The gown featured spaghetti straps and tiers of delicate chiffon that hugged her trim frame.

Evening gowns were worn off the shoulder and featured wide flounces that reached to the elbow, often of lace.

The stunning gown featured black edging and a plunging neckline that managed to convey 'classy' instead of 'trashy'.

Toddlers' gowns often featured leading strings, which were narrow straps of fabric or ribbon attached at the shoulder and held by an adult while the child was learning to walk.

This is not the case at the Ancient Scottish universities, such as the University of St Andrews, where the undergraduate gown is scarlet and typically features a velveteen collar.

Of plaid shagbark cotton, a material textured with tufts of primary color, the gown features a shawl collar and spaghetti straps that tie around the waist.

These large flowing gowns usually feature some elaborate embroidery designs around the neck.

The gown was open in front, to reveal a matching or contrasting petticoat, and featured elbow-length sleeves, which were finished with separate frills called engageantes.

The gown featured short sleeves, a low-cut neckline, and was form-fitting.

Ms. Wang's bridal boutique has become a favorite destination for debutantes, because her gowns feature the elegant Audrey Hepburnesque simplicity that a deb dress requires.