My Time is Now
Much like a scene from Bridgerton, a traditional debutante ball is a grandiose event where daughters of upper-class families are presented to society. Dating back to the 18th century, during the reign of George III, the debutantes, or debs, would make their formal coming out by curtseying to the monarch. Dressed to the nines in their stunning white gowns and gloves, complete with dazzling tiaras, they would parade down the British royal court and waltz the night away. Part of the ball’s purpose was to introduce the debs to eligible bachelors and their families, to get them engaged and, ultimately, married.
The customary ball flourished worldwide, including in the United States, where it was used as a venue to teach middle schoolers manners. In France, the debutante ball started in 1957 and ceased
