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Travilla Gold Metallic Mermaid Gown with Radiating Pleats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning gown from Travilla was no doubt inspired by his iconic designs for Marilyn Monroe
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Embellished Evening Gown / Jacket
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Magnificent confection of an evening gown from Oscar de la Renta .
Thousands of silver bugle beads
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1990s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Vintage Strapless Gown with Wrap
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Oscar de la Renta Vintage Strapless Gown with Wrap.
Irridescent Blue silk chiffon , interior full
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Paul-Louis Orrier Paris Embellished Emerald Green Evening Gown
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Paul-Louis Orrier Paris Exquisite Emerald Green Evening Gown with Beaded Accents.
This is so
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Bob Mackie Hot Pink Key hole draped Chiffon Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bob Mackie Hot Pink Spectacular Key hole draped Chiffon Gown. Featuring two hand rolled
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Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Gowns
Christian Lacroix Graphic Black and White Silk Evening Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Magnificent black and white graphic evening gown from Christian Lacroix.
Billowing folds of silk
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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Christian Dior Two Tone Evening Gown from 90
S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A very elegant and timeless black and white Christian Dior evening gown from the 90'S. The bodice
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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns
"Hello Dolly" 1960
s Gown and Stole by Arnold Scaasi
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Cloverdale, CA
"Hello Dolly" 1960's Gown and Stole by Arnold Scaasi
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1960s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Leonard Very Rare Vintage gown with puff sleeves and sash
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
So adorable and a must have Leonard Very Rare Vintage gown with puff sleeves and sash. Signature
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Richilene Beaded
Lace Gown Featured in 1980
s Virginia Slim Ad
By Richilene, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This gown was featured in a 1980's Virginia Slims advertisement. It has a beaded top with
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
1950
s Fred Perlberg Marigold Green-Yellow Taffeta Strapless Evening Gown
By Fred Perlberg
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A magnificent creation by the iconic dress designer "Fred Perlberg". This evening gown is fashioned
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1950s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Vintage 1960
s Sapphire Blue Satin Asymmetric Pleated One-Shoulder Evening Gown
By Victoria Royal
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous early 1960's Victoria Royal designer evening gown, the detailed construction and
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1960s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Vintage 1950
s Pierre Balmain Couture Creme Beaded Embroidered Silk Bridal Gown
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking mid-1950's creme silk satin ballgown attributed to Pierre Balmain. This iconic designer created a very sculptural quality which was always allied with a ladylike essence...
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1950s French Vintage Ball Gowns
1970
s Adolfo Handpainted Organza Pinafore Gown
By Adolfo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ball gown silhouette. Done in white organza layered over organdy, gown is hand painted with lilac
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1970s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Navy Dress w Jewel Flower Applique
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Oscar de la Renta Gorgeous Navy and Magenta Ball Gown with 24 Layers of Tulle petticoats and
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1990s American Vintage Ball Gowns
OSCAR de LA RENTA Couture 1980s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Phoenix, AZ
An exquisite vintage Oscar de La Renta ball gown. Layers of black tulle cover a horsehair stiffened
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
Mr. Blackwell Custom 1960
s
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mr. Blackwell Custom 1960's sleeveless black velvet gown with fully lined cape. The gown is
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1960s American Vintage Ball Gowns
1976 Ossie Clark Broderie Anglaise Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
was custom made for Miranda Quarry to wear to the American Independence Bicentennial Ball in July 1976
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1970s Vintage Ball Gowns
Dior Couture 1981
By Christian Dior
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Property of a well known American actress of the 20th c. Ballgown, domino and matching belt of red silk taffeta, velvet , suede and gilt. The bodice is appliqued velvet and taffeta ...
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Yves Saint Laurent tulle dress with feather tassels, Summer 1988
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche (Made in France) Exceptional bustier cocktail dress composed of layers of black tulle, in a 1950’s style; it is cinched by a wide black satin bow and ...
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
70
s Chloe Silk Evening Dress Pale Sage Green with Large Flower
By Chloé
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
70's Chloe Silk Evening Dress with Large Flower.
