I'm afraid there is no other option, than trying our luck with Santa Claus.
According to TibiaWiki:
From the Winter Update 2010 onwards, Ball Gowns have been given away as a very rare gift by Santa Claus.
source:
https://tibia.fandom.com/wiki/Ball_Gown#Dropped_By
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