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Navy Blue Polka Dot Dresses

1970s Lanz Navy Polka Dot Dress
By Lanz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lanz navy blue cotton dress featuring bold white polka-dots, a drop waist line, in-set
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1960s Day Dresses

Miu Miu Navy Polka Dot dress FR34
By Miu Miu
Located in PARIS, FR
Miu Miu dress in navy blue cotton with white polka dot pattern edged in green, shirt collar closed
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1970s Victor Costa Navy Blue & White Polka Dot Vintage Dress With Ruffles
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
We love the playfulness of Victor Costa dresses! This late 1970's long blue maxi dress with white
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1970s American Day Dresses

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy Blue Polka Dot Silk Jacquard Baby Doll Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy Blue Polka Dot Silk Jacquard Baby Doll Dress
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1980s Casual Dresses

Ungaro Parallele Vintage Blue Polka Dot Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Portland, OR
This is a vintage navy blue and white polka dot silk day dress designed by Emanuel Ungaro in a
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Late 20th Century Italian Informal Dresses

Chic 1970s Yellow and Navy Blue Polka Dot Chiffon A - Line Vintage 70s Day Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 1970s navy blue and yellow / marigold polka dot ruffle A-Line dress! Features navy polka
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Chic Vintage Navy Blue and White Hand Painted Polka Dot Sleeveless Ruched Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage navy blue and white hand painted flirty spaghetti strap midi dress! Features a
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s does 40s vintage VALENTINO navy blue and white polka dot silk blended long sleeve dress
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Max Mara Navy Blue Polka Dot Print Silk Long Sleeve Jumpsuit M
By MaxMara
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
featuring a polka dot print, the long-sleeved creation has a navy blue shade that will match well with
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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Jean-Louis Sherrer Evening Dress in Navy Polka dots Net Circa 1980
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Beautiful evening dress in navy blue Polyamide tulle with polka dots by Sherrer
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1980s French Evening Dresses

A Jean-Louis Sherrer Evening  Dress in Navy Polka dots Net Circa 1980
A Jean-Louis Sherrer Evening  Dress in Navy Polka dots Net Circa 1980
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Size: equivalent size 35/36 french
Saint Laurent Blue Polka Dot Off Shoulder Silk Dress YSL 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
magenta polka dots on a navy-blue ground, this dress has loads of fabric and moves beautifully with the
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Sirena of California Hot Pink Flowers and Polka Dots Jersey Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome vintage SIRENA OF CALIFORNIA hot pink, orange, fuchsia, yellow, purple and navy blue boho
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Vintage 1980s Louis Feraud Deep Blue Polka Dot Strapless Silk Evening Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in Portland, OR
polka dots while the other is much smaller scale. This dress is fully lined and there is a center back
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1990s Sergio Tegon Navy Blue and White Italian Cotton 90s Vintage Bubble Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s SERGIO TEGON for SEVENTY navy blue and ivory white polka dot cotton sleeveless mini
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Louis Feraud Navy and Turqouise Jacquard Silk Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
and slightly iridescent polka dot jacquard detail, as well as a repeat pattern of deep turquoise blue
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1980s German Evening Dresses

Marc Jacobs Navy Blue Silk Polka Dot Cap Sleeve Size 2 / 4 Blouse Top / Shirt
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MARC JACOBS Collection navy blue silk polka dot cap sleeve blouse! Features silk covered
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2010s American Blouses and Tops

An French Skirt Suit in Polkadot Silk Crepe By F. Dubois Circa 1965
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960/1970 France Elegant skirt suit in navy blue printed silk crepe with white polka dots
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1960s French Day Dresses

An French Skirt Suit in Polkadot Silk Crepe By F. Dubois Circa 1965
An French Skirt Suit in Polkadot Silk Crepe By F. Dubois Circa 1965
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Size: Equivalent French Size 38/40
1990s Fire Engine Red Suede Leather + Rhinestones Flames Vintage Late 90s Skirt
By WILLIAM B
Located in San Diego, CA
rhinestones in the shapes of flames. Fully lined in silk printed with navy blue and purple polka dots. Hidden
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1990s American Pencil Skirts

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Halston NWT $12k Vintage Size 6 Open Back Black Silk Sequin Gown Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful, rare, AND important brand new with original $12,000 price tag (would equal well over $20,000 today), this vintage HALSTON Couture gown is truly breathtaking! Blac...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

1960s Hattie Carnegie Silver Sequined Open Back Mod Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

A Pierre Cardin Organza Blouse With Dramatic Batwing Sleeves Circa 1970/1980
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970/1980 France Stunning Blouse in black Organza by Pierre Cardin (attributed to) dating from the 1970s / 1980s. Boat neckline blouse buttoned in front and dramatic raging s...
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1970s French Blouses

