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Floral Ball Gown

Rare Richard Quinn Runway Finale Fabulous Floral Ballgown   NWT
Rare Richard Quinn Runway Finale Fabulous Floral Ballgown   NWT

Rare Richard Quinn Runway Finale Fabulous Floral Ballgown NWT

By Alexander McQueen, Richard Quinn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

floral fabric enhances the look. Gown is a very substantial and weighty. Size: 10; bust: 32”; waist

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2010s Ball Gowns

1950s Magenta Jacquard Print Floral Evening Dress
1950s Magenta Jacquard Print Floral Evening Dress

1950s Magenta Jacquard Print Floral Evening Dress

Located in London, GB

A superb and magnificent magenta coloured floral print satin evening dress from the mid-1950s

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1950s British Ball Gowns

Valentino Pierpaolo Piccioli Spring 2022 Look 88 long floral dress
Valentino Pierpaolo Piccioli Spring 2022 Look 88 long floral dress

Valentino Pierpaolo Piccioli Spring 2022 Look 88 long floral dress

By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino

Located in CANNES, FR

organza dress with floral print, trimmed with red satin. Italian size 44. This model is a re-edition of a

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2010s Ball Gowns

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New Oscar de la Renta Pink Floral Ball Gown
New Oscar de la Renta Pink Floral Ball Gown

New Oscar de la Renta Pink Floral Ball Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Toronto, ON

floral gown in romantic floral pattern.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

1950's Organza Ball Gown with Floral Detailing
1950's Organza Ball Gown with Floral Detailing

1950's Organza Ball Gown with Floral Detailing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage anonymous ball gown dates to the 1950's and is made of multiple layers of cream silk

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1950s Unknown Ball Gowns

Galanos 1950s Luxurious Silk Floral Ball Gown
Galanos 1950s Luxurious Silk Floral Ball Gown

Galanos 1950s Luxurious Silk Floral Ball Gown

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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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

Don Loper Gold Floral Print Ball Gown, Circa 1950
Don Loper Gold Floral Print Ball Gown, Circa 1950

Don Loper Gold Floral Print Ball Gown, Circa 1950

By Don Loper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an incredible gold floral ball gown by Don Loper, from 1950. The gown is strapless with a

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1950s Ball Gowns

1980's Peter Keppler Pink & Purple Floral Print Ball Gown
1980's Peter Keppler Pink & Purple Floral Print Ball Gown

1980's Peter Keppler Pink & Purple Floral Print Ball Gown

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Eye-catching and vibrant 1980's gown by German designer Peter Keppler. Long sleeve, hot pink floral

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1980s German Ball Gowns

Scaasi Bold Floral Brocade Strapless Gown
Scaasi Bold Floral Brocade Strapless Gown

Scaasi Bold Floral Brocade Strapless Gown

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Gresham, OR

This is a great Arnold Scaasi gown that is a classic 50s style strapless fitted bodice with draped

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1980s American Ball Gowns

Valentino Patchwork Floral Cotton Muslin Ruffle Gown
Valentino Patchwork Floral Cotton Muslin Ruffle Gown

Valentino Patchwork Floral Cotton Muslin Ruffle Gown

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

VALENTINO Fall Winter 2015 gown comes in cotton muslin and features multi color patchwork floral

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ball Gowns

Marchesa Notte Cut-Out Detail Ombre Floral Plisse-Chiffon Gown
Marchesa Notte Cut-Out Detail Ombre Floral Plisse-Chiffon Gown

Marchesa Notte Cut-Out Detail Ombre Floral Plisse-Chiffon Gown

By Marchesa Notte

Located in London, GB

Brand New - Marchesa Notte Cut-Out Detail Ombre Floral Plisse-Chiffon Gown Navy blue chiffon

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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

PETER SORONEN Size 6 Black Floral Jacquard Lurex Corset Gown
PETER SORONEN Size 6 Black Floral Jacquard Lurex Corset Gown

PETER SORONEN Size 6 Black Floral Jacquard Lurex Corset Gown

Located in San Francisco, CA

PETER SORONEN gown comes in a sparkling floral jacquard lurex material with a boned bustier bodice

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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

1950's Parisian Floral Ball Gown
1950's Parisian Floral Ball Gown

1950's Parisian Floral Ball Gown

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Gorgeous anonymous 1950's strapless brocade floral gown purchased in Paris comes in a stunning

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1950s French Ball Gowns

1980s Valentino Floral Silk Dress with Taffeta Skirt
1980s Valentino Floral Silk Dress with Taffeta Skirt

1980s Valentino Floral Silk Dress with Taffeta Skirt

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

1980s Valentino silk floral taffeta dress which very closely resembles a documented design from the

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1980s British Ball Gowns

1950's Elizabeth Arden Chiné Silk Floral Ball Gown
1950's Elizabeth Arden Chiné Silk Floral Ball Gown

1950's Elizabeth Arden Chiné Silk Floral Ball Gown

By Elizabeth Arden

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely ball gown from Elizabeth Arden is made from lightweight chiné silk taffeta woven with a

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1950s American Ball Gowns

Naeem Khan Black and Bordeaux Bold Floral Print Strapless Ball Gown
Naeem Khan Black and Bordeaux Bold Floral Print Strapless Ball Gown

Naeem Khan Black and Bordeaux Bold Floral Print Strapless Ball Gown

By Naeem Khan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful Naeem Khan black and bordeaux bold floral print strapless ball gown is in a luxurious

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21st Century and Contemporary American Ball Gowns

Nina Ricci 1995 strapless ball gown with pockets size 4.
Nina Ricci 1995 strapless ball gown with pockets size 4.

