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Marimekko Cotton Print Circular Cut Hem Dress
By MARIMEKKO of Finland
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and striking Marimekko Cotton Print Curved Hem Dress from the 1980s made in a crisp canvas
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1980s Finnish Unusual Vintage Dresses
1990
s YVES SAINT LAURENT safari dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual cotton safari dress with high thigh slit and ties from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the
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Late 20th Century French Unusual Vintage Dresses
AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit dress with open back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual jet black knit dress with long skirt and open back from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's
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Late 20th Century French Unusual Vintage Dresses
COMME DES GARCONS grey pinstriped menswear inspired dress - 1997
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Charcoal grey pinstriped menswear inspired dress with unusual lapels by Comme Des Garcons dating to
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1990s Japanese Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Alfred Shaheen Turquoise Cotton Novelty Print Hawaiian Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in London, GB
Bright bold and unusual cotton 1950s dress from American designer Alfred Shaheen, who was credited
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1980
s AZZEDINE ALAIA turquoise linen dress with cut out back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual vivid turquoise linen dress with cut out back and wrap around pockets from Azzedine Alaia
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Late 20th Century French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Emilio Pucci 1960s Vivara Art Déco Print Blue Rose Silk Jersey Drop Waist Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Munich, DE
This unusual Pucci silk jersey dress shows the iconic "Vivara" print - an art déco like
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1960s Italian Unusual Vintage Dresses
1960s Gold Ochre Ribbon Work Wiggle Dress With Bow Detail
Located in London, GB
is an unusual and collectable piece. The dress has elbow length sleeves, elasticated waistline and a
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1960s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Navy Cotton Swiss-Dot Lace Dress with Matching Shawl
Located in London, GB
This is an unusual 1950s dress ensemble made from navy sheer cotton organza with a Swiss-dot print
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Galanos Grey Wool Crepe Wrap Dress With Matching Belt 1970
s
By Galanos
Located in US
Galanos grey wool crepe wrap dress with back hook closure and exceptional pleated sleeves. Matching
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1970s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
THIERRY MUGLER asymmetrical dress with sequins
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual asymmetrical black dress with sequined trim designed by Thierry Mugler dating to the 1990's
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Late 20th Century French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Char Vintage Long Suede Festival Dress or Vest with Floral Leather Inserts 70s S
By Char
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This unusual long festival dress or vest was designed by Char, Charlotte Blankenship de Vasquez, in
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1970s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Vintage Louis Feraud Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage velvet cocktail dress by Louis Feraud . The dress is an unusual ribbed velvet, and
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1980s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Vintage Estevez Off White Jersey Cut Out Plunge Maxi Dress 1970s
By Estevez
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dress has an unusual cut out at the bust front, just below the V neckline, it is gathered into a
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1970s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1990
s Gianni Versace Print Halter Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unusual halter style jewel print dress by Gianni Versace with a dove grey net over layer. The
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1990s Italian Unusual Vintage Dresses
Halston Iconic Clouds Dress in Stormy Grey
Cream Iridescent Sequins Mid 1970s
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dress is unusual as the grey is a bit darker than the dove gray that is seen more often, not that the
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1970s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Gold Pleated Bodice Silk Satin Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
pinprick. The satin fabric is in very fresh, clean condition with no marks. It is unusual to find a dress
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1950s British Unusual Vintage Dresses
Vintage Alexander McQueen Rare Blind Colony Dress Dante 1996
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a rare and unusual "Blind Colony" print dress from
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1990s British Unusual Vintage Dresses
Mod Watercolor Mini
Located in New York, NY
Unusual mini dress with elongated tubular flared sleeves and vibrant, sheer watercolor print. Dress
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1960s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Donna Karan Architectural Organza Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
Unusual architecture inspired dress by Donna Karan NY. Jersey strapless mini is used as the base
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1990s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Embellished Knit
Located in Alford, MA
features. This dress, slim fitting and body hugging, has an unusual neckline with rectangular cut-ins
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Unusual Vintage Dresses
$675
1960
s Asymmetrical A-Line Black Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Anonymous asymmetrical A-line black gown from the 1960's. The dress has an unusual cut out creating
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1960s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Unusual Mechanical Jewelled Gold Clown Dress Clip
Located in Riverdale, NY
This unusual clown or Japanese mask dress clip has a jointed mouth which allows the ominous
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1960s Italian Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Indian Sari Dark Brown Color, Unusual Curtains or an Evening Dress
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage Indian Sari with elegant drawings: a new idea for unusual curtains in bedroom or...a
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Synthetic
Sterling Silver Pink Opal and White Opal Dress Ring circa 1990s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful sterling silver dress ring set with a lovely pink opal complemented by twelve white opals
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1990s Chinese Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage Char Duster Long Suede Festival Vest or Dress Hand Painted Florals S
By Char Leather
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This unusual long festival vest or dress was designed by Char, Charlotte Blankenship de Vasquez
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1970s Mexican Unusual Vintage Dresses
Vintage Indian Sari Tobacco Color with Rich Drawing for Curtains Also
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage Indian Sari, tobacco color and gold "botteh" drawing in the border, new idea for unusual
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Synthetic
Saxony Art Deco Style Oversized Watch, circa 1980s
Located in Long Beach, CA
completely original and very chic. You can wear it all the time for unusual events when you dress up. It
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1980s Swiss Unusual Vintage Dresses
Bulgari Style, 18 Karat Gold, Enamel, Coral and Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An unusual Bulgari style dress ring set with a cabochon cut piece of coral. Made in Italy, this two
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Gold
Pastel Foil Striped Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
What an amazing dress! I was seriously bowled over with this one. The fabric is so unusual. It's a
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1960s Unusual Vintage Dresses
1960s Turquoise Couture Beene Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Rockwood, ON
Truly a wonderful and unusual dress! I think this is one of the best example of sixties Beene I
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1960s Unusual Vintage Dresses
1960s Unusual Marrimekko Curved Hem Graphic Print Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
this dress dates it to the late 1960s and it is very unusual and striking in its cut. It is cut slim
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1960s Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Unusual Sequin Cocktail Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
some are wonderful and unusual like this one is. The sequins are sewn onto a knit, which was not
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1950s Unusual Vintage Dresses
1970s Gold Silk Lame Andre Laug Dress
By André Laug
Located in Rockwood, ON
A really unusual dress from Andre Laug Roma done in en eye catching gold metallic paisley in reds
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1970s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Unusual 1960s Backless Pink
Gold Metallic Brocade Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
that has a gold thread worked through the pattern that runs top to bottom. This allows the dress to
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1960s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Rolex Gold Man
s Dress Model c1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Great looking and unusual dress model.
