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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
Chanel Boutique Circa 1980s Black Silk Pleated Ball Gown
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Boutique Circa 1980s Black Silk Pleated Ball Gown exemplifies timeless elegance and
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and
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1950s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Helen Rose Strapless Satin Blue Brown Ball Gown w Rear Bow Bouquet - XS-S, 1962
By Helen Rose
Located in Tucson, AZ
Created by the same designer who made Grace Kelly's wedding gown, this ball gown is instantly
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1960s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size XS-S
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
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 Vintage Ball Gowns
Valentino Boutique Leopard Printed Ball Gown
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Milano, IT
A statement-making piece from the Valentino Fall/Winter 1992 collection, this leopard printed ball
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1990s Vintage Ball Gowns
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
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
1950s Royal Blue Taffeta and Tulle Ball Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Royal blue taffeta ball gown featuring a sweetheart neckline layered on a pleated tulle
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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns
A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 -1960
France
Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of
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1950s French Vintage Ball Gowns
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Embroidered Lace Ball Gown With Slight Train
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Embroidered Lace Ball Gown With Slight Train
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1990s Vintage Ball Gowns
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
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
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
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
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
"Taylor In Ball Gown" by Silver Screen Collection
Located in London, GB
"Taylor In Ball Gown" by Silver Screen Collection
British-born American actress Elizabeth Taylor
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1950s Modern Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Black and White
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.2 in
1950's long navy blue embroidered evening ball gown in tulle
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1950's long navy blue embroidered evening dress in tulle
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1950s French Vintage 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 Vintage Ball Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Aqua Ombré Tie Dye Chiffon Ball Gown with Ostrich Feather Trim – XS, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A gown worthy of a dance number with Fred Astaire, this dress has drama by the handful. Yards of
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1960s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size XS
VERA WANG 1980's Embellished Pink Silk Ball Gown with Gold Lace Size 10-12
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang gown is composed of pink silk, trimmed with beaded gold lace. There is a center
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20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
Scaasi 1990’s White and Silver Silk Lace One-Shoulder Ruffled Ball Gown-Size 10
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scaasi White and Silver Silk Lace One-Shoulder Ruffled Ball Gown - 10. Circa 90's. This beautiful
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1990s American Vintage Ball Gowns
1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice
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1940s Vintage Ball Gowns
Anne Gunning, Fath White Ball Gown with Black Gloves, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
estate, Corbeville, the Irish beauty Anne Gunning poses in a ball gown by Fath. Image size is 16" x 16
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1950s Modern Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Giclée
Anne Gunning, Fath White Ball Gown with Black Gloves, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
estate, Corbeville, the Irish beauty Anne Gunning poses in a ball gown by Fath. Image size is 10" x 10
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1950s Modern Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Giclée
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
Size: Equivalent size France 38-39.
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958
France
A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned
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1950s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Size: Equivalent size 35/36 France
1970s Custom Oscar de la Renta Burgundy Crush Velvet Floral Embroidered Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Maywood, NJ
A truly stunning example of 1970's design, this custom ball gown from Oscar de la Renta is a true
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1970s American Vintage Ball Gowns
Anne Gunning, Fath White Ball Gown with Black Gloves, Up Close1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Romance Heroine, White Stairs, Close -- Fath ball gown, shot in Corbeville, France. Photographed
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1950s Modern Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Giclée
Anne Gunning, Fath White Ball Gown with Black Gloves, Up Close1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Romance Heroine, White Stairs, Close -- Fath ball gown, shot in Corbeville, France. Photographed
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1950s Modern Vintage Ball Gowns
Materials
Giclée
Incredible Vintage David Fielden 80s Black Silk Sequin Tulle British Ball Gown
By DAVID FIELDEN
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1980s DAVID FIELDEN black silk and tulle sequin Avant Garde evening dress! Features layers and layers of black embroidered tulle on the skirt, with dramatic matching...
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1980s English Vintage Ball Gowns
Black Taffeta Off-Shoulder Flamenco Gown with Sequin Peplum - XXS, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Paco de Lucia.
