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1960s Pink Princess Seam Cut Formal Dress
Located in London, GB
a blend - silk rayon perhaps. This could easily be worn as formal day wear to the races or for a
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1960s British Vintage Formal Wear
1960s French Couture Green and Pink Floral Embroidered Dress
Located in London, GB
note, both Christian Dior and Pierre Balmain made ready to wear dresses using this fabric for their
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1960s French Vintage Formal Wear
1980s Navy and White Polka Dot and Floral Dress
Located in London, GB
exclusive Bond Street precinct, London. They had a renowned ready to wear and couture salon from 1906 until
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1980s French Vintage Formal Wear
1950s Harrods Navy Double Breasted Dress
By Harrods
Located in London, GB
underside of the jacket lining and falls to the mid-calf, fluttering around the wearer’s legs as they walk
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1950s Vintage Formal Wear
Christian Lacroix Black Silk Chiffon Dress With Off White Silk Collar & Cuffs
By Christian Lacroix Pret a Porter, Christian Lacroix
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
unlined, the collar and cuffs are attached. Marked size US12. From the 1990s.
In excellent wearable
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1990s Italian Vintage Formal Wear
Vintage Fuchsia Alaia 1980s Sleeveless Dress Size US XS
Located in New York, NY
Vintage fuchsia sleeveless dress by Alaia. Circa 1980s. V-neck. Zip closure at center front. 26" bust, 20" waist, 40.5" length, 12" shoulder width.
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1980s European Vintage Formal Wear
André Courrèges Tapeze Logo Monogram 70s 80s 90s Square Neck Large Black Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in PARIS, FR
Trapeze dress by André Courrèges!
White logo on the front.
Square neck. Iconic Courrèges look!
2 huge front pockets.
There is a matching jakcet, the jacket is sold separatly!
VERY G...
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1980s Italian Vintage Formal Wear
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Size: Large.
1950s Grey Wool Dolman Sleeve Dress with Elaborate Beadwork
Located in London, GB
formal and every day occasions. It's a fine choice for Goodwood too. Unlabelled but this is most
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1950s British Vintage Formal Wear
1940s Novelty Ship Print Pastel Coloured Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
transform as evening wear with the correct accessories. Would fit up to a US size 8, UK size 12
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1940s American Vintage Formal Wear
1940s Navy And White Polkadot Dress With Belt
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1940s navy and white polkadot dress is in superb vintage condition for something of this age and is the perfect choice for an informal daytime event, easily accessorised ...
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1940s American Vintage Formal Wear
1990 Yves Saint Laurent Colourful Abstract Print Shirtwaister Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
This staple dress is from the 1990 A/W Rive Gauche collection from Yves Saint Laurent. The simple lines create a classic silhouette that can be dressed up or down as evident in the ...
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1990s French Vintage Formal Wear
1950s Sambo Fashions Purple and White Silk Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
dogtooth printed silk and is lined in a white silk, making it cool and comfortable for the wearer. The
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1950s British Vintage Formal Wear
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Black Panel Slip Dress Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous grey Gucci slip gown, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this chic grey gown features a wide scoop neckline, spaghetti straps, and is...
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1990s Italian Vintage Formal Wear
1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII - 1939-1947. It has a V-neck collar, with subtle notching, and fastens at the left h...
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1940s French Vintage Formal Wear
1950s Navy and Pink Silk Rose Print Dress
Located in London, GB
is more modern and probably more appropriate for today's wearer. Another minor alteration has taken
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1950s American Vintage Formal Wear
1950s Red Cotton Dress with Embroidered Peplum
Located in London, GB
1950s or early 1960s red cotton dress with floral embroidered and pleated peplum. The dress also features elbow length sleeves, fitted bodice and underskirt and it fastens at the bac...
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1950s American Vintage Formal Wear
1960s Paul Jonas Floral Dress with Black Stripes
Located in London, GB
A sensational and original 1960s floral polished cotton dress by British boutique designer Paul Jonas. The dress is in remarkable vintage condition and looks to have barely been worn...
