Getting comfy? Ava Elizabeth Phillippe, 18, swaps her sky-high heels for a pair of low-key hotel slippers... after wowing in a fairytale ballgown at the Bal des Débutantes in Paris
As the daughter of Hollywood royalty it was only fitting that Ava Elizabeth Phillippe made a regal entrance at the Bal des Debutantes on Saturday evening.
However, Ava Elizabeth Phillippe's fairytale entrance soon turned a comfy turn when she swapped her designer sky-high heels for a pair of low-key hotel slippers, following her arrival at the Peninsula Hotel in Paris.
Earlier in the evening, the 18-year-old – the oldest of Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon’s two children with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe – looked every inch a princess in her dramatic Giambattista Valli haute couture ballgown.
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![Comfort: Ava Elizabeth Phillippe's fairytale entrance soon turned a comfy turn when she swapped her designer sky-high heels for a pair of low-key hotel slippers, following her arrival at the Peninsula Hotel in Paris](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220082445/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/14/46BC116400000578-5121427-image-a-47_1511791209228.jpg)
Comfort: Ava Elizabeth Phillippe's fairytale entrance soon turned a comfy turn when she swapped her designer sky-high heels for a pair of low-key hotel slippers, following her arrival at the Peninsula Hotel in Paris
The statement gown comprised of fitted bodice and sweeping puffball skirt which ensured she commanded attention ahead of the glamorous annual event.
Despite her jaw-dropping display, Ava couldn't take anymore of her platform heels as she took a seat inside the lavish venue while changing into white slippers as she waited for the ball to get underway, holding her strappy black heels in one hand.
Ava was escorted down the red carpet by her famous mother, who beamed with pride as her daughter dazzled the photographers with her smile.
The teenager also had appropriately regal company on the night in the form of her escort, Maharaja Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur.
![Don't mind me: Taking a seat inside the lavish venue, Ava wore comfortable white slippers as she waited for the ball to get underway, her strappy black heels held in one hand](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220082445/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/17/46BC109300000578-5121427-A_lavish_affair_Inspired_by_traditional_coming_out_parties_the_a-a-1_1511803247486.jpg)
Don't mind me: Taking a seat inside the lavish venue, Ava wore comfortable white slippers as she waited for the ball to get underway, her strappy black heels held in one hand
![Dramatic: Opting for an appropriately dramatic Giambattista Valli haute couture ballgown comprised of fitted bodice and sweeping puffball skirt, the 18-year old ensured she commanded attention ahead of the glamorous annual event](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220082445/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/17/46BC118F00000578-5121427-Dramatic_Opting_for_an_appropriately_dramatic_Giambattista_Valli-a-6_1511803247731.jpg)
Dramatic: Opting for an appropriately dramatic Giambattista Valli haute couture ballgown comprised of fitted bodice and sweeping puffball skirt, the 18-year old ensured she commanded attention ahead of the glamorous annual event
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Be the belle of the ball like Ava in Giambattista Valli
Ava Phillippe looked the belle of the ball at the iconic Bal des Debutantes; a grand affair that sees attendees wearing only the most show-stopping of gowns!
Leading the glamour was Ava in her stunning dress that looked fit for a princess by Giambattista Valli Couture. Featuring a statement full skirt, etheral tulle material and a gorgeous intricate netted overlay, this is high couture at its best.
Clearly Ava has inherited her mum's inmpressive sartorial skills! One minute she's channeling her signature trendy meets nineties grunge vibes, and the next she is dazzling at a ball in couture. A fashion icon in the making, we say.
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![A lavish affair: Inspired by traditional 'coming out' parties, the annual white-tie and tails event has been held in Paris since 1992](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220082445/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/17/46BC10CC00000578-5121427-Don_t_mind_me_Taking_a_seat_inside_the_lavish_venue_Ava_wore_com-a-3_1511803247492.jpg)
A lavish affair: Inspired by traditional 'coming out' parties, the annual white-tie and tails event has been held in Paris since 1992
A professional polo player and member of the former ruling family of Jaipur, Singh, 19, reportedly danced with Ava to a song from Hollywood musical La La Land.
A source told People: 'His sister, the Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur, also made her debut this season.'
Inspired by traditional 'coming out' parties, the annual white-tie and tails event has been held in Paris since 1992.
![Glamorous: Ava – the oldest of Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon’s two children with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe – looked every inch the fairy-tale princess following her arrival at the Peninsula Hotel](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220082445/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/17/46BC10D900000578-5121427-Glamorous_Ava_the_oldest_of_Oscar_winner_Reese_Witherspoon_s_two-a-2_1511803247487.jpg)
Glamorous: Ava – the oldest of Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon’s two children with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe – looked every inch the fairy-tale princess following her arrival at the Peninsula Hotel
![Waiting game: Ava was seen relaxing in the hotel foyer ahead of the glamorous event](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220082445/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/17/46BC111100000578-5121427-Waiting_game_Ava_was_seen_relaxing_in_the_hotel_foyer_ahead_of_t-a-4_1511803247634.jpg)
Waiting game: Ava was seen relaxing in the hotel foyer ahead of the glamorous event
![Honour: This year, 20 women - of which six are Americans - were introduced to society at the swanky event](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220082445/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/17/46BC10A800000578-5121427-Honour_This_year_20_women_of_which_six_are_Americans_were_introd-a-5_1511803247635.jpg)
Honour: This year, 20 women - of which six are Americans - were introduced to society at the swanky event
This year, 20 women - of which six are Americans - were introduced to society at the swanky event.
The group includes Steve Harvey's daughter Lori, 20.
Previous debutantes have included the daughters of Sylvester Stallone, Clint Eastwood, Bruce Willis and Annette Bening and Warren Beatty.
![Dapper: The teenager also had appropriately regal company on the night in the form of her escort, Maharaja Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220082445/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/17/46BCC52E00000578-5121427-Dapper_The_teenager_also_had_appropriately_regal_company_on_the_-a-7_1511803248558.jpg)
Dapper: The teenager also had appropriately regal company on the night in the form of her escort, Maharaja Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur
![Step by step: A professional polo player and member of the former ruling family of Jaipur, Singh, 19, reportedly danced with Ava to a song from Hollywood musical La La Land](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220082445/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/11/27/17/46B3DF2500000578-5121427-Step_by_step_A_professional_polo_player_and_member_of_the_former-a-8_1511803248690.jpg)
Step by step: A professional polo player and member of the former ruling family of Jaipur, Singh, 19, reportedly danced with Ava to a song from Hollywood musical La La Land
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