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Strapless Ball Gown

2000S Carolina Herrera Black & Burgundy Silk Beaded Tulle Strapless Ball Gown W
By Carolina Herrera
Located in New York, NY
Beaded Tulle Strapless Ball Gown With Jacket
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Early 2000s Formal Gowns

Helen Rose Strapless Satin Blue Brown Ball Gown w Rear Bow Bouquet - XS-S, 1962
By Helen Rose
Located in Tucson, AZ
refreshing departure from typical ball gown fare. Strapless ball gown with cummerbund-folded surplice bodice
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1960s American Ball Gowns

1970s Bill Blass Black Strapless Feather Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
1970s Bill Blass Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown; Fitted Boned Bodice with Outsized Bow
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1980s North American Ball Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Elegant Strapless Black Feather Ball Gown S/S 2019 Size 2
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Oscar de la Renta - Elegant, black ostrich feather ball gown. This voluminous gown is made of
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2010s Ball Gowns

1960s Sarmi Purple & Orange Ball Gown
By Sarmi
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Eye dazzling iridescent taffeta jewel tone Sarmi ball gown from 1960's. Unusual combination of
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1960s American Ball Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 14. This beautiful Oscar gown is in excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ball Gowns

1960's Evelyn Byrnes Evening Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Evelyn Byrnes
Located in Geneva, CH
Extraordinary evening gown, empire-line, with ecru lace feathers covering the bodice with a satin
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1960s American Ball Gowns

RICK OWENS FW23 Size 4 Grey Taupe Wool Strapless Long Gown
By Rick Owens
Located in San Francisco, CA
RICK OWENS FW23 "Luxor" gown in a grey taupe wool fabric featuring a strapless bustier style, deep
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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous chartreuse Oscar de la Renta strapless gown. From the Fall/Winter 1989
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1980s American Ball Gowns

RICHARD TYLER Size 10 Black Jersey Strapless Bead Embroidered Gown/Evening Wear
By Richard Tyler
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sexy, stunning strapless dress by RICHARD TYLER. Full length in black jersey. Intricate detailing
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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

NAEEM KHAN Size 4 Black Cream Silk payettes Strapless Long Gown Evening Dress
By Naeem Khan
Located in San Francisco, CA
NAEEM KHAN custom made gown comes in a black & cream silk woven material featuring a strapless
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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is
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1950s Ball Gowns

Sapphire Silk Mother Ginger Halter Ball Gown w Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine
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1950s French Ball Gowns

Monique Lhuillier Red Silk Gown
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monique Lhuillier Red Strapless Silk Gown. Back zip closure, long tail with Fuchsia underskirt and
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2010s American Ball Gowns

Black Ruched Front Rose Embellishment Gown, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Ruched Front Rose Embellishment Gown. Black taffeta fabric drapes down the front
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1950s Ball Gowns

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 Ball Gowns

VINTAGE 80'S ARNOLD SCAASI DRESS COCKTAIL GOWN w/POLKA DOTS & BLACK ROSES
By Arnold Scaasi Couture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
True collector's piece VINTAGE 80'S ARNOLD SCAASI DRESS COCKTAIL GOWN w/POLKA DOTS & BLACK ROSES
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1980s Ball Gowns

Louis Feraud Blue Damask Dark Blue Silk Tiered Poof Evening Gown With Train
By Louis Feraud
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Feraud blue silk damask strapless bodice with tiered poof skirt, evening gown with train
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1980s German Ball Gowns

Richard Quinn Runway Fabulous Floral Ballgown
By Richard Quinn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Richard Quinn's runway f/w 2019 "finale" gown makes an impressive fashion statement. Strapless
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2010s Ball Gowns

SS22 RUNWAY $5880 MOSCHINO COUTURE Jeremy Scott Milkshake Straw Asymmetric Dress
By Moschino Couture, Jeremy Scott
Located in Palm Springs, CA
slim fit Gown from Moschino featuring a strapless design, a straw on top Everything we sell is 100
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2010s Italian Ball Gowns

Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Figurine 'Ball Break' by Claire Weiss, ca 1938
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Claire Weiss
Located in Vienna, AT
ball gown with lace flounces, the right leg folded over the left and the left arm on the knee, holding
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown, fw 2008
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk faille strapless evening gown ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Built-in
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Lacquered Organza "Paint Ball" Party Dress
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino's amusing cellophane organza "paint ball" print party dress. Black "paint ball" spots are
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Incredible Vintage Rose Taft 1950s Style Black + Brown Lace + Silk Taffeta Gown
By ROSE TAFT
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous vintage ROSE TAFT black and brown 1950s 50s style couture strapless gown
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 12 / 46 Beaded Light Blue 80s Silk Gown + Bolero
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational early 1980s VICKY TIEL COUTURE light skin blue strapless beaded ball gown and matching
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
, with interior zipper. Definitely a "Belle of the Ball" dress! In great condition. Approximately Size
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1980s American Evening Gowns

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1980s Vintage Lynx Fur Coat With Silk Lining
Located in Portland, OR
This gorgeous vintage Lynx fur coat comes from a woman who had incredible vintage designer clothing from the 1970's and 1980's. We purchased her estate of clothing and have loved sel...
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1980s Unknown Coats

Giorgio Armani Strapless White and Silver Lace Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Giorgio Armani Strapless white and silver lace gown with iridescent beads. Lace has beautiful silver grey embroidery. Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner . Fit size : M...
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1990s Italian Wedding Dresses

Mugler 1980s vintage iconic design 100% wool belted burgundy maxi coat.
By Mugler, Thierry Mugler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing burgundy 100% wool long/maxi coat by Thierry Mugler for Mugler. 100% Wool - lining acetate - Made in France - French size 42 Our doll is size 36. Personally, I find the coat ...
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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

1950's Custom Couture Beaded Jeweled Ivory Silk Hourglass Back-Bow Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous, highly coveted archival 1950's ivory crème silk-faille gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in mo...
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1950s American Wedding Dresses

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond pendant/brooch, the heart shaped cabochon garnet surmounted by a floral and foliate spray, set throughout with rose-cut, old brilliant-cut and cushion ...
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Angelo Tarlazzi New Silk Maxi Skirt
By Angelo Tariazzi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk taffeta skirt from Angelo Tarlazzi. It has a grosgrain waistband and vertical panels semi fitted though to the hips then flaring to the hem. The skirt has gr...
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1990s French Skirts

1930's Moss Crepe and Gold Thread Evening Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Timeless 1930's miss crepe and gold embroidered evening dress with slightly gathered shoulder and hand rouched wide waistline. Elegant V neck and short sleeves are trimmed in hand s...
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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

Thierry Mugler Vintage Black Cotton Wrap Dress with Acrylic Belt, 1990s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1990s Mugler black cotton mini wrap dress with acrylic belt and criss cross back. Chic summer cocktail dress. Size: Small Bust:34"/ waist: 24"/ HIp: 32"/ Length: 35"
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1990s French Casual Dresses

1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Black One Shoulder Crystal G Gown Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Austin, TX
1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Black One Shoulder Crystal G Gown Dress Condition: Very Good. No holes or stains, no missing crystals. Rayon & Spandex Made in Italy Bust: 32"- 40", Waist: 30"...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Autumn/Winter 1977 Christian Dior Haute Couture Trench Coat with Fur Collar
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
It really does not get more fabulous then this Christian Dior Couture trench coat from the Autumn/Winter 1977 collection. At the height of her fame, Bianca Jagger was sitting front r...
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1970s French Trench Coats

1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape
Located in New York, NY
1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape
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1890s Capes

Thierry Mugler SS 2000 Black Jacket Blazer Fitted Fabulous
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler jacket, Spring Summer Collection 2000. Black blazer with shiny accents. Fantastic sculptural silhouette with fitted waist. Very beautiful piece. Elegant Femme Fatale ...
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1990s French Blazers

CELINE ivory wool 2016 LACE TRIM A-Line Skirt S
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline a-line knee-length skirt in cream wool and elastane (assumed cause tag is missing). Has a black lace trim. Opens with a concealed zipper and a button at the bac...
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2010s Pencil Skirts