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1960s British Vintage Formal Wear
1950s Victor Josselyn Silk Floral Rose Spray Print Dress
Located in London, GB
Late 1950s to early 1960s piece by designer Victor Josselyn who used premium fabrics and production values to produce fashionable clothing for high end department stores in Great Bri...
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1950s British Vintage Formal Wear
90s Gianfranco Ferre Sheer Metallic Grey Cocktail Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre Sheer metallic grey long sleeve fitted cocktail dress.
Size: 4/6 see measurement:
Bust: 36” / Waist: 30”/ Hip : 38”/ Shoulder 15”. Dress length: 57”/ Sleeve leng...
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1980s Italian Vintage Formal Wear
1970s French Couture Navy Rose Print Dress
Located in London, GB
reminds us of something you'd wear in Provence in the summer! It is in absolutely beautiful, barely worn
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1970s French Vintage Formal Wear
1960s I. Magnin Cream Silk Occasion Dress With Diamante Detail
By I. Magnin
Located in London, GB
reverse. This beautiful, versatile piece would be fabulous choice for alternative bridal wear. Fully
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1960s American Vintage Formal Wear
1930s Haute Couture Silver Lame Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
Original 1930s haute couture gold lame evening dress, in fabulous condition for its age. It features a crossover front with tie waist detail, and a keyhole cutout back. The fabric i...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Formal Wear
1960s White Linen Mod Dress with Large Floral Appliques
Located in London, GB
The design and high end construction details of this original vintage white linen dress make this very special and unusual. It has a distinctly 60s cote d'azur feel. In a classic A-...
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1960s French Vintage Formal Wear
1960s Oatmeal Linen Textured Linen Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully finished 1960s textured linen work dress in a light cream oatmeal shade. It tapers from the bust to the waist in a classic 60s shift shape and flows down into a...
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1960s American Vintage Formal Wear
1960s Velvet and Green Satin Rose Print Dress
Located in London, GB
An unusual combination of forest greens, yellow and rich russet red feature in this early 1960s rose print cocktail dress. Both the pencil skirt and the trim of the square neckline ...
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1960s American Vintage Formal Wear
1960s Dellwood Navy Floral Cutout Dress
Located in London, GB
Sophisticated and very well made cap sleeve 1960s shift dress from Dellwood. Made up of a polished cotton / silk feel fabric with machined cutout work that has been shaped into a st...
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1960s British Vintage Formal Wear
1980s Zandra Rhodes Pale Green Couture Silk Chiffon Dress
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in London, GB
Amazing vintage 1980s Zandra Rhodes couture pale green chiffon dress. The dress is decorated with a beautiful hand painted white and grey floral design interspersed with scattered pe...
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1980s British Vintage Formal Wear
1930s Floral Cotton Polynesian Style Dress
Located in London, GB
This is one of the most interesting and unusual antique dresses we have ever had at Circa and of extraordinary construction. It is modelled on an earlier 18th century Polynesian styl...
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1930s American Vintage Formal Wear
1960s Jean Lang Green Cotton Floral Dress
Located in London, GB
A fabulous lightweight cotton 1960s dress by Jean Lang. The Jean Lang Dress Company was an American fashion house founded by the designer John Lang in 1916 in Minneapolis. They produ...
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1960s American Vintage Formal Wear
1960s Green Floral Metallic Brocade Dress
Located in London, GB
This elegant vintage 1960s metallic evening dress is of high-end, British manufactured quality although unlabelled. The opulent and textured brocade fabric has an iris design in alte...
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1960s British Vintage Formal Wear
Veronica at Rembrandt Vintage 1960s Geometric Print Monochrome Dress
By REMBRANDT
Located in London, GB
1970s Rembrandt designer geometric print monochrome dress. This classic design has beautiful details such as the pleated poet style cuffs and a dainty crossover collar. The bodice is...
