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1970s Yves Saint Laurent Red Black Crescent Moon Ruffle Peasant Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
In the late 1970s Yves Saint Laurent created a series of stunning collections season after season
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Blue Silk Print Wrap Dress, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1970’s Yves Saint Laurent silk wrap dress has a “classic” cut and accompanying charm. The
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1970s Vintage Hermes Blue Gold Silk Jersey Dress
By Hermès
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 1970s Hermes silk jersey dress! Classic Hermes print in vibrant hues of blue and gold
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Tricosa Gold Ombre Iridescent Jersey Lame Trapeze Dress
By Tricosa Paris
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic lightweight, jersey lame caftan style dress from the 1970s boutique label
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1970s French Caftans

1970s G.Kazazian for Creeds Toronto
Located in New York, NY
Couture finishing and techniques abound on this beautiful dress from the early 1970s. Hand set
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1970s French Day Dresses

Michael Novarese Vintage 1970s Colorful Geometric Print Silk Dress
By Michael Novarese
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous Michael Novarese vintage dress with full billowy sleeves in what feels like medium weight
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1970 s Black Caftan W/Gold Embroidered Detail Butterfly Sleeves
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's black caftan featuring gold embroidered detailing at bust with elaborate gold lurex
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1970s French Caftans

Faust Vintage Sheath Dress with Stones and Sequins 1970s / 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Precious vintage sheath dress by the designer Faust of 1970's - 1980's. The fabric used for outdoor
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1970s French Sheath Dresses

1970s Leonard Paris Strapless Floral Silk Jersey Tube Dress With Attached Shawl
By Leonard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Leonard Paris is known for its mouthwatering prints, like the one found on this fabulous dress from
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Leonard Paris Strapless Floral Silk Jersey Tube Dress With Attached Shawl
By Leonard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Leonard Paris is known for its mouthwatering prints, like the one found on this fabulous dress from
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Silver Metallic Silk Plisse Cut - Out Gown Dress
By Ted Lapidus, Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
evening dress! Features attached straps that can be worn across the bust to form a shawl like appearance
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1970s French Evening Gowns

Rare 1970 s Yves Saint Laurent Tartan Off the Shoulder Silk Blouse and Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare late 1970's Saint Laurent Rive Gauche tartan plaid silk blouse and skirt. Blouse features 3
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1970s French Evening Dresses

1970s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Lame Tube Dress w/Keyhole Slit at Back
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Pierre Cardin Haute Couture green lame´ tube dress with keyhole opening at the back. I love
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent white cotton caftan, c. 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent white cotton caftan. Wide sleeves, side slits and deep v neckline. c. 1970s
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1970s French Day Dresses

Givenchy Large multi color Cotton Vintage Scarf, 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diagonal print. Scarf can be worn as Halter Dress for beach cover up. As seen here Scarf is styled with
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1970s French Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s “Les Chinoises” collection silk dress and original belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Yves Saint Laurent 1978 "Les Chinoise" collection floral printed wild silk vintage dress with the
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1970s French Chinese Dresses

Late 1970s Loris Azzaro Couture White Silk Matte Jersey Grecian Inspired Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Grecian inspired late 70s vintage LORIS AZZARO Couture white matte silk jersey mini dress
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Marigold Yellow One Shoulder SIlk Dress + Sash
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare late 70s vintage YSL Rive Gauche one shoulder silk tangerine marigold dress and sash
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection Cotton Blouse and Skirt, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New Hope, PA
A bright green peasant style cotton blouse with a lavender floral design has a gathered drawstring neckline and full sleeves with elastic. The coordinating lavender cotton skirt has ...
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1970s French Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Floral Draped One Shoulder Top Skirt Ensemble YSL, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The late 1970s marked a playful design style for YSL. While several of his couture collections drew
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1970s French Day Dresses

Yves St Laurent YSL linen caftan 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yves St Laurent Rive Gauche loose fitting white linen caftan from the 1970s...Maxi length caftan
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1970s French Kaftans

1970s Chanel Polkadot Silk Ruffle Blouse and Skirt Set
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1970s CHANEL taupe beige and white polkadot silk ruffle blouse and skirt ensemble. Blouse
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1970s French Casual Dresses

