Black Quilted Provençal Hostess Dress w Green Velvet Portrait Collar – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Long sleeve maxi hostess dress with quilted skirt and polished cotton bodice; green velveteen folding cuffs and matching portrait collar with wings.
Printed cotton hostess dress wrap in the front Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cotton hostess dress wrap in the front and close with one snap.
Navy and White Graphic Print Belted Maxi Hostess Dress w Vest – S, late l960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Sweetly subversive and thoroughly retro. Long sleeve maxi hostess dress with white wing collar bodice and navy and white graphic print maxi skirt; decorative domed silver shirt butt...
1960s Pastel A-Line Ikat Hostess Gown or Caftan in a Stylized Cloud Pattern
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Custom-Made Pastel A-Line Ikat Hostess Gown or Caftan in a Stylized Cloud Pattern : A sublimely simple and striking A-line gown or hostess dress in a tapestry-weight silk, tak...
1970s Brenner Couture Navy and Red Embroidered Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
It would make a fabulous hostess dress on more formal occasions and is versatile enough to be paired with boots and a furry coat for a truly 70s winter look.
$304Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Pomare Hawaiian Halter Maxi Dress, Floral Print, Size 16
By Hilo Hattie
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Cut in an easy, flattering halter silhouette with an empire waist, open back, and flowing skirt, this piece has all the drama of a great island hostess dress while remaining effortle...
1970s Biba Sheer Black Cotton Hostess Gown
By Biba
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lovely 1970s hostess gown/duster, from the London based brand Biba.
Gingham Pinafore Hostess Maxi
Located in New York, NY
Charming cotton gingham pinafore hostess maxi with black Schiffli floral embroidery. Straps button at waist back, can be adjusted to size. Dressmaker quality, 1960's USA. Waist ...
1970s Eduardo for Saks Fifth Ave Geometric Printed Hostess Robe
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970s polyester printed maxi hostess robe by the Italian designer Eduardo for Saks Fifth Ave. Mandarin neckline with zipper at centre front. Long sleeve and wide through body, giving...
1960s Kiki Hart Vintage Sapphire Blue Silk Jeweled Mod 60s Shift Cocktail Dress
By Kiki Hart, Kiki Hart New York
Located in San Diego, CA
Bust: 38 inches Waist: 36 inches Hips: 40 inches Length (top back shoulder seam to hem): 38 inches Excellent vintage condition. 1960s Kiki Hart dress, sapphire blue silk dress, jew...
Vintage Moroccan Ivory Dupioni Silk Caftan Gown, Handcrafted 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Graceful yet versatile, this full-length caftan may be worn as an elegant evening gown, a luxurious hostess dress, or a sophisticated statement piece for weddings, galas, black-tie e...
Byzantine Cream Jeweled Silk Column Hostess Maxi or Wedding Gown – S-M-, 1968
Located in Tucson, AZ
This columnar maxi dress chastely covers every inch of skin but oozes stature and grace thanks to Byzantine-era jeweling around the neck and wrists. Added opulence provided by the fr...
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Metallic Floral Brocade Caftan with Gold Trim, Circa 1980s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
SEO keywords: vintage Moroccan caftan, metallic floral brocade kaftan, gold-trim Moroccan gown, Marrakech evening dress, Moorish maxi dress, handcrafted Moroccan fashion, vintage hos...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Pink Floral Damask Caftan, Handcrafted Designer Maxi Gown, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Whether worn as an evening gown, elegant hostess dress, resort caftan, or statement piece for special occasions, it embodies effortless sophistication and timeless style.
1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bold periwinkle blue, black and white rayon 1940's hostess gown printed with Hawaiian ethnographic motifs. Mandarin collar with interesting Asian influenced knotted closure and keyho...
Documented Pierre Cardin Demi-Couture Hostess Dress and Skinny Pants - XS, 1970
Located in Tucson, AZ
Documented and part of the permanent collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Hostess ensemble consisting of sleeveless maxi dress and coordinating high-waist cigarette pant.
Vintage Roberta Di Camerino Kimono Style Hostess Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Lake Park, FL
Vintage Roberta Di Camerino kimono style jersey red, grey & black dress. MIssing lable. Measurements: 56" long 40" waist 40" bust
Paisley Ikat Silk Beaded and Sequin Hostess Dress, 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
You've found it: the perfect breezy dress for a summer soiree. This 1970s calf - length dress features an A - line skirt, an exaggerated wing collar, voluminous cuffed sleeves, and a...
Oscar De La Renta Navy Floral Halter Dress w/Ruffle Collar
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute and Sexy...Oscar De La Renta 1970's Navy & White Floral Cotton Pique Hostess Dress w/Chiffon Ruffle Collar. Please note: All sales are final however; we will allow for an e...
Saks' Hostess Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Topanga, CA
Ivory faille long wrap hostess gown, sleeves have four tucked pleat, leopard fur front lacing belt. This gown is deadstock (never worn with original tag attached).
Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Evening Dress or Hostess Gown
Located in Portland, OR
Though they aren't worn as hostess gowns anymore, we think these pieces make perfect evening dresses!
Emanuel Ungaro printed crepe and linen hostess maxi dress. circa 1970
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in London, GB
The French designer was celebrated for the colourful and elegant designs he imagined particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. Ungaro dared to mix clashing colours that created a st...