Christian Dior by John Galliano Powder Blue Silk Jersey Evening Dress, ss 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Christian Dior Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2000 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Crafted from powder blue silk jersey, this garment epito...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A French Bar Suit skirt and jacket By Franck & Fils - Paris Circa 1945/1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945/1950 Paris France Bar skirt suit by Franck & Fils in black woolen cloth in the tradition of Christian Dior's New Look and dating from the end of the 1940s. Fitted jacket ...
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1940s French Skirt Suits

Rare 1980's Thierry Mugler "Show those Legs" Halter Hi Low Evening Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1980's Thierry Mugler rare kelly green shantung silk form fitting halter dress. Edgy hi fashion silhouette with strong lean lines; stylish hip pockets. Princess seaming; invert...
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1980s French Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

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80s Arnold Scaasi Black Flocked Strapless Ball Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flocked strapless gown with asymmetrical tiered full skirt, backed in black tulle and edged with horsehair
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Catherine Walker, Strapless silk gown, circa 1979
By Catherine Walker
Located in London, GB
Strapless silk gown, circa 1979.
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1970s Ball Gowns

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

Emilio Pucci Multicolor Gold Silk Printed Strapless Floor Length Gown Size 10
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Emilio Pucci multicolor empire waist gown featuring the brand's signature abstract print with gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ball Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Black Tiered Pleated Tulle Trim Strapless Mermaid Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Chicago, IL
Strapless. Full-length. Accordion pleating detail throughout. Ruffle pleated trim around bust
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Ball Gowns

Oscar de la Renta S15 Green Silk Sequined Eyelet High Low Strapless Gown SZ 2
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Chicago, IL
Silk Oscar de la Renta gown featuring a strapless bodice, boning, sequined eyelet detailing, a high
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2010s American Ball Gowns

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 Ball Gowns

1950's Nettie Rosenstein Lace Evening Gown
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Bustown Modern is so proud to present this stunning 1950's Nettie Rosenstein lace evening gown. A
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1950s Ball Gowns

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 Ball Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Black Tulle & Velvet Glitter & Bow Embellished Gown SZ 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning evening gown featuring an allover clustered glitter embellishment, velvet trim with bows
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Ball Gowns

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 Ball Gowns

Costume National Silk column summer dress, Sz.XS
By Costume National
Located in Berlin, DE
color, with a cream layer accented with a red stripe, strapless with pleated details at the bust
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21st Century and Contemporary French Ball Gowns

Pauline Trigere Black and Gold Silk Faille Ballgown with Jacket, 1980s
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Houston, TX
ensemble. The strapless ballgown has a fitted princess seamed bodice and full skirt. Drop waist. Fully
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1980s American Ball Gowns

Escada Velvet Ball Gown with Matching Bolero
By Escada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-piece evening ensemble from Escada. Strapless gown has gold brocade center panel with
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Late 20th Century Evening Gowns

Christian Dior Strapless Red Polka Dot Velvet and Net Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Topanga, CA
/> This eighties ball gown is made of netting with red velvet polkadots throughout. It is fully lined in
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1980s French Evening Gowns

HARVEY BERIN KAREN STARK 1950S BALL GOWN US 4
By Harvey Berin
Located in New York City, NY
a dramatic rose pattern, the gown features a strapless cut, accenting bows at the bust, fitted
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's Elegant Muted Pink & Black Velvet Gown with Bolero Jacket
Located in Oradell, NJ
alone gives the gown a touch of luxury not usually seen in 1950's ball gowns. The strapless gown has a
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Carolina Herrera Ivory Silk Strapless Ball Gown
By Carolina Herrera
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carolina Herrera Ivory Silk Strapless Ball Gown - 8 This Herrera masterpiece has a silk bodice and
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2010s American Ball Gowns

1940s Fred Perlberg Brown Iridescent Taffeta Strapless Ball Gown
By Fred Perlberg
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1940s Fred Perlberg brown/black iridescent taffeta strapless ball gown with gathered
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1940s American Evening Gowns

