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May 16, 2024 · The tradition of the social season lasted nearly 180 years, officially lasting from the reign of George III to the current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. During this time, young women from wealthy or well-connected families made their formal debut in society by curtseying to the monarch.
Mar 13, 2020 · Mitford, who “came out” as a debutante herself at a ball in 1922, described a transactional attitude to marriage that was the natural result of an efficient system matching girls of good breeding...
- Cordelia Jenkins
May 26, 2024 · The Great Depression and World War II had a significant impact on the world of debutante balls. Many wealthy families found themselves unable to afford the high costs associated with these events, leading to a decline in their frequency and extravagance.
Dec 5, 2023 · Newly glamorous debutantes, with shingled hair and lipstick, queued on the Mall in chauffeur-driven Daimlers or Rolls-Royces, tailed by press photographers as they crawled towards the palace, who trained their lens through the windows, catching them snacking on pâté sandwiches and champagne.
- Felicity Day
Jun 16, 2020 · Why Debutantes Are Still A Thing. The tradition of young women “debuting” began 600 years ago in the court of Elizabeth 1. And since that time, the practice has crossed back and forth across the Atlantic.
Nov 24, 2019 · While exploring why the debutante tradition persists―and why it has spread to Russia, China, and other nations―Richardson has uncovered its extensive cultural influence on the lives of daughters in Britain and the US and how they have come to marry.
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Debutante, a young woman who is making a formal entrance into society. So-called debutante balls, dating back to at least the 18th century, were originally intended as an avenue through which to present young women eligible for marriage to prospective high-society partners.
