At others it is pierced to create a feather-like lacey effect.
Two black, strapless lacey evening gowns were adorned with huge stand-out flowers, in yellow at the bodice or red flowers down the train.
The winner of the Prettiest Ewe contest wore red-and-black satin garters on her legs and a lacey bonnet on her head; her owner, who led the sheep on a leash, wore a matching bonnet and turn-of-the-century satin dress.