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1970s British Vintage Formal Wear
Vintage 1950s Dusty Pink Prom Style Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning 1950s in a soft dusty pink. The fabric is a ribbed, structured silk that helps to shape the dress. The skirt is densely gathered around the waist so the skirt has...
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1950s Vintage Formal Wear
Vintage Carven Navy and Black Short Sleeve Mini Dress w/ Open Back
By Carven
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details:
Size 40.
Featuring silver tone front zip closure, open back with rear button closure, black ruffled skirt and navy short balloon sleeves.
Made in Hungary.
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Vintage Formal Wear
Vintage Carven Black Mid Lenght Long Sleeve Dress Size 38
By Carven
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details:
Size 38
Featuring 100% polyester fabric, long sleeves with slit, mid length, shorter on the front, longer on the back, rear zip closure.
Made in Turkey.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Vintage Formal Wear
1930S Blue Rayon & Silk Net Gown From Paris With Velvet Ribbon Trim, Some Small
Located in New York, NY
1930S Blue Rayon & Silk Net Gown From Paris With Velvet Ribbon Trim, Some Small Holes
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1930s Vintage Formal Wear
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR White Floral Lace Dress Size 8
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR White Floral Lace Dress Size 8
Product details:
Size US8, FR40
White and black lace
Rear zip closure, measures 20 inches long
Rear slit detail, measures 8 in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Formal Wear
1980'S Black & Peach Acetate Satin Short Sleeve French Cocktail Dress
By Angela Missoni
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in satin 1980'S Black & Peach Acetate Satin Short Sleeve French Cocktail Dress
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1980s Vintage Formal Wear
1990'S THIERRY MUGLER Black Silk Long Sleeve Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Tagged a European size 38 Sexy snaps go all the way down the back. 1990'S THIERRY MUGLER Black Silk Long Sleeve Dress
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1990s Vintage Formal Wear
1990'S Italian Made Sateen Wool Tuxedo Blazer Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990'S Italian Made Sateen Wool Tuxedo Blazer Dress
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1990s Vintage Formal Wear
AKRIS Flamenco-Inspired Black / Creme-White Polka Dot Flounced Silk Dress, 1980s
By Albert Kriemler
Located in Munich, DE
Flamboyant 1980s signature polka dot design silk dress in black, creme-white and bright red by AKRIS of Switzerland. This knee-length dress is inspired by traditional Andalusian flam...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Formal Wear
Size: 40 D / 42 FR / 10 US
1930S Cranberry Red Paisley Rayon Backless Bias Cut Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cranberry Red Paisley Rayon Backless Bias Cut Slip Dress
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1930s Vintage Formal Wear
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Lipstick Red Long Sleeve Evening Midi Dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 90s BADGLEY MISCHKA lipstick red long sleeve jersey evening midi dress! Wonderful flattering fit, with a slightly daring slit up the front center. Comfortable rayon ...
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1990s American Vintage Formal Wear
Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather Black Lambskin Body-Hugging Dress
By Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather, Michael Hoban
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully wicked Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather body-hugging dress is made with the softest lambskin leather and feels like butter when wearing. The front has twelve (1...
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1980s Italian Vintage Formal Wear
S/S 1998 Helmut Lang Black Silk Cut Out Ribbon Runway Gown
By Helmut Lang
Located in West Hollywood, CA
running pattern, creating diamond-shaped cut-outs. The dress falls on the curves of the wearer, tightening
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1990s Vintage Formal Wear
1930S Black & White Silk Satin Bias Cut Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown is 100 years old. Freshly washed, there are some spots from wear and tear, please refer
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1930s Vintage Formal Wear
F/W 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Mesh Hand Painted Rose Bustier Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
is amped up with hand-painted roses throughout the dress. Truly a work of wearable art, this vintage
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1990s Italian Vintage Formal Wear
1970S Halston Cream Silk Jersey Plunging Neckline Gown With Angora & Cashmere K
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
This gown has a modesty panel inside for options of wear. Beautifully hand finished and in near
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1970s Vintage Formal Wear
1950s Jacques Heim Haute Couture Yellow Chiffon Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in London, GB
ready to wear. Notable clients included Bridget Bardot, who modelled some of his first bikinis, and
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1950s French Vintage Formal Wear
Bugs Bunny: Concerto by Chuck Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: “Bugs Concerto” Bugs Bunny in formal wear playing the piano.
