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The official inaugural ball tradition dates from 1809 when Dolly Madison, the first lady, hosted a gala at Long's Hotel, with 400 tickets sold at $4 each

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First, a bodice stiffened with whalebone, then, an over-gown attached at the waist seam and open in the center front, and finally, a petticoat, left visible and fabricated like a simple skirt

Shades that deliver strong contrast and look excellent with black trousers: Tan and light camel - maximum contrast, works especially well with black chinos and casual trousers Cognac - a warm, medium brown with reddish undertones that looks sharp with both dress pants and dark denim Walnut - a classic medium-brown that anchors business and smart-casual looks with authority Oxblood and burgundy - slightly darker, but with enough red undertone to read distinctly against black fabric Shades to approach with caution: Dark chocolate and espresso - these sit too close to black in overall brightness, creating a murky transition that can look like the colors simply went wrong

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