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1950s Coral Lace and Tulle Evening Dress/ Ball Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s coral lace and tulle evening dress or ball gown with matching bolero. The gown has a full
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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns
Incredible Vintage 1950s Hand Painted Organza Ball Gown with Four Underskirts
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Incredible Vintage Hand Painted Organza Ball Gown with Four Underskirts, 1950s
Estimated Size: UK
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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns
1950s White and Lavender Party Dress/Ball Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s white tulle dress with a lavender colored satin lining. The Bodice of the dress has ruching decorating the bust. The skirt is entirely made of a white tulle gathered at the wai...
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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Ball gown dress
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Ball gown designed by Marc Bohan in the 1980's.
This stunning light pink
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1980s Vintage Ball Gowns
1950
s Ceil Chapman Sapphire-Blue Butterfly Novelty-Print Silk Evening Ball Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a breathtaking and dramatic evening gown from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" designer label
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1950s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Escada Couture Rare Beaded Strapless Silk Ball Gown
By Escada
Located in Lake Park, FL
Escada Couture strapless beaded bustier top with 3 tulle layer skirt one piece gown made in Germany
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Late 20th Century German Vintage Ball Gowns
1980s Oscar De La Renta Silk Ball Gown Skirt
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
This incredible ball gown skirt from Oscar de la Renta has never been worn and is just perfect
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1980s Vintage Ball Gowns
Mid 60s-early 1970s Louis Feraud Couture Cotton Ball Gown
By Louis Feraud
Located in Rockwood, ON
If you are lucky enough to fit into this and need an over the top, dramatic gown for an event
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1970s Vintage Ball Gowns
George Halley Silk and Velvet Ochre Renaissance Style Gown
By George Halley
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous, glamorous, and timeless, this ochre renaissance style ball gown is just the piece! Made
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1960s American Vintage Ball Gowns
60s Handmade Flower Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s handmade flower gown, zipper on the side.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Ball Gowns
$2,000
Pat Sandler Evening Gown Early 60
s trapeze strass trimmed gown
By Pat Sandler
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful black lace covered with sequent trapeze Gown by Pat Sandler. Iridescent strass trimming
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1950s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Carolina Herrera Red Carpet Gown
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Striking Carolina Harrera Red Carpet Gown in hot pink and lime green faille. This is an original
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
Versace Black gown, Autumn/Winter 1991
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Featured on the Gianni Versace Autumn/Winter 1991 runway, the identical gown was modelled by Yasmin
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
Swee Lo Vintage Beaded Silk Evening Gown
By SWEE LO
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A stunning vintage maxi evening gown from the 80s by Swee Lo. In a yellow pure silk completely
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1980s Vintage Ball Gowns
Vicky Tiel Couture Custom Made Black Evening Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sheer black see through top with a zipper up the back and covered buttons. This evening gown also
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20th Century French Vintage Ball Gowns
Escada Couture Vintage Gown w Sequin Lace Details
By Escada
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Escada Couture Enchanting Vintage Gown w Sequin Lace Details.
Deep pink silk with black beaded net
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1990s German Vintage Ball Gowns
Vintage Leonard Black Taffeta with Floral Top Gown
By Leonard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Leonard Gown
Vintage
Black Taffeta
Floral Print Sleeveless
Made in France
Shoulder pads
Deep
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1970s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Bob Mackie Ombre Taupe Silk Crepe Gown, 1980s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Houston, TX
Hues of taupe ombre silk crepe create an ethereal effect throughout this flowing strapless gown
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Carolina Herrera Red halter Embroidered Gown with shawl
By Carolina Herrera
Located in New York, NY
Labeled "Original Sample" spectacular vintage silk gown by Carolina Herrera. Amazing cut and style
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1970s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Chanel Long Black Silk Evening Gown Fall 1998
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL (Made in France) Long evening gown in black silk organza, with fabric strips effect. Deep
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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Richard Tyler Couture Hollywood Red Carpet Gown New!
Located in New York, NY
favorite among astute lovers of Haute couture.
This is spectacular cerise red silk gown that takes us back
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1990s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Carolina Herrera Orange Silk Embellished Evening Gown Size 4
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Carolina Herrera Orange Silk Embellished Evening Gown.
SO pretty, please use zoom feature to see
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1970
s Couture Hooded Evening Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Amazing and rare YVES SAINT LAURENT 1970s Couture Silk Chiffon Hooded Evening Gown.