1970s Bob Mackie Ray Aghayan Aqua Blue Dot Organza Maxi Dress w Puff Sleeves
By Bob Mackie
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful, ethereal vintage Bob Mackie aqua blue dot organza dress has both a cream organza lining and a cream satin lining. The dress was featured on the cover of the book "Dr...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Michael Casey Couture Gold Lame Goddess Gown W/ Halter Neck & Deep V
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A glorious 1990s Michael Casey Couture gold silk lame goddess gown with structured and boned bodice, halter closure and a plunging neckline held in place by a beaded medallion. Fron...
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1990s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Christian Dior Black Velvet Evening Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful black velvet vintage Christian Dior evening dress with a full skirt. The dress has buttons and a zipper that starts at the waist in the back. The cross over bod...
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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Black Shoulder Bow Sabrina Dress with Looping Car Wash Skirt - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Remember Audrey Hepburn's iconic black dinner dress in "Sabrina?" This charming piece is a near perfect facsimile from the same era with one important difference: instead of a single...
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1950s Unknown Ballerina Dresses

Lipstick Red Silk *Larger Size* Sheath Dress w Convertible Scarf Back - L, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1950s Philip Hulitar Ivory and Black Velvet Pearl Encrusted Beaded Gown
By Philip Hulitar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Phillip Hulitar 1950s, ivory silk chiffon and black velvet cocktail dress is the perfect party dress or great for wedding. Gown has intricate black velvet, ivory silk ch...
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1950s American Vintage Bridal Gowns

Gold Ring with Marquise Emerald. Vintage inspired emerald ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with emerald side diamonds, emeralds and sapphires Total weight 2.5 gr - depends from size you choose. Gemstones - all are natural earth mined. Emeralds 1. Marquise ...
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Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" iconique vintage 1970s documented black dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is a version of the Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" dress that Talitha Getty wore for the Vogue Paris 1970 February issue photographed by Jeanloup Sieff. Iconique and highly co...
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1970s French Day Dresses

1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & White Haute Couture Silk Lace Cocktail Dress Jacke
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & White Haute Couture Silk Lace Cocktail Dress Jacket With Mink Collar
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Couture Blue Silk Documented Runway Dress, 1994
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Portland, OR
This is a pretty blue crinkle silk Gianni Versace dress with topstitching down the front, side pleats, double shoulder straps and front faux pockets. This dress is documented from t...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique on Grosvenor Street. The quality a...
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1950s British Ball Gowns

Blue Butterfly Sketch New Look Ballerina Sundress with Bib Points - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With a silhouette sweet enough for a music-box ballerina and a loose, Matisse-like butterfly sketch print, this singular party dress will be the center of attention at any gathering....
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1950s Unknown Ballerina Day Dresses

1950s White with Red Polka Dot Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s white cotton day dress featuring a red polka dot print, puritan collar, bric-a-brac trim, front button closure, plastic buttons, and a matching plastic belt with cut-outs. The ...
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1950s Day Dresses

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50s Navy Blue & Ivory Polka Dot Dress with Full Gathered Skirt
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Navy Blue & Ivory Polka Dot Dress with Full Gathered Skirt. Metal zipper up the back. Rushed
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1950s Day Dresses

1970’s Blue & Metallic Gold Polka Dot Maxi Dress
Located in Atlanta, GA
Polka dots and windowpanes make for a great combination in this 1970’s maxi dress with a Dividends
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1985 COMME DES GARCONS navy wool draped dress with polka dots
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, navy-blue and off white polka dot woven wool dress with asymmetrical closure and draped
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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

Chanel 2pc White Polka Dot and Navy Striped Dress with Belt
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an adorably chic Chanel 2 pc dress set with belt. It features polka dot embroidered fabric
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Late 20th Century French Tea Gowns

1940's Claire McCardell Polka-Dot Print Silk Scarf-Neck Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
navy-blue & red polka-dot print dress is a wonderful example of her genius. The silk is feather-light
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1940s Day Dresses

1970s Stavropoulos Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Cocktail Dress with Sheer Sleeves
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Stavropoulos navy blue silk chiffon multi-layered cocktail dress with red polka-dots
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Haute Couture Navy Blue Silk Ruffle Trim Day Dress, 1970s
By Valentino
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Valentino Haute Couture navy blue silk ruffle trim day dress with white polka dots and long
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Eric Laage Paris Vintage 1970s 70s Op - Art 3 - D Open Back Halter Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
, with navy and white polka dots and 3-D blue and purple flowers throughout. Halter style that wraps
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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

1950s Ceil Chapman Silk Vintage Dress Navy Blue Polka Dots
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Portland, OR
navy blue with pale grayed blue polka dots and there is a front zipper hidden under the skirt. This
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen Navy Blue + White Vintage Polka Dot Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s ALEXANDER MCQUEEN for GIVENCHY COUTURE navy blue and white polka dot cotton dress
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Navy Blue & White Polka Dot Halter Dress W Bow & Bolero Jacket
Located in Portland, OR
This is an adorable long dark blue vintage dress with tiny white polka dots and a matching cropped
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1930s American Evening Dresses

