Rental shop for the Hardin Ball only: There are a number of beautiful ball gowns available the week of the ball. We prefer no hoops for the 1876 Grandball. Men are fine in shirt, vest, pants, hat, boots or any of this combination!

Call Kathy Stenerson for rentals at (406) 679-0428 Dress Victorian, wear a viintage military uniform or a current military uniform.

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1870's: Women's ball gowns consisted of fully gored skirts worn over horsehair or crinoline petticoats. Bustles extending across the backside and over the hips. The full hoop was completely out of style. Formal attire was often cut low, off the shoulders, and heavily trimmed with contrasting lace, bows, flowers, and over-skirts, short gloves.

1860's: Full hoop was worn, off shouder top, along with short gloves, petticoats, velvet chokers, fans.

Men: Slacks, coat, tie, vest, hat. Montana cowyboy attire will be just fine for either the 1876 or the 1869 dances.