Features YSL
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1970s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Rare Vintage Scaasi black lace hourglass gown with . Spectacular !!
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant Vintage Scaasi rushed lace gown with Portrait collar. Black rushed Lace over nude
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
Moschino Vintage Midnight Blue Crepe
Tulle Embroidered Gown, 1990s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Moschino Vintage Midnight Blue Crepe & Tulle Embroidered Gown, 1990s
Size: UK 8/ US 4/ EU 36
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
Guy Laroche By Herve L. Leroux Long-Sleeved Backless Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
Guy Laroche by Herve L. Leroux red long-sleeved backless gown. The simplicity of Guy Laroche's gown
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20th Century British Vintage Ball Gowns
Akira Isogawa One Shouldered Pleated Silk Jacquard Evening Gown, 1990s
By Akira Isogawa
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Akira Isogawa One Shouldered Pleated Silk Jacquard Evening Gown, 1990s
Estimated Size: UK 12/ US 8
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1990s Vintage Ball Gowns
1959 Sarmi Couture Metallic Fuchsia Floral Motif Brocade Strapless Evening Gown
By Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sarmi gown to her husband's second Inaugural Ball in 1957. He was best known for opulent evening looks
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1950s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Vintage Black silk gown w velvet details
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular vintage Oscar de la Renta Black silk satin duchess gown reminiscing 18 century. Gown
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Victorian Style Vicky Tiel
s Ivory Pleated Fan Bustline, Gathered Waistline Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vicky Tiel French Victorian Ivory pleated CanCan flair bodice, when a lady could not show her ankles but no problem showing her decolletage. The waist is horizontally gathered in bl...
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Ball Gowns
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet
Satin Stripe Long Sleeve Gown Size 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Chicago, IL
Black floor-length evening gown from Oscar de la Renta. Front features mostly horizontal stripes of
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
Carolina Herrera 30
s Style Orange Silk Embellished Evening Gown w Shawl Size 12
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Carolina Herrera Orange Silk Embellished Evening Gown.
SO pretty, please use zoom feature to see
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
Vintage Oscar de la Renta
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Oscar de la Renta strapless evening gown.
Very 50's look, strapless corset V cut in the
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1960s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Carolyne Roehm Vintage Dress Iridescent Bergdorf Goodman Taffeta Ballgown 10
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in Portland, OR
This extraordinary vintage evening gown was designed by Carolyne Roehm and purchased at Bergdorf
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Carolyne Roehm Vintage Dress in Iridescent Green Taffeta From Bergdorf Goodman
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in Portland, OR
This stunning vintage evening gown was designed by Carolyne Roehm and purchased at Bergdorf Goodman
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
1960s George Halley New York Ivory and Blue Floral Silk Dress
By George Halley
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous George Halley silk 1960s floor length dress. Dress is ivory with blue flowers and green stems. Floral embroidered applique on cuffs of sleeves adorned with green embellishme...
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1960s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Christian Dior New York Demi Couture Silk Scarlet Evening Dress, Circa 1950s
By Christian Dior
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Christian Dior New York Demi-Couture, "New Look", Circa 1950's silk scarlet evening dress, fitted bodice, built-in brassiere with boning and hook-and-eye closure, covered button back...
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1950s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Bill Blass Lovely 70
s Black Sleeveless Dress with Attached Capelet / Stole
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Bill Blass Lovely 1970's Black Sleeveless Dress with Attached Capelet / Stole
This is so elegant, Blass at his best, ladylike with understated glamour
Appx sz 6-8
Bust 38"
Waist...
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1970s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Bob Mackie 1980
s Beaded Evening Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Bob Mackie Exuberant 1980's Beaded Evening Dress
Silvery beadwork in an exaggerated floral pattern at the shoulder with a flowing black skirt
Size small
Bust 36"
Waist 24"
Hips ...
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Vintage Gianni Versace Black Red Floral Embroidered Asymmetrical Dress SZ 40
By Gianni Versace
Located in Chicago, IL
This fitted, sleeveless dress features asymmetrical shoulder straps and arm openings. Full length. Draped low back. Floral embroidery throughout. High front slit. Hidden side zip clo...
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
1980s Nina Ricci Bubblegum Pink and Gold Lame Jumpsuit with Ballskirt
By Nina Ricci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous ensemble from Nina Ricci is done in the most delicious bubblegum pink and gold lamé fabric. The ensemble includes a strapless jumpsuit with tapered legs, and a stateme...
