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Black Quilted Provençal Hostess Dress w Green Velvet Portrait Collar – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
At once girlish and sophisticated, this beautifully crafted hostess dress screams mid-century
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1950s American Maxi Dresses

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. Belt-loop but no belt
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1940s Unknown Robes

Navy and White Graphic Print Belted Maxi Hostess Dress w Vest – S, late l960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
and thoroughly retro. Long sleeve maxi hostess dress with white wing collar bodice and navy and white
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1960s American Maxi Dresses

1960s Pastel A-Line Ikat Hostess Gown or Caftan in a Stylized Cloud Pattern
Located in Gresham, OR
sublimely simple and striking A-line gown or hostess dress in a tapestry-weight silk, takes the traditional
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

Gingham Pinafore Hostess Maxi
Located in New York, NY
Charming cotton gingham pinafore hostess maxi with black Schiffli floral embroidery. Straps button
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1960s American Maxi Dresses

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
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1970s American Maxi Dress

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
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1960s Unknown Maxi Dress

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
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1940s American Caftans

Documented Pierre Cardin Demi-Couture Hostess Dress and Skinny Pants - XS, 1970
Located in Tucson, AZ
zeitgeist prevalent in the 1960s and early 70s. Consisting of a split-back maxi dress and coordinating
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1970s American Trouser Pant Suits

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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
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1970s Italian Informal Dresses

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
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1970s American Casual Dresses

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
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

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
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1940s Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Evening Dress or Hostess Gown
Located in Portland, OR
hostess gowns anymore, we think these pieces make perfect evening dresses! This one is gathered in the
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emanuel Ungaro printed crepe and linen hostess maxi dress. circa 1970
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in London, GB
Catherine Deneuve. This maxi dress is constructed from a crepe material for the bodice and linen for the
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1970s French Maxi Dresses

1940s Black Striped Hostess Dress Coat
Located in London, GB
Lovely vintage 1940s black silk taffeta hostess dress coat with woven multi-coloured stripes. This
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1940s Day Dresses

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
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1970s American Informal Dresses

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
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1960s American Maxi Dress

Black Velvet 
Zebra Faux Fur Hostess Dress, C.1960
Black Velvet 
Zebra Faux Fur Hostess Dress, C.1960
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits Size 4-6)
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
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1970s American Maxi Dress

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
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1970s American Maxi Dress

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
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1950s American Chinese Dresses

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
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1970s French Maxi Dress

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
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1970s American Maxi Dress

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...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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
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20th Century American Maxi Dress

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
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1970s American Evening Gowns

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
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1960s American Informal Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Marigold Yellow Grid Dot Organza Hostess Ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) marigold yellow organza "Hostess" ensemble. Top features
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1970s Evening Dresses

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
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1960s Pakistani Informal Dresses

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
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1960s Pakistani Informal Dresses

Dynasty Champagne Silk Jacquard Asian Dress Coat Robe, 1950 s
By Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
, beautiful pattern and frog closures. The coat is fully lined and can be worn as a dress, hostess robe or
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1950s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

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
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1970s American Coats and Outerwear

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
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1960s Maxi Dresses

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
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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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
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1960s Hong Kong Maxi Dress

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
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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

1960 s Givenchy Gorgeous Green Silk Hooded Hostess Dress Robe
By Givenchy
Located in Atlanta, GA
perfect as hostess wear for a poolside soiree. CONDITION At first glance, the dress appears to be in
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1960s French Loungewear

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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1960s American Maxi Dress

Pucci hostess gown 1960s
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pucci bold print silk crepe hostess gown from the 1960s...Pull on style dip hem gown with ruffle
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1960s Italian Evening Gowns

1970 s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paisley Hostess Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's red cotton paisley Saint Laurent Rive Gauche peasant style hostess gown. Paisley print
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1970s French Maxi 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

1970 s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Orange Paisley Peasant Style Hostess Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's orange cotton paisley Saint Laurent Rive Gauche peasant style hostess gown. Paisley print
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1970s French Kaftans

1960s Malcolm Starr Floral Lame Hostess Gown with Heavily Jeweled Waist Cuffs
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Malcolm Starr Floral Lame Hostess Gown with Heavily Jeweled Waist & Cuffs: Empire waist with
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1960s American Evening Gowns

1960s Tina Leser Originals Raj inspired gown
By Tina Leser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
India...from the 1960s a pink and gold chiffon and organdy hostess/evening dress, in a sari fabric
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1950s American Formal Gowns

Vintage Black Red Wool Kimono Dress Robe
Located in Atlanta, GA
silk and can be worn as hostess wear, a cocktail dress or as a duster over jeans and t-shirts
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Loungewear

Coquette 1970 s Plaid Hostess Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This plaid hostess dress is a classic embodiment of the free spirit of 1970's fashion. With the
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1970s Day Dresses

1970 s CHRISTIAN DIOR / Marc Bohan numbered floral hostess dress
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Newport Beach, CA
1970's, CHRISTIAN DIOR by Marc Bohan, demi-couture, numbered, hostess dress. This amazing dress
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1970s French Maxi Dresses

Romantic 1960s Sarmi Pink Pastel Silk Brocade Hostess Dress
By Sarmi
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a really phenomenal hostess dress and my photos of it really do not fully convey the
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Beautiful Pink Sequin Lace Hostess Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
I love this vibrant pink gown that is pink layered onto pink! The base has a pink lace layer over the inner fabric. Onto this are looping, swirling curves of pink sequins. The bodice...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940 s Asian Inspired Tiki Paku Mumu Lounge Hostess dress
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning Raspberry Satine Rayon 1940's post WWII Asian inspired Paku Mumu Hostess Lounge Dress
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1940s Chinese Dresses

