A dress that is lightly to heavily armored, and thus would fit in either a social gala or an epic melee. The form of the dress can range from a fancy dress accessorized with armor and/or weapons (even if it also has typical dress trimmings), to basically a suit of armor with a skirt. A Sub-Trope of Pimped-Out Dress and Costume Porn. Compare Stylish Protection Gear, Scary Impractical Armor, Powered Armor, Hot Chick in a Badass Suit. Contrast Chainmail Bikini, Stripperiffic. Examples of Battle Ballgown include: