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1970s Bill Blass Black Knot Front Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant and unusual cocktail dress by Bill Blass. The dress is knee length, with a fitted
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1980s Christian Lacroix Couture Shocking Pink Silk Matelassé Strapless Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Gresham, OR
organza. This unusual dress is unusual in design as it is boned and strapless with a front center zipper
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1980s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Christian Lacroix Painted Silk Button Front Bat Wing Dress 1980s
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
modern painted design, this is a very unusual dress & not typical of Lacroix. Oval open neckline with bat
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1980s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Alaia Unusual Spider Web Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia off-white and black knit bodycon dress with "Spider Web" motiff
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20th Century French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Unusual Halston Bias Crepe Doubled Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Unusual but perpetually chic Halston day dress in doubled bias crepe.The outer dress in black fine
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Unusual 1940s Stencil Printed Mesh Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1940s dress is quite an unusual piece. The fabric of the dress is a dense very dark navy mesh
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1940s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Geoffrey Beene Knit Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New Hope, PA
the unusual cut of the dress.
Mr Beene has given us a subdued dress with a very sexy
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
ISSEY MIYAKE graphic cotton dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual graphic printed dress from Issey Miyake dating to the 1980's. Slips on over head. Side
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1980s Japanese Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Peck
Peck Striped Silk Shirt Dress
Located in London, GB
Very unusual vertically striped 1950s shirt dress from New York based retailer Peck & Peck. This
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1990
s JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black broderie anglaise cutout dress with side zipper
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and unusual black broderie anglaise long dress with cut outs and adjustable zippered side
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1990s Italian Unusual Vintage Dresses
Vintage Missoni blue cotton knit halter maxi dress
By Missoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
belt of a larger size and it will look fantastic. The unusual design feature of this dress is the
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1970s Italian Unusual Vintage Dresses
early 1990
s COMME DES GARCONS asymmetrical dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual black jumper dress from Comme Des Garcons dating to the 1980's. Best fits a US 2 or 4
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Late 20th Century Japanese Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Novelty Austrian Style Musical Themed Cotton Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming and unusual continental cotton 1950’s dress is one of a kind and made up of different
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1950s Unusual Vintage Dresses
very rare 1980
s COMME DES GARCONS marble printed dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and unusual marble printed dress with asymmetrical hemline from Comme Des Garcons dating
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20th Century French Unusual Vintage Dresses
1997 COMME DES GARCONS brown draped dress with wrap waist
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual brown draped dress with wrap waist from Comme Des Garcons 'tricot' dating to 1997. No
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1990s Japanese Unusual Vintage Dresses
YVES SAINT LAURENT floral silk halter neck dress with flounce
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual floral printed silk dress with halter neck, flounce at bust and matching long sash
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1970s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Horrockses Pastel Floral Print Dress
By Horrockses
Located in London, GB
An original 1950s dress from legendary British brand Horrockses which was a favourite of Queen
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1950s British Unusual Vintage Dresses
Geoffrey Beene Bare Back Black Knit Dress with Beadwork and Metallic Mesh Leaves
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New Hope, PA
interest to the unusual cut of the dress. Mr. Beene has given us a subdued dress with a very sexy backstory
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Jersey Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Geneva, CH
A wonderful 70's wrap style Pucci dress with an unusual floral print. Fitted bodice, v-neckline
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1970s Italian Unusual Vintage Dresses
1970
s Travilla White Silk Crepe Gown with Unusual Cord Decoration
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in New Hope, PA
white silk halter dress Marilyn Monroe wore in the film The Seven Year Itch in 1955. It later sold at
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1970s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Bijou Original Yellow Ruched Cotton Dress
Located in London, GB
in 1958. This is an unusual sun dress from a high-quality British label which produced fashionable
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1950s British Unusual Vintage Dresses
1960s Alice Goyer French Couture Cerise Pink Dress
Located in London, GB
unusual and the dress looks like it has two tiers but this is an overlapping panel towards the bottom hem
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1960s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Unusual Holiday Azzedine Alaia Red Velvet Chenille Knit Gown With Glove Sleeves
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red vintage Azzedine Alaia red velvet chenille knit gown with high neck, gathered back and extra long glove style sleeves. Drop soft shoulders, ribbed neck and hem, zipper at back. C...
