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4 Checks to Spot Authentic Vintage Ball Gowns Before You Buy Vintage ball gown dresses are full-skirted formal gowns, either genuine period pieces from decades past or modern reproductions styled after them, and the difference matters more than most shoppers realize. This guide shows you how to tell the two apart, measure a gown correctly, judge condition and price fairly, and keep a fragile piece wearable for years. By the end, you’ll know exactly what to check before you click “buy.” TL;DR: …