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1960s Mod Evening Dress

Black Mod Rhinestone Zipper Mini Dress, 1960s
Black Mod Rhinestone Zipper Mini Dress, 1960s

Black Mod Rhinestone Zipper Mini Dress, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Become the queen of the swinging 60s with this lightweight polyester, mod mini dress. Featuring a

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20th Century Mini Dress

1960s Geoffrey Beene Yellow Linen Mod Dress
1960s Geoffrey Beene Yellow Linen Mod Dress

1960s Geoffrey Beene Yellow Linen Mod Dress

By Geoffrey Beene Boutique

Located in London, GB

This vibrant 1960s yellow lined Mod-style mini dress is by popular US designer Geoffrey Beene

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1960s American Mini Dress

1960's Harry Algo Black Wool Mod Style A-Line Dress
1960's Harry Algo Black Wool Mod Style A-Line Dress

1960's Harry Algo Black Wool Mod Style A-Line Dress

By Harry Algo

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Mod with a twist 1960s Harry Algo black wool crepe little black dress. Sleeveless with a round neck

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Eric Hill Black Wool Mod Dress
1960s Eric Hill Black Wool Mod Dress

1960s Eric Hill Black Wool Mod Dress

Located in London, GB

This refined mod dress was made in the 1960s by Eric Hill who had boutique concessions in the top

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1960s British Cocktail Dresses

1960s Mod Brocade Dress, Don Sophisticates
1960s Mod Brocade Dress, Don Sophisticates

1960s Mod Brocade Dress, Don Sophisticates

$340Sale Price|20% Off

Size: 13

1960s Mod Brocade Dress, Don Sophisticates

By Don Sophisticates

Located in Alford, MA

Don Sophisticates shift-style dress in silver and peach geometric brocade featuring a front zipper

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Mid-20th Century American Shift Cocktail Dresses

Victor Costa for Lord & Taylor 1960s Black Mod Fringe Cocktail Dress
Victor Costa for Lord & Taylor 1960s Black Mod Fringe Cocktail Dress

Victor Costa for Lord & Taylor 1960s Black Mod Fringe Cocktail Dress

By Lord & Taylor, Victor Costa

Located in Sparks, NV

So wearable! Vintage black button up cocktail dress with fringe on the cuffs and hem. By Victor

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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1960s Paco Rabanne Mod Plastic Disc Dress
1960s Paco Rabanne Mod Plastic Disc Dress

1960s Paco Rabanne Mod Plastic Disc Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Houston, TX

Paco Rabanne vintage rhodoid disk dress. Rare and collectible, this dress was featured on the 1966

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1990s French Evening Dresses

1960s Italian Couture Orange Embroidered Cocktail Mod Mini Dress
1960s Italian Couture Orange Embroidered Cocktail Mod Mini Dress

1960s Italian Couture Orange Embroidered Cocktail Mod Mini Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This amazing 1960s mod dress is in an orange brocade lurex fabric with fabulous beaded embroidered

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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s MOD BLACK COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS w RHINESTONE BUCKLE
1960s MOD BLACK COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS w RHINESTONE BUCKLE

1960s MOD BLACK COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS w RHINESTONE BUCKLE

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a little black dress from the 1960s. Made of black crepe, the empire bodice is vertically

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1960s Evening Dresses

1960s Italian Couture Light Blue Beadeds Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress
1960s Italian Couture Light Blue Beadeds Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress

1960s Italian Couture Light Blue Beadeds Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This amazing tailored 1960s Italian cocktail dress is in a fabulous light blue silk fabric with

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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Golden Lurex Brocade Mod Suit Cocktail Dress
1960s Golden Lurex Brocade Mod Suit Cocktail Dress

1960s Golden Lurex Brocade Mod Suit Cocktail Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This charming early 1960s cocktail suit dress is in a golden lurex brocade fabric. The sleeveless

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1960s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Louis Feraud 1960s Black Mod Gown
Louis Feraud 1960s Black Mod Gown

Louis Feraud 1960s Black Mod Gown

By Louis Feraud

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mod styled full length black crepe gown by French designer Louis Feraud from the 1960s. Interesting

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1960s German Evening Dresses

1960s Pierre Cardin Couture
1960s Pierre Cardin Couture

1960s Pierre Cardin Couture

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Dress. 1960s Mod Period. Zip up back. Fully Lined in Black. Pierre Cardin signature mod apron in front

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Mid-20th Century French Evening Gowns

1960s Iridescent Blue and Brown Floral Brocade Mod Dress
1960s Iridescent Blue and Brown Floral Brocade Mod Dress

1960s Iridescent Blue and Brown Floral Brocade Mod Dress

By Union Label

Located in Houston, TX

Incredible 1960s mod dress! This dress is knee length, with long sleeves, a notched faux - mandarin

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960's Detachable Hood Mod Maxi Dress
Vintage 1960's Detachable Hood Mod Maxi Dress

