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60s Sequin Dress

Beautiful 1960s White Linen Beads + Pearls + Sequins A - Line 60s Shift Dress
Beautiful 1960s White Linen Beads + Pearls + Sequins A - Line 60s Shift Dress

Beautiful 1960s White Linen Beads + Pearls + Sequins A - Line 60s Shift Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage 1960s white linen A-Line / shift dress! Soft linen holds shape nicely, and features a fitted bodice with a slight A-line. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequins, beads, and ...

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1960s Hong Kong Shift Dresses

1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress
1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress

1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Lime Green Vintage Beaded + Sequined 60s Bright Mod Shift Dress w/ Pearls
1960s Lime Green Vintage Beaded + Sequined 60s Bright Mod Shift Dress w/ Pearls

1960s Lime Green Vintage Beaded + Sequined 60s Bright Mod Shift Dress w/ Pearls

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 1960s lime green shift dress! Flattering shilouette, with amazing details! Features hand-sewn iridescent sequins and beads at bust, with pearls lining the collar. Jackie...

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1960s American Shift Dresses

1960s Nat Kaplan Gold Sequin Rhinestone Encrusted Vintage 60s Evening Gown Dress
1960s Nat Kaplan Gold Sequin Rhinestone Encrusted Vintage 60s Evening Gown Dress

1960s Nat Kaplan Gold Sequin Rhinestone Encrusted Vintage 60s Evening Gown Dress

By Nat Kaplan

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning early 1960s NAT KAPLAN gold sequin and rhinestone encrusted sleeveless evening gown ! Thousands of hand-sewn star shaped gold sequins throughout the bodice, with golden rhin...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Exceptional 1960s 60s Black French Lace Nude Illusion Sequin Babydoll Dress
Exceptional 1960s 60s Black French Lace Nude Illusion Sequin Babydoll Dress

Exceptional 1960s 60s Black French Lace Nude Illusion Sequin Babydoll Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Such a stunning vintage 1960s Babydoll cocktail dress! Black French lace, covered with black sequins. Beautiful scalloped hems, with layers of nude silk under. Zips up the back, with...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Lime Green Fully Sequined 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 60s Wool Dress
1960s Lime Green Fully Sequined 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 60s Wool Dress

1960s Lime Green Fully Sequined 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 60s Wool Dress

By Gene Shelley International Boutique

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic early 60s vintage lime green fully sequined 3/4 sleeves wool dress !

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1960s Kiki Hart Navy Blue Gold Sequin Vintage 60s Gown Evening Dress
Gorgeous 1960s Kiki Hart Navy Blue Gold Sequin Vintage 60s Gown Evening Dress

Gorgeous 1960s Kiki Hart Navy Blue Gold Sequin Vintage 60s Gown Evening Dress

By Kiki Hart New York, Kiki Hart

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous late 1960s KIKI HART navy blue and gold sequined chiffon long sleeve gown! Features a nude taffeta underlay that peaks through the bottom layer of the asymmetrical hem. Hund...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1960s Black + Gold Velvet Sequined Vintage 60s Long Sleeve Shift Tunic Dress
1960s Black + Gold Velvet Sequined Vintage 60s Long Sleeve Shift Tunic Dress

1960s Black + Gold Velvet Sequined Vintage 60s Long Sleeve Shift Tunic Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s black velvet and gold sequined long sleeve tunic dress! Features soft cotton velvet, with gold embroidered panel down the front center. Hundreds of large hand-sewn gold se...

