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Arnold Scaasi Boutique Black 1980's Evening Gown
Arnold Scaasi Boutique Black 1980's Evening Gown

Arnold Scaasi Boutique Black 1980's Evening Gown

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Sharon, CT

A classic formal A line gown with black silk puffy shoulders. Embroidered overall with 3

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1980s American Black Vintage Ball Gown

1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress
1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress

1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or

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1950s British Black Vintage Ball Gown

1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Velvet and Jacquard Dress
1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Velvet and Jacquard Dress

1986 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Black Velvet and Jacquard Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

in black silk and silk tulle. A strapless version of this gown walked the runway in the 1986 show

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1980s French Black Vintage Ball Gown

1980s Louis Feraud Green & Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Ballgown w Peplum
1980s Louis Feraud Green & Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Ballgown w Peplum

1980s Louis Feraud Green & Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Ballgown w Peplum

By Louis Feraud, Louis Feraud Paris

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Louis Feraud Green & Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Ballgown w Peplum: A bold, unforgettable

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1980s French Black Vintage Ball Gown

1997 Runway Bob Mackie Navy Blue Embellished Bodice Dress
1997 Runway Bob Mackie Navy Blue Embellished Bodice Dress

1997 Runway Bob Mackie Navy Blue Embellished Bodice Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in London, GB

mesmerising gown was designed to highlight and flatter the feminine form. This is an extremely detailed

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1990s American Black Vintage Ball Gown

Givenchy dress Haute Couture circa 90
Givenchy dress Haute Couture circa 90

Givenchy dress Haute Couture circa 90

By Givenchy

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

GIVENCHY - Black velvet dress ornamented with sequins, and pearls with jet-black tassels. Size 38FR

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1990s French Black Vintage Ball Gown

Emmanuel Ungaro dress Haute Couture
Emmanuel Ungaro dress Haute Couture

Emmanuel Ungaro dress Haute Couture

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNGARO - (Made in France) Silk taffeta bustier dress with purple-tone checkered print. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 36FR. 1991/1992 Fall-Winter Haute Couture Collec...

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1990s French Black Vintage Ball Gown

1980S ZANDRA RHODES Black & Gold Lace Ball Gown
1980S ZANDRA RHODES Black & Gold Lace Ball Gown

1980S ZANDRA RHODES Black & Gold Lace Ball Gown

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in New York, NY

1980S ZANDRA RHODES Black & Gold Lace Ball Gown

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1980s Black Vintage Ball Gown

1990S Black Poly/Nylon Lace & Layers Of Tulle Ball Gown
1990S Black Poly/Nylon Lace & Layers Of Tulle Ball Gown

1990S Black Poly/Nylon Lace & Layers Of Tulle Ball Gown

Located in New York, NY

made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Poly/Nylon Lace & Layers Of Tulle Ball Gown

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1990s Black Vintage Ball Gown

Christian Lacroix Rare Runway Couture Jacket Blouse Ball Skirt, Corset    Grand!
Christian Lacroix Rare Runway Couture Jacket Blouse Ball Skirt, Corset    Grand!

Christian Lacroix Rare Runway Couture Jacket Blouse Ball Skirt, Corset Grand!

By Chanel, Christian Lacroix Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

impressive, unique and astounding ball gowns and cocktail dresses that one can only describe as 'masterpieces

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1990s Black Vintage Ball Gown

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Fath Blue Ball Gown -- Jacques Fath ball gown, photographed for the September 1955 issue

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1950s Modern Black Vintage Ball Gown

Materials

Giclée

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Fath Blue Ball Gown -- Jacques Fath ball gown, photographed for the September 1955 issue

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1950s Modern Black Vintage Ball Gown

Materials

Giclée

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Fath Blue Ball Gown -- Jacques Fath ball gown, photographed for the September 1955 issue

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1950s Modern Black Vintage Ball Gown

Materials

Giclée

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Fath Blue Ball Gown -- Jacques Fath ball gown, photographed for the September 1955 issue

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1950s Modern Black Vintage Ball Gown

Materials

Giclée

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Fath Blue Ball Gown -- Jacques Fath ball gown, photographed for the September 1955 issue

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1950s Modern Black Vintage Ball Gown

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Giclée

Dior Blue Compiegne Dress, 1954

Dior Blue Compiegne Dress, 1954

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

. Fashion photography of a model is wearing a blue Compiegne dress. The dress is a blue ball gown with black

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1950s Modern Black Vintage Ball Gown

