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1970s Gunne Sax

1970s Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Maxidress
1970s Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Maxidress

1970s Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Maxidress

Located in New York, NY

What dreams are made of! In the 1970s, Gunne Sax borrowed heavily from Victorian silhouettes, igniting an entire aesthetic that went on to define the style of an era.

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Gunne Sax Prairie Dress Pink Calico Print
Gunne Sax Prairie Dress Pink Calico Print

Gunne Sax Prairie Dress Pink Calico Print

Located in Los Angeles, CA

*Lace detail on neck, sleeve and bodice. *1970s Gunne Sax for Jessica McClintock  *Victorian-esque dress, with delicate detailing, and corset like ties in the front *Floral design...

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1970s Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s Gunne Sax Cream Linen Mini Corset Dress with Wooden Beads
1960s Gunne Sax Cream Linen Mini Corset Dress with Wooden Beads

1960s Gunne Sax Cream Linen Mini Corset Dress with Wooden Beads

Located in London, GB

This late 1960s to early 1970s Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock 'hippie' dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era.

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1960s/1970s Gunne Sax Lace Cottage Dress
1960s/1970s Gunne Sax Lace Cottage Dress

1960s/1970s Gunne Sax Lace Cottage Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 1960s to early 1970s Gunne Sax cream prairie/cottage dress featuring crochet lace paneling alone the face of the dress and sleeves.

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1960s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Denim and Crochet Prairie Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Denim and Crochet Prairie Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Denim and Crochet Prairie Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Gunne Sax cotton denim prairie dress featuring an off white crochet trim along the full length sleeves, tied-neckline, and wide ruffle hem.

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Floral Printed Cotton Day Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Floral Printed Cotton Day Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Floral Printed Cotton Day Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Gunne Sax Rust colored floral printed prairie day dress made of a fine cotton voile.

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Robin's Egg Blue Prairie Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Robin's Egg Blue Prairie Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Robin's Egg Blue Prairie Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Gunnel Sax cotton voile calf length prairie dress in a robin's egg blue and beige calico printed overskirt/bust. The belted back waist is trimmed with a matching blue satin alo...

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1970s Day Dresses

Vintage Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Floral Maxidress
Vintage Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Floral Maxidress

Vintage Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Floral Maxidress

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1970s Gunne Sax dress is a romantic dream. In the 1970s, Gunne Sax borrowed heavily from Victorian silhouettes, igniting an entire aesthetic that went on to define the s...

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

VINTAGE 1970s GUNNE SAX VICTORIAN-STYLE DRESS
VINTAGE 1970s GUNNE SAX VICTORIAN-STYLE DRESS

VINTAGE 1970s GUNNE SAX VICTORIAN-STYLE DRESS

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VINTAGE 1970s GUNNE SAX VICTORIAN-STYLE DRESS

Located in New York, NY

The vintage Gunne Sax dress you've been dreaming of: in the 1970s, Gunne Sax borrowed heavily from Victorian silhouettes, igniting an entire aesthetic that went on to define the styl...

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1970s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Lace and Teal Velvet Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Lace and Teal Velvet Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Lace and Teal Velvet Dress

Located in London, GB

Full length and elaborate 1970s Gunne Sax cotton lace and teal velvet dress.

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1970s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Medieval Lace-Up Maxi Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Medieval Lace-Up Maxi Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Medieval Lace-Up Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

This Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock dress perfectly embodies the nostalgic hippie trends of the early to mid 1970s.

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1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress
1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress

1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Gunne Sax white cotton day dress with machine lace trim/embroidery, clear button front closure, pin pleats, gathers, wide ruffled hem, and a double piped waist with adjustable ...

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Cottage Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Cottage Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Cottage Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Gunne Sax navy cottage dress featuring a floral calico print, satin and lace trim, velvet lace up bodice, a wide ruffled hem, and an applied sash that ties in the back over the...

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton and Lace Cottage Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton and Lace Cottage Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton and Lace Cottage Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Gunne Sax cotton cottage dress adorned with machine lace panels along the full-length skirt, a lace up bodice, sheer lace puff sleeves, satin ribbon trim, and an applied sash t...

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Dress with Crochet Trim
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Dress with Crochet Trim

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Dress with Crochet Trim

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s soft cream colored cotton Gunne Sax Full length granny style dress with machine crochet trim along the full sleeves, deep v-neckline, and wide skirt ruffles.

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Vintage Gunne Sax Lace, Cotton, and Burlap Prarie Driess
Vintage Gunne Sax Lace, Cotton, and Burlap Prarie Driess

Vintage Gunne Sax Lace, Cotton, and Burlap Prarie Driess

Located in Greenport, NY

Vintage Gunne Sax Lace, Cotton, and Burlap Prarie Driess An amazing 1970s gunne sax long sleeve maxi dress, with lace up bust.

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1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress
1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress

1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970's Gunne Sax white cotton voile cottage dress with lace and satin ribbon trim, lace-up bodice, full cuffed sleeves, full length skirt finished with lace and a wide ruffled hem.

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1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Day Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Day Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Day Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Gunne Sax navy blue calico printed cotton cottage dress with blue and marron flowers.

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1970s Day Dresses

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1970s gunne sax for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Gray and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Blue and more. If you’re looking for a 1970s gunne sax 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 20th Century.

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Today’s featherlight unisex day dresses — as well as the vibrant vintage day dresses of the 1950s and ’60s — look quite different from the heavy, fabric-rich de rigueur garments of the Victorian era. In the late 19th century, a woman of a certain standing might have multiple dresses to wear throughout the day: specifically, one or two for the daytime and one for the evening. For example, a long-sleeve silk dress with a prominently flared back and a round collar of gold beaded lace that hugs the neck would be suitable for stepping out during the day, while a velvet gown trimmed in silk embroidery but overall comparatively informal in appearance would be worn for afternoon tea at home. At night, a silk velvet evening dress could feature natural world motifs such as butterflies (a characteristic of Art Nouveau design) and have short sleeves adorned with lace and ruffles and a scooped neckline — the perfect attire for the theater.

During the 1920s, after all the chores were done, a woman would change from her housework clothing into a more fashionable day dress to run her errands or socialize. Some 1920s day dresses were brightly colored and featured bold patterns — a cotton dress with a dazzling floral print, perhaps, or, in the case of the more venturesome Art Deco apparel sold in high-end couture fashion boutiques of the era, semi-sheer silk garments embellished with three-dimensional beadwork or rich metallic gold lamé.

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