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Formal Wear
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pencil
8.60 Carat Emerald And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
of 7.64 carat. This shimmering brooch is the perfect and ultimate touch for a fancy or formal wear.
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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Formal Wear
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Black Crystal Satin Pumps in YSL Box Size 7.5 M
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
black satin bands
Makes an elegant formal wear shoe
Designed by Yves Saint Laurent in YSL shoe box
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Formal Wear
Long (92 cm) Swedish Vintage Silver Necklace Made in the 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
movement. The design is sleek and modern, suitable for both casual and formal wear.
This versatile
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1980s Swedish Vintage Formal Wear
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Silver
14K White Onyx and Diamond Floral Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
for casual or more formal wear. Measures a full
1 1/8 inches in diameter. They are each set with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Formal Wear
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Green, Purple Pearl Dangle Chandelier Clip On Earrings
By KJL
Located in North Miami, FL
casual wear, evening attire and formal wear. The jewel tone colors and regality of the purple and green
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1960s American Modern Vintage Formal Wear
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H 3 in W 2.5 in L 3 in
Silver and Blue Stone Earrings by Georg Jensen, Design No 108
By Georg Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
ensemble, these leaf-inspired silver earrings are versatile enough for both casual and formal wear.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Formal Wear
Materials
Silver
Bulgari Chunky 18 Carat Gold Fancy Link Chain Collar Necklace, circa 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
worn day or night, with both casual and formal wear.
Maker
Bulgari
Period
Circa 1980s
Origin
Italian
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Formal Wear
Materials
18k Gold
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W 0.48 in Dm 5.02 in L 15.75 in
Jean Patou soutane style silk coat, circa 1960s
By Jean Patou Paris, Jean Patou
Located in London, GB
In the 1960s formal wear had a fresh new look.
Simpler and straighter lines inspired by military
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1960s French Vintage Formal Wear
Artisan Stone Turquoise Color Howlite Statement Necklace c 1990
Located in University City, MO
effortlessly from casual to formal wear
The drop length from the catch to the base of the center stone
tile
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Formal Wear
Rare Cartier Paris Chimera Vintage Yellow White Diamond Emerald Hinged Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
comfortable to wear. Welcoming to both casual and formal wear. Total yellow diamond weight approximately
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1970s French Retro Vintage Formal Wear
Materials
18k Gold
Exquisite Elaborate Glass Floral Beaded Embroidered Bolero Jacket c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
stunning formal wear garment
The shoulder sleeves have a gradual puffed capped detail
Designed with hidden
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1980s Vintage Formal Wear
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Vintage Formal Wear For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage formal wear you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Orange and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage formal wear may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Chanel, Thierry Mugler and Adolfo are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 is a Vintage Formal Wear?
The price for a vintage formal wear starts at $150 and tops out at $7,963, and on average, selling for $687.
Questions About Vintage Formal Wear
- How do I wear a vintage tie pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To wear a vintage tie pin, position the pin between the third and fourth buttons of your shirt. Then, slip the pin through both layers of the tie. Finally, secure the backing. Find a range of vintage tie pins on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you wear a vintage tweed jacket is largely a matter of personal preference. Slip one on with trousers or a pencil skirt to create a polished ensemble for work or elevate your weekend jeans by adding one. Shop a variety of vintage tweed jackets on 1stDibs.
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