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What are swing dresses?

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What are swing dresses?
A swing dress is a dress with an a-line shape that tends to flow as one moves. Swing dresses hit peak popularity in the 1950s.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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MARNI Flaminia Veronesi 2022 multicolour floral paint batwing dress IT36 XS
By Marni
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARNI Flaminia Veronesi 2022 multicolour floral paint batwing dress IT36 XS Reference: CELG/A00300
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Casual Dresses

YVES SAINT LAURENT black superfine merino wool 140 batwing dress S
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YVES SAINT LAURENT black superfine merino wool 140 batwing dress S Reference: TGAS/E00537 Brand
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1990s Italian Casual Dresses

1980s Black Silk Jersey Batwing Dress with Leather Applique
Located in London, GB
feels luxurious and comfortable against the skin. The dress has wide batwing sleeves, each finished at
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1980s British Evening Dresses

Marimekko Vintage 1980s 80s Textile Print Color Block Avant Garde Batwing Dress
By Marimekko
Located in Sparks, NV
Colorful geometric screen printed avant garde dress by Finnish textile designer Marimekko. Drop
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1980s Day Dresses

S/S 2003 Christian Dior John Galliano Khaki Green Batwing Parachute Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Sublime, Spring / Summer 2003 Khaki Green batwing Dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

Mod Mignon Batwing 1960's Dress
By Mignon
Located in New York, NY
Cool Mignon Batwing Mod Dress with large pleated bow detailing and deep sleeves. Made of printed
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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