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Silk Ballgown

1950’s Grey & Yellow Silk Ballgown Dress With Gloves
1950’s Grey & Yellow Silk Ballgown Dress With Gloves

1950’s Grey & Yellow Silk Ballgown Dress With Gloves

Located in London, GB

This sensational 1950’s silk satin gown in pale grey showcases some magnificent construction and is

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Couture SignedDiorDesigner First AB Crystals WesternGermany Earrings, S/S1956
Couture SignedDiorDesigner First AB Crystals WesternGermany Earrings, S/S1956

Couture SignedDiorDesigner First AB Crystals WesternGermany Earrings, S/S1956

By Christian Dior

Located in Chicago, IL

of his c.1955 haute-couture silk ballgowns with a floral pattern was auctioned at a leading London

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Vintage 1950s German Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Crystal, Silver, Base Metal

1980's Oscar de la Renta Pink Taffeta Evening Ensemble
1980's Oscar de la Renta Pink Taffeta Evening Ensemble

1980's Oscar de la Renta Pink Taffeta Evening Ensemble

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Bubblegum pink silk taffeta ballgown skirt and peasant top ensemble credited to Oscar de la Renta

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1980s American Ball Gowns

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Black Silk Ballgown, Copper Embroidery
Black Silk Ballgown, Copper Embroidery

Black Silk Ballgown, Copper Embroidery

Located in New Hope, PA

Fitted and full, sexy and demure, black and floral, this amazing strapless ballgown from the 1950's

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1950s American Ball Gowns

1950's Beaded Ballgown
1950's Beaded Ballgown

1950's Beaded Ballgown

Located in New Hope, PA

Want to feel like a princess? Just slip into this stunning vintage 1950's silk ballgown, from a

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1950s American Ball Gowns

1950s Couture Silk Satin Purple Ballgown
1950s Couture Silk Satin Purple Ballgown

1950s Couture Silk Satin Purple Ballgown

Located in Gresham, OR

Strapless tulle and silk satin ballgown with a built-in bodice with a newly adorned vintage 1930s

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1950s American Evening Gowns

A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957
A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957

A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957

By Pierre Balmain, Pierre Balmain Couture

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955/1957 France Majestic cocktail or ball gown in silk ottoman embroidered Champagne by

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Christian Dior Blue/Purple Iridescent Strapless Silk Ball Gown
Christian Dior Blue/Purple Iridescent Strapless Silk Ball Gown

Christian Dior Blue/Purple Iridescent Strapless Silk Ball Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in Gresham, OR

A late 70s, early 80s Christian Dior strapless silk taffeta ballgown in purple/blue with "petal

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1970s French Ball Gowns

2000's Catherine Regehr Navy Silk Taffeta Ballgown Skirt
2000's Catherine Regehr Navy Silk Taffeta Ballgown Skirt

2000's Catherine Regehr Navy Silk Taffeta Ballgown Skirt

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful Catherine Regehr navy silk taffeta ballgown skirt with matching sash from the 2000's. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian A-Line Skirts

Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace

Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace

Located in London, GB

amethyst stones set in gold, this feminine necklace recalls the glamour of a candlelit ball and a silk

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Amethyst, Rose Gold

S/S 1964 Balenciaga Deep Rose Pink Silk Sleeveless Gown
S/S 1964 Balenciaga Deep Rose Pink Silk Sleeveless Gown

S/S 1964 Balenciaga Deep Rose Pink Silk Sleeveless Gown

By Balenciaga

Located in North Hollywood, CA

S/S 1964 Balenciaga deep rose pink silk sleeveless gown. Ballgown style sleeveless scoop neck dress

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Fuschia Pink Ballgown
Christian Dior Fuschia Pink Ballgown

Christian Dior Fuschia Pink Ballgown

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Size: Believed to be a UK 10

Christian Dior Fuschia Pink Ballgown

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior slim fitting, fuschia, silk ballgown. It is sleeveless with a v neckline and

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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

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Giorgio Armani Navy Blue Sequin and Beaded Sleeveless Top - 42
Giorgio Armani Navy Blue Sequin and Beaded Sleeveless Top - 42

Giorgio Armani Navy Blue Sequin and Beaded Sleeveless Top - 42

By Giorgio Armani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Giorgio Armani navy blue, red and clear sequin and beaded top. This beautiful top is in excellent condition. Measurements: length 22" bust 36" waist 38" Size 42

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1990s Tank Tops

Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6

Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6

By Jacques Fath

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6. This stunning Jacques Fath top is in excellent condition, it shows minimal sign of use. It is made of ivory silk organza throughout and has lac...

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2010s French Blouses and Tops

VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set

VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in Thiensville, WI

VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...

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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

Louis Feraud Vintage 1974 Black Wool Blend Cut Out Maxi Dress
Louis Feraud Vintage 1974 Black Wool Blend Cut Out Maxi Dress

Louis Feraud Vintage 1974 Black Wool Blend Cut Out Maxi Dress

By Louis Feraud Paris, Louis Feraud

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Louis Feraud Vintage 1974 Black Wool Blend Cut Out Maxi Dress Decorative cutout neckline designer dress by Louis Féraud Made in Germany 1974 Black Full-length Long sleeves with f...

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1970s German Maxi Dress

John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002

John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...

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1990s Italian Ballerina Dresses

Vintage Vivienne Tam Black and Red Sheer Beaded 1990s 90s Midi Dress & Slip
Vintage Vivienne Tam Black and Red Sheer Beaded 1990s 90s Midi Dress & Slip

Vintage Vivienne Tam Black and Red Sheer Beaded 1990s 90s Midi Dress & Slip

By Vivienne Tam

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 1990s VIVIENNE TAM black and red beaded semi sheer midi dress and matching slip! Features thousands of hand-sewn red and black seed beads and rhinestones with an A...

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1990s Hong Kong Maxi Dress

1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket
1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket

1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Introducing a stunning piece from the 1990s, a fabulous black balloon sleeve blazer designed by Manfred Mugler for Thierry Mugler. This chic wrap blazer features a large rhinestone-c...

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1990s French Blazers

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. Formal wear from this era is becoming increasingly difficult to source and this is a b...

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1950s British Ball Gowns

VERA WANG 90's/00 Tan Evening Gown w. Bustle Maxi Dress Bridal Wedding
VERA WANG 90's/00 Tan Evening Gown w. Bustle Maxi Dress Bridal Wedding

VERA WANG 90's/00 Tan Evening Gown w. Bustle Maxi Dress Bridal Wedding

By Vera Wang

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Vera Wang 1990's-2000's Vintage Tan / Beige color, neutral tone Train that bustles at the back Size tag missing will measure later, appears to be a 2/4 Great vintage condition, no ri...

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1990s Evening Gowns

1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mod Mini Shift Dress
1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mod Mini Shift Dress

1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mod Mini Shift Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mini Shift Dress: This stunning and iconic 60s Mod silhouette is amplified by a stellar fabric in a floral ribbon embellished pattern...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38

Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...

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Early 2000s French Pencil Skirts

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2001 “Voss”; Runway look...

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Early 2000s Italian Pants

1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress

1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress

By Lillie Rubin, Janine of London

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

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Silk Ballgown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary silk ballgown 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 beige, green and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect silk ballgown 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 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Alexander McQueen, Christian Lacroix and Louis Feraud Paris are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 is a Silk Ballgown?

The price for a silk ballgown starts at $688 and tops out at $26,437, and on average, selling for $2,995.

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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