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1960s Sarmi Purple & Orange Ball Gown
1960s Sarmi Purple & Orange Ball Gown

1960s Sarmi Purple & Orange Ball Gown

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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 Vintage Ball Gowns

Red bustier Ball gown Circa 1950's
Red bustier Ball gown Circa 1950's

Red bustier Ball gown Circa 1950's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red bustier Ball gown. No fabric composition tag but probably polyester. Boned. Zip closure on the

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1950s Unknown Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

White sequin and tulle Ball gown VICKY TIEL
White sequin and tulle Ball gown VICKY TIEL

White sequin and tulle Ball gown VICKY TIEL

By Vickey Tiel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White sequin and tulle . Rayon lining. The skirt is made of tulle mixed with one lay of pale chiffon. The top is boned. Zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye. Fabric belt insi...

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1970s Unknown Vintage Ball Gowns

1990S Metallic Gold Silk Blend Lace Strapless Ball Gown
1990S Metallic Gold Silk Blend Lace Strapless Ball Gown

1990S Metallic Gold Silk Blend Lace Strapless Ball Gown

Located in New York, NY

made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Metallic Gold Silk Blend Lace Strapless Ball Gown

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1990s Vintage Ball Gowns

Vintage Muriel Martin For Harvey Nichols Ball Gown
Vintage Muriel Martin For Harvey Nichols Ball Gown

Vintage Muriel Martin For Harvey Nichols Ball Gown

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage sage green silk ball gown /evening gown by Muriel Martin. The gown has a boat

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1960s British Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

Materials

Giclée

A chiffon ball gown by Jean Dessès Haute Couture Paris France Circa 1956
A chiffon ball gown by Jean Dessès Haute Couture Paris France Circa 1956

A chiffon ball gown by Jean Dessès Haute Couture Paris France Circa 1956

By Jean Dessès

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1956 France Long evening dress draped in pink and pale blue chiffon. Pleated bust with large halter neckline, ending in a sheath on the hips with crossed panels spread to the s...

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1950s French Vintage Ball Gowns

A French ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer in silver lamé n° 302451 Circa 1985
A French ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer in silver lamé n° 302451 Circa 1985

A French ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer in silver lamé n° 302451 Circa 1985

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1985. France Disco ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer Boutique numbered 302451 in silver silk

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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns

1990s Badgley Mischka Gunmetal Silver Ball Gown with Sequinned Bodice
1990s Badgley Mischka Gunmetal Silver Ball Gown with Sequinned Bodice

1990s Badgley Mischka Gunmetal Silver Ball Gown with Sequinned Bodice

By Badgley Mischka

Located in London, GB

in the 1990s, helping to redefine the era’s red-carpet sophistication by creating sleek gowns infused

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1990s American Vintage Ball Gowns

FRAMED PRINT OF AUDREY HEPBURN IN THE SiLK ORGANDY BALL GOWN
FRAMED PRINT OF AUDREY HEPBURN IN THE SiLK ORGANDY BALL GOWN

FRAMED PRINT OF AUDREY HEPBURN IN THE SiLK ORGANDY BALL GOWN

Located in Pulborough, GB

Hepburn In the Silk Organdy Ball gown. It was designed by Hubert de Givency for the 1954 film Sabrina

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20th Century British Vintage Ball Gowns

Materials

Hardwood

Bob Mackie 1993 Inaugural Ball Grape-Beaded Red Gown
Bob Mackie 1993 Inaugural Ball Grape-Beaded Red Gown

Bob Mackie 1993 Inaugural Ball Grape-Beaded Red Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

. The same gown can be seen in photo that was worn to the 1993 Inaugural ball. Designer size back to

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1990s American Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

1990s Escada Couture Red Silk Taffeta and Metallic Lace Gown
1990s Escada Couture Red Silk Taffeta and Metallic Lace Gown

1990s Escada Couture Red Silk Taffeta and Metallic Lace Gown

By Escada

Located in London, GB

-carpet-worthy looks that defined the era’s vision of luxury and feminine confidence. This classical gown

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1990s German Vintage Ball Gowns

Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Black Red Leg-o-Mutton Gown - XS, 1980s
Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Black Red Leg-o-Mutton Gown - XS, 1980s

Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Black Red Leg-o-Mutton Gown - XS, 1980s

By Paul-Louis Orrier

Located in Tucson, AZ

oversized bow, enormous leg-o-mutton sleeves and provocative left side slit (to the hip), this gown is no

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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns

F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown
F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

1990s Bespoke Embellished Lace and Crystal Turquoise Dress
1990s Bespoke Embellished Lace and Crystal Turquoise Dress

1990s Bespoke Embellished Lace and Crystal Turquoise Dress

Located in London, GB

This magnificent 1990s bespoke made embellished lace and crystal dress is a fairytale dream. The top section features a heavily crystal studded lace and turquoise bodice which has a...