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1960s Indian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Blue Silver Silk Brocade Sequin 60s Gown Dress
1960s Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Blue Silver Silk Brocade Sequin 60s Gown Dress

1960s Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Blue Silver Silk Brocade Sequin 60s Gown Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful late 1960s Oscar de la Renta turquoise blue and silver silk brocade sequined short sleeve evening gown / maxi dress! Feather prints throughout. Features a tailored bodice w...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1960s Sydney North Size 6 Beige Khaki Tan Beaded Sequin Vintage 60s Dress
1960s Sydney North Size 6 Beige Khaki Tan Beaded Sequin Vintage 60s Dress

1960s Sydney North Size 6 Beige Khaki Tan Beaded Sequin Vintage 60s Dress

By SYDNEY NORTH

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and extremely flattering 1960 SYDNEY NORTH beige / khaki beaded dress! Features a front high neck, with plunging back. Neckline is embellished with hundreds of hand-sewn be...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1960s I. Magnin Black Sequin Ostrich Feather 60s Mod Shift Dress LBD
Beautiful 1960s I. Magnin Black Sequin Ostrich Feather 60s Mod Shift Dress LBD

Beautiful 1960s I. Magnin Black Sequin Ostrich Feather 60s Mod Shift Dress LBD

By I. Magnin

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning vintage I. Magnin 1960s black sequin dress, with ostrich feather hem! Beautiful nude chiffon double layer, that peeks through sequins. The perfect little black dress. Great ...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Oscar de la Renta Gold and Red Ribbon Silk Sequin Vintage 60s Gown Dress
1960s Oscar de la Renta Gold and Red Ribbon Silk Sequin Vintage 60s Gown Dress

1960s Oscar de la Renta Gold and Red Ribbon Silk Sequin Vintage 60s Gown Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible, and super rare mid 60s one of a kind OSCAR DE LA RENTA gold and red sequin long sleeve gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold sequins thorughout. Embroidered red ribb...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1960s Chester Weinberg Chic Vintage Black Wool + Sequins 60s Shift Dress w/ Bow
1960s Chester Weinberg Chic Vintage Black Wool + Sequins 60s Shift Dress w/ Bow

1960s Chester Weinberg Chic Vintage Black Wool + Sequins 60s Shift Dress w/ Bow

By Chester Weinberg

Located in San Diego, CA

The ultimate little black dress, by CHESTER WEINBERG! Couture quality, with heavy attention to detail. Soft black wool, with three rows of black sequins above the hem, with a black s...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown
1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown

1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown

By Emma Domb

Located in San Diego, CA

Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall. Could fit up to a Size 8 Stunning 1960s EMMA DOMB turquoise blue silk chiffon ombre sequined evening gown! Bodice features thousands o...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1960s Charmont Model Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress Gown
1960s Charmont Model Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress Gown

1960s Charmont Model Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s CHARMONT MODEL by BURKEMAN & PASSES royal blue silk chiffon sequined gown! Features a tailored bodice, with a straight skirt and overlay. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequin...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

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60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress
60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress

60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s Blue Sequin Cocktail Dress. Hand embellished all over sequins in iridescent light blue, with three dimensional roses in dark blue on a sweater knit dress.

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

VINTAGE 60s NEON ORANGE FLOWING  CHIFFON SEQUIN WAIST MAXI DRESS
VINTAGE 60s NEON ORANGE FLOWING  CHIFFON SEQUIN WAIST MAXI DRESS

VINTAGE 60s NEON ORANGE FLOWING CHIFFON SEQUIN WAIST MAXI DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an amazing 1960's flowing neon orange chiffon maxi dress with sequin waist. It is fully lined and has a metal zipper.. A true beauty! Bust 34" Waist" 26" Length 56"

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1960s Maxi Dress

60s Peach & Silver Strapless Sequined Gown
60s Peach & Silver Strapless Sequined Gown

60s Peach & Silver Strapless Sequined Gown

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s Peach & Silver Strapless Sequined Gown. Gathered skirt. Lined bodice. Boning in bodice. Unlined skirt. Zips up the side.

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1960s Maxi Dress

60s Green Jacquard Dress w/ Sequin Bodice
60s Green Jacquard Dress w/ Sequin Bodice

60s Green Jacquard Dress w/ Sequin Bodice

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s Green Jacquard Dress w/ Sequin Bodice. Lined bodice.

