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1980s Christian Lacroix Couture Shocking Pink Silk Matelassé Strapless Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Gresham, OR
organza. This unusual dress is unusual in design as it is boned and strapless with a front center zipper
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1980s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
1970s Liberty Art Deco Style Shirt Dress with Diamond Buckle
By Liberty of London
Located in London, GB
This unusual dress was designed by iconic London department store Liberty during the early 1970s
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1970s British Unusual Vintage Dresses
Unusual Galanos Silk Crepe Pleated Dress
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Galanos Silk Crepe 2 piece pleated dress. Unusual design from Galanos. The printed black
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Galanos Black Silk Crepe Evening Dress with Unusual Diamante Neckline
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in New Hope, PA
Black silk crepe is used for this classically elegant long sleeved dress with a square neckline
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Late 20th Century American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Galanos Black Silk Crepe Evening Dress with Unusual Diamante Neckline
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in New Hope, PA
Black silk crepe is used for this classically elegant long sleeved dress with a square neckline
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Late 20th Century American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1970's KENZO JAP black silk dress with ruching
By Kenzo Takada
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and unusual black silk maxi dress with ruched detail designed by Kenzo Takada for Kenzo
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1970s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Hand Painted Silk Crepe Dress
Located in New York, NY
Unusual hand painted silk crepe dress with self sash. Oversized T shirt shape with panels of hand
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1940s Gilbert Adrian Inspired Black Silk Long Dress with Wheat Sheaf Print
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Adrians popular day/dinner dresses featuring unusual and interesting graphic prints. High neckline with
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1930s Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Pale Green Abstract Novelty Patterned Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1950s silk green patterned dress features an unusual kaleidoscope design in a variety
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1950s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Art Deco Slip Dress with Dangling Bell Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Silk Art Deco Slip Dress with Bell Flower motifs. Peachy pink and lavender silk are mixed
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1930s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Helga Howie Impressionist Print Silk Print Bubble Dress
By Helga Howie
Located in New York, NY
with self piping. This versatile dress is has unusual proportions but transforms on the right person
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1980s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Blush Pink Ribbon Work Dress
Located in London, GB
and unusual blush pink colour. The dress features an elasticated waistline and a gently flared a-line
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1980s Cotton Floral Camelia Print Striped Dress
Located in London, GB
This dress is unusual on two fronts. While researching another dress in our collection we were
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1980s British Unusual Vintage Dresses
1970's Leonard Silk Jersey Form Fitting Floral Day Dress with Flutter Sleeves
By Leonard
Located in Studio City, CA
Unusual knee-length day dress by Parisian designer, Leonard made from silk jersey. Dress features a
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1970s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Jersey Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Geneva, CH
A 70's Pucci dress with an unusual irises print. Fitted bodice, "V" neckline. Buttons with matching
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1970s Italian Unusual Vintage Dresses
1970's Travilla White Silk Crepe Gown with Unusual Cord Decoration
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in New Hope, PA
white silk halter dress Marilyn Monroe wore in the film The Seven Year Itch in 1955. It later sold at
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1970s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Geoffrey Beene Wool Jersey Spiral Seam Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene chic charcoal wool jersey dress with unusual seaming. Triple button motif at hip and
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1990s Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Monochrome Shirtwaister Dress with Novelty Houndstooth Print
Located in London, GB
This unusual cotton dress was made in the 1950s by Welsmere Fashions and is tailored to a full
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1950s British Unusual Vintage Dresses
1970s Jean Varon Floral Rose Print Maxi Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
. The cuffs are gently tapered and have inside seam zips for access. The dress has an unusual deep cut
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1970s British Unusual Vintage Dresses
1940s White and Purple Rayon Floral Print Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
This unusual rayon crepe shirt-dress dates to the 1940s. The purple and black print looks like
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1940s British Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress
By Traina-Norell
Located in London, GB
This is a really unusual couture made dress from Traina-Norrell that is almost certainly from the
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
front bodice, fitted at the waist, mid calf length. Unusual to find a white dress from the 1940's in
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1940s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
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
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1930s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress and Jacket
Located in London, GB
A great silk cocktail dress and jacket in an interesting and unusual garlic print .
