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Vintage Victorian Dresses

1970s Victorian Inspired Wool Challis Autumnal Fall Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s Victorian inspired Autumnal lightweight wool challis long sleeve maxi dress
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1970s American Vintage Victorian Dresses

1970s Victorian Inspired Silk Brocade Taupe + Grey 70s Vintage Dress Ensemble
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s does Victorian era silk brocade taupe and gray maxi skirt and blouse! Top features
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1970s Vintage Victorian Dresses

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1970s Victorian Revival Adolfo Vintage Black Dress With Lace Sequin Trim
By Adolfo
Located in Portland, OR
This lovely 1970's vintage black knit Adolfo dress was inspired by the 70's Victorian fashion
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1970s American Vintage Victorian Dresses

VINTAGE 1970s GUNNE SAX VICTORIAN-STYLE DRESS
Located in New York, NY
The vintage Gunne Sax dress you've been dreaming of: in the 1970s, Gunne Sax borrowed heavily from
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1970s American Vintage Victorian Dresses

Vintage 1970s GUNNE SAX VICTORIAN-STYLE DRESS
VINTAGE 1970s GUNNE SAX VICTORIAN-STYLE DRESS
Size: Size XS + Small, see description
Sensational Vintage Vicky Tiel Black Jersey French Lace Victorian Grecian Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1980s / 80s Vicky Tiel black jersey dress! Grecian styled silk jersey skirt
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1980s French Vintage Victorian Dresses

Vintage Rina Di Montella Taupe French Lace + Sequin Silk Victorian Dress Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage RINA DI MONTELLA taupe silk French lace taupe Victorian inspired dress and
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1980s American Vintage Victorian Dresses

Vintage Victorian style ivory lace and tulle maxi dress 1970s wedding
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian style ivory lace and tulle maxi dress from the 1970s...Long sleeve dress with lace and
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1970s American Vintage Victorian Dresses

1970s Holly Hobbie Novelty Print Victorian Inspired Cotton Vintage Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 70s HOLLY HOBBIE printed 'Victorian Revival' long sleeve cotton novelty maxi dress
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1970s American Vintage Victorian Dresses

Vintage Lithograph Portrait Print Victorian Folk Art Girl Pink Dress Cat Doll
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage lithograph print of a mid to late 19th century portrait of a young child in a pink dress
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20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Dresses

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Norma Kamali Vintage Black White Check Royalcore Victorian Inspired 2pc Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
We are completely obsessed with vintage Norma Kamali pieces and we really adore this remarkable 2
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1980s American Vintage Victorian Dresses

1970s Spring Bride Victorian Inspired Vintage Ivory Cotton Applique Maxi Dress
Located in Portland, OR
This is a Victorian inspired white cotton textured maxi dress with heart shaped pearlescent buttons
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1970s American Vintage Victorian Dresses

Albert Nipon Vintage Black Velvet Lace Dress 1970s Victorian Renaissance Ruffles
By Albert Nipon
Located in Portland, OR
This 1970's vintage Albert Nipon Victorian renaissance evening dress is really amazing. This
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1970s American Vintage Victorian Dresses

Vintage 1950 s Marjae of Miami Polished Cotton Victorian Novelty Print Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * brown/apricot polished cotton * folk art Victorian era print * criss
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1950s Vintage Victorian Dresses

1970s Adolfo Vintage Dress in Black Knit W Victorian Style Lace High Neck Collar
By Adolfo
Located in Portland, OR
This incredible vintage black knit Adolfo dress was purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue in the 1970’s
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1970s American Vintage Victorian Dresses

Vintage White Cotton Broderie Anglaise Dress W Embroidery M Monogram
Located in Portland, OR
This crisp white vintage Victorian sleeveless dress appears to have never been worn, or maybe worn
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20th Century American Vintage Victorian Dresses

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1950s Floral Printed Cotton Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Handmade cotton floral printed day dress featuring tones of aqua, purples and greens on a white field. The torso is fitted to a very full pleated skirt starting at the waist. T...
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1950s Vintage Victorian Dresses

