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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

Helen Rose Blue and Brown Ball Gown with Detachable Bouquet Train - Small, 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

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

1980S Black Velvet & Gold Lamé Ruffled Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Velvet & Gold Lamé Ruffled 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 Entrance Red Carpet Strapless Runway Ball Gown
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original Valentino Garavani original runway gown. Fashioned of rich copper brown duchess satin
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Late 20th Century 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

BOB MACKIE Pink Silk & Lace Embellished Ball Gown Size 12
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bob Mackie gown is composed of pink silk with a silver embellished lace applique. There is a
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1980s American 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

  • A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
  • A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
  • A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
  • A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
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Size: Equivalent french size 40-42
Changeante Sapphire Silk Ball Gown with Tabletop Skirt, Paris - XS, 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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Giclée

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

"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

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Black and White

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

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 White and Silver Silk Lace One-Shoulder Ruffled Ball Gown-10-Circa 90's
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

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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

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Giclée

Mila Shon Strapless Gown circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a strapless ball gown by Mila Shon c. 1980s. It features a velvet bust with polka dot tulle
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1980s Vintage Ball Gowns

A Satin Embroidered Ball Gown by Harvey Berin Designed by Karen Stark Circa 1955
By Karen Stark, Harvey Berin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 - 1960 United States of America Beautiful American ball gown in powder pink satin
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1950s American Vintage Ball Gowns

A Disco 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

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

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

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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

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Giclée

VINTAGE GIVENCHY BLACK SILK SPRKLE BALL GOWN 70-s Size S
By Givenchy
Located in Montgomery, TX
GIVENCHY from celebrity closet Gorgeous vintage Givenchy evening gown with a flamboyant tulle
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1970s French Vintage Ball Gowns

Voluminous Strapless Lavender Tulle Balloon-Ruffle Ballerina Ball Gown– S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Be prepared to cut a massive—and we do mean massive—swath in this amplified ballerina dress whose skirt can swell to almost 5 feet when properly plumped. We think it’s even more beau...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Ball Gowns

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

Jacques Azagury Vintage Ombré Silk Taffeta & Sequin Lace Evening Ball Gown Dress
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A breathtaking 1990s vintage evening gown by luxury designer Jacques Azagury, known for his high
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1990s 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

60s Emerald Green Satin Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Emerald Green Satin Gown
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1960s Vintage Ball Gowns

Alimia Haute Couture Halterneck Tulle Gown
Located in Geneva, CH
, the bust of the gown is totally hand-embroidered with sequins that catch the light from all angles
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1970s French Vintage 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 Vintage Ball Gowns

Balenciaga Evening Ball Gown Wool Cashmere Wasp Waist 80s Green Jacket Coat
By Balenciaga
Located in PARIS, FR
alenciaga evening coat! From the 80's! Wonderful silhouette! Wasp Waist look! With shoulder pads! Giant collar! Deep V cut! 65% wool, 20% cashmere, 15% nylon. EXCELLENT CONDITION! ...
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1980s Italian 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

F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: a fabulous chartreuse Oscar de la Renta strapless gown. From the Fall/Winter
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns

Couture 1960s Burnt Orange Silk Chiffon Gown with Crystal Bead Embellishment
Located in London, GB
This magnificent late 1960s silk chiffon beaded gown exudes haute couture quality and is in
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1960s British Vintage Ball Gowns

Old Hollywood Plunging Backless Black Satin Mermaid Halter Gown - 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

Vintage 1960's Sapphire Blue Satin Asymmetric Pleated One-Shoulder Evening Gown
By Victoria Royal
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous early 1960's Victoria Royal designer evening gown, the detailed construction and
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1960s American Vintage 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 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

Vintage 1950's Neymar Couture Duchess Satin & Beaded Gown UK 4 US 0
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A once in a lifetime piece, this original 1950's Neymar Couture duchess satin gown, in the most
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1950s Vintage Ball Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Tube Cuff Collar Couture Gown Mesh Runway 1999 FW Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Tube cuff collar mesh dress by Jean Paul Gaultier! From the 1999 Fall Winter collection! Very good Condition! Transparent. Runway piece! A similar stlye dress from the same collact...
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Tube Cuff Collar Paisley Couture Gown Mesh 1999 FW Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Tube cuff collar mesh dress from Jean Paul Gaultier! From the 1999 Fall Winter collection! Very good Condition! Transparent. Tube collar and wrists! Runway piece! A similar stlye d...
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1990s Italian Vintage Ball Gowns

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Lady In A Yellow Ball Gown
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Yellow Ballgown by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thin paper, unframed paper: 13 x 10 inches stamped verso very good condition provenance: from ...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Vintage Ball Gowns

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Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

1950s White Cotton Organza Floral Dress
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1950s white cotton organza gown with floral print overlay is of exceptional
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1950s British Vintage Ball Gowns

Early PACO RABANNE Vintage Silver Gold Evening Prom Grown Metal Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in PARIS, FR
Important Early PACO RABANNE vintage gown dress. 4 pieces of PACO RABANNE metal tag at the buttoms
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1970s French Vintage Ball Gowns

1950s Turquoise Layered Tulle Net Halterneck Dress
Located in London, GB
reminds us of the Disney Princess dress worn by Cinderella at the ball. There are three layers to the
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1950s American Vintage Ball Gowns

1980s Victor Costa Christmas Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Key Biscayne, FL
This dress is a holiday dream. Like you stepped off the set of White Christmas. A 1980s Victor Costa in red and green plaid taffeta with a full skirt and plisse ruffle hem at the b...
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1980s American Vintage Ball Gowns

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

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

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture 1982 Yellow Silk Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dramatic Christian Dior by Marc Bohan haute Couture silk moiré in light yellow and black velvet bow one shoulder dress with buble hem . Beautiful Museum quality dress. Size: 2/4 SMA...
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1980s 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

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

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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
  • 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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