Ball Low Ball Gown
Jean-Claude Jitrois Leather Gown
By Jean-Claude Jitrois
Located in New York, NY
floor length gown with lace up details in the back and a high-low hem
- Hidden zipper fastening on left
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1980s Ball Gowns
Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs Fall 2010 Runway Finale Gown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gown has various fabrics that bring out the dramatics
Look like a star in this Louis Vuitton by Marc
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2010s Ball Gowns
Vintage 1960s Sarmi Couture Seafoam-Green Jeweled Low-Plunge Silk Chiffon Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Sarmi Couture evening gown dating back to the mid 1960's. Ferdinando Sarmi expressed
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Katy Rodriguez Black Ball Gown Skirt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a high-low hem, voluminous hem, and invisible back zipper
Katy Rodriguez
Size: 4
Waist: 26"
Silk
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Early 2000s American Skirts
Scaasi Boutique Vintage One Shoulder Pleated Blue Evening Gown With Giant Bow
By Scaasi Boutique, Scaasi
Located in Portland, OR
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HIPS: 38"
LENGTH from top of shoulder: 58'
Arnold Scaasi designed ball gowns and dresses for many
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Rifat Ozbek High Low Silk Dress with Beads and Embroidery 1980s
By Rifat Özbek, Ozbek
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful rich red high low dress from Rifat Ozbek. The cap sleeve high waist bodice is enhanced
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Iconic 1996 Madonna 'Evita' Film-Worn Beaded Ivory Silk Couture Archival Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gorgeous gown in the scenes at the Inaugural Ball as she dances and movingly sings the song, "High Flying
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1990s Aesthetic Evening Dresses
A Paul Poiret Ball Gown in Sequined Silk Crepe and Satin - France Circa 1925
By Paul Poiret
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1925
France
An Exceptional ball gown or flapper dress by Paul Poiret. Purple silk crepe
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1920s French Aesthetic Day Dresses
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Size: Equivalent to French size 38-40
Beaded Charleston Flapper Dress from Art Deco French Period Circa 1920
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920
France
Charleston Ball gown in turquoise silk muslin embroidered with silver tubular
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1920s French Evening Gowns
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
Treffpunkt I from the Treffpunkt Suite Figurative Etching by Jürgen Görg
By Jürgen Görg
Located in New York, NY
folding chair in a low cut silk dress with tousled hair and one hand elegantly outstretched behind her
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints
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Etching
H 29 in W 23.5 in D 1.25 in
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The vibrant rainbow-stripe used on this ivory silk rayon 1930's "Cartwright" designer dress ensemble has a whimsical allure that I find irresistible. The sleeveless bodice has a flir...
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1980s Thierry Mugler Vintage Black Peplum Blazer & Skirt Suit w/ Striped Bows
By Thierry Mugler
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This is a vintage 1980's black cotton pique skirt suit designed by Thierry Mugler. The peplum style blazer has black and white striped upturned cuffs, collar and bows. We love that...
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1980s Bob Mackie Boutique Vintage Dress Red Silk Beaded Sequins Rhinestones 4
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Located in Portland, OR
This stunning 1980's Bob Mackie vintage dress would be perfect for any special evening or cocktail party! The dress has a silk crepe skirt and the bodice is mesh over crepe that is f...
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By Prada
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By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
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Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
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By Stephen Sprouse
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Located in New York, NY
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Luis Estévez Black *Larger Size* Knotted Shoulder Plunge-Front Dress - M-L, 1957
By Luis Estévez
Located in Tucson, AZ
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By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Henrico, VA
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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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By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
This beautiful James Galanos ball gown is alive with a gorgeous red rose print on a black silk
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By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1954/1957
France
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OMO Norma Kamali Iconic Parachute Ball Skirt
By Norma Kamali
Located in New York, NY
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By Prabal Gurung
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Rappi
Located in London, GB
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By Ferdinando Sarmi
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Located in Hong Kong, NT
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By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in Tucson, AZ
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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By Valentino
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By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
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By Elizabeth Arden, Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in Toulon, FR
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Circa 1895/1900
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A French Flapper Dress in Veil Embroidered with Pearls Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1925
France
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Valentino Boutique 1980's Low Cut Silk Paisley Ball Gown
By Valentino
Located in Cloverdale, CA
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This is such a magnificent gown
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Located in New Hope, PA
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By Christian Dior
Located in Baarn, NL
low. In the waist-area is the gown slightly draped.
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Located in New Hope, PA
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By Thierry Mugler
Located in Rockwood, ON
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Rare 1942 "It's Not True" Adrian Silk & Lace Gown
By Adrian, Gilbert Adrian
Located in Rockwood, ON
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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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1950/60s Lame low spike heels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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By Maurice Milliere
Located in Minneapolis, MN
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Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Silk Bustier Ball Gown, Sz. S
By Yves Saint Laurent
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Located in New Hope, PA
metal zipper. The skirt is shorter in front and dips low in back. It has a double tulle petticoat and an
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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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By Halston
Located in Cloverdale, CA
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By Blumarine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Ball Low Ball Gown For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary ball low ball gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer beige, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find blue, red and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a ball low ball gown may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Louis Vuitton, Oscar De La Renta and Ozbek — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.
How Much is a Ball Low Ball Gown?
On average, a ball low ball gown on 1stDibs sells for $2,650, while they’re typically $875 on the low end and $60,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right evening-dresses for You
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Ball Low Ball Gown
- 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 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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