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Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s
By Emmanuelle Kahn
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white silk organza blouse, shirt, top by Emmanuelle Khanh. It is double breasted with large mother of pearl buttons and a large notched portrait collar. The long, full r...
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1980s French Vintage Victorian Dresses

1988 Stephen Sprouse Sequin Gown
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Austin, TX
1988 Stephen Sprouse sequin gown with off center racing back. Has stretch. Orange, pink and yellow color Condition: Excellent Size 6
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1980s American Vintage Victorian Dresses

1988 Stephen Sprouse Sequin Gown
1988 Stephen Sprouse Sequin Gown
$3,060 Sale Price
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Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
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1990s American Vintage Victorian Dresses

1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
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1990s Vintage Victorian Dresses

John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
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1990s French Vintage Victorian Dresses

John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the waist. It has a 2 tier skirt, the sho...
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Early 2000s French Vintage Victorian Dresses

Prada Runway Postcard Print Cotton Dress, Spring 2004
By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian fashion house, Prada, is known for their status at the forefront of luxury fashion. Through comingling a clean tailored aesthetic with at times highly experimentalist techniq...
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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Victorian Dresses

Red silk evening dress J MENDEL
By J Mendel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk evening dress. Boned bustier in tulle inside the bust with padded and under-wired bra, zip closure and gros-grain waist band with hook&eye closure. Zip closure on the dress ...
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Early 2000s American Vintage Victorian Dresses

Red silk evening dress J MENDEL
Red silk evening dress J MENDEL
$694
Size: 8 (Us) 10 (UK) 38 (Fr)
Epic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 1997 Goddess Silk Evening Gown Red Dress
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Thierry Mugler Couture Goddess Evening Gown Assuming Fall Winter 1997 Collection This breathtaking silk evening gown by Thierry Mugler is a study in sculptural restrai...
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1990s French Vintage Victorian Dresses

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 Vintage Victorian Dresses

1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust. Pale pink ruffle al...
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1940s Vintage Victorian Dresses

Nude Net and Panné Velvet Tiered Flock of Seagulls Ruffle Dress- XXS, Late 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Fully restored, this breathtaking dress recalls the ethereal evening gowns designed by Jeanne Lanvin and Coco Chanel in the late 1920s. Using a skin-tight nude net body stocking as i...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Victorian Dresses

A Coco Chanel (attributed to) Tuxedo Satin Skirt Couture Suit, Paris Circa 1933
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1933/1934 ​Paris France A reversible black and iridescent white satin silk Tuxedo skirt and jacket suit. Draped shawl collar, Pagoda wide cuffed sleeves. Sheath skirt with bia...
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1930s French Vintage Victorian Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Design...
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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Victorian Dresses

UNWORN 3PCS Chanel Camellia Jacquard Pearl Suit Ensemble Bridal Engagement 34
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Chanel Signature Ensemble THE perfect outfit for your engagement or wedding Consisting of 3 pieces - Lace Blouse, Skirt and Jacket Can be worn as a complete outfit or each ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Vintage Victorian Dresses

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Vintage Victorian Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of vintage victorian dresses available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black vintage victorian dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Beige and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage victorian dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Adolfo, Norma Kamali and Albert Nipon are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Victorian Dresses?

On average, vintage victorian dresses on 1stDibs sell for $900, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $1,595 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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 Vintage Victorian Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The parts of a Victorian dress are called the bodice and the skirt. Bodice refers to the area of the dress above the waist, while the skirt is the portion that flows from the waist to the floor. Underneath their dresses, Victorians often wore corsets to cinch their waistlines, hoop crinolines to enhance the shape of the skirt and bustles to lift the back of the dress in the buttocks area. However, these undergarments were separate pieces that had to be put on prior to a dress. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of historic, vintage and contemporary dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Victorian dresses consist of two parts, the bodice and the skirt. What makes Victorian dresses special and distinctive is the ample back of the skirt which is supported by a bustle. The bustle is not a part of the dress; it is an undergarment that’s similar to a half slip with enough support to lift the heavy fabrics of a Victorian skirt. Shop a collection of vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    To 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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