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Dear Polite One, I'm attending a very formal ball and dinner is included.  I will be wearing long gloves with my long formal gown.  Do I remove the gloves when eating?   Glove Etiquette Dear Glove Etiquette, It is proper glove etiquette to remove gloves before the meal begins and lay them across your lap.  Fold your napkin in half and lay it on top of your gloves. After leaving the table, and before the dance, put them back on.  Before dancing, remove them again.  Sincerely, The Polite One More From The Polite One What Jewelry to Wear to a Formal Navy Ball? What to wear for a formal ball in New York? Appropriate Dinner and Dancing Charity Event Attire?

Confusion surrounds choosing attire for formal events, especially those that can be or should be grand.   I receive countless questions concerning attire every year.   Here are a few of my most favorites.   You’ll notice, a few are a number of years old.   Nevertheless, the advice is still the same.   Bolshoi Ballet Attire Advice This wonderful young woman had asked for the proper attire for Bolshoi Ballet.  I had thought it would be a bit more formal.   Thankfully she has shared her experience with us. Visitor's Experience at the Ballet “I thought I would let you know the dress code at the Bolshoi Ballet, which was absolutely fantastic. Most of the men wore suits—not dinner jackets—and most the ladies wore smart casual dress.  I saw about four women wearing cocktail/evening dresses, others wore trousers and nice tops or even jeans!!! We had a great time; it is a shame that people don't seem to want to dress up for these occasion...