Off-shoulder taffeta ball gown with 4” sequin ribbon cape collar and matching peplum
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1930s Unknown Vintage Ball Gowns
Size: none; compare to size XXS
Victor Costa Vintage 1980s Navy Velvet Blue Satin Sheer Neckline Ball Gown XS
By Victor Costa
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Absolutely stunning Victor Costa vintage evening gown! The dress is a super-soft, deep navy velvet
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
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
Jean-Claude Jitrois Leather Gown
By Jean-Claude Jitrois
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY
Jean-Claude Jitrois 3/4 Sleeve Gold Leather Gown.Made of 100% Lamb Leather
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1980s Vintage Ball Gowns
60s Emerald Green Satin Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Emerald Green Satin Gown
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1960s Vintage 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 Vintage Ball Gowns
Balestra Multicolored Strapless Gown With Gold Accents
By BALESTRA
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY
Balestra Multicolored Strapless Gown with Gold Accents. In a rich vibrant red
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1990s Vintage Ball Gowns
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
1987 Runway Chanel Black Sequin and Tulle Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a very special full-length gown with a drop waist ending in a grosgrain trimmed inverted v
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1980s French Vintage Ball Gowns
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
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 Vintage Ball Gowns
Couture 1960s Burnt Orange Silk Chiffon Gown with Crystal Bead Embellishment
Located in London, GB
This magnificent late-1960s gown exudes haute couture quality and is tailored from silk chiffon
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1960s British Vintage Ball Gowns
1970s Pauline Trigere Fuchsia Silk Faille Evening Gown with Balloon Sleeves
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1970s Pauline Trigere fuchsia fine silk faille evening gown with deep "V" neckline, a
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1970s American Vintage 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 Vintage Ball Gowns
Black Adrian-Inspired Hollywood Regency Gown w Cascading Ruffle Back – XS, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With its cascading ruffle back skirt, puffed sleeves and sweetheart neckline, this gown is like a
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1930s Unknown Vintage Ball Gowns
Size: none; comparable to modern XS
rare GUY LAROCHE COUTURE 2006 Vintage Runway green lace grey silk mermaid gown
Located in Hong Kong, NT
gown IT38 XS
Reference: TGAS/E00431
Brand: Guy Laroche Couture
Collection: 2006 - Runway
Material: Silk
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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Golden Age Backless Black Satin Halter Plunge Gown with Trumpet Hem - L, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Your "go-to" formal event gown, guaranteed to bring Rita Hayworth-level glamour every time. This
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1930s Unknown Vintage Ball Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size L
Lillie Rubin Sheer Black Polka Dot and Lace Soft Tulle Gothic Evening Gown SM
By Lillie Rubin
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Make an unforgettable entrance wearing this stunning Lillie Rubin sheer black ballgown. The gown
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns
1950s Black Strapless Tulle and Sequinned Dress with Bow Design
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black tulle gown was created by an unknown British couture salon, and is very
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1950s British Vintage Ball Gowns
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
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
Nina Ricci dress Haute Couture
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
NINA RICCI - (Made in France) Yellow-tone ziberline evening set. Bustier dress top with a high-waist effect, overlaid with a loose-fitting blouse embroidered with translucent pearls....
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1960s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Angela Gavioli for Luciano Pavarotti Red Couture Dress
Located in Milano, IT
This rare couture dress by Italian designer Angela Gavioli, created for Luciano Pavarotti, embodies the theatrical elegance and opulent artistry that defined her collaborations with ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns
Emmanuel Ungaro dress Haute Couture
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNGARO - (Made in France) Silk taffeta bustier dress with purple-tone checkered print. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 36FR. 1991/1992 Fall-Winter Haute Couture Collec...
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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns
Givenchy dress Haute Couture circa 90
By Givenchy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GIVENCHY - Black velvet dress ornamented with sequins, and pearls with jet-black tassels. Size 38FR. Haute Couture Collection circa 1990.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:...
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1990s French Vintage Ball Gowns
VERA WANG 'Made to Order' Silk Blue Cocktail Dress with Lace Trim Size 6-8
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang gown is composed of blue silk with embellished silver lace trim . There is a
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20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta for Fred Hayman Beverly Hills 1986 Houston Museum Dress US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar de la Renta for Fred Hayman Beverly Hills Matelassé Evening Dress Gown
Designer size
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ball Gowns
1950s Magenta Jacquard Print Floral Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
evening gown with good technique and classic construction details in a fine quality jacquard fabric
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1950s British Vintage Ball Gowns
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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.
Questions About Vintage Ball Gowns
- What are ball gowns called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Ball 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, 2024The 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, 2022A 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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