The dress has
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1960s Unknown Unusual Vintage Dresses
Jean Paul Gaultier Printed Stretch-Mesh & Knit Asymetric Tattoo Dress, SS1995
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Geneva, CH
bodice, the dress falls to unusual asymmetric midi length. Unlined, just slips on over the body. Labeled
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1990s Italian Unusual Vintage Dresses
Size: Size M (US 6/UK 10/IT 42/FR 42)
Michaele Vollbracht Feathers And Sequins Dress, 1980s
By Michaele Vollbracht
Located in New York, NY
Michaele Vollbracht very rare dress from 1980's. Beyond gorgeous dress with unusual design and look
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Late 20th Century Unusual Vintage Dresses
Exceptional 1920s Couture Black Beaded Flapper Dress
Located in London, GB
Exceptional 1920s Black fine silk chiffon plissé flapper dress with unusual handkerchief hem hand
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20th Century Unusual Vintage Dresses
1990's Thierry Mugler Paris Asymmetrical Sequins Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
our frontstore
Details:
Unusual asymmetrical black dress with sequined trim designed by Thierry
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20th Century French Unusual Vintage Dresses
James Galanos Ivory Silk Crepe Pleated Evening Dress
By James Galanos
Located in New Hope, PA
James Galanos designed this unusual pleated dress using ivory silk crepe. The dress has a very
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Late 20th Century American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1960s Fontana Sisters Haute Couture Metallic Cocktail Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
, giving the dress it's unusual, amazing look. Has panel with rounded edge detail across the top of the
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1960s Italian Unusual Vintage Dresses
1960s Fantasy Tweed Couture Maxi Dress with Off-the-Shoulder Detail
Located in London, GB
and a fascinating level of detail up-close. The cut of this dress is unusual; the silhouette is
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1960s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
1970s LOUIS FERAUD Attributed Blue Ruby Lined Pleated Ruffled Chiffon Dress
By Louis Feraud, Louis Feraud Paris
Located in Munich, DE
element on their own. The colour of the dress is very unusual. It has been achieved by layering a deep ink
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1970s Unknown Unusual Vintage Dresses
Herve Leger Black Keyhole Dress Circa 1990
By Herve Léger
Located in Toronto, Ontario
ORIGINAL issue 1990's Herve Leger black body con stretch dress. Unusual criss-cross front and key
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1990s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT red floral silk halter neck dress with flounce
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual, red floral printed silk dress with halter neck, flounce at bust and matching long
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1970s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950s Gold Pleated Bodice Silk Satin Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
pinprick. The satin fabric is in very fresh, clean condition with no marks. It is unusual to find a dress
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1950s British Unusual Vintage Dresses
1960s Robert Dorland Pink Sequin and Beaded Mini Dress
Located in London, GB
I really love the simplicity and cut of this 1960s Robert Dorland dress. The unusual sequin and
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1960s British Unusual Vintage Dresses
1990s Galanos Couture Madame Gres Inspired Silk Jersey Dress
By Galanos
Located in London, GB
dress has an unusual combination of colours; for the bodice, a deep lime green satin and brown and eau
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1990s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1980s Wim Hemmink Fuchsia One-Shoulder Dress with Wrap-Around Sleeve
Located in London, GB
occasion wear in London. This flamboyant and unusual 1980s one-shoulder dress with shrug is tailored from a
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1980s British Unusual Vintage Dresses
1960s Romantica Victor Costa Pastel Paisley Chiffon & Silver Tinsel Midi Dress
By Victor Costa, Romantica by Victor Costa
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Romantica Victor Costa Pastel Paisley Chiffon & Silver Tinsel Midi Dress: This is an unusual
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1960s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Black and Silver *Larger Size* Ombré New Look Strapless Party Dress – L, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An unusual and discretely colorful party dress despite its dark hue, the dress features a silver
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1950s Unknown Unusual Vintage Dresses
Size: none; comparable to size large
Retro Period, 18 Karat White Gold, Pearl, and Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
', with Covadonga a region in Spain. A really unusual dress ring which is bold in its form yet
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Unusual Vintage Dresses
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Pearl, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Pauline Trigère Ensemble with Fox Trim
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Alford, MA
Stunning Pauline Trigère 1970s ensemble in black wool crepe, the simple dress underneath an unusual
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1970s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
Unusual Sculptural Design Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dressser
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid Century Modern high chest dresser.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unusual Vintage Dresses
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Walnut
1980s Chrysoprase and Sodalite Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shank.