1970s Malcolm Starr Pastel Floral Covered Silk Hostess Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Rockwood, ON
This beautiful and spring-time feeling dress is one of my favorites from the pieces of Malcolm
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1970s Empire Waist Dresses

Bowed c1969 Oscar de la Renta Metallic Silk Hostess Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
. The two patterns that runs over the surface of the dress is fantastic - green and purple create a soft
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

James Galanos late 1960 s Backless Silk Hostess Halter Dress
By James Galanos
Located in Cloverdale, CA
James Galanos late 1960's Backless Hostess Halter Dress, in awning stripe silk taffeta. Sz S
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1960s American Day Dresses

1930s Circle Sleeve Cotton Hostess Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
A truly amazing and fabulous early hostess gown that is perhaps one of the best I have ever had. It
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1930s Day Dresses

Malcolm Starr Vintage Kaftan Hostess gown 1970 s XL
By Malcolm Starr
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Malcolm Starr Vintage Caftan Hostess gown Circa 1970's. Jersey with front zipper closure
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1970s American Kaftans

Palest of Turquoise, Traina-Norell, Silk Hostess Gown
By Traina-Norell
Located in Oradell, NJ
silk hostess gown with silver and gold brocaded accents and belt. Although it might look as though it
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1950s American Evening Gowns

1970 s OSCAR DE LA RENTA Metallic brocade hostess gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, OSCAR DE LA RENTA, early 1970's metallic brocade paisley dress. This amazing
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Maxi Dress Size 42
By Leonard
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Long Hostess Dress . Leonard Paris was a contemporary of Pucci, both
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2010s French Evening Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black Vintage Dress or Hostess Gown Rhinestones
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
This is an elegant Oscar de la Renta for Swirl long sleeve hostess gown with rhinestone bands
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960 s Dynasty Colorful Quilted Hostess Tunic Dress W/ Side Slit
By Dynasty
Located in Portland, OR
This stunning vintage Dynasty dress was made in Hong Kong in the late 1960's. The dress is
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses

1930 s Vintage Silk Kimono Jacket Robe Japanese Floral Red Silk Lining
Located in Portland, OR
robe, hostess dress, or as a jacket! It is too beautiful to keep at home and you can probably think of
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1930s Japanese Jackets

Oscar de la Renta Vintage Floral Caftan Metallic Gold Mumu Hostess Loungewear
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
be worn as an evening gown or as a hostess gown.
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Vintage Chinese Red Silk Satin Hostess Pajamas Evening Pant Suit Ensemble
Located in Portland, OR
hostess pajamas, or loungewear, but it is much too beautiful to be kept inside! I love the tone on tone
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gottex 1970s Vintage Boho Jersey Kaftan Dress
By Gottex
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
. - Made in Israel Materials: 75% Triacetate 25% Nylon - Perfect as a hostess evening dress or as a
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1970s Israeli Kaftans

Lilli Diamond Vintage Maxi Dress Gown Ostrich Feather 1970s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Portland, OR
dress or a hostess outfit. The dress has a low scoop neck, long sleeves with dyed green ostrich feather
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1970s Kimono Style Brown Maxi Dress with Huge Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
perfect Grecian goddess inspired hostess / evening dress. Unfortunately this dress has lost its label but
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1970s Evening Gowns

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Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Mamselle, Betty Carol
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1990s Diane Von Furstenberg Leaf Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
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1990s Indian Blouses

Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier from the Purple Label line. Hand ruched and draped wool on a boned, lined corset with side zipper entry. Attached in back is a mas...
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2010s American Bustiers

1970s Vintage Hand Painted Silk Ombre Silk Gown with Sequin Embellishment
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning silk chiffon gown with split bat wing sleeves and ombre/ floral hand painted design that is embellished with tiny sparkling sequins. Absolutely amazing piece! Details Full...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen dusty pink wool skirt suit with lace inserts, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen dusty pink wool skirt suit with lace inserts on the front and back of the jacket reflecting details from the runway show. The skirt features two deep slits at the f...
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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

Moschino Yellow Silk Patchwork Vintage 1920s-Inspired Flapper Dress
By Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired flapper dress by Moschino jeans in patchwork 100% silk. Fully lined with halter neckline and waist tie. Side zip and hook closure. The marked size is I 36/ FR ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
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1990s Japanese Blouses

White backless evening jersey dress with rhinestone embellishment LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White backless evening slip dress with rhinestone embellishment. SIZE S
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
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1960s French Skirt Suits

Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood black velvet corset waistcoat and maxi skirt, c. 1995-7
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black velvet evening ensemble. Halter neck double breasted waistcoat with built in corset and signature gold orb buttons, and fishtail maxi skirt. c. 1995-7
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1990s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford monogram canvas and leather pant suit, fw 2000
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford; monogram canvas and tan leather pant suit. Flared high-rise pants with leather waist band and zip closure attaching both legs together. Single breasted mid-length ...
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THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This THIERRY MUGLER skirt suit is composed of a black polyester and lace fabric. Features a classic Mugler silhouette with nipped waist and curved bust-line to neckline design. The j...
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Late 20th Century French Skirt Suits

Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Autum / Winter 2005 - Sheer polka dots silk chiffon with black velvet covered buttons on bust and sleeves - Victorian poet slee...
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1960s Mr Blackwell Khaki + Orange Linen Embroidered Vintage 60s Shift Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s MR. BLACKWELL khaki and orange Irish linen and chiffon shift / sheath dress! Features a tailored bodice with embroidered orange, brown and white flowers throughout. Orange...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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Hostess Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hostess dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Orange and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect hostess 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. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar De La Renta and Saks Fifth Avenue each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Hostess Dress?

On average, a hostess dress on 1stDibs sells for $650, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $3,450 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

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