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1970s Sheer Black Dress

Adolfo Vintage Sheer Black Organza Black Lace Stripe Shirt Dress 1970s
By Adolfo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adolfo vintage 1970s, sheer black organza & black lace, stripe shirt dress. This dress closes at
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1970s American Chemise Dresses

1970s Biba Sheer Black Cotton Hostess Gown
By Biba
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lovely 1970s hostess gown/duster, from the London based brand Biba. The dress features an open V
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1970s British Maxi Dress

1970 s Halston Black Sheer Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Slip Dress w/Cowl Neckline
By Halston
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Halston black sheer bias cut silk chiffon dress with cowl neckline and 3/4" sleeves. Comes
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Werle Beverly Hills Vintage Black Sheer Silk + Lace Dress
By Daniel Werle
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Werle dress in paper thin silk with full blouson sleeves and lace trim. This dress
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970S Burgundy Polyester Jersey Maxi Wrap Dress With Sheer Lace Back
Located in New York, NY
fit on a medium to XL size. 1970S Burgundy Polyester Jersey Maxi Wrap Dress With Sheer Lace Back
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1970s Casual Dresses

1970S Dark Chocolate Brown Semi-Sheer Rayon Blend Knit Long Sleeved Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Dark Chocolate Brown Semi-Sheer Rayon Blend Knit Long Sleeved Dress With Crystals
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1970s Casual Dresses

1970S Black Sequined Silk Gauze Long Sleeved Sheer Gown
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black Sequined Silk Gauze Long Sleeved Sheer Gown
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1970s Formal Gowns

Richilene Vintage 1970s 70s Brown Silk + Sequin Sheer Maxi Dress/ Gown
By Richilene
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s brown sequin vintage maxi dress in silk and tulle. Long sheer sleeves with zip
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970S Black Red Polyester Blend Floral Ensemble With Sheer Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black & Red Polyester Blend Floral Ensemble With Sheer Sleeves
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1970s Dress and Coat Ensembles

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Elaborate Lace and Sheer Dress - 1970 s - Black / Silver
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a beautiful vintage dress from the 1970's. This gorgeous dress is a combination
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Biba Sheer Lace Dress, 1970s
By Biba
Located in Houston, TX
We absolutely love this vintage Biba black lace dress! Fitted with scoop neck and short sleeves
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1970s British Day Dresses

Giorgio Sant Angelo 1970 s Disco Era Beaded Sheer Black 2 Pc Evening Dress
By Giorgio di Sant Angelo
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Giorgio Sant Angelo 1970's Disco Era Beaded Sheer Black 2 Pc Evening Dress. This is incredible
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1970 s Travilla Couture Sheer Illusion Lace Black Chiffon Gown
By Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
creations. From the seductive off-shoulder neckline to the sheer illusion bodice, this "Old Hollywood
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Indian Red and Black Sheer Silk Hand Block Print Dress
By Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann, Judith Ann
Located in Houston, TX
Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann. Beautiful floral print sheer silk bishop-sleeved dress. Square neckline
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1970s Indian Casual Dresses

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: 1970s Vintage fluid black dress in sheer jersey
Located in Milano, IT
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: Fluid black dress in sheer jersey with lurex copper profiles and belt. Deep
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1970s American Evening Dresses

Scott Barrie Black Chiffon Ruffled Sheer Dress Size 4.
By Scott Barrie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Scott Barrie 1970s black chiffon ruffled sheer dress is a vintage size 6 but fits like a modern USA
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Rare 1970 s Madame Grès Haute Couture Beaded Berry Motif Navy Sheer Silk Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's. Madame Gres felt that the true job of the couturier was not to create a name for one's self, as
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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1970s Molyneux Haute Couture Floral Sheer Silk Black Crepe Halter Gown
By Molyneux
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredibly beautiful and ultra rare Molyneux haute couture gown dating back to the late 1970's. The
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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970 s RADLEY black moss crepe dress with sheer neckline
By Radley
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black moss crepe dress with sheer neckline and button front designed by Radley dating to the 1970's
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970 S Gold Lame Sheer Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1970's Gold Lame Sheer Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Sleeves
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

1970S Black Gold Rayon Lurex Chiffon Sheer Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black & Gold Rayon Lurex Chiffon Sheer Cocktail Dress
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Sheer and Metallic Flowy Little Black Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970s Sheer and Metallic Flowy Little Black Dress
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970 s YVES SAINT LAURENT black sheer dress with red moon print
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black sheer peasant style silk dress with red moon print from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970S Black Pink Blue Silk Chiffon Floral Sheer Dress
Located in New York, NY
French hand finishing throughout 1970S Black Pink & Blue Silk Chiffon Floral Sheer Dress
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1970s Casual Dresses

