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1970s Sheer Black Dress

1970s Biba Sheer Black Cotton Hostess Gown
1970s Biba Sheer Black Cotton Hostess Gown

1970s Biba Sheer Black Cotton Hostess Gown

By Biba

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Crafted from lightweight black cotton that is single ply sheer. The bust is the only part of the garment that is lined, and it is still slightly see through.

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1970s British Maxi Dress

1970s Werle Beverly Hills Vintage Black Sheer Silk + Lace Dress
1970s Werle Beverly Hills Vintage Black Sheer Silk + Lace Dress

1970s Werle Beverly Hills Vintage Black Sheer Silk + Lace Dress

By Daniel Werle

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage Werle dress in paper thin silk with full blouson sleeves and lace trim. This dress features rear zip, hook and button closure. There is no marked size, but this fits...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970S Burgundy Polyester Jersey Maxi Wrap Dress With Sheer Lace Back
1970S Burgundy Polyester Jersey Maxi Wrap Dress With Sheer Lace Back

1970S Burgundy Polyester Jersey Maxi Wrap Dress With Sheer Lace Back

Located in New York, NY

Elastic in the waist as well as the wrap design really lets this gown fit a lot of sizes. Better fit on a medium to XL size. 1970S Burgundy Polyester Jersey Maxi Wrap Dress With She...

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1970s Casual Dresses

Richilene Vintage 1970s 70s Brown Silk + Sequin Sheer Maxi Dress/ Gown
Richilene Vintage 1970s 70s Brown Silk + Sequin Sheer Maxi Dress/ Gown

Richilene Vintage 1970s 70s Brown Silk + Sequin Sheer Maxi Dress/ Gown

By Richilene

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous 1970s brown sequin vintage maxi dress in silk and tulle. Long sheer sleeves with zip closure at the cuffs. Rear zip and hook closure. Partially lined. By Richilene. This ...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Elaborate Lace and Sheer Dress - 1970's - Black / Silver
Elaborate Lace and Sheer Dress - 1970's - Black / Silver

Elaborate Lace and Sheer Dress - 1970's - Black / Silver

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a beautiful vintage dress from the 1970's. This gorgeous dress is a combination of sheer and lace fabric with accents of silver placed throughout the gown. The dres...

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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Biba Sheer Lace Dress, 1970s
Biba Sheer Lace Dress, 1970s

Biba Sheer Lace Dress, 1970s

By Biba

Located in Houston, TX

We absolutely love this vintage Biba black lace dress! Fitted with scoop neck and short sleeves, this beautiful 70's dress evokes the 20's with its lace and drop waist. Wear with s...

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1970s British Day Dresses

Vintage 1970's Travilla Couture Sheer Illusion Lace & Black Chiffon Gown
Vintage 1970's Travilla Couture Sheer Illusion Lace & Black Chiffon Gown

Vintage 1970's Travilla Couture Sheer Illusion Lace & Black Chiffon Gown

By Travilla

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

William Travilla designed costumes for films and also opened his own salon with best friend Bill Sarris. The designs in his collection became known for their "California" fashion as ...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Indian Red and Black Sheer Silk Hand Block Print Dress
1970s Indian Red and Black Sheer Silk Hand Block Print Dress

1970s Indian Red and Black Sheer Silk Hand Block Print Dress

By Judith Ann, Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann

Located in Houston, TX

Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann. Beautiful floral print sheer silk bishop-sleeved dress. Square neckline, flowy midi, with a gathered drop waist. Comes with a coordinating belt. Dress is...

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1970s Indian Casual Dresses

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: 1970s Vintage fluid black dress in sheer jersey
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: 1970s Vintage fluid black dress in sheer jersey

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: 1970s Vintage fluid black dress in sheer jersey

Located in Milano, IT

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: Fluid black dress in sheer jersey with lurex copper profiles and belt. Deep V neckline. Wide shoulder straps. Size IT:40 Size USA: 6 Waist: 66 cm Length: 152...

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Scott Barrie Black Chiffon Ruffled Sheer Dress Size 4.
Scott Barrie Black Chiffon Ruffled Sheer Dress Size 4.

Scott Barrie Black Chiffon Ruffled Sheer Dress Size 4.

By Scott Barrie

Located in Atlanta, GA

Scott Barrie 1970s black chiffon ruffled sheer dress is a vintage size 6 but fits like a modern USA size 4.

