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Understanding What is a Ballgown: A Complete Guide A ballgown oozes drama and sophistication at every turn and has become the gold standard for formal elegance. Some of these dresses use over 30 yards of sumptuous fabric in a single skirt and that creates a look straight out of a fairytale. You might picture stiff old traditions and dress codes but modern ballgowns are rewriting the rules and making everyone the star of their own story. Table of Contents Defining A Ballgown: Characteristics An …