1970s Gucci Style Silk Organza Victorian Inspired Sheer Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970s Gucci Style Silk Organza Victorian Inspired Sheer Lace Dress
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1970s Day Dresses

1970S Malcolm Starr Black Floral Rayon Sheer Dress Made In Italy
By Malcolm Starr
Located in New York, NY
1970S Malcolm Starr Black & Floral Rayon Sheer Dress Made In Italy
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1970s Casual Dresses

Sheer vintage black lace dress with 1970s racer back lace
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
1930s and 1970s rebuilt and married together sheer vintage black lace dress and cut out back
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Hanae Mori Vintage 1970s 70s Sheer Floral Print Metallic Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in Sparks, NV
Reduced from $495! Vintage black dress with floral printed sheer flutter sleeves and metallic
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Neil Bieff Sheer Sequined Disco Tunic Dress
By Neil Bieff
Located in New York, NY
Can be worn as an oversized top or a dress.
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Geometric Rayon Sheer Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1970s Geometric Rayon Sheer Kaftan
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1970s Unknown Kaftans

1970s Black Handkerchief Hemmed Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s black dress with sheer full bell sleeve, a handkerchief hem, dramatic plunging v-neckline
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970S SAKS Purple Blue Polka Dot Polyester Chiffon Sheer Kaftan
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
1970S SAKS Purple & Blue Polka Dot Polyester Chiffon Sheer Kaftan
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1970s Kaftans

1970s Style Black Net / Beaded Net Bib Front and Butterfly Sheer Fabric Kaftan
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Featured here is a glorious custom made black net and vintage speckled sheer fabric Kaftan designed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Caftans

Vintage 1970s brown silk chiffon sheer cape gown with jeweled neckline
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous 1970s dark brown flowy silk chiffon gown with jeweled neckline. This gown reminds me of
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1970s American Delphos Gowns

1970 S Black Sheer Polyester Lace Victorian Style Goth Lolita Maxi Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970'S Black Sheer Polyester Lace Victorian Style Goth Lolita Maxi Dress
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1970s Slips

1970S Black Sheer Mesh Bodice Nylon Negligee Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black Sheer Mesh Bodice Nylon Negligee Slip Dress
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1970s Negligees

1970 s HALSTON black sheer silk dress with sequined detail
By Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black sheer silk dress with sequins from Halston dating to the late 1970's. Dress slips over
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1970s American Evening Dresses

Vtg. FENDI c.1970’s Karl Lagerfeld Black Silk Ruffle Sheer Tiered Dress
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vtg. FENDI c.1970’s Karl Lagerfeld Black Silk Ruffle Sheer Tiered Dress Circa: 1970’s Style
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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Adolfo Vintage 1970s 70s Black Crochet Lace Sheer Knit Dress
By Adolfo
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful vintage black sheer knit dress with balloon sleeves by Adolfo. Details: Unlined
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1970s Day Dresses

Adini Vintage 1970s India Sheer Metallic Cotton Gauze Dress + Sash
Located in Sparks, NV
Highly collectible vintage Adini dress in light weight sheer cotton gauze fabric. Metallic accents
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1970s Indian Day Dresses

1970s Halston Vintage Black Sheer Silk Metallic Silver + Gold Beaded Dress
By Halston
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1970s Halston! Incredible sheer black silk chiffon with heavily hand beaded
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1970s American Caftans

1970s Adolfo Black Knit Cocktail Dress w/ Deep Sheer and Rhinestone Panels
By Adolfo
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Adolfo black wool blend knit cocktail dress with sheer plunging panels at neckline and sleeve
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Vintage Brown Hand Crochet Chocolate Silk Rayon 70s Boho Semi Sheer Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s dark brown hand crochet silk and rayon blend hand-sewn crochet asymmetrical dress
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

James Galanos Jewel Encrusted Evening Gown with Sheer Beaded Silk Panel 1970 s
By James Galanos
Located in New Hope, PA
This dress is a stunning example of thr couture level workmanship and design that James Galanos was
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1970s American Evening Dresses

