Two scenarios here:

The Punishment:

This one gets right to the action. You've been caught out stealing money from your Lord Husbands estate to spend on dresses, jewels and fancy exotic beauty products - now, you're standing in rags at the public Stockade about to learn a harsh lesson in humility.

The Decree:

This one has more potential for longer roleplaying. The Spring Ball is just around the corner, but news areives that the Princess has lost all of her hair to some strange illness - the King has ordered all society ladies to shave their heads in solidarity.