The color is a pale sage green.
This Dress is from the time when karl Lagerfeld design for Chloe.
Slip on style with elastic waist...
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1970s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Christian Lacroix Silver Gray Silk Ruffle Dress With Matching Shawl
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Christian Lacroix Silver Gray Silk Ruffle Dress With Matching Shawl.
This is a very pretty piece , the photos don't quite capture its charms.
An assymetrical band of ruffles casca...
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
40s Black Ruffle Evening Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 40s Black Ruffle Evening Dress. Hook and eye side closure. Dress is a mesh fabric.
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1940s Vintage Ball Gowns
Bill Blass 70
s Sheer Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Ombre Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Bill Blass 1970's Sheer Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Ombre Illusion Dress
This is hard to capture in a photo.
The bodice is semi sheer and has a bandeau illusion, kind of like a belly da...
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1970s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Rosalie MaCrini 1950
s red satin formal vintage dress
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful red satin ballgown is by designer Rosalie MaCrini and it came from an estate of vintage clothing that included many of the most important American higher end mid centu...
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1950s American Vintage Ball Gowns
HALSTON Metallic Cut-Out Maxi Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
1970's Halston metallic cut-out maxi dress. Pleated skirt. Cut out at waist. Embellished with silver rings. Halter top. Zips up the back. Cut-out back. Excellent condition.
STORE...
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20th Century Vintage Ball Gowns
1980s Thierry Mugler Silk Sheer Panel Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Rockwood, ON
Shockingly sexy and brilliantly constructed this 1980s Thierry Mugler is a masterpiece of draping and cut. The entire bodice is wrapped around the wearer and has a more structured in...
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1980s Vintage Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Midnight Blue Ruched Dress w Matching Cape
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Beautiful irridescent midnight blue silk chiffon ruched strapless dress with matching cape, from Oscar de la Renta for Amen Wardy circa 1980.
This is such a pretty piece, the photos...
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Velvet Fur Trim Corseted Ballgown Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Oscar de la Renta
1990s
Black velvet full length ballgown
Brown fur trim
Corset style lace up back
Full crinoline skirt under velvet skirt
Size US 6 / UK 10 however...
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1990s Vintage Ball Gowns
1973 Christian Dior Haute Couture Gold Cocktail Dress by Marc Bohan
By Marc Bohan
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning, immaculately preserved 1973 Fall/Winter cocktail dress was designed by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior. The dress is numbered "01917". The A-line tea length dress is com...
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1970s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Scaasi Boutique Vintage One Shoulder Pleated Blue Evening Gown With Giant Bow
By Scaasi, Scaasi Boutique
Located in Portland, OR
"
HIPS: 38"
LENGTH from top of shoulder: 58'
Arnold Scaasi designed ball gowns and dresses for many
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Chanel Black "Chanel " lace and chiffon dress and jacket A98
By Chanel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
over a ball gown or tee shirt.
Sz L ( no size label)
Jacket;
Bust 49"
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Annabelinda 1970s Silk Romantic Evening Dress
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
vintage late 70s/ early 80s evening / ball gown by iconic British boutique label, Annabelinda who were
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1970s British Vintage Ball Gowns
Oscar De la Renta Silk Taffeta Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Topanga, CA
Oscar De la Renta black silk taffeta ball gown. Exaggerated puffed shoulders, plunging v neckline
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
1980s Bob Mackie Beaded Sun Silk Brocade 2pc Evening Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazing 2pc ball gown from the late 1980s in a peach and gold silk brocade. The pattern on the
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Rare 1942 "It
s Not True" Adrian Silk
Lace Gown
By Adrian, Gilbert Adrian
Located in Rockwood, ON
magnificent ball gown skirt cascades to the floor in a sweep of silk. This skirt is made of two layers. The
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1940s Vintage Ball Gowns
Dior Silk Taffeta Ruffled Opera Wrap
By Christian Dior
Located in Topanga, CA
ways with a casual pair of jeans or a ball gown. Labeled Christian Dior Boutique.