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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Rare 1970's Madame Grès Haute Couture Beaded Berry Motif Navy Sheer Silk Gown
Rare 1970's Madame Grès Haute Couture Beaded Berry Motif Navy Sheer Silk Gown

Rare 1970's Madame Grès Haute Couture Beaded Berry Motif Navy Sheer Silk Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous and ultra rare Madame Gres haute couture two-piece dress ensemble dating back to the mid 1970's. Madame Gres felt that the true job of the couturier was not to create a name...

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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1970s Molyneux Haute Couture Floral Sheer Silk & Black Crepe Halter Gown
Vintage 1970s Molyneux Haute Couture Floral Sheer Silk & Black Crepe Halter Gown

Vintage 1970s Molyneux Haute Couture Floral Sheer Silk & Black Crepe Halter Gown

By Molyneux

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Incredibly beautiful and ultra rare Molyneux haute couture gown dating back to the late 1970's. The history behind this Parisian label is a rich one.

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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1970's Brown Black Sheer Striped Tunic Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1970's Brown Black Sheer Striped Tunic Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1970's Brown Black Sheer Striped Tunic Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, ON

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1970's Brown Black Sheer Striped Tunic Dress. Excellent clean crisp condition. 100% cotton.

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1970s French Day Dresses

1970's RADLEY black moss crepe dress with sheer neckline
1970's RADLEY black moss crepe dress with sheer neckline

1970's RADLEY black moss crepe dress with sheer neckline

By Radley

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black moss crepe dress with sheer neckline and button front designed by Radley dating to the 1970's.

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Sheer and Metallic Flowy Little Black Dress
1970s Sheer and Metallic Flowy Little Black Dress

1970s Sheer and Metallic Flowy Little Black Dress

Located in New York, NY

1970s Sheer and Metallic Flowy Little Black Dress

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black sheer dress with red moon print
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black sheer dress with red moon print

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black sheer dress with red moon print

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black sheer peasant style silk dress with red moon print from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's.

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970S Black Pink & Blue Silk Chiffon Floral Sheer Dress
1970S Black Pink & Blue Silk Chiffon Floral Sheer Dress

1970S Black Pink & Blue Silk Chiffon Floral Sheer Dress

Located in New York, NY

French hand finishing throughout 1970S Black Pink & Blue Silk Chiffon Floral Sheer Dress

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1970s Casual Dresses

Sheer vintage black lace dress with 1970s racer back lace
Sheer vintage black lace dress with 1970s racer back lace

Sheer vintage black lace dress with 1970s racer back lace

Located in New York, NY

1930s and 1970s rebuilt and married together sheer vintage black lace dress and cut out back the skirt of this dress is made from 1930s lace.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Hanae Mori Vintage 1970s 70s Sheer Floral Print Metallic Dress
Hanae Mori Vintage 1970s 70s Sheer Floral Print Metallic Dress

Hanae Mori Vintage 1970s 70s Sheer Floral Print Metallic Dress

By Hanae Mori

Located in Sparks, NV

Reduced from $495! Vintage black dress with floral printed sheer flutter sleeves and metallic accents by Hanae Mori. Details: Fully Lined Back Button Snap and Hook Closure Ma...

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1970s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Geometric Rayon Sheer Kaftan
1970s Geometric Rayon Sheer Kaftan

1970s Geometric Rayon Sheer Kaftan

Located in New York, NY

1970s Geometric Rayon Sheer Kaftan

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1970s Unknown Kaftans

1970s Style Black Net / Beaded Net Bib Front and Butterfly Sheer Fabric Kaftan
1970s Style Black Net / Beaded Net Bib Front and Butterfly Sheer Fabric Kaftan

1970s Style Black Net / Beaded Net Bib Front and Butterfly Sheer Fabric Kaftan

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

Featured here is a glorious custom made black net and vintage speckled sheer fabric Kaftan designed with a dramatic beaded net bib front choker necklace that ties at the neck and is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Caftans

Vintage 1970s brown silk chiffon sheer cape gown with jeweled neckline
Vintage 1970s brown silk chiffon sheer cape gown with jeweled neckline

Vintage 1970s brown silk chiffon sheer cape gown with jeweled neckline

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous 1970s dark brown flowy silk chiffon gown with jeweled neckline. This gown reminds me of Stavropolous, Halston or Sarmi. Perfect for black tie party. Size: 2 / Small Bust: 30...

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1970s American Delphos Gowns

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1970s Sheer Black Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1970s sheer black dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown and more. If you’re looking for a 1970s sheer black dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yves Saint Laurent, Fendi and Halston each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Finding a 1970s sheer black dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1970s Sheer Black Dress?

On average, a 1970s sheer black dress on 1stDibs sells for $863, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $9,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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