It is probably the only ball where the ladies only have to think about their outfit to a limited extent in advance.
The big question “What should I wear?” could have been answered quite quickly on Friday evening at the officers’ ball: The dress code for the women was also a uniform. However, only a few ball-goers followed the clothing recommendation. The women preferred to shine in magical robes with the badges on the men’s uniforms. The Seifert dance school opened the evening in the Schwarzenberg barracks.
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