$558Sale Price|25% Off
Early 1970s Hot Pink Colorful Paisley Print Cotton Vintage 70s A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 70s hot neon pink colorful short sleeve A-Line dress ! Lightweight cotton blended fabric. Colorful prints in bright blue, green, orange, and white throughout. Full metal z...
Iconic "Trompe l'oeil" long wool jersey dress Roberta Di Camarino Circa 1970's
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Iconic "Trompe l'oeil" long wool jersey dress. Size 44 (It) but fit more likely S Camerino won a Neiman Marcus Fashion Award in 1956 in recognition of the success and influence of ...
Gorgeous Bill Blass Couture Vintage 1970s Royal Blue Silk Satin Belted 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage BILL BLASS Couture royal blue silk satin dress! This gem was completely hand-sewn, and is numbered. Features a fitted bodice with a flattering full skirt, with a ...
1970s Roberta di Camerino Purple Angora Mohair Purple 3/4 Sleeves Vintage Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 70s ROBERTA DI CAMERINO jewel toned purple 3/4 sleeve angora and mohair belted dress! Features the softest wool blend fabric that feels amazing against the skin! Sleek tailored ...
$550Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous 1990s Does 1970s Neon Green Novelty Horse Print Vintage 90s Wrap Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 90s does 70s Neon green novelty print FABULOID wrap shirt dress! Features a photo reel print, with an equestrian horse theme. Sleeves can be flipped up, or left down. Chic w...
Chic 1970s Yellow and Navy Blue Polka Dot Chiffon A - Line Vintage 70s Day Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 1970s navy blue and yellow / marigold polka dot ruffle A-Line dress! Features navy polka dots throughout, with a ruffled neck. Hidden snaps shut the panel above the bust. ...
1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress
By Halston
Located in London, GB
An absolutely superb and collectable Halston black label couture 1970s goddess dress. Halston clearly took inspiration from an earlier era and this has elements of 1940s and 1950s fa...
Gold Vintage Dress with Red Lining, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A real head turner , this dress is in a wonderful autumn/fall gold colour, and lined in red. The dress has a roll collar, gathering at the waist, a central back zip and ribbing at ...
1970s Berkertex Cotton Monochrome Polka Dot Print Dress
Located in London, GB
Made in England, this 1970s Berkertex dress is crafted from a lightweight black and white polka-dot cotton gauze. Cut to a long-sleeve, high-neck silhouette, the flippy, pleated ski...
1970s Pisanti Black Crepe Dress with Sequin Collar
Located in London, GB
This stylish little black dress was designed by Pisanti in the early 1970s. Cut to a timeless shift silhouette, it is sleeveless and has a graceful, wide boat-neckline. It has an A-l...
1970s Peach Accordion Pleat Floral Print Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1970s maxi dress was bought in Paris and is crafted from man-made peach chiffon splashed with bold lilac and pink florals. Pleated all over with an innovative technique that ens...
1970s Beginnings Spaghetti Strap Column Dress with Bow Detail
Located in London, GB
This glamorous cocktail dress was designed by American dressmaker Beginnings during the 1970s.
Teal Traina vintage evening gown, 1970s
By Teal Traina
Located in New York, NY
Teal Traina vintage evening gown with accent belt Period – 1970’s Long Sleeve with Mock Neck Concealed Zip Closure at Back Size – S Bust: 87 cm / 34.25″ Waist: 88,2 cm / 34.75″...
1970s Rumak Couture Silk Floral Chiffon Dress with Capelet
Located in London, GB
This 1970s chiffon midi-dress is by Rumak, the bohemian London boutique label that emulated the style and certainly the quality of celebrated British designer Thea Porter. An early e...
1970s Christian Dior Butterscotch Silk Sequin Trimmed Midi Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This elegant evening dress was designed by Christian Dior in the 1970s and has a London branch label. Tailored to a long-sleeve, midi-dress cut from the finest semi-sheer butterscotc...
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Chester Weinberg 1970s Black Jersey and Velvet Dress
By Chester Weinberg
Located in Alford, MA
Like his contemporaries Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, and Oscar de la Renta, Chester Weinberg was a star NY designer during the 1960s and '70s, as well as a respected teacher at Parson...
1970s Andre Laug Creme Silk Floral Print Maxi Dress
By André Laug
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s creme Andre Laug silk chiffon off shoulder maxi dress. Perfect for summer party or wedding. Size: Small Bust: 32 inches/ Waist: 25 inches / Hip: free/ Dress length: 54.5 inc...
1970s Silk Jersey Multi Color Abstract Print Maxi dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Multi Color ( purple, pink, blue , and yellow ) abstract print silk jersey dress with long sash. Dress can be worn 2 way see pictures attached. You can style it as Halter dres...
1970s Haute Couture Navy Silk Slip Dress and Beaded Jacket
Located in London, GB
Designed in the early 1970s, this haute couture ensemble, handmade in France, consists of an elegant slip dress and stunning beaded long jacket. It is reminiscent of elegant 1920s ev...
