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What are ball gowns called?

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What are ball gowns called?
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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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1920s Vintage Beaded Purple Paisley Dress With Red Beads
Located in Portland, OR
yellow paisley print design. Small red glass beads decorate along the hem and carry on to the end of the
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1920s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

2006 Valentino Runway Beaded Black Silk Avant Garde Beaded Jacket & Skirt
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
gorgeous blazer that has a beaded bow with tassels in the front. The jacket was featured on the Valentino
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci Plexiglass Bead Dress
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
The Gucci dress from Spring 2011 runway collection, is decorated with plexiglass, beads and fabric
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic beaded evening dress in an attractive blue/purple colour. The dress is in silk with a scoop
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

CEIL CHAPMAN beaded gown
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, gorgeous black bugle beaded gown from Ceil Chapman. Ca. 1960. Zips up back. US size 2/4
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beaded Knit Sheath, 1960s
Located in Alford, MA
Black knit 1960s sheath with allover beading in iridescent sequins and beads. Sleeveless, with a
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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

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