Vintage 1960's Detachable Hood Mod Maxi Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Fantastic 1960's maxi dress featuring a printed collar and button up front. Hood is completely

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1960s American Maxi Dress

1960s Mod Emilio Pucci Silk Dress
1960s Mod Emilio Pucci Silk Dress

1960s Mod Emilio Pucci Silk Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Fantastic 1960’s Pucci long sleeve dress is made from silk crepe chiffon printed with an iconic

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1960s Italian Evening Dresses

Vintage 1960's Mod Sheer Silk Chiffon Printed Trapeze Dress
Vintage 1960's Mod Sheer Silk Chiffon Printed Trapeze Dress

Vintage 1960's Mod Sheer Silk Chiffon Printed Trapeze Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning! Gorgeous silk chiffon trapeze dress from the 1960's in shades of orange, yellow and green

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Mod Beaded Net Dress
1960s Mod Beaded Net Dress

1960s Mod Beaded Net Dress

Located in New York, NY

Phenomenal beads and crystals encrust this dress from the mid 1960s.

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Super Sparkly 1960s Lurex Chenille Mod Cocktail Dress
Super Sparkly 1960s Lurex Chenille Mod Cocktail Dress

Super Sparkly 1960s Lurex Chenille Mod Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

The textile on this dress is epic! It appears to be a mod geometric lace with lurex chenille

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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s I.Magnin Mod Zipper Dress
1960s I.Magnin Mod Zipper Dress

1960s I.Magnin Mod Zipper Dress

By I. Magnin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

1960's Hot Mod dress from I.Magnin....a real stunner! In bright colors, I can't find the fabric

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1960s American Day Dresses

1960s Mod Pierre Balmain Sparkle Knit Dress
1960s Mod Pierre Balmain Sparkle Knit Dress

1960s Mod Pierre Balmain Sparkle Knit Dress

By Balmain

Located in New York, NY

1960s Mod Pierre Balmain Sparkle Knit Dress

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Beaded Silk Mod Fitted Cocktail Dress
1960s Beaded Silk Mod Fitted Cocktail Dress

1960s Beaded Silk Mod Fitted Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Jackie O style 1960s Mod shift dress in cream silk with beads and pearls. This dress has

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

James Galanos Sheer Metallic Mod Lace Dress, 1960s
James Galanos Sheer Metallic Mod Lace Dress, 1960s

James Galanos Sheer Metallic Mod Lace Dress, 1960s

By Galanos

Located in New York, NY

1960s James Galanos Sheer Metallic Mod Lace Dress with slits up sides

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Turquoise Linen Mod Dress With Beaded Collar
1960s Turquoise Linen Mod Dress With Beaded Collar

1960s Turquoise Linen Mod Dress With Beaded Collar

Located in London, GB

This lovely vintage 1960s linen Mod dress in turquoise blue is smart and chic. The simple line and

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1960s British Cocktail Dresses

1960s Orange Crepe Mod Car Wash Fringed Dress
1960s Orange Crepe Mod Car Wash Fringed Dress

1960s Orange Crepe Mod Car Wash Fringed Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A exciting 1960s car wash fringe dress in bright orange crepe! A fitted sheath underneath and

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Teal Traina Mod Psychedelic Silk Chiffon Mini Dress
1960s Teal Traina Mod Psychedelic Silk Chiffon Mini Dress

1960s Teal Traina Mod Psychedelic Silk Chiffon Mini Dress

By Teal Traina

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Teal Traina Mod Psychedelic hand-painted silk chiffon mini dress: Mock turtle neck, shear

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Early 1960s Artistic Mod Linen and Net Dress
Early 1960s Artistic Mod Linen and Net Dress

Early 1960s Artistic Mod Linen and Net Dress

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous and rare however without a label. The design of this dress is far from mass market, we

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1960s Shift Cocktail Dresses

Malcolm Starr Pastel Blue Sequined Mod Pantsuit, 1960s
Malcolm Starr Pastel Blue Sequined Mod Pantsuit, 1960s

Malcolm Starr Pastel Blue Sequined Mod Pantsuit, 1960s

By Malcolm Starr

Located in New York, NY

1960s Pastel Blue Sequined Mod Pant-Suit by Malcolm Starr

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Black and White Mod Mini Dress
1960's Black and White Mod Mini Dress

1960's Black and White Mod Mini Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Adorable 1960's black and white Mod look mini dress with bow. Boat style neckline with 3/4 length

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1960s Canadian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Rahvis Couture Purple Crepe Mod Dress
1960s Rahvis Couture Purple Crepe Mod Dress

1960s Rahvis Couture Purple Crepe Mod Dress

Located in London, GB

Cut from vibrant purple crepe, this exceptional 1960s dress is by Royal British couturiers - Rahvis

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1960s British Evening Dresses

Iconic 1960s Christian Dior Mod Cutout Dress
Iconic 1960s Christian Dior Mod Cutout Dress