Vintage J. Tiktiner Cote D'Azur - Nice Navy Blue + White Polka Dot Belted Dress
By J. Tiktiner
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable 1990s does 1950s French cotton dress by J. TIKTINER! Navy blue and white polka dots, with
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Joy Stevens Navy Blue + White Polka Dot Nautical Tie - Back Dress
By Joy Stevens
Located in San Diego, CA
Cutest vintage Joy Stevens navy blue and white polka dot tie-back dress! Enough said to describe
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

Albert Nipon Vintage Blue Red Polka Dot Dress Matching Kerchief Scarf
By Albert Nipon
Located in Portland, OR
This is an adorable Albert Nipon navy blue vintage 1970's maxi dress with small red polka dots and
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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Navy + White Silk Polka Dot Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche' silk dress! Features all over navy blue and white
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Navy Blue + White Polka Dot Silk 80s Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Tres chic 80s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche navy blue and white polka dot silk sleeveless
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Strapless Victor Costa Vintage Dress Navy White Polka Dots 2/4
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This strapless navy blue vintage dress with white polka dots is from Victor Costa. This is a great
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1980s American Evening Dresses

Vuokko Nurmesniemi Finland Nordic 1960s Black Hooded Dress W Giant Polka Dots
Located in Portland, OR
This is such a stylish Navy Blue and ivory dress from the 1960's! Perfect mod styling by Vuokko
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1960s Finnish Day Dresses

Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr Vintage 1960s 60s Op Art Polka Dot Mini Dress
By Elinor Simmons, Malcolm Starr
Located in Sparks, NV
Circles within circles within squares. Cute 1960s shift dress with detailed black + white dot
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1960s American Shift Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Blue Silk Print Wrap Dress, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
medium navy blue dress is nicely adorned with ruffles on the “V” collar and at the wrists. The white
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Donald Brooks Navy Silk Jersey Gown
By Donald Brooks
Located in San Francisco, CA
layers of polka-dot tulle as a built-in petticoat for a full silhouette. This dress is fully lined with
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Size 8 Romper Late 1980s Navy Blue and Yellow Polka Dot 80s Vintage Romper
By Liz Claiborne
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 80s LIZ CLAIBORNE long sleeve navy blue and marigold yellow polka dot one piece romper
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1980s American Jumpsuits

Adele Simpson Flapper Lady Print Maxi Dress, 1970s
By Adele Simpson
Located in Boca Raton, FL
print. The ladies’ black high heels rest on a scalloped print of white, grey, and navy polka dots on a
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's Victor Costa Navy Polka Dot Shirt Dress with Pleat Hem
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 1970's Victor Costa shirt dress. Made from a soft synthetic fabric in navy blue with
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1970s American Chemise Dresses

Bill Blass Navy and White Polka Dot Dress with Beaded Pin Stripes
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
bugle beads is combined with printed white polka dots on a navy blue background. Both the cuffs and the
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Topanga, CA
catwalk. This Yves Saint Laurent navy blue and off white dress flows beautifully. It is
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1970s French Formal Gowns

1990s Yves Saint Laurent Blue Navy Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Yves Saint Laurent sleeveless dress in dark blue cotton with white polka dots, round neckline
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Navy Polka Down Gown with Daisy Motif
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta navy blue gown with white polka dots, accented by ruffled daisy appliques on
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

John Galliano navy blue silk and lace bias cut slip dress, ss 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, London
John Galliano; Navy blue polka dot print silk bias cut slip dress. Built in lace bra with
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's Halston III Red Silk Print Peasant Dress
By Halston
Located in Dallas, TX
Peasant dress in a red floral silk brocade and with a blue, pink and white polka dot floral print. Boat
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1980s American Casual Dresses

Mollie Parnis
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mollie Parnis long sleeve navy blue with purple polka dots tulle dress. Four layers of tulle, two
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1980's Guy Laroche Polka Dot Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1980's dress * navy blue silk chiffon * 2 layers of chiffon and mesh lining over silk
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1970's BILL BLASS Nautical silk dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, 1970's, BILL BLASS, Nautical silk dress. Ivory and navy blue stripe shell
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1970s American Casual Dresses

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Browse a vast assortment of navy blue polka dot dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black navy blue polka dot dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Purple, White and more. Finding appealing navy blue polka dot dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and Ceil Chapman each produced popular versions that are worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Navy Blue Polka Dot Dresses?

The prices for navy blue polka dot dresses start at $230 and top out at $1,895 with these items, on average, selling for $745.

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For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino 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 Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal. 

Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

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