Philip Hulitar Satin Strapless Ball Gown with Bow Detail circa 1950s
By Philip Hulitar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Details include pleated detail in front and in back, bow wrap around under bodice, bows on back sides of upper hip. Closures include zipper up center back.
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1950s American Evening Gowns

1950s Moss Green Tulle Gown Ensemble w Multi-Color Silk Flower Applique
Located in Gresham, OR
. Strapless, ball gown with side zipper has short underskirt trimmed in flowers, veiled by outer long skirt
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1950s American Ball Gowns

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

1980s Arnold Scaasi Shell Pink Tissue Silk Strapless Ruffled Ball Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Arnold Scaasi shell-pink tissue silk strapless ruffled ball gown with back bow. Very full
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1980s American Ball Gowns

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

30s Silk and Lamé Stripe Strapless Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
This is an amazing 1930s couture gown in a heavy silk and lamé stripe! Alternating stripes are
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Ball Gowns

Victor Costa Vintage Blue Metallic Brocade Strapless Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
Reduced from $600. Vintage blue and black metallic brocade strapless gown with an origami bow fold
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Late 20th Century American Ball Gowns

Alex Perry Adams Strapless Croc Effect Crepe Gown
Located in London, GB
gown, this lightweight non-stretch strapless style shapes your upper body with its boned bodice and
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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

Vintage Chanel Black Taffeta Strapless Gown - Circa 70's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chanel Black Taffeta Strapless Gown, Velvet detail at top of bustier, full skirt and
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1970s French Ball Gowns

Notte Peach Floral Embroidered Sequin Embellished Detail Strapless Evening Gown
By Marchesa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
If perfection could be tailored, it would probably look as beautiful as this gown from Marchesa
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2010s American Ball Gowns

Vintage 1950's Draped Black Silk Strapless Evening Dress Gown
Located in Sparks, NV
Jaw-dropping red carpet worthy black silk evening gown with a massive train and ruched bodice
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1950s American Ball Gowns

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

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 Ball Gowns

vintage HERVE LEGER black bead pearl embellished strapless bandage gown dress M
By Herve Léger
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage HERVE LEGER black bead pearl embellished strapless bandage gown dress M Reference: GIYG
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1990s French Ball Gowns

HERVE LEGER Size M Black & Beige Sequin Panel Strapless HALE Bandage Gown
By Herve Léger
Located in San Francisco, CA
HERVE LEGER "HALE" bodycon gown comes in black stretch signature bandage knit and features a round
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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

VERA WANG Size 8 Beige Silk Beaded Lace Strapless Evening Gown / Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in San Francisco, CA
VERA WANG evening gown comes in layered beige silk chiffon with sequin beaded metallic lace overlay
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ball Gowns

MARCHESA Size 4 Gray Blue Beaded Ruffle Tulle Strapless Bustier Evening Gown
By Marchesa
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning MARCHESA evening gown comes in a light muted gray blue and features a sweetheart
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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Patchwork Tapestry Ball Gown, Fall 2002
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a dress by Oscar de la Renta from his fall 2002 collection. It is strapless with a fitted
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Early 2000s Ball Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Cream & Black Tulle Strapless Gown w/ Black Beading - 14
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Cream & Black Tulle Strapless Gown w/ Black Beading - 14. This striking gown is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ball Gowns

1990s Richard Tyler Couture strapless ballgown
By Richard Tyler Couture, Richard Tyler
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Richard Tyler Couture black satin ball gown. Excellent condition. 36" bust, 28" waist, 52
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1990s American Ball Gowns

Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1950s ballgown is a fairytale dream! With lesser quality pieces sequins or beads are applied in a continuous string, but this piece is couture quality, meticulously made and dec...
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1950s French Ball Gowns

1940s Black Taffeta and Chantilly Lace Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1940s black full-length taffeta ball gown with Chantilly lace trim along the strapless bodice
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1940s Ball Gowns

Alberta Ferretti Limited Edition Crystal & Bead Tulle Gown
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in London, GB
Alberta Ferretti Limited Edition Crystal & Bead Tulle Gown Light slate grey strapless gown
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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