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

A 60s Dior Sequined Silver Lurex Cocktail Dress
A 60s Dior Sequined Silver Lurex Cocktail Dress

A 60s Dior Sequined Silver Lurex Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A glamorous 1960s silver lurex cocktail dress by Miss Dior. The dress has a drop waistline, a round neckline and long tapered sleeves. The pleated skirt is separated fromt the fitted...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

60s Lace with Iridescent Sequins Princess Gown
60s Lace with Iridescent Sequins Princess Gown

60s Lace with Iridescent Sequins Princess Gown

By Alfred Bosand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Precious and charming evening gown perfect for any major life event requiring you to look like a princess. By American designer. Empire waisted with belled sleeves and flared skirt. ...

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Anne Fogarty
1960s Anne Fogarty

1960s Anne Fogarty

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Size: 5/6

1960s Anne Fogarty

By Anne Fogarty

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Fantastic Vintage Black Sequined 60s Mini Dress from Anne Fogarty...So Minimal is its Design- with the sleekest Mock T -Neck--and a So Body Sculpted Bodice- SO Cool in its Understa...

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

60s multi color sequin mod cocktail dress
60s multi color sequin mod cocktail dress

60s multi color sequin mod cocktail dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fun 60s multi color sequin mod cocktail dress. size: 4 Bust: 34"/ hip: 34"/ Length: 34"

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1960s Unknown Mini Dress

60s Sequin and Ostrich Trimmed  Silk Cocktail Dress
60s Sequin and Ostrich Trimmed  Silk Cocktail Dress

60s Sequin and Ostrich Trimmed Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

60s tank style silk cocktail dress embellished all over with iridescent sequins and ostrich wisps.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Bob Bugnand 60s Leopard Sequin Empire Mini Dress
Bob Bugnand 60s Leopard Sequin Empire Mini Dress

Bob Bugnand 60s Leopard Sequin Empire Mini Dress

By Bob Bugnand

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous Bob Bugnand 1960s mini dress covered in leopard sequin pattern and styled as an empire waisted A-line mini with black velvet band and bow accenting the deep plunge necklin...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

60s Iridescent Large Sequin Gown
60s Iridescent Large Sequin Gown

60s Iridescent Large Sequin Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

A 60s black large sequin with iridescence throughout. Short sleeves, size 8-10

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1960s Evening Gowns

Emma Domb Vintage 1960s 60s Sequin + Beaded Scalloped Lace Dress
Emma Domb Vintage 1960s 60s Sequin + Beaded Scalloped Lace Dress

Emma Domb Vintage 1960s 60s Sequin + Beaded Scalloped Lace Dress

By Emma Domb

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage Emma Domb cocktail dress in black scalloped lace with beadwork. Empire waist with bow detail in front. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 14 ...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Incredible 1960s Joseph Magnin Gold Sequin Vintage 60s Open Back Wiggle Dress
Incredible 1960s Joseph Magnin Gold Sequin Vintage 60s Open Back Wiggle Dress

Incredible 1960s Joseph Magnin Gold Sequin Vintage 60s Open Back Wiggle Dress

By Joseph Magnin Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly sexy 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN gold sequin halter dress with open back! Words cannot even begin to describe how utterly amazing this dress is in person! Thousands of hand-sewn g...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

60s Pearl, Bead and Sequin Embellished Brocade Gown
60s Pearl, Bead and Sequin Embellished Brocade Gown

60s Pearl, Bead and Sequin Embellished Brocade Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic silvery white brocade 60s gown, unmarked as to maker, with a vine like pattern woven in and embellished all over with faux pearls, beading and silver sequins. Size 6-8

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1960s American Evening Gowns

60s Gene Shelley  Black Bead and Sequin Gown - Hollywood Glam
60s Gene Shelley  Black Bead and Sequin Gown - Hollywood Glam

60s Gene Shelley Black Bead and Sequin Gown - Hollywood Glam

By Gene Shelly, Gene Shelley International Boutique

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Hollywood glam black hand-beaded and sequined full-length gown on wool knit to contour to every curve, wool knitwith cap sleeves, deep cut back and side slit. Size 6-8

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

Adele Simpson Sequined Shirt Waist Maxi Dress
Adele Simpson Sequined Shirt Waist Maxi Dress