1970s Yves St Laurent 1970s peasant collection black bustier tiered skirt set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yves St Laurent 1970s rich peasant collection, black velvet corset & tiered black taffeta skirt…The
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1970s French Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Blue Paisley Ruffle Prairie Skirt and Top Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blue print prairie style skirt with tiered ruffle hem
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1970s French Casual Dresses

1970S Marie-Martine Hot Pink Silk Jersey French Made Demi-Couture Disco Gown Wi
Located in New York, NY
1970S Marie-Martine Hot Pink Silk Jersey French Made Demi-Couture Disco Gown With Belt
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1970s Formal Gowns

1970s La Provence De Pierre Deux Blue Printed Vintage Wrap Skirt and Blouse Set
By La Provence De Pierre Deux
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 70s LA PROVENCE DE PIERRE DEUX vintage French cotton dress set! Beautiful blue color with
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1970s French Casual Dresses

Saint Laurent Hostess Gown Museum Piece YSL 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning Saint Laurent Red Hostess gown or dress by Yves saint Laurent. The fabric is a red
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Lanvin Colorful Floral Striped Print Silk Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Studio City, CA
I love 70's Lanvin and this dress is no exception. Made from a very fine silk crepe, the dress is a
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Genny gold sequin silk chiffon evening gown
By Genny, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sleek, 1970s Genny gold sequin & silk chiffon evening gown...The low cut bodice of this gown is
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1970s French Evening Dresses

1970s Jean Louis Scherrer Black Cut Out Gown
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning and graphic black wool Scherrer gown from the early 1970s. Sleeveless with tube piped
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1970s French Evening Gowns

1970s Chloe Black One Shoulder Gown With Pink Sequin Inserts
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé
Located in Toronto, Ontario
One sleeve, sexy Chloe gown from the 1970's, designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Inset panels of coral/pink
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1970s French Evening Gowns

1970s sequined Leonard backless halter gown with train
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
1970 Leonard backless halter gown
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1970s French Evening Gowns

1970s Christian Dior couture navy silk linen cloak
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Christian Dior couture 1972 silk linen cloak fit size: 2/4/6/8
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1970s French Evening Gowns

Chanel Vintage Burgundy and Gold Iridescent Silk Chiffon Gown, 1970s
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970's Vintage Chanel Burgundy & Gold Iridescent Silk Chiffon Gown w/ gold metallic bows throughout
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1970s French Evening Gowns

1970S CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Fringe Cocktail
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
1970S CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Fringe Cocktail Dress
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Silk Taffeta Gown 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche black silk taffeta gown from the 1970s. Gypsy/peasant style gown has
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1970s French Evening Dresses

Vintage Givenchy Numbered Haute Couture Black Strapless Ruffled Gown, 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
reimagination of the timeless little black dress. Elevating the LBD trope, this circa 1978 couture strapless
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Loris Azzaro goddess gown in coral/peach silk chiffon 1970s
By Loris Azzaro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Loris Azzaro goddess gown in coral/peach silk chiffon 1970s...Old Hollywood glamour abounds in this
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1970s French Evening Gowns

1970s Lanvin Haute-Couture Multicolored Florals Wool Skirt Shawl Set
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
estimate: S/M Measurements: Skirt Waist: 28 inches length: 38 inches Shawl Width: 85 inches Length: 41
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fabulous 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 5 piece outfit
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Austin, TX
Fabulous Yves Saint Laurent plaid 5 piece set. Cotton/ rayon floor length plaid skirt with pockets. Black, red, blue, orange and green colors. Silk tie top blouse with belt/ headba...
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1970s French Evening Gowns

1970s Silk Jersey Leonard with Bishop sleeves and a Plunging Neckline
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
this is not very obvious when worn and this is still a jaw dropper of a vintage dress.
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Wais
Located in New York, NY
1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Waist Gown
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s HERMES Equestrian Print Silk Blouse and Skirt set
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1970s HERMES equestrian print multi color in beige knit and silk. Size: 2/4. Fit XSMALL
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1970s French Day Dresses

1970s Saint Laurent Magenta Pink Wool Vest and Skirt set
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Saint laurent Magenta pInk wool Vest and circle skirt set. Wool Vest Top lined in silk but the skirt is not lined! Vest B: 37” W: 37” Skirt ...
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s SAINT LAURENT Black Daisy Print Silk Blouse and Skirt ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Vintage 70s Saint Laurent by Yves Saint Laurent Silk Blouse and Skirt set. Blouse has dramatic billowy sleeve. Skirt cut in bias. Size: 4/6 Medium Blouse Measurement: Bust...
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Chloe Navy Wool Dress Coat and Trouser Suit
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Fantastic vintage Chloe navy wool dress coat dating from 1979. This military style piece fastens
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1970s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1970s Alan Austin Italian Red Silk Vintage Blouse and Skirt 70s Dress Ensemble
By ALAN AUSTIN
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic 1970s ALAN AUSTIN red silk blouse and skirt set! Luxurious bright red silk
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1970s French Skirt Suits

TED LAPIDUS PARIS Long Safari-Style Off-White Silk Mix Vest Dress, 1960s/1970s
By Ted Lapidus Paris
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Ted Lapidust Paris late 1960s/early 1970s off-white maxi vest or dress with four dramatic top
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1970s French Vests

Givenchy 1970 s Vintage Purple Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Toronto, ON
Givenchy 1970's vintage lilac purple dress. Open back halter design with full pleated skirt
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1970s French Day Dresses

1970 s Leonard blue pattern dress
By Leonard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Leonard is known for its devastatingly gorgeous prints in silk & wool jersey. The patterns are typically flower prints and the colors are rich and sumptuous. Blue floral inspired p...
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Late 20th Century French Day Dresses

Chloe Vintage 1970 s Graphic Pattern Dress
By Chloé
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1970's long silk Chloe dress. Bold graphic pattern in black and ivory. Dress has matching
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1970s French Day Dresses

1970 s Lanvin Graphic Mod Logo Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1970's Lanvin black and white graphic logo shirt dress. 100% polyester, covered buttons
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1970s French Day Dresses

Hermes 1970 s Silk Jersey Patterned Dress
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1970's vintage Hermes dress. Slinky silk jersey fabric with intricate chain design and
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1970s French Day Dresses

Leonard 1970 s Printed Floral silk dress
By Leonard
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful Leonard dress with black-beige flower print is classy and elegant, yet fun and
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1970s French Day Dresses

RARE MID 1970 s PIERE CARDIN PARTY MINI DRESS
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Paris, IDF
RARE MID 1970's PIERE CARDIN PARTY MINI DRESS, Add a sparkle to your wardrobe with this exquisite
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1970s French Mini Dress

1970 s Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Peasant Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint-Laurent peasant dress dates to the 1970's and is made of cream colored cotton
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1970s French Day Dresses

Chanel late 1970 s Black Silk Textured Dress
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel late 1970's black silk textured dress. Centre back zipper, lightly padded shoulders, hidden
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1970s French Day Dresses

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French 1970s Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary french 1970s dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Brown and more. You’re likely to find the perfect french 1970s dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Saks Fifth Avenue, André Courrèges and Anne Klein are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a French 1970s Dress?

Prices for a french 1970s dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $131 and can go as high as $7,781, while, on average they fetch $688.

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Questions About French 1970s 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1990s, people dressed in different ways. Styles included grunge, modern preppy, hip-hop and goth. Some trends of the decade were slip dresses, plaid flannel shirts, long plaid skirts, overalls, combat boots and loose-fitting rolled jeans. Neon colors were popular for a time, as were fabric headbands and fabric-covered ponytail holders. Shop a selection of 90s vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many different styles of dress were popular in the 1990s, including the slip dress which became very common by the middle of the decade. Tastes and styles varied between regions and among people. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage 1990s dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1920s, the flapper dress became a fresh new look for both day and evening wear. This shift dress hung from shoulder to just below the knee with a significant drop waistline. The evening versions of these dresses often featured lace, fringe, beadwork and luxe fabrics like chiffon, velvet and taffeta. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage flapper dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.

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