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1980s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Tulip Print Organza Dress
Located in London, GB
A Fabulous and unusual 1950s party dress in black silk organza with a bold and beautiful red tulip
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1950s Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Monochrome Latticework Lace Dress
Located in London, GB
This unusual latticework lace monochrome dress is from the late 1950s and is the perfect choice for
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1960s Patricia Anne Silk Floral Dress
Located in London, GB
. This is such a sweet dress with unusual shaped neckline and princess seams down the front leading to
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1960s British Unusual Vintage Dresses
Mary McFadden Silver Grey
Gold Lace Collection 1 Peasant Style Dress
By Mary McFadden, Mary Mc Fadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden silver grey & gold lace Collection 1 peasant style dress. Unusual chevron pleat
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with mulitple straps
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual, jet black dress with multiple straps and paneled sides from Azzedine Alaia dating to
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Late 20th Century French Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Ruched Pale Blue Dress with Crochet Lace
Located in London, GB
Very unusual pale blue cotton dress with heavy ruching throughout and white lace crochet applique
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Vintage Herve Leger Evening Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in London, GB
A chic Herve Leger dress in black . This dress is unusual having long sleeves. It has a square
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1990s Unknown Unusual Vintage Dresses
Vintage Interesting Green Pleated Dress
Located in London, GB
An interesting and unusual vintage green dress. In a Miyake pleat like fabric with some stretch
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1990s Unknown Unusual Vintage Dresses
1990
s MARTIN MARGIELA artisanal dress made of slips
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual artisanal dress pieced together from vintage slips by Maision Martin Margiela dating
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20th Century French Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950’s Sheer Black Dress With Leaf Print and Gold Underlay
Located in London, GB
Simply gorgeous black cocktail dress with unusual details. This elegant peice is made up of a sheer
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1950s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Laure Belin Paris 1950
s Black Lingerie Dress with Attached Garters
Located in New Hope, PA
This is such an unusual design, a black bias cut silk satin slip/dress with garters as an integral
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1950s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Geoffrey Beene Sexy Black Knit Dress with Beadwork and Mesh Leaf Decoration
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New Hope, PA
the unusual cut of the dress. Mr. Beene has given us a subdued dress with a very sexy bare back. A
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1970
s YVES SAINT LAURENT floral silk halter neck dress with flounce
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual black floral printed silk dress with halter neck, flounce at bust and matching long
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1970s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Neiman Marcus 50s Lilac Lace and Fuchsia Silk Strapless Dress
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic and unusual 50s cocktail dress from Neiman Marcus. Lavender silk satin appliquéd with
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
50s Paul Whitney Silk Floral Party Dress w/ Applique Work
By Paul Whitney
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful and unusual Paul Whitney 50s party dress in floral print silk: sleeveless with fitted
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s LANVIN- Castillo haute couture blue silk organza cocktail dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
/ Castillo label. With its full skirt and unusual
one shouldered look, this dress is totally modern. Great
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1950s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Mary McFadden Gold Metallic Jacquard Pleated Tiered Maxi dress 1970s
By Mary Mc Fadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden gold metallic jacquard pleated, tiered maxi dress from the 1970s. A unique dress in
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1970s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Bernard Perris Vintage Metallic Navy Blue Silk Party Dress + Back Pleated Detail
Located in Sparks, NV
Unusual vintage navy blue party dress by Bernard Perris. Plunging open back with a bow and pleat
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Late 20th Century French Unusual Vintage Dresses
1949 Adeline Creme Satin Wedding Gown for City of Paris
Located in Gresham, OR
buttery cream silk satin.
Very very little wear. Highly unusual for a dress like this.
From the famous
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1940s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Unusual Large Coral Dress Ring with Lapis Lazuli Beads, 18K Yellow Gold Band
Located in Canterbury, England
delighted to present the following:
A very unusual and extremely large Coral Dress Ring with lapis lazuli
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1970s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Vintage and Unusual, Rose Cut Amethyst and Citrine Dress Watch, 18K Yellow Gold.
Located in Canterbury, England
, our large and notable dress ring in 18k yellow gold features a prominent rose cut amethyst and citrine
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1960s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yohji Yamamoto Navy Coat Dress M.
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Port Hope, ON
Vintage Yohji Yamamoto...
very unusual wool dtretch coat dress with asymmetrical closure...the
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1980s Japanese Unusual Vintage Dresses
1980
s AZZEDINE ALAIA apricot dress with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual apricot colored dress with full skirting and amazing zig zag stitching made by
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Late 20th Century French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Dress Wristwatch Ref 3599-1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
with custom box. This is a rare and unusual Patek Philippe dress watch ca. 1970's.
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20th Century Swiss Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Jade and Diamond Dress Set, ca. 1930s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very unusual Art Deco jadeite dress set from the 1930s, consisting of a pair of cufflinks and
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1930s Art Deco Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Universal Studios Paper Dress "The Big Ones for
68" style of Andy Warhol
By Universal Studios
Located in New Hope, PA
is unusual for a paper dress in that the design on the back and front are different. The images are
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1960s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Fifties Everyday American Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
black dresses. The unusual double link motif is chic American jewelry fashion at its Town and Country
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Champagne Rayon Satin Bias Strapless Lace Bodice
Applique Night Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s Champagne rayon satin, bias cut, strapless lace bodice and applique night dress/ gown
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Rolex Tudor Yellow Gold-Filled Prince Automatic Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Tudor
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a great piece for he who seeks a stylized vintage dress watch with unusual details that
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1960s Swiss Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Gilt Metal
Carnelian Intaglio Ring in 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An unusual gents intaglio dress ring crafted from yellow gold and set with a carved deep red
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20th Century British Modern Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage White Gold Ladies
Longines Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An unusual vintage ladies' Longines cocktail dress watch. The 18K white gold bracelet and oval dial
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1960s Retro Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Finnish Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring by Lapponia
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This unusual Finnish dress ring is fine
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1970s Finnish Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.73 Carat Sapphire and 2.97 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage unusual sapphire and gold dress ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card
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1980s Unknown Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Arnold Scaasi Crepe Hand Painted Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Port Hope, ON
Such an unusual dress with a wonderful low back and hand painted design on the front.
The dress is
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1960s Canadian Unusual Vintage Dresses
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Unusual Vintage Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of unusual vintage dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black unusual vintage dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Beige and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Unusual vintage dresses designed by Azzedine Alaïa, James Galanos and Galanos — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. 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 are Unusual Vintage Dresses?
The prices for unusual vintage dresses start at $205 and top out at $7,500 with these items, on average, selling for $1,068.
Finding the Right Clothing for You
Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.
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.
The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.
Questions About Unusual Vintage Dresses
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if a dress is vintage, look at the labels inside. By researching the maker and looking at images of the brand's other designs, you may be able to estimate the age of your dress. The label may even have a date printed on it. Generally, clothing must be at least 20 years old to qualify as vintage. If you need assistance dating your clothing, a knowledgeable expert, such as an appraiser or vintage clothing reseller, can help. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell how old a vintage dress is, use trusted online resources to conduct research. Start by searching for labels that identify the maker. Then, consult online information and images to determine when the brand produced pieces similar to yours. If you run into any problems or would like assistance, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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