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How can you tell if a dress is vintage?

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How can you tell if a dress is vintage?
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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons Runway gold medieval jacquard dress IT40 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons Runway gold medieval jacquard dress IT40 S Reference: MAEA/A00003 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Collection: Fall Winte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Oleg Cassini Colorful Floral Abstract Animal Print Sequin Evening Dress
Located in Portland, OR
This shimmering vintage 1980s Black Tie by Oleg Cassini evening dress is fully covered in sparkling sequins. This fun bodycon mini dress has a white background and the iridescent seq...
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1980s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1993 Azzedine Alaïa Black Eyelet Fringe Knit Bodycon Full-Length Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black knit maxi dress designed by Azzedine Alaia from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection. This exquisite dress showcases a unique laser-cut technique, with intricate details seen in advertisements from that year. The entire dress is knit with vertical stripes, complemented by a scalloped mock neck. What makes this dress particularly striking are the laser-cut elements that form delicate cutouts and end in fringe at the hem and cuffs. This vintage Alaia dress...
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1990s French Evening Dresses

1989 Isaac Mizrahi Vintage Tartan Plaid Strapless Cashmere Kilt Runway Dress
Located in Portland, OR
This Isaac Mizrahi vintage strapless dress was inspired by kilts and it is one of the designer's most iconic pieces. Long before Alexander McQueen was using tartan in his pieces, Is...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980 Pauline Trigere Red Silk Taffeta & Black Lace Overlay Cocktail Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful and dramatic 1980s Pauline Trigere red silk taffeta cocktail dress with gorgeous black lace overlay: Puff-sleeved with a black velvet belt tied at center front, this bold...
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1990s Vintage Donna Karan Canary Yellow Beaded Sequin Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Donna Karan canary yellow beaded silk dress! Thin spaghetti straps, with a figure flattering shape! Beads and sequins throughout front and back. Looks great alone, o...
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

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