How to Use ball gown in a Sentence
ball gown
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The groom sizzled in a tux, while the bride glowed in a peach-and-ivory Reem Acra couture ball gown.
—Brooke Showell, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
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The hardest is the quick changes, especially with the ball gown.
—Vulture, 1 Sep. 2023
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The only women wearing ball gowns in Paris in 1943 are the wives and girlfriends of Nazis.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
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Princess Charlene sets a stylish tone in a full-length brown velvet ball gown.
—Peter Mikelbank, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
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There were some not-so-traditional takes on the ball gown, too.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
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The bride looked elegant in a tulle ball gown with dramatic tulle long sleeves.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
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Could her latest ball gown be made up of fresh flowers, or would that be too Project Runway?
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 May 2024
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There are ball gowns and bedsheets, Lego sets and lunchboxes, sleep masks and slippers.
—Helena Andrews-Dyer, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
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That dress will feature in the Met’s exhibit alongside its sister piece, the Venus ball gown.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2023
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Dua Lipa wore a gorgeous vintage 1992 Chanel princess ball gown on the Met Gala red carpet.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 2 May 2023
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And not just the flat ballet shoes that Giambattista Valli paired with his taffeta and lace ball gowns.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 4 July 2023
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The singer's peach Oscar de la Renta corset ball gown had off-the-shoulder tulle details and a long train flowing behind her.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 7 July 2023
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On the opposite end of the spectrum is a costume from the same production: Madonna’s bright red Dior ball gown.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
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At Lelong’s atelier, Dior resignedly sketches and drapes a ball gown for a Nazi gala.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2024
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The result is a glamorous line comprised of creased satin ball gowns, tuxedo coats, and velvet dressing gowns.
—Town & Country, 4 Apr. 2023
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But even celebs that have never played a Disney princess on the silver screen brought ball gowns fit for a royal to the night's festivities.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 7 May 2024
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Hannah also wore two ball gowns by Suzanne Neville, which showed off her super sculpted arms.
—Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 8 Apr. 2023
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For the performance, the American Idol winner wore a dark ball gown that featured an off the shoulders neckline.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
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He could be seen on the dance floor spinning Couric around in her floral Marchesa ball gown, the absolutely perfect way to end a night at the ballet.
—Vogue, 25 Oct. 2023
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In the still of Grande's portrayal as the Good Witch, the singer appears to be rushing up a flight of stairs while wearing a voluminous bubblegum pink ball gown.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023
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Styled by Roach, Zendaya wore a strapless all-black vintage Valentino ball gown with a corseted bodice, bow belt and pockets.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2023
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For the people who provide the ball gowns and suits of armor that actors wear onscreen, the situation is growing more dire.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Aug. 2023
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The Eternals actor showed up on the carpeted steps an entirely red-hot Gucci ball gown.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023
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As Led Zeppelin blared and guests cheered, two friends paddled Ms. Dobies across the river in a rainbow unicorn float, with the long skirt of her fluffy white ball gown tucked inside to keep it dry.
—Leslie Katz, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2023
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Picture this with everything from a tulle ball gown to a sparkly after-party minidress, made for dancing into the wee hours.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 July 2023
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Puppets took big, theatrical swings: cheese hats, hoop-skirt sleeves, sci-fi fantasy ball gowns.
—Jessica Testa, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
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And then there’s the year’s biggest blockbuster, where Rae took on a leadership role as President Barbie — who wins an election, dons a ball gown, and lands the only f-bomb in the movie.
—EW.com, 23 Jan. 2024
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The daring design included a long-sleeve knotted crop top and a voluminous ball gown skirt adorned with bows.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
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The Marchesa gown included lace appliqué that covered the entirety of the ball gown, a grand train, a sweetheart neckline and off-the-shoulder sleeves that exposed her back.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 27 Oct. 2023
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Hsu emanated ethereal princess vibes in a hot pink Valentino Spring 2023 couture ball gown with a gran taffeta train.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2023
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