The unusual dress ring with diamonds is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the marks
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1980s Unknown Unusual Vintage Dresses
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Diamond, Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Indian Sari Coral Color New Idea for Unusual Curtains Also
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
blend -
It may be an idea for evening dress or ...unusual curtains (I done in a customer's bedroom
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Unusual Vintage Dresses
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Synthetic
Charming Ivory Slip Dress, 18th Century Courtesan Embroideries
Located in New York, NY
Charming and unusual Ivory Slip Dress with Courtesan Embroideries from the 1940's. Elaborate 18th
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1940s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Indian Sari Brown Color, Brik Red and Gold Border, also Evening Summer Dress
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage Indian Sari: brown color with a brick red and gold border-
New idea for an evening dress or
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Unusual Vintage Dresses
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Synthetic
H 43.31 in W 177.17 in D 0.4 in
Pair of Art Deco Mazer Scotsman Motif Clips
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Charming Mazer Scotsman Motif Clips from the 1930's. Each figure in traditional dress set
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1930s American Art Deco Unusual Vintage Dresses
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Gilt Metal
Vintage Totemic Figure, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Tribal Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
soft yellow metal
Sporting an unusual head dress with attached counters
Colourful eyes and snake
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Unusual Vintage Dresses
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Metal
H 9.85 in W 4.53 in D 3.35 in
1970s Pearl and Sapphire Diamond and White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
main setting and blend seamlessly with the plain ring shank.
This unusual vintage dress ring has been
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1970s Unknown Unusual Vintage Dresses
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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Indian Sari Turquoise with Rich Floral Drawing, for Curtain Also
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage wonderful turquoise Sari, with a rich floral design: new idea for unusual curtains or an
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Unusual Vintage Dresses
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Acrylic
Amazing Angelo Mozzillo Unusual Tie Design Neckline Maxi Dress
By Angelo Mozzillo
Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi
Amazing Angelo Mozzillo Unusual Tie Design Neckline Maxi Dress
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1990s Italian Unusual Vintage Dresses
Hermès unusual toile de jouy cotton dress. circa 1960s
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
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This dress is a piece that certainly embodies Hermès's luxury and elegance.
Constructed from a cotton
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1960s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
50s Raffia dress
Located in London, GB
This is a really unusual and special 50s dress. constructed throughout of hand crocheted raffia
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1950s Unknown Unusual Vintage Dresses
Yohji Yamamoto Asymmetrical Wool Knit Dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual sweater dress from Yohji Yamamoto is made of a muted green wool. It features one sleeve
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Late 20th Century Japanese Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950's Unusual Brown & Pink Gown with Interesting Details
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a very unusual 1950's vintage, brown and pink taffeta gown designed by Perullo for David
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1950s American Unusual Vintage Dresses
1930's Lace Tea Nude Silk Chiffon Illusion Dress
Located in Toronto, ON
hand constructed with an interesting Deco floral pattern- very unusual. The dress is loose fitting to
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1930s French Unusual Vintage Dresses
1950's Black Cocktail Dress with Ruching & Black Lace Skirt
Located in Oradell, NJ
zipper for closure followed by a series of hooks and eyes for the skirt closure. The dress is unusual and
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1950s Unusual Vintage Dresses
Unusual Silver Dress Ring
Located in Tetsworth, GB
An unusual silver dress ring.
Silver and paste
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Late 20th Century Unusual Vintage Dresses
Vintage Diane Freis Original Black & Gold Evening Gown w Matching Scarf
By Diane Freis
Located in Portland, OR
matching sash style scarf. We acquired this evening dress from a woman who had the most unusual Diane Freis
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1980s Hong Kong Unusual Vintage Dresses
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Unusual Vintage Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of unusual vintage dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black unusual vintage dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Beige and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Unusual vintage dresses designed by Azzedine Alaïa, James Galanos and Galanos — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. 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 are Unusual Vintage Dresses?
The prices for unusual vintage dresses start at $205 and top out at $7,500 with these items, on average, selling for $1,068.
Questions About Unusual Vintage Dresses
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2023To 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.