1970s Halston Black Silk Chiffon Tiered Bias One-Shoulder Gown w Sheer Cape
By Halston
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Halston Black Silk Chiffon Tiered Bias One-Shoulder Gown with Attachd Sheer Cape: A stunning
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s James Galanos Daring-As-You-Want-To-Be Black Wool Crepe Sheer Gown
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s James Galanos Daring-As-You-Want-To-Be Black Wool Crepe Sheer Gown: Soft Silhouette Pagoda
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1970s American Evening Dresses

1970s Sexy Sheer Spiral Black Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970s Sexy Sheer Spiral Black Slip Dress
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1990s Slips

1970 s Yves Saint Laurent Sheer Black Knit Plunging Silk Gown Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1970's Yves Saint Laurent Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION
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1970s Maxi Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1970 s Brown Black Sheer Striped Tunic Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, ON
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1970's Brown Black Sheer Striped Tunic Dress. Excellent clean crisp
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1970s French Day Dresses

1970 s Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Sheer Black Ruffle Disco Dress
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1970's Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld CONDITION: Excellent FABRIC: Unknown SIZE: 42- runs
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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1970 s Fendi does 1920 s Sheer Black Drop Waist Flapper Style Dress
By Fendi
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1970's Fendi Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no
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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black Embroidered 1970’s Sheer Caftan - Extra Large
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a very unique and interesting piece from the 1970’s. It is a large size caftan
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1970s Unknown Caftans

1970 s Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Black Grecian-Keys Sheer Illusion Lace Dress
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An unbelievable and breathtaking 1970's Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Grecian-Keys novelty pattern lace
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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970 s Pauline Trigere Colorful Abstract Deco Print Silk Belted Semi-Sheer Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
During the 1960's and 1970's, Pauline Trigère's name was part of the glamorous excess in Hollywood
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Christian Dior Vintage Sheer Black Plunging Marilyn Backless Slip Dress, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1970's Miss Dior by Christian Dior Please contact for more information and/or photos
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1970s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1970 s Stavropoulos Black Sheer Silk Carwash Gown Billow-Sleeve Jacket
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
$7500 in the late 1970's. This beautiful black "light as a feather" textured silk gown is a wonderful
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970 s Jean-Louis Scherrer Couture Blue Velvet Black Silk Sheer-Illusion Gown
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Seductive Jean-Louis Scherrer numbered couture gown dating back to the early 1970's. Jean-Louis
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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970 s Travilla Couture Black Sequin-Lace Sheer Illusion Fox Fur Evening Gown
By Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking William Travilla Couture evening gown dating back to the late 1970's. Travilla
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Vintage Dress Black Maxi Silver Gold Sparkle Sheer Bodice Halloween
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage 1970's maxi dress has incredible style! The full, long semi sheer skirt is lined with
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Sheer Black Gold Vintage Maxi Dress Deadstock With Original Tags
Located in Portland, OR
This is a great new but vintage 70's sheer black maxi dress with horizontal thin gold stripes
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Di Marino Couture Black Silk Sheer Lace Dress, 1970s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Di Marino Couture Black Silk Sheer Lace Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: UK 10/ US 6/ EU 38
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1970s Swiss Evening Dresses

Di Marino Couture Black Silk Sheer Lace Dress, 1970s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Di Marino Couture Black Silk Sheer Lace Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: UK 10/ US 6/ EU 38
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1970s Swiss Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Albert Nipon 1970s Pleated Brown Semi Sheer Dress With Bow
By Albert Nipon
Located in Portland, OR
This lovely vintage Albert Nipon brown pleated crepe dress is from the late 1970's. The dress is
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1970s European Informal Dresses

1970s Vintage Gottex Tropical Hibiscus Floral Caftan Style Semi-Sheer Dress
By Gottex
Located in Portland, OR
material and semi sheer with 3/4 length sleeves. Wear it as a dress or even over a swimsuit - either way
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1970s Israeli Casual Dresses

Liza Peta Vintage Brown Boho Sheer Crepe Puffed Balloon Sleeve Dress, 1970s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A fun and cute vintage womens dress from the 70s by quality English label, Liza Peta. In a brown
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1970s English Casual Dresses

Halston 70s black silk beaded dress size 8 / 10.
By Halston
Located in Atlanta, GA
Halston 1970s black silk beaded sheer dress is a size large and will fit size 8 / 10 but please see
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
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Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1970s sheer black dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown and more. If you’re looking for a 1970s sheer black dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yves Saint Laurent, Fendi and Halston each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Finding a 1970s sheer black dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1970s Sheer Black Dress?

On average, a 1970s sheer black dress on 1stDibs sells for $863, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $9,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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Questions About 1970s Sheer Black Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.

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