"In old days to go anywhere in a balldress was a simple joy to me, I admired myself; now I feel ashamed and awkward."
"Probably he is too busy curled up on the sofa, her in a balldress in his lap while they watch a DVD."
"He watched as she picked up the hem of an imaginary balldress and swept him an elaborate formal court curtsey that ended in her gracefully sweeping almost to the floor."