Royal Attire

Ball attendees offer a modern interpretation of 19th-century elegance

By Nina Wu

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 15, 2012

~~<p>When Emily Cutts Judd got dressed for King Kalakaua's Coronation Ball in 1883, she chose a stunning Paris-made, maroon satin gown trimmed in a cream-colored floral brocade, with a flounce in back and a train over layers of petticoat lace.</p>
<p>She likely wore a corset to cinch her tiny waist beneath all those layers, along with matching 1-inch satin heels, fine jewelry, white gloves and a custom-made fan.</p>
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When Emily Cutts Judd got dressed for King Kalakaua's Coronation Ball in 1883, she chose a stunning Paris-made, maroon satin gown trimmed in a cream-colored floral brocade, with a flounce in back and a train over layers of petticoat lace.

She likely wore a corset to cinch her tiny waist beneath all those layers, along with matching 1-inch satin heels, fine jewelry, white gloves and a custom-made fan. Login for more...