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1970s Prairie

1970s Floral Boho Prairie Corset Dress
1970s Floral Boho Prairie Corset Dress

1970s Floral Boho Prairie Corset Dress

Located in London, GB

This is a really good example of late 60s to early 70s fashion when the hippie vibe was in full swing in America. This is most likely a European equivalent, on account of the dress l...

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1970s American Casual Dresses

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1970's Victor Costa Prairie Style Cotton Dress
1970's Victor Costa Prairie Style Cotton Dress

1970's Victor Costa Prairie Style Cotton Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in London, GB

Romantic 1970's dress by Victor Costa in prairie style, in a soft cotton blend, possibly cotton and

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Floral Printed Chiffon Prairie Dress
1970s Floral Printed Chiffon Prairie Dress

1970s Floral Printed Chiffon Prairie Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s floral printed chiffon prairie dress featuring sheer full length bishop sleeves, ruffled

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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

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1970s 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

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Jean Varon Blue Cotton Dress
1970s Jean Varon Blue Cotton Dress

1970s Jean Varon Blue Cotton Dress

By Jean Varon

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A great 1970s Jean Veron floral print prairie dress with a full skirt and balloon sleeves. The

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1970s Maxi Dresses

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

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1970s Handmade Southwestern Prairie Maxi Dress
1970s Handmade Southwestern Prairie Maxi Dress

1970s Handmade Southwestern Prairie Maxi Dress

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Early 1970s Handmade Southwestern Prairie dress! Flattering empire waistline with square neckline

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French 1970s Paisley Ruffle Prairie Midi Dress
French 1970s Paisley Ruffle Prairie Midi Dress

French 1970s Paisley Ruffle Prairie Midi Dress

By La Provence De Pierre Deux

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

French 1970s Indie Paisley Ruffle Prairie dress! Black and red contrasting floral print on soft

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1980s French Informal Dresses

1970's Anne Klein Cotton Skirt Ensemble
1970's Anne Klein Cotton Skirt Ensemble

1970's Anne Klein Cotton Skirt Ensemble

By Anne Klein

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Early 1970's Anne Klein prairie/western style cotton skirt and shirt ensemble in an allover brown

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1970s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Vera Mont 1970s Prairie Navy Polka Dot Dress
Vera Mont 1970s Prairie Navy Polka Dot Dress

Vera Mont 1970s Prairie Navy Polka Dot Dress

By Vera Mont

Located in London, GB

This enchanting Vera Mont 1970s prairie dress with high-collar neckline and ruffle detail is a fine

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1970s British Day Dresses

1970's Valentino Prairie Dress wRuffled Eyelet Lace Trim
1970's Valentino Prairie Dress wRuffled Eyelet Lace Trim

1970's Valentino Prairie Dress wRuffled Eyelet Lace Trim

By Valentino

Located in Studio City, CA

1970's Valentino 100% linen off-white prairie dress with ruffled eyelet lace trim at collar, cuffs

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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Blue Paisley Ruffle Prairie Skirt and Top Set
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Blue Paisley Ruffle Prairie Skirt and Top Set

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Blue Paisley Ruffle Prairie Skirt and Top Set

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blue print prairie style skirt with tiered ruffle hem

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1970s French Casual Dresses

Christian Dior Chic Wool Challis Gown, 70's Diorling UK
Christian Dior Chic Wool Challis Gown, 70's Diorling UK

Christian Dior Chic Wool Challis Gown, 70's Diorling UK

By Christian Dior, Diorling

Located in New York, NY

Chic Christian Dior printed wool challis gown from the 1970's UK. With its prairie school marm

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Gunn Sax Grey Blue Cotton Prairie Dress
1970s Gunn Sax Grey Blue Cotton Prairie Dress

1970s Gunn Sax Grey Blue Cotton Prairie Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Gunnel Sax overdid grey/blue cotton prairie dress with black lace trim throughout. The bishop

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Victor Costa Sheer Floral and Paisley Print Prairie Dress
1970s Victor Costa Sheer Floral and Paisley Print Prairie Dress

1970s Victor Costa Sheer Floral and Paisley Print Prairie Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in Houston, TX

Victor Costa blue, gold and rust sheer floral print dress with paisley style borders has a large ruffle neck, sheer bishop sleeves and gathered tiered maxi skirt. Self fabric is a sh...

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

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1970s Prairie For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1970s prairie you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Beige, Black, Gray and more. If you’re looking for a 1970s prairie 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Yves Saint Laurent, Victor Costa and Cardinali are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a 1970s Prairie?

On average, a 1970s prairie on 1stDibs sells for $575, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $29,040 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Day-dresses for You

Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.

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.

Today, a closet full of casual vintage day dresses is a must-have. Whether you opt for black, crimson or beige, day dresses bring an element of glamour to your next appointment, and in the summer, who doesn’t love a wonderfully simple, lightweight day dress cut in cotton and linen?

Because different fashion designers of every decade have offered their own take on the widely loved day dress, you’ll be able to find a variety of vintage and designer day dresses on 1stDibs. Search by creator to find enduring designs by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior, or browse by period to uncover a scintillating collection of cotton and satin patterned dresses of the 1950s and ’60s.

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