Stk# 40606
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1940s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
18k Gold
1940s Unusual Pattullo-Jo Copeland
By Pattullo-Jo Copeland
Located in Rockwood, ON
A fantastic and early Patullo-Jo Copeland piece that is very well made and has a really unusual
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1940s Unusual Vintage Dresses
1990s Silk Organza Pink Gown w Cape
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a really spectacular and unusual dress by New York designer Jackie Rogers who is known for
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1990s Unusual Vintage Dresses
A American mid-century dressmaker form
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This unusual dress form allows for each aspect of the figure — bust, hips, waist — to be adjusted.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unusual Vintage Dresses
1940s Rare Brass Studded Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
hem front and back! One of the most striking and unusual 1940s dresses I have ever had. Wonderful
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1940s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Vintage 1960
s Maisonette Couture Sequin Beaded Black Silk-Chiffon Mod Dress
By Maisonette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Truly a wonderful and unusual designer cocktail dress by Maisonette. This garment came from one of
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1960s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1960
s Nettie Milgrim Beaded Rhinestone Ivory Silk-Brocade Mini Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly wonderful and unusual 1960's cocktail dress by Nettie Milgrim. Nettie was the sister of
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1960s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1960s Silk Print Fringe Mr Blackwell Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Rockwood, ON
Fantastic and unusual Mr Black cocktail dress done in a vibrantly printed silk. The colors are
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1960s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Rare 1940s Eisenberg and Sons Studded Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
most striking and unusual 1940s dresses I have ever had. Excellent condition
Unlined and closes with
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1940s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Vintage 70’s Photo Collage Print Halterneck Dress
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and unusual multicolour print halterneck vintage dress from the 1970’s. The dress has a
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1970s Unknown Unusual Vintage Dresses
c1969 Iconic Ossie Clark "Graduation" Black Plunge Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Rockwood, ON
sleeves that puff up above each cinched wrist. This dress is unusual in that the fabric is not the
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1960s Unusual Vintage Dresses
1980
s Thierry Mugler Navy Dress with Lace Detailing
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
and creating an hourglass shape synonymous with Mugler’s fashion line. The dress also has unusual
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1980s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Rare 1960s Ossie Clark Cream Fortuny Pleat Plunge Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Rockwood, ON
an incredible volume. This dress is unusual in that the fabric is not the standard moss crepe that is
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1960s Unusual Vintage Dresses
c.1980 Hermes Linen Light Blue Tea Dress with Wrap Belt
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and unusual llight blue linen wrap dress by luxury french label Hermes. The tea dress
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1980s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
1970s Printed Floral Smocked Maxi Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Really unusual and fantastic smocked maxi dress form the seventies has an almost Ossie Clark like
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1970s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Donna Karan Dress with Boning
Asymetrical Structure-SALE!
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MARKED DOWN FROM $425!
Stark white dress from Donna Karan. Structured and segmented bodice has
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Unusual Vintage Dresses
Rolex Yellow Gold Veri Slim Manual Wind Dress Model Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
engraving. This beautiful and unusual dress model has been fully serviced and detailed and is offered with
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1950s Swiss Retro Unusual Vintage Dresses
Materials
18k Gold
Karl Lagerfeld Little Black Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Lagerfeld dress with unusual design. Black wool crepe. V-neck with rounded notch lapel has
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Late 20th Century French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Moschino Couture Charcoal Wool Strapless Mini Dress Size 10 US
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. Moschino fabricated this unusual couture strapless body-con dress for the woman who likes to live outside
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Late 20th Century Italian Unusual Vintage Dresses
1970s Lanvin Deep Red
White Jersey Floral
Stripe Print Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Rockwood, ON
This vintage Lanvin dress is an unusual color combination of a deep red mixed with white and
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1970s Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Douglas Curry Caped Back Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
had a unique and very fashion forward aesthetic. This particular dress is unusual and is also
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1950s Unusual Vintage Dresses
1940s Fringed Silk Crepe Wiggle Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Amazing and unusual black silk wool crepe dress that is cut on the bias and fits fantastically when
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1940s 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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