2006-07-23 17:34:49 · 7 answers · asked by Solara 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Hi I was a debutante in Phoenix, AZ. When I was 17 I joined a Cotillion (the one I was a member of was called Phoenix Honors Cotillion). There are many such organizations in our area. Some cater to minorities, some to wealthy/old money and some to grades etc. When I joined I had to complete about 6 months of weekly classes on decorating, etiquette, jobs, fashion, and the like. In April we had a Cotillion Ball which we wore the traditional white dresses, and danced a special waltz. Our families came and we celebrated with them. There is voting for each "class" for the best debutante (who does the most activities, volunteering) and Miss Congeniality (most personable). I was Miss Congeniality! Anyways, it was a fun experience because I got to hang out with my friends etc. But the classes were a waste, and it's very Miss America like. But this is how you become a debutante!
2006-07-23 18:19:58 · answer #1 · answered by Rayslittlegurl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your parents have to have money and you must belong to the right social circles, honestly, if you have to ask then you're not going to make it, your parents would have been priming you for it for quite a while
it started so affluent people could present their daughters to society ( or basically to marry them off)
2006-07-23 19:45:27 · answer #2 · answered by Loollea 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have to ask, you're obviously not included in the social circles that do that kind of thing.
2006-07-23 17:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by bikerpjb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time travel back to the 1950's in the south.
Good luck on that.
2006-07-23 17:42:33 · answer #4 · answered by Polly 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You turn 18?
2006-07-23 17:37:52 · answer #5 · answered by Tygirljojo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first you have to become an ignorant slave to social fashion. then get rich parents who have no clue. then join a club that values appearance above substance.
2006-07-23 17:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by joe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, for one thing you have to live in the south. No one else does this crap.
2006-07-23 17:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by Becca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