Vintage Halston 1970s Lilac Cashmere Knit Halter Dress, Museum-Owned
By Halston
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A beautiful example of early 1970s Halston design, this vintage lilac cashmere knit halter dress embodies the effortless sophistication and understated luxury that made Halston one o...
1970s Pauline Trigère Gold Metallic Brocade Dress Jacket Set
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Pauline Trigere circa 1971 gold,orange and grey metallic sleeveless silk brocade dress with cropped jacket. Dress is fully lined. Size: Small / Size: 2/4
a vintage 1970s polka dot Party Dress by Radley
By Radley
Located in London, GB
A great party dress by Radley. The dress has an underdress in black , overlayed in black net with sewn spots in many colours. It has elbow length sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, and ...
1970s Oscar De La Renta black and silver paillette dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Oscar De La Renta long sleeve black dress with large silver pailletes. Size : 4/ Bust: 32"/ Waist: 28" Sleeve length 22" Length from shoulder to hem: 53"
1970s French Couture Green and White Floral Cotton Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
An outstanding 1970s French couture maxi dress which would make a grand statement at a formal event or summer party. It combines florals and stripes into a bold tonal pattern with th...
Loris Azzaro Couture 1970s Black Satin & Strass Embellished Silk Jersey Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
We are thrilled to present an exquisite 1970s open-back vintage dress by Loris Azzaro. Crafted from a luxuriously soft black silk and viscose mix jersey fabric, this dress features a...
Givenchy Haute Couture 1970s Exaggerated Houndstooth Bishop Sleeve Vintage Dress
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 70s GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE exaggerated houndstooth bishop sleeve silk dress! Features vibrant colors of fuchsia pink, blue, grey and black throughout. Ties at neck ca...
Vintage Halston 1970s Optical Illusion Black + Khaki 70s Trapeze Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1970s HALSTON black and khaki optical illusion trapeze dress! Khaki top portion looks as if a bolero jacket is being worn over a black strapless dress. Flattering trapeze style ...
1970s Bessi Cream Silk Chiffon and Jersey Botanical Print Dress
By Bessi
Located in London, GB
Made in Firenze, Italy, this patterned dress is by Italian fashion house Bessi. Founded by Italian tailor Averardo Bessi in 1950, the house became known for its playfully printed fab...
$415Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage 1970s Women's Silver Blue Metallic Jewel Waist Maxi Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s silver metallic blue organza jewel waist maxi dress. Beautiful shade of Tiffany blue with silver metallic design maxi dress, scoop neck, long sleeve dress has band cuffs that c...
1970s Psychedelic Paisley Print Colorful Velour Vintage 70s Wrap Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s psychedelic paisley print colorful velour wrap dress ! Features vibrant colors of pink, blue, green, turquoise, chartreuse green and purple throughout. Interior ties on...
1970s Halston Silk Jersey Champagne Slinky Sleeveless Vintage 70s Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s HALSTON silk jersey slinky dress ! The perfect champagne / buttercream / soft yellow color is great for any time of year. Simply slips over the head and stretches to ...
1970s Oscar De La Renta black and silver paillette dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Oscar De La Renta long sleeve black dress with large silver pailletes. Size : 4/ Bust: 32"/ Waist: 28" Sleeve length 22" Length from shoulder to hem: 53"
Vintage Lanvin 1970s Colorful Asymmetrical Houndstooth 70s Jersey Shirt Dress
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s LANVIN colorful asymmetrical houndstooth print jersey shirt dress! Features signature 70s pointed collar with a sleek sheath fit with plenty of stretch. Buttons up the ...
1970s Vintage Christian Dior Gold Silk Lamé Cheongsam Dress by Marc Bohan
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
70s Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Gold Silk Lamé Cheongsam long sleeve cocktail dress. - mandarin collar - frogs buttons - silk lamé velvet Fit size 6/8
1970s Halston Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Wrap Cape Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s HALSTON lipstick red silk chiffon dress with attached cape ! Wrap style with interior snap and two hook-and-eye closures and elastic waistband. Three layers of the most...
1970s Halston Silk Rayon Sleeveless Chic Vintage 70s Little Black Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect HALSTON 1970s little black dress ! I just love the lines on this beauty. While it looks like a halter dress from the front, it is not a halter dress. Buttons up the front...
1970s Donald Campbell Navy and Red Floral Silk Dress with Scarf
Located in London, GB
Royal couturier Donald Campbell had two London boutiques from the 1970s through to 2009 in fashionable Chelsea, and Knightsbridge, London. The brand used couture fabrics to create hi...
1970s Claraluna Original Lipstick Red Rhinestone Slinky Jersey Vintage 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1970s CLARALUNA ORGINIAL lipstick red rhinestone encrusted long sleeve vintage jersey dress ! Features a tailored flattering ruched bodice, with rhinestones down the f...