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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns

Nina Ricci bustier dress Haute Couture
Nina Ricci bustier dress Haute Couture

Nina Ricci bustier dress Haute Couture

By Nina Ricci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

NINA RICCI - (Made in France) Gray ottoman bustier dress, corset-like bustier embroidered with pearls. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. 1996-1997 Fall-Winter Haut...

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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns

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1990s Magenta Satin Trapeze Ball Gown
1990s Magenta Satin Trapeze Ball Gown

1990s Magenta Satin Trapeze Ball Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous ball gown of magenta silk satin - short in front long in back with sweeping train

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1990s Vintage Ball Gowns

Gattinoni Couture 90s Extraordinary Ball Gown with Train
Gattinoni Couture 90s Extraordinary Ball Gown with Train

Gattinoni Couture 90s Extraordinary Ball Gown with Train

By Raniero Gattinoni, Gattinoni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Showstopping ball gown with heavily embroidered bodice, gathered and draped short skirt with

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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

1980s Victor Costa Ribbon Weave Long Sleeve Ball Gown
1980s Victor Costa Ribbon Weave Long Sleeve Ball Gown

1980s Victor Costa Ribbon Weave Long Sleeve Ball Gown

By Victor Costa

Located in Houston, TX

This head-turning 1980s Victor Costa ball gown has a sheer ribbon weave floral bodice and is fitted

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1980s American Vintage Ball 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 Vintage Ball Gowns

1950's Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Ball Gown
1950's Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Ball Gown

1950's Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Ball Gown

Located in London, GB

Striking 1950's ball gown in red silk chiffon. The dress features a ruched boned bodice and a gold

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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns

FINAL SALE Pierre Balmain Attributed Haute Couture Ball Gown, Circa 1955
FINAL SALE Pierre Balmain Attributed Haute Couture Ball Gown, Circa 1955

FINAL SALE Pierre Balmain Attributed Haute Couture Ball Gown, Circa 1955

By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This beautiful ball gown is a couture masterpiece. The gown has a seven layer skirt: a blue

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1950s French Vintage Ball Gowns

1980's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk satin & velvet ball gown dress
1980's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk satin & velvet ball gown dress

1980's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk satin & velvet ball gown dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Great condition, 1980's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk satin & velvet ball gown dress. This stunning

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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns

Scaasi  Beautiful Royal Purple Vintage Ball Gown
Scaasi  Beautiful Royal Purple Vintage Ball Gown

Scaasi Beautiful Royal Purple Vintage Ball Gown

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in New York, NY

Very elegant and beautiful. Magnificent rich purple color. Portrait off shoulders neckline. Silk velvet bodice with 3 tiers silk satin skirt. size states 10. measurements are: Bu...

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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns

1990s Moschino Silk Velvet Embroidered Ball Gown
1990s Moschino Silk Velvet Embroidered Ball Gown

1990s Moschino Silk Velvet Embroidered Ball Gown

By Moschino

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A late 1980s early 1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic ball gown with a silk velvet top and tulle skirt

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

1950's Violet Tulle & Velvet Ball Gown
1950's Violet Tulle & Velvet Ball Gown

1950's Violet Tulle & Velvet Ball Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a gorgeous and striking, 1950's vintage, violet tulle and velvet ball gown. The gown has a

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1950s American Vintage Ball Gowns

1950's Tulle Ball Gown with Ombre Treatment
1950's Tulle Ball Gown with Ombre Treatment

1950's Tulle Ball Gown with Ombre Treatment

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this extraordinarily beautiful, 1950's vintage tulle ball gown with ombre

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1950s Unknown Vintage Ball Gowns

A Beautiful Nina Ricci Haute Couture Ball Gown
A Beautiful Nina Ricci Haute Couture Ball Gown

A Beautiful Nina Ricci Haute Couture Ball Gown

By Nina Ricci

Located in New York, NY

A stunning, beautiful and romantic ball gown by Gérard Pipart for Nina Ricci haute couture. The

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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

Fancy Ball Gown
Fancy Ball Gown

Fancy Ball Gown

Unavailable

Size: 8-10

Fancy Ball Gown

Located in Birmingham, AL

Very elegant velvet and satin gown. Coming from original owner who says this is Bill Blass (but

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns

1950’s Emerald Green Satin Ball Gown with Petal Skirt
1950’s Emerald Green Satin Ball Gown with Petal Skirt

1950’s Emerald Green Satin Ball Gown with Petal Skirt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fabulous 1950’s ball gown is made from emerald green satin. The skirt is formed from

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1950s Unknown Vintage Ball Gowns

Michael Casey Couture 1980's Exquisite Gold Mermaid Ball Gown
Michael Casey Couture 1980's Exquisite Gold Mermaid Ball Gown