Materials

Giclée

Dior Blue Compiegne Dress, 1954

Dior Blue Compiegne Dress, 1954

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

. Fashion photography of a model is wearing a blue Compiegne dress. The dress is a blue ball gown with black

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1950s Modern Black Vintage Ball Gown

Materials

Giclée

Dior Blue Compiegne Dress, 1954

Dior Blue Compiegne Dress, 1954

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

. Fashion photography of a model is wearing a blue Compiegne dress. The dress is a blue ball gown with black

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1950s Modern Black Vintage Ball Gown

Materials

Giclée

Bill Blass black and nude lace ball gown
Bill Blass black and nude lace ball gown

Bill Blass black and nude lace ball gown

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Bill Blass gown has a nude underlay with place lace and a metallic thread. It is a

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1970s American Black Vintage Ball Gown

90s Chanel Boutique Ball Gown with Tiered Geometric Bodice
90s Chanel Boutique Ball Gown with Tiered Geometric Bodice

90s Chanel Boutique Ball Gown with Tiered Geometric Bodice

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chanel goes a bit goth with this fabulous black ball gown. Inspired by Edwardian silhouettes, this

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1990s French Black Vintage Ball Gown

Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion Formal Ball Gown Dress
Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion Formal Ball Gown Dress

Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion Formal Ball Gown Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in San Francisco, CA

Figure flattering Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion formal ball gown dress with ever so slight

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Late 20th Century American Black Vintage Ball Gown

1970'S Orange Gold & Black Brocade Gown
1970'S Orange Gold & Black Brocade Gown

1970'S Orange Gold & Black Brocade Gown

Located in London, GB

Stunning 1970's ball gown in orange and black brocade. The bright orange top gathers softly at the

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1970s Black Vintage Ball Gown

Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Black Evening Gown 4
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Black Evening Gown 4

Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Black Evening Gown 4

By Mary McFadden

Located in New York City, NY

Mary McFadden Couture vintage 1980s strapless black evening gown with luxurious structured boned

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1980s Black Vintage Ball Gown

1940s Black Silk Gown w/ Illusion Lace, Howard Greer Attribution
1940s Black Silk Gown w/ Illusion Lace, Howard Greer Attribution

1940s Black Silk Gown w/ Illusion Lace, Howard Greer Attribution

By Howard Greer

Located in Bozeman, MT

anniversary this November. See you there! 1940s evening gown of black silk chiffon on

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1940s American Black Vintage Ball Gown

Vintage Escada Navy Sheer Glitter Sleeve Gown SZ 38
Vintage Escada Navy Sheer Glitter Sleeve Gown SZ 38

Vintage Escada Navy Sheer Glitter Sleeve Gown SZ 38

By Escada

Located in Chicago, IL

Long sheer sleeves have glitter detailing. Low crossover V-neck. Crossover style skirt starts at empire waist. Zip closure down back. Additional Measurements: Measurements: Sl...

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Late 20th Century German Black Vintage Ball Gown

Pauline Trigere Black and Gold Silk Faille Ballgown with Jacket, 1980s
Pauline Trigere Black and Gold Silk Faille Ballgown with Jacket, 1980s

Pauline Trigere Black and Gold Silk Faille Ballgown with Jacket, 1980s

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning 1980s Pauline Trigere Silk Faille black with gold metallic stripes ballgown and jacket

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1980s American Black Vintage Ball Gown

Elegant  Silk Strapless Black Sequin Bodice Formal Gala Dress
Elegant  Silk Strapless Black Sequin Bodice Formal Gala Dress

Elegant Silk Strapless Black Sequin Bodice Formal Gala Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a very exciting Elegant 100% Silk strapless gown with black sequin bodice. The bodice has

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Late 20th Century British Black Vintage Ball Gown

Pierre Cardin haute couture black and red evening ensemble 1998
Pierre Cardin haute couture black and red evening ensemble 1998

Pierre Cardin haute couture black and red evening ensemble 1998

By Pierre Cardin

Located in London, GB

Pierre Cardin haute couture, with black velvet mini strapless dress and red ruffles skirt shorter

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1990s French Black Vintage Ball Gown

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Black Vintage Ball Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary black vintage ball gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Beige and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect black vintage ball gown among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Oscar De La Renta, Arnold Scaasi and Chanel are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Black Vintage Ball Gown?

Prices for a black vintage ball gown can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $255 and can go as high as $19,458, while, on average they fetch $1,500.

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.

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