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 Ball Gowns

Vintage Leonard Black Taffeta with Floral Top Gown
Vintage Leonard Black Taffeta with Floral Top Gown

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 Ball Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Black Evening Gown with Floral  Embroidery
Oscar de la Renta Black Evening Gown with Floral  Embroidery

Oscar de la Renta Black Evening Gown with Floral Embroidery

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Oscar de la Renta exquisite black ball gown with floral embellishments. Interior has multiple

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2010s American Ball Gowns

1960s George Halley New York Ivory and Blue Floral Silk Dress
1960s George Halley New York Ivory and Blue Floral Silk Dress

1960s George Halley New York Ivory and Blue Floral Silk Dress

By George Halley

Located in Houston, TX

stems. Floral embroidered applique on cuffs of sleeves adorned with green embellishment. Mock neck

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1960s American Ball Gowns

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Vintage Valentino Silk S/S 2005 Look 61 Orange Bustier Gown

Vintage Valentino Silk S/S 2005 Look 61 Orange Bustier Gown

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Vintage Valentino Spring/Summer 2005 orange gown. Crafted in lustrous orange silk satin fabric, skimming the body with effortless movement. The warm, burnished copper tone is contr...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

John Galliano Vintage 1999 Women's Evening Gown in Excellent Condition FR38
John Galliano Vintage 1999 Women's Evening Gown in Excellent Condition FR38

John Galliano Vintage 1999 Women's Evening Gown in Excellent Condition FR38

By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, DE

A striking and highly collectible runway piece from John Galliano’s celebrated Fall/Winter 1999 collection—an era that defined his legacy of sensual, body-conscious design. Cut on t...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Iconic Therry Mugler Gown Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Black Sheer Silk
Iconic Therry Mugler Gown Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Black Sheer Silk

Iconic Therry Mugler Gown Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Black Sheer Silk

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Holy Grail. From Thierry Mugler’s Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Collection, this iconic dress is truly wearable art. Featured on the legendary Runway Show FW 1991 - a season defined by tra...

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Valentino- Chartreuse Silk Satin Evening Gown with Crystal Cap Sleeves 2007
Valentino- Chartreuse Silk Satin Evening Gown with Crystal Cap Sleeves 2007

Valentino- Chartreuse Silk Satin Evening Gown with Crystal Cap Sleeves 2007

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

A floor-length evening gown from Valentino's Autumn/Winter 2007 ready-to-wear collection. Cut in silk satin in a chartreuse green, with a deep V-neckline, centre-front ruching, and a...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 1998 In A Boudoir Mood White Pearl Gown
Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 1998 In A Boudoir Mood White Pearl Gown

Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 1998 In A Boudoir Mood White Pearl Gown

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Jersey City, NJ

A true collector’s piece from John Galliano’s most theatrical and romantic era at Dior. This gown comes from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 collection, “In a Boudoir Mood,” where ling...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Thierry Mugler Rare Black w/ Coral Inserts Petal Dress  Rare Collectible
Thierry Mugler Rare Black w/ Coral Inserts Petal Dress  Rare Collectible

Thierry Mugler Rare Black w/ Coral Inserts Petal Dress Rare Collectible

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare circa 1989-90 Thierry Mugler petal dress. During this period the designer created a few different versions of this style of which this is one. Fashioned of heavy black cotton w...

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Late 20th Century Mini Dresses

Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s

Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s

By Chanel

Located in University City, MO

Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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1990s Japanese Blouses

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...

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1990s French Informal Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001
Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001

Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB


▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Tulle ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT's THE DANES Vintage Black Silk Extra Long Evening Gown Maxi Dress
NWT's THE DANES Vintage Black Silk Extra Long Evening Gown Maxi Dress

NWT's THE DANES Vintage Black Silk Extra Long Evening Gown Maxi Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

The Danes Vintage Black 100% silk Extra long Pullover Sheer mesh back Size USA 8 NWT's, Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 66, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of waist...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE 1998 Vintage Silk Gold Evening Gown Maxi Dress w. Train
PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE 1998 Vintage Silk Gold Evening Gown Maxi Dress w. Train

PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE 1998 Vintage Silk Gold Evening Gown Maxi Dress w. Train

By PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Pamela Dennis Couture 1998 Vintage As seen in American Vogue Yellow Gold tapestry print 100% thick silk Removable long oversized dramatic train Back zip Size USA 6 Excellent Conditio...

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1990s Evening Gowns

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6

Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6

By Christian Dior

Located in Nashville, TN

A romance in the softest shade of baby pink, this original 1970's knitted acrylic bed jacket by Christian Dior, is the perfect piece to keep the chill away. The rounded neckline is...

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1970s Loungewear

Alexander McQueen 1990s Vintage Fucsia Viscose Adjustable Flared Dress
Alexander McQueen 1990s Vintage Fucsia Viscose Adjustable Flared Dress

Alexander McQueen 1990s Vintage Fucsia Viscose Adjustable Flared Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Capri, IT

Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Loris Azzaro Haute Couture Two Piece Ensemble
Loris Azzaro Haute Couture Two Piece Ensemble

Loris Azzaro Haute Couture Two Piece Ensemble

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Geneva, CH

Outstanding 70's Azzaro two pieces ensemble, consisting of a red and silver crochet top and a black poly/rayon jersey long skirt. The crop top, with its sexy rectangular "décolleté" ...

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1970s French Evening Gowns

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Floral Ball Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary floral ball gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Red, Gray and more. Finding the perfect floral ball gown may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Oscar De La Renta, Arnold Scaasi and Leonard each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Floral Ball Gown?

Prices for a floral ball gown can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $635 and can go as high as $6,500, while, on average they fetch $2,050.

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 Floral Ball Gown
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Ball 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, 2024
    The 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, 2022
    A 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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