Michael Casey Couture 1980's Exquisite Gold Mermaid Ball Gown

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Michael Casey Couture 1980's Exquisite Gold Mermaid Ball Gown So pretty, this has very wide mermaid

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1990s American Vintage Ball Gowns

Late 1950s Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Ball Gown
Late 1950s Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Ball Gown

Late 1950s Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Ball Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite burgundy silk satin and gold brocade ball gown is labeled "Christian Dior Made

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1950s British Vintage Ball Gowns

1984 Guy LAROCHE HAUTE COUTURE latticed pink chiffon ball gown
1984 Guy LAROCHE HAUTE COUTURE latticed pink chiffon ball gown

1984 Guy LAROCHE HAUTE COUTURE latticed pink chiffon ball gown

By Guy Laroche

Located in Newark, DE

Guy Laroche, haute couture, circa summer 1984, Evanescent ball gown... Meters upon meters of of

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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns

VICTOR COSTA Blk Lace & Sequins Over Burgundy Ball Gown
VICTOR COSTA Blk Lace & Sequins Over Burgundy Ball Gown

VICTOR COSTA Blk Lace & Sequins Over Burgundy Ball Gown

By Victor Costa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Description: You'll definitely turn heads in this Victor Costa halter ball gown. * It's burgundy

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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns

Superb, 1940's Vintage, Pink and Black Flocked Ball Gown
Superb, 1940's Vintage, Pink and Black Flocked Ball Gown

Superb, 1940's Vintage, Pink and Black Flocked Ball Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this superb, 1940's vintage, pink and black flocked ball gown with black silk

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1940s Unknown Vintage Ball Gowns

Escada Velvet Ball Gown with Matching Bolero
Escada Velvet Ball Gown with Matching Bolero

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

1960s Geoffrey Beene Gown with Quilted Skirt
1960s Geoffrey Beene Gown with Quilted Skirt

1960s Geoffrey Beene Gown with Quilted Skirt

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Houston, TX

Make a statement in this 1960s Geoffrey Beene Ball Gown! With a bright orange quilted ball gown

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1960s American Vintage Ball Gowns

80s Arnold Scaasi Black Flocked Strapless Ball Gown
80s Arnold Scaasi Black Flocked Strapless Ball Gown

80s Arnold Scaasi Black Flocked Strapless Ball Gown

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly dramatic evening gown - perfect for any gala. By the late, great Arnold Scaasi. Black

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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns

HARVEY BERIN KAREN STARK 1950S BALL GOWN US 4
HARVEY BERIN KAREN STARK 1950S BALL GOWN US 4

HARVEY BERIN KAREN STARK 1950S BALL GOWN US 4

By Harvey Berin

Located in New York City, NY

One of a kind 1950s silk gown from Harvey Berin and Karen Stark. Cream and yellow silk jacquard in

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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Chevron Striped Ball Gown
Yves Saint Laurent Chevron Striped Ball Gown

Yves Saint Laurent Chevron Striped Ball Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Just reduced from $1200 to $800 Spectacular S/S 1980 Yves Saint Laurent evening gown. Solid

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1970s French Vintage Ball Gowns

60s Emerald Green Satin Gown
60s Emerald Green Satin Gown

60s Emerald Green Satin Gown

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s Emerald Green Satin Gown

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1960s Vintage Ball Gowns

1950's White Lace & Embroidered Tulle Floor Length Gown
1950's White Lace & Embroidered Tulle Floor Length Gown

1950's White Lace & Embroidered Tulle Floor Length Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this lovely and fanciful, 1950's vitnage, lace and embroidered tulle ball gown

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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns

1960s Malcolm Starr Beaded Silk Gown
1960s Malcolm Starr Beaded Silk Gown

1960s Malcolm Starr Beaded Silk Gown

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Bozeman, MT

anniversary this November. See you there! 1960s silk column gown with pastel print of

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1960s Vintage Ball Gowns

1960s Pierre Balmain Brown Lace Evening Gown
1960s Pierre Balmain Brown Lace Evening Gown

1960s Pierre Balmain Brown Lace Evening Gown

By Pierre Balmain, Balmain

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous early 1960s evening gown in rows of brown floral lace appliquéd to itself and with a

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1960s French Vintage Ball Gowns

1950's Nettie Rosenstein Lace Evening Gown
1950's Nettie Rosenstein Lace Evening Gown

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

1960s Helen Rose Silk Pink Beaded Evening Gown
1960s Helen Rose Silk Pink Beaded Evening Gown

1960s Helen Rose Silk Pink Beaded Evening Gown

By Helen Rose

Located in Houston, TX

1960s silk chiffon gathered and layered evening gown with beaded floral motif by MGM designer

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1960s Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown
1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown

1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown

By Max Nugus

Located in San Francisco, CA

1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown This vintage haute-couture gown is in

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1960s American Vintage Ball Gowns

Vintage BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown
Vintage BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown

Vintage BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown. The gown has an amazing shape, and is

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1970s American Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

Custom Silk Chiffon Gown from the estate of Leona Helmsley
Custom Silk Chiffon Gown from the estate of Leona Helmsley

Custom Silk Chiffon Gown from the estate of Leona Helmsley

Located in Topanga, CA

Blue silk chiffon gown with all over hand stitched ruching leading to a flowing skirt with exterme

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1970s American Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

Extremely Rare 1990s Oscar de la Renta for Balmain Haute Couture Gown
Extremely Rare 1990s Oscar de la Renta for Balmain Haute Couture Gown

Extremely Rare 1990s Oscar de la Renta for Balmain Haute Couture Gown

By Balmain, Oscar De La Renta

Located in Paris, IDF

beaded Haute Couture Balmain gown. Measurements : Bust 76 cm / Waist 72 cm / Hips 88 cm / Total Length

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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns

Zandra Rhodes  Vintage  Disney inspired   Gown/ dress  like a wrinkle in time
Zandra Rhodes  Vintage  Disney inspired   Gown/ dress  like a wrinkle in time

Zandra Rhodes Vintage Disney inspired Gown/ dress like a wrinkle in time

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in New York, NY

Rare and absolutely stunning ! Zandra Rhodes is known for her theatrical and beautifully choreographed catwalk shows. The If You Wish Upon a Star collection of 1987 was no exception...

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1980s British Vintage Ball Gowns

Christian Dior Strapless Red Polka Dot Velvet and Net Gown
Christian Dior Strapless Red Polka Dot Velvet and Net Gown

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

1950's Unusual Brown &  Pink Gown with Interesting Details
1950's Unusual Brown &  Pink Gown with Interesting Details

1950's Unusual Brown & Pink Gown with Interesting Details

Located in Oradell, NJ

Hart, Inc. I believe that this company dealt mainly in prom and ball gowns. The gown has a variety of

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1950s American Vintage Ball Gowns

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 Vintage Ball Gowns

Loris Azzaro Haute Couture peacock blue cocktail dress, 1980s
Loris Azzaro Haute Couture peacock blue cocktail dress, 1980s

Loris Azzaro Haute Couture peacock blue cocktail dress, 1980s

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Paris, FR

Loris Azzaro Haute Couture (Made in France) Bustier gown in iridescent peacock blue silk taffeta

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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns

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 on the front.

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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns

Lanvin Haute Couture fabulous red chiffon long dress with floral print, 1970’s
Lanvin Haute Couture fabulous red chiffon long dress with floral print, 1970’s

Lanvin Haute Couture fabulous red chiffon long dress with floral print, 1970’s

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Paris, FR

LANVIN HAUTE COUTURE (Made in France) – Fabulous red chiffon long dress with floral print in green, yellow, pink and purple colors. The bottom is enhanced with golden lamé. The dres...

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1970s French Vintage Ball Gowns

Loris Azzaro white silk taffeta set with sequins and black beads embroideries
Loris Azzaro white silk taffeta set with sequins and black beads embroideries

Loris Azzaro white silk taffeta set with sequins and black beads embroideries

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Paris, FR

LORIS AZZARO (Attributed to) Gorgeous set made of white silk taffeta. The thin strap bustier is embroidered with sequins and black beads at collar and bust in a floral pattern. The c...

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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier long silk bustier dress with flounces in peach tones, 1990s
Jean Paul Gaultier long silk bustier dress with flounces in peach tones, 1990s

Jean Paul Gaultier long silk bustier dress with flounces in peach tones, 1990s

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Paris, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER (Made in Italy) – Long cocktail dress, composed of several layers of silk organza in peach tones. The color varies according to the various organza layers. The fab...

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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns

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 ensemble. The strapless ballgown has a fitted princess seamed bodice and full skirt. D...

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Museum Quality 1958 Christian Dior Black Satin Evening Dress With Bow

Museum Quality 1958 Christian Dior Black Satin Evening Dress With Bow

By Christian Dior

Located in London, UK

A rare and iconic 1958 Yves Saint-Laurent for Christian evening dress in black satin from the Automne-Hiver collection,. Yves Saint-Laurent was barely 21 when he took over as head...

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Located in Tucson, AZ

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Vintage Ball Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage ball gowns. For vintage ball gowns, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Red, Brown and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage ball gowns such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Oscar De La Renta, Yves Saint Laurent and Arnold Scaasi are consistently popular. 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 are Vintage Ball Gowns?

The prices for vintage ball gowns start at $219 and top out at $35,000 with these items, on average, selling for $1,500.

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