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Vintage 1975 Ret Turner Couture for Diana Ross
Disco Ball
Silver Sequin Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking, museum quality Ret Turner couture gown custom made for the famous American icon
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1970s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Rare Atelier Versace Printed Bustle Skirt Spring 1991
By Tiffany
Co., Gianni Versace
Located in W1, GB
A very rare Atelier Versace Pop-Art Guitar printed silk faille side button ball gown skirt
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
1978 Important Silk Taffeta Yves Saint Laurent Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is an exceptional silk taffeta, tiered and ruffled ball gown skirt paired with its matching
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1970s Vintage Ball Gowns
1970s Norma Kamali Leopard Print Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in New York, NY
between sportswear and glamour in Norma Kamali's designs. Parachute ball gown anyone? This is a perfect
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1970s American Vintage Ball Gowns
c.1980 Important Ruffled Yves Saint Laurent Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is an Important and exceptional silk taffeta, tiered and dramatically ruffled ball gown skirt
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1980s Vintage Ball Gowns
OSCAR de LA RENTA worn to Nixon Inaugural Ball 1969
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Oscar de La Renta evening gown. Authentic item purchased 1968 & worn to Nixon
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1960s American Vintage Ball Gowns
1980s James Galanos Couture Gold
Black Striped Silk Dress
By James Galanos
Located in Rockwood, ON
fabulous and is deceptively sexy. At first glance it looks and falls like a ball gown skirt but upon closer
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1980s Vintage Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Remarkable Lesage Embroidered Ball Ensemble 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Cloverdale, CA
a heavily embroidered jacket and a full duchesse satin ball skirt with taffeta petticoat. The jacket
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1980s Vintage Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Richly Embroidered Lesage Ball Ensemble 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Cloverdale, CA
amplify the whole effect.
If you have the Belle Epoque sensibility to wear a grand gown
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1980s Vintage Ball Gowns
Bill Blass vintage neon green ball skirt with fringe macrame top
By Bill Blass
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Bill Blass vintage neon green ball skirt with fringe macrame top
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1970s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Galanos Vintage Luxurious Broadtail Blazer M
By Galanos
Located in Cloverdale, CA
suit,a Galanos specialty.
The Blazer is so chic, wear it with jeans, or over a ball gown
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
1991 Gianni Versace Graffiti Colorful Skirt Suit Inspired by Chagall
s Works
By Gianni Versace
Located in Paris, IDF
Versace and his incredible right taste with his colors' choice.
A similar motif short ball gown was on
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
18 Karat Luscious Lariat with Lions Heads Necklace, 1980s
Located in Palm Beach, FL
anything from jeans to a ball gown! Absolutely fabulous! Marvelous addition to any fine jewelry
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1980s Greek Contemporary Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mark Shaw Editioned Photo-Jane Sprague in Jacques Fath -1953
Located in Richmond, VA
, Corbeville, Jane Sprague models a ball gown by Jacques Fath. This image is an outtake from an assignment for
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1950s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Ink
1960s Sequin Snowflake Tulle Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
piece for a winter themed gala from days past this is a wonderful ball gown for an over the top black
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1960s Vintage Ball Gowns
Mark Shaw-YSL for Dior-Models With Mask, 1958
By Mark Shaw
Located in Los Angeles Area, CA
Couture collection,
Courbe line.
Two ball gowns from Yves Saint Laurent’s second collection for the
house
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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns
1973 Yves Saint Laurent Pink Silk Ruffle Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is an exceptional silk taffeta ball gown skirt and ruffled top set that also retains its
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1970s Vintage Ball Gowns
1950/60s Lame low spike heels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with a matching outfit. Heel is a comfortable height. Isn't the "Night of a Thousand Gowns" ball coming
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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns
Scaasi 1990s Emerald Green Silk Ball Gown Size 10.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Arnold Scaasi for Neiman Marcus emerald green silk ball gown is a size 10. Ladies please grab your
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1990s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Nina Ricci 1995 strapless ball gown with pockets size 4.
By Nina Ricci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nina Ricci 1995 floral strapless ball gown with pockets size 38 but fits like a size 4 ( Please see
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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns
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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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