Iconic 1960s Christian Dior Mod Cutout Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous silk dress in a rich chocolate brown from Christian Dior. It has a dramatic sweetheart

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Black & Red Wool Pierre Cardin Inspired Mod Gown
1960's Black & Red Wool Pierre Cardin Inspired Mod Gown

1960's Black & Red Wool Pierre Cardin Inspired Mod Gown

Located in Toronto, Ontario

design elements are inspired by Pierre Cardin's 1960's sleek modern vision. The weight of this dress

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1960s Louis Feraud Pale Blue A-Line Mod Dress
1960s Louis Feraud Pale Blue A-Line Mod Dress

1960s Louis Feraud Pale Blue A-Line Mod Dress

By Louis Feraud

Located in London, GB

This magnificent dress was designed by French fashion house Louis Féraud for British store

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1960s British Evening Dresses

Bright yellow mod palette mini chemise dress 1960s
Bright yellow mod palette mini chemise dress 1960s

Bright yellow mod palette mini chemise dress 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bright yellow mod palette mini chemise dress from the 1960s hand knit...Eye popping yellow palettes

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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Turquoise Linen Mod Dress With Beaded Collar
1960s Turquoise Linen Mod Dress With Beaded Collar

1960s Turquoise Linen Mod Dress With Beaded Collar

Located in London, GB

This lovely vintage 1960s linen mod dress in turquoise blue is smart and chic. The simple line and

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1960s British Cocktail Dresses

1960s Vintage Custom Silk Cut Out "Rings" Pink Mod Maxi Dress
1960s Vintage Custom Silk Cut Out "Rings" Pink Mod Maxi Dress

1960s Vintage Custom Silk Cut Out "Rings" Pink Mod Maxi Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Incredible vintage 1960s fuchsia pink silk dupioni maxi dress with hand cut out "rings". Amazing

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Courregēs Mod Black Wool Cut Out  Dress
1960s Courregēs Mod Black Wool Cut Out  Dress

1960s Courregēs Mod Black Wool Cut Out Dress

By Courrèges

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The quintessential 1960s Courrēges mod shift dress. Black wool with short sleeves and an A-line

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1960s French Shift Cocktail Dresses

1960s Vintage Elsa Schiaparelli Mod Silk Ivory Pleated 60s Button Dress
1960s Vintage Elsa Schiaparelli Mod Silk Ivory Pleated 60s Button Dress

1960s Vintage Elsa Schiaparelli Mod Silk Ivory Pleated 60s Button Dress

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in San Diego, CA

Extremely rare 1960s Elsa Schiaparelli ivory silk dress! Schiaparelli dresses are very hard to find

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1960s Mollie Parnis Black Silk Velvet Mod A - Line Dress
Beautiful 1960s Mollie Parnis Black Silk Velvet Mod A - Line Dress

Beautiful 1960s Mollie Parnis Black Silk Velvet Mod A - Line Dress

By Mollie Parnis

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning 1960s Mollie Parnis black silk velvet A-Line dress! Beautiful ruffle neckline, with

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Eloise Curtis Exotic Mod Paisley Tunic Dress and Pant Suit, 1960s
Eloise Curtis Exotic Mod Paisley Tunic Dress and Pant Suit, 1960s

Eloise Curtis Exotic Mod Paisley Tunic Dress and Pant Suit, 1960s

By Eloise Curtis for Happenstance

Located in Atlanta, GA

The colorful paisley print and metallic gold brocade trim on this two piece 1960's Eloise Curtis

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Mod 1960s Pierre Cardin Space Age Black Red Vintage 60s Shift Dress
Mod 1960s Pierre Cardin Space Age Black Red Vintage 60s Shift Dress

Mod 1960s Pierre Cardin Space Age Black Red Vintage 60s Shift Dress

By Pierre Cardin, Pierre Cardin Paris

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare 1960s PIERRE CARDIN black and red Space Age shift dress ! While the Cardin label is missing

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Mod Elinor Simmons Malcolm Starr Metallic Brocade Dress with Fur Cuffs S 1960s
Mod Elinor Simmons Malcolm Starr Metallic Brocade Dress with Fur Cuffs S 1960s

Mod Elinor Simmons Malcolm Starr Metallic Brocade Dress with Fur Cuffs S 1960s

By Malcolm Starr, Elinor Simmons

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This incredible cocktail dress was made by Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr, and was sold by Lord

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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By Halston

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By Betty Carol, Mamselle

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By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

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By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Sparks, NV

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Located in Geneva, CH

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By Yves Saint Laurent

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By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

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By Azzedine Alaïa

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1960s Mod Evening Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1960s mod evening dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Blue and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1960s mod evening dress 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 21st 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 Pierre Cardin, James Galanos and Geoffrey Beene are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a 1960s Mod Evening Dress?

The price for a 1960s mod evening dress starts at $277 and tops out at $4,500, and on average, selling for $895.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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