Victor Costa Vintage 1980s Leopard Dyed Calf/ Pony Hair Fur Strapless Silk Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
Dreamy vintage brown silk satin evening gown with genuine leopard dyed calfskin/ pony hair
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1980s American Ball Gowns

1963 silk Madeira lace evening gown from Bergdorf Goodman
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
taffetta and red silk satin evening gown...The classic strapless bodice has a band of red silk satin at the
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1960s American Ball Gowns

Christian Dior S/S 17 white buster corset red embroidered heart tulle gown dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Spring 2017 White strapless gown with a boned corset upper that includes underwired
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2010s French Ball Gowns

MATICEVSKI black net organza demi-couture a-line evening ballgown drape ruche L
Located in Hong Kong, NT
: Zip Extra Detail: Demi-couture gown. Strapless padded bust bodice. Body contour darts at waist. Bell
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2010s Australian Ball Gowns

Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Figurine 'Ball Break' by Claire Weiss, ca 1938
By Claire Weiss, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
ball gown with lace flounces, the right leg folded over the left and the left arm on the knee, holding
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

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S/S 1995 Jean Paul Gaultier Pinstripe Strapless Bustle Gown
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1995 Jean Paul Gaultier pinstripe strapless bustle gown with gold-tone studded details at sides
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Monique Lhuillier Garnet Purple Silk Tufted Skirt Strapless Gown XL
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The elegance of a ball gown is redefined in this Monique Lhuillier design. It features a fitted
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2010s American Formal Gowns

90s Richard Tyler Couture Evening Strapless Train Gown with Stole (8)
By Richard Tyler
Located in Port Hope, ON
Beautifully cut and tailored strapless champagne colored rayon and silk gown with fishtail train
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Valentino Red satin ball gown dress, Evening dress
By Valentino
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly magnificent vintage Valentino Boutique red satin ball gown dress. This is a strapless and
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Late 20th Century European Evening Gowns

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By Giorgio Armani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giorgio Armani strapless gown, size 42 Black wool crepe White satin trim at bust Two shiny black
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

1980's Paul Louis Orrier Pink and Black Ball Gown
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Paul Louis Orrier strapless silk ball gown dating from the early 1980's. Pink bodice with an
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1980s French Evening Gowns

1950's Elizabeth Arden Couture Blue-Roses Lace Strapless Hourglass Trained Gown
By Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking sapphire-blue roses floral chantilly-lace gown created by Italian designer Fernando
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1950s American Evening Gowns

Zuhair Murad Off White Plisse Ruffle Detail Layered Strapless Wedding Gown S
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Presenting an alluring wedding dress from Zuhair Murad. The ball gown dress is perfect to walk the
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2010s Italian Vintage Bridal Gowns

Deep blue brocaded silk crinoline ball-gown – Circa 1850
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1850 England A crinoline ball-gown in a rich deep blue façonné striped silk, adorned with
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1850s British Empire Waist Dresses

Deep blue brocaded silk crinoline ball-gown – Circa 1850
Deep blue brocaded silk crinoline ball-gown – Circa 1850
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$62500 Oscar de la Renta 2008 Runway Embellished Tulle Ball Gown Long Dress 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Goshen, KY
throughout Strapless Viscose / Silk; Tulle - Polyester; Lining - Silk Bust - 38 to 40 inches Waist - 33 to
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Best Met Ball dress of all time Oscar de la Renta black lace gown Size 4
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
2006, this strapless dress was worn by Drew Barrymore in a rare appearance at the Met Gala Ball. Floor
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

Chanel Autumn 1986 Runway Strapless Black Taffeta Tea Length Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
down the runway. The stunning dress is strapless black silk taffeta with a fitted bodice and an a line
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1950's Elizabeth Arden Couture Pink Watercolor Floral Silk Strapless Dress
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
celebrities, New York socialites and foreign dignitaries. Pat Nixon wore a Sarmi gown to her husband's second
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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Strapless Ball Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary strapless ball gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Gray, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Blue and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect strapless 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 21st 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 Evelyn Byrnes 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 Strapless Ball Gown?

The price for a strapless ball gown starts at $350 and tops out at $24,000, and on average, selling for $1,200.

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 Strapless 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 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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