1970s Peter Stevens Irish Linen Embroidered Khaki Vintage 70s Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful early 1970s PETER STEVENS Irish linen khaki embroidered short sleeve shirt dress ! Features embroidered flowers in cobalt blue, turquoise, green, yellow, brown, and grey. B...
1970s Coral Orange Cold - Shoulder Boho Slinky Vintage 70s Jersey Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s coral / burnt orange cold shoulder boho dress! Slinky fit with a slouchy bodice and flattering flirty skirt. Cold shoulders feature cut-outs at each shoulder with a mock b...
1970s Joseph Magnin White Eyelet Cotton Embrodiered Vintage 70s Shirt Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s JOSEPH MAGNIN white cotton eyelet embrodiered long sleeve shirt dress! Features a stark white color with embroidered flowers down the front center, collar, and sleeve cuff...
1970s Amazing Handkerchief Hem Ivory + Purple + Pink + Blue Slinky Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 1970s handkerchief hem ivory, turquoise blue, pink and purple swirl print dress! Features a swirl screenprint on the bodice and on the right side of the hem of the skirt...
1970s Loris Azzaro Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Jersey Rhinestone Vintage Dress
By Loris Azzaro Couture, Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy mid 70s LORIS AZZARO Couture turquoise blue silk jersey rhinestone encrusted halter dress ! The most beautiful jewel tone turquoise blue is flattering on any skin tone. Features...
Lanvin Vintage 1970s Tulip Butterfly Print Colorful 70s Jersey Drawstring Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s LANVIN tulip / butterfly print colorful drawstring dress! Features tulip flowers that look like a cross between a tulip and a butterfly. Elastic waistband an...
$1,850Sale Price|21% Off
1970s GALANOS Orange and Black Floral Silk Print Dress with Vest
By Galanos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful vintage Galanos Orange and black floral print silk dress with maxi vest. Dress is lined in silk. Size 4 / Small
$700Sale Price|21% Off
Gorgeous 1970s Turquoise Blue Embroidered Vintage Indian Kurta 70s Dress + Sash
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1970s turquoise blue colorful embrodiered Indian boho kurta dress and sash belt! Features vibrant colored hand embrodiered flowers in fuchsia, purple, red, marigold yellow, ...
1970's Evelyn Byrnes Flame Red Rayon Crepe Gown
By Evelyn Byrnes
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's sophisticated flame red rayon crepe V-Neck gown with hand made gilt metal waist ornament. This dress is one of a small selection of pieces from the closet of a renowned Hollyw...
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Teal Blue Silk Dress, Size Small, Circa 1970s
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Geoffrey Beene Blue teal silk dress with front zipper. Size: small - 2/4 Bust: 34”/ Waist 24.5” / shoulder 14”
Rare 1970s Townley Blue + White Paisley Flower Print Vintage 70s Dress
By Townley, Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare late 70s TOWNLEY for NEIMAN MARCUS blue and white paisley flower print Avant Garde silk dress! While Townley was recognized as the manufacturer of Claire McCardell...
1970s Janice Wainwright Raspberry Pink Belted Vintage 70s Wool Midi Dress
By Janice Wainwright
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 70s JANICE WAINWRIGHT raspberry pink long dolman sleeve wool felt midi dress ! Fabric covered buttons at left shoulder, and hidden zipper up the side. Pockets at each si...
1970s Ivory Cotton Colrful Embroidered Flowers Off Shoulder Vintage Boho Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 70s ivory cotton embroidered flowers off-the-shoulder boho Spanish inspired dress! Features a flattering relaxed fit bodice with elastic at the shoulders and waist. Bright color...
Amazing 1970s Black Disco Fringe Handkerchief Hem Flapper Style Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 70s black disco fringe dress! Features a flirty handkerchief hem, with a tailored bodice. Tons of fringe at the bust makes for a great dancing dress! There is definitely a...
1970s Halston Black Sequin Wrap Dress Vintage Studio 54 Disco Evening Red Carpet
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and glamorous 1970s Halston black sequin wrap dress, the epitome of Studio 54 chic. Designed with Halston’s signature minimalist sophistication, this dazzling piece is fully c...
$1,796Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Halston Purple Wool Long Sleeve Vintage Chic 70s Tailored Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 70s HALSTON purple wool long sleeve dress ! Features the perfect color purple that looks great on any skin tone. Tailored bodice with a slight A-Line skirt. Hidden zipper u...
Late 1970s Bob Mackie Rare Sequin + Ribbons Vintage 70s Strapless Silk Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic rare late 1970s BOB MACKIE black silk strapless cocktail dress!
1970s Samir Rust Brown Faux Suede Beaded Fringed Boho Vintage 70s Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s SAMIR rust colored faux suede spaghetti strap handkerchief hem boho beaded dress ! Features a soft faux suede with fringe at the neck and hem. Hidden zipper up the side...
1970s Halston Red + Black Abstract Animal Print Three Piece 70s Dress Ensemble
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 70s HALSTON Couture red and black abstract animal print chiffon three piece dress ensemble! Under dress features two layers of semi sheer chiffon and nude silk strap...
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
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