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Escada Couture Vintage Dress Red Jacquard Evening Gown With Mink Trim
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in Portland, OR
This sensational vintage ball gown from Escada Couture is in a luxe red jacquard and is trimmed in
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1990s German Vintage Ball Gowns
Nina Ricci haute couture pink gown, circa 1994
By Nina Ricci
Located in London, GB
ball gown is testament to the refinement of the house. Constructed in pale pink, hand-made silk lace
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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns
1991 Gianni VERSACE Iconic Strapless Short Embroidered Stunning Dress
By Versace
Located in Paris, FR
in 1997.
This Iconic short ball gown was on the Gianni Versace exhibition at the Fashion Institute
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
Chanel 1990
s Vintage Black Strapless Tuxedo Style Dress W Ivory Silk Trim
By Chanel
Located in Portland, OR
in love at first sight with this gorgeous vintage Chanel ball gown! The dress has the quality of
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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns
1975 Lucille Ball Celebrity Owned Gold Sequin Hourglass Gown
Feather-Cuff Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking John Brandt designer gold sequin ensemble straight from Lucille Ball's personal
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1970s American Vintage Ball Gowns
1990s Giorgio Armani Beaded Bustier Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Houston, TX
Paired with high waisted denim or a ball gown skirt, the possibilities of styling this 1990s
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
Rare Atelier Versace Printed Bustle Skirt Spring 1991
By Tiffany
Co., Gianni Versace
Located in W1, GB
Very rare Atelier Versace black and white optical floral printed silk faille side button ball gown
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
Moschino Vintage Evening Dress with Floral Applique Ball Skirt Size 48 NWT
By Moschino
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Moschino Vintage Evening Dress with Floral Applique Ball Skirt in a hard to find Size 48
Bust 42
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Silk Ball Skirt with Long Train and Horsehair Hem
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Silk Ball Skirt with Train and Horsehair Hem
This is so pretty
Size Small
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
Albert Capraro Vintage Metallic Gold Lamé Maxi Skirt, 1980s
By Albert Capraro
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
alternative to a ball gown. In a gold lurex / lame with gathers at the waist which creates beautiful soft
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Purple Silk Damask Satin Jacquard Ultra Wide Leg Palazzo Pants
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
to an evening / ball gown.
- Made in the USA
- Fully lined in an irridescent
- Back popper
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
La dame au le robe blue
By John Strevens
Located in New Orleans, LA
are windows onto a romanticized world of plush draperies, blazing chandeliers, swirling ball gowns
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20th Century Impressionist Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bridget in Red
By John Strevens
Located in New Orleans, LA
onto a romanticized world of plush draperies, blazing chandeliers, swirling ball gowns, magnificently
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20th Century Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$15,000
Extraordinary 1940s Yellow Silk Satin Full Length Skirted Jacket
Located in Rockwood, ON
things you could do with this. It could top anything from jeans to a ball gown and all things in between
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1940s Vintage Ball Gowns
Custom Listing #906
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Austin, TX
This elegant black-and-white image features actress Lucille Ball in a full-length gown, looking
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1940s Contemporary Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
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Vintage Ball Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage ball gowns. For vintage ball gowns, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Red, Brown and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage ball gowns such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Oscar De La Renta, Yves Saint Laurent and Arnold Scaasi are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much are Vintage Ball Gowns?
The prices for vintage ball gowns start at $219 and top out at $35,000 with these items, on average, selling for $1,500.
Questions About Vintage Ball Gowns
- What are ball gowns called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Ball gowns are sometimes called evening gowns or gowns. It is also technically correct to refer to a ball gown as a dress. However, the term dress can also describe pieces that are more casual than gowns. Shop a range of ball gowns from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a ball gown and a long gown depends on the context. Some people may use these two terms interchangeably as names for any full-length dress suitable for formal evening wear. Other times, the phrase “ball gown” may refer to a specific style of gown, namely, one that features a fitted bodice and a full skirt, often composed of layers of netting and tulle. In this case, “long gown” would be a more general term than “ball gown,” describing any formal full-length dress, and a ball gown would be one type of long gown. Explore a collection of evening gowns on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A ball gown dress and a princess dress are different names for the same style of cut in a wedding dress. This style of dress features a flattering fitted bodice and a full, voluminous skirt that flares out at the waist. The term ball gown is associated with more volume in the skirt than the term princess dress. Browse 1stDibs to find a beautiful array of wedding dresses from top boutiques around the world.
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