1940s Black Striped Hostess Dress Coat
Located in London, GB
Lovely vintage 1940s black silk taffeta hostess dress coat with woven multi-coloured stripes.
1970s Adolfo Diffusion label pineapple knit hostess dress
By Adolfo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cream knit hostess dress from the early 1970s...Hard to find Diffusion label by Adolfo exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue...Sleek maxi dress is pull on style with ribbed neckline, sho...
Black Velvet & Zebra Faux Fur Hostess Dress, C.1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
From Fifth Avenue Robes, a glamorous black velvet and zebra faux fur hostess dress that exudes C.1960 style. Just imagine Doris Day greeting Rock Hudson at the door for a little sta...
C.1970 Saks Fifth Avenue Quilted Plaid Hostess Dress With Velvet Bodice
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Only Saks Fifth Avenue could whip a plaid quilted bedspread up into an adorable hostess dress fit for entertaining or just relaxing by the fire.
Anne Fogarty Quilted Charcoal Gray Hostess Dress, C.1970
By Anne Fogarty
Located in Atlanta, GA
This C.1970 dress by Anne Fogarty conjures up images of Jane Eyre and other heroines of gothic literature. The austere silhouette is formed with charcoal gray quilted wool fabric in...
1950's Polynesian Peacock Print Hostess Gown with Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Gresham, OR
Fabulous and truly original polynesian hostess dress. This dress is truly remarkable in style, pattern and quality of material fabric.
1970s Roger Frères Hostess Style Maxi Dress
By Roger Freres
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous "lets stay home hostess style" 1970s Roger Frères maxi dress. Black poly jersey top with mock turtle neckline and long sleeves.
Adolfo boucle cage sleeve hostess gown 1970s
By Adolfo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adolfo sleek grass green boucle knit hostess gown from the 1970s...Long and lean the dress hugs the torso to about hip top and then flares to hem...Long sleeves with open "cage" belo...
1970s Bill Blass Hostess Outfit
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Hope, ON
The outfit consists of a long tunic with a crew neck; a looped gathered band at the waist; a slit on the left side which starts at the waist to show the slim pants underneath; bracel...
Vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA 1970's Silk Chiffon Bohemian Lame Maxi Hostess Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Oscar De La Renta hostess gown is composed of a gorgeous red multi-color silk chiffon with a paisley & gold lame design. Features center front buttons to the waist and s...
1970s Bright Pink Wool Hostess Gown with Feather Cuffs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful, vibrant and fabulous hostess gown from the 1970s. Bright pink wool with pink and white ostrich feathers at the cuffs. Mandarin collar with a front zipper at centre seam th...
1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Kaleidoscopic Lame Hostess Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous sheer sleeved 1960s Saks Fifth Avenue kaleidoscopic lame hostess gown: Banded collar, Fully lined, back zip. Side pockets.
Torso Creations Embellished Ramona Rull Hostess Gown w Mirrors and Pom Pom Trim
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Embellished 1960s Ramona Rull Hostess Gown w Mirrors and Pom Pom Trim: Center mirrored bib front and sleeves are further embellished with purple and lavender pompom t...
Torso Creations Embellished Ramona Rull B/W Block Print Hostess Gown w Tassels
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Embellished Ramona Rull B/W Block Print Hostess Gown w Tassels: Complimentary block-printed patterns in black and white make this visually exciting gown sing! Bib fro...
Dynasty Champagne Silk Jacquard Asian Dress Coat Robe, 1950's
By Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
The coat is fully lined and can be worn as a dress, hostess robe or outerwear. It was created by Dynasty, a Hong Kong boutique that catered to the American market and used fine Asia...
Goeffrey Beene Double Knit Wool Belted Hostess Coat
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, red, wool knit, belted, hostess coat/dress, having no collar , rhinestone button closures with a deep slit up the middle front and back of dress.
Vintage 1960s Hostess Dress
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Hostess Dress: Made in the late 1960s, this hostess dress is such a dream, in gorgeous watercolor graphic print.
1960s Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Hostess Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1960s Emilio Pucci light pink, grey and white abstract print dress made of 100% silk jersey with long sleeves, inset waistband and snap closures at the side. Labeled: Emilio Pucci ...
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Size: vintage 14; compare to modern M
Mint Green Silk Jersey Maxi Hostess Dress w Heavy Beading, Hong Kong – M, 1969
By Victoria Royal
Located in Tucson, AZ
The kind of dress we imagine looking smashing on the too-tan, coral-lipstick-wearing, pickled-as-a-cocktail-onion party hostess in her house in Palm Beach.
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Size: size 8, comparable to size XS
Lilli Ann Springtime Air Hostess Dress Suit with Piped Trench Coat - XS, 1960s
By Lilli Ann
Located in Tucson, AZ
Reminiscent of the Mod Squad air hostess uniforms of Braniff and TWA, this impeccable matching coat and dress ensemble are a walking ray of sunshine.
1960's Givenchy Gorgeous Green Silk Hooded Hostess Dress Robe
By Givenchy
Located in Atlanta, GA
It would be perfect as hostess wear for a poolside soiree. CONDITION At first glance, the dress appears to be in excellent condition with no real wear but on closer examination there...
1960s Alfred Shaheen Ivory Hostess Maxi Dress W/ Turquoise Polynesian Print NOS
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Alfred Shaheen ivory hostess maxi dress with turquoise Polynesian print on skirt and cuffs.
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