She pointed a hoof at her Very Important Pony for emphasis. "... Dressing up for the Gala is dressing up for all Equestria to see you. There'll be mares there with hats taller than you stand, or trains dragging behind them like they're getting married. Colts dress to the nines, too, with all styles and colors depending on their race, background, and profession. And a few ponies who can afford it even change dress halfway through so that they can show off twice!"