The Ball- should keep my shoulders covered during dinner and are corsages safe to wear?

PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 20:08:21 -0500

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2015 8:15 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 20:15:49 -0500

Uncovered shoulders should not be an issue as long as your dress is of good taste and design.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2015 1:30 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 13:30:38 -0500

I'd have to freshen up on protocol - but I believe if you're wearing a sleeveless/shoulder revealing dress at a ball, it's best to have a "shawl" or something to cover your shoulders until the formal function is over (usually the dinner and head table speech). After that, you can then "unwind" and remove the shawl.

That being said - my formal ball/dinner protocol memory is a bit rusty.

Response by SGT Jonathan Persons made May 25 at 2021 11:19 AM

SGT Jonathan Persons — Tue, 25 May 2021 11:19:22 -0400

PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster dress like you are going to go somewhere that your grandmother is going to see you, and you should be fine.

As far as a corsage, ask around and see if the other women who will be attending the ball are going to wear one. If so, find one that will match your dress.