring back the desire for that Cinderella moment.
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