Adele Simpson Sequined Shirt Waist Maxi Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful Adele Simpson 60s gold sequined maxi dress with dropped waist, cuffed sleeves and collar.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Burke - Amey Beaded Mini Dress
Burke - Amey Beaded Mini Dress

Burke - Amey Beaded Mini Dress

By Burke-Amey

Located in New York, NY

Burke-Amey shirt style beaded and sequined, 60's mini dress with "peter pan" collar and dropped waist.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

60s Green floral sequin linen dress
60s Green floral sequin linen dress

60s Green floral sequin linen dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

60s Green floral sequin linen dress. Bust: 36 inches/ W: 26 inches/ HIp: 44 inches

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1960s American Evening Dresses

60s multi color sequin mini dress
60s multi color sequin mini dress

60s multi color sequin mini dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

60s multi color sequin mini dress. Bust: 34"/ Length: 33"

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960s 60s White Silk Silver Beaded Fringe Sequin Paillettes Shift Dress
Vintage 1960s 60s White Silk Silver Beaded Fringe Sequin Paillettes Shift Dress

Vintage 1960s 60s White Silk Silver Beaded Fringe Sequin Paillettes Shift Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Amazing white silk shift dress with silver glass beading and iridescent sequin paillette fringe. Details Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Circa: 1960s Estimated S...

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1960s American Day Dresses

60's EISA by CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA haute couture lace dress with sequins & beads
60's EISA by CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA haute couture lace dress with sequins & beads

60's EISA by CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA haute couture lace dress with sequins & beads

By Balenciaga, Eisa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, jet-black lace, semi-sheer, haute couture dress with sequins and beads designed by Cristobal Balenciaga for his Eisa boutique dating to the early 1960's. Fits a size 4-6. ...

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1960s Spanish Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emma Domb Vintage 1960s 60s Sheer Mint Green-Blue Sequin Maxi Dress/ Gown
Emma Domb Vintage 1960s 60s Sheer Mint Green-Blue Sequin Maxi Dress/ Gown

Emma Domb Vintage 1960s 60s Sheer Mint Green-Blue Sequin Maxi Dress/ Gown

By Emma Domb

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage formal dress by Emma Domb featuring a full sweep and sequin detailing. Fully lined. Rear zip and hook closure. MEASUREMENTS Bust: 34-36" Empire Waist: 27" Hips: Free ...

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1960s American Day Dresses

1960s Pink Silk Beaded + Rhinestone + Sequin Vintage 60s A - Line Jeweled Dress
1960s Pink Silk Beaded + Rhinestone + Sequin Vintage 60s A - Line Jeweled Dress

1960s Pink Silk Beaded + Rhinestone + Sequin Vintage 60s A - Line Jeweled Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

THis is a very special dress...for many reasons! Gorgeous 1960s pink silk A-line dress! Features hand-sewn rhinestones, sequins, and beads throughout. Jeweled encrusted collar that i...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1960s White Sequin Beaded Vintage Crepe 60s Evening Gown Dress
Gorgeous 1960s White Sequin Beaded Vintage Crepe 60s Evening Gown Dress

Gorgeous 1960s White Sequin Beaded Vintage Crepe 60s Evening Gown Dress

By Mardi Gras

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous early 1960s white crepe sequined and beaded full length sleeveless evening dress! Features a fitted bodice with hundreds of hand-sewn iridescent sequins and beads. Tassel fr...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Malcolm Starr Vintage 1960s 60s Embellished Sequin + Beaded Shift Dress
Malcolm Starr Vintage 1960s 60s Embellished Sequin + Beaded Shift Dress

Malcolm Starr Vintage 1960s 60s Embellished Sequin + Beaded Shift Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage embellished shift cocktail dress by Malcolm Starr with lots of sparkle! Heavy beading and sequin work. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Button Closure Estimate...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Amazing 1960s Pat Sandler Long Sleeve Paisley Gold Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress
Amazing 1960s Pat Sandler Long Sleeve Paisley Gold Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress

Amazing 1960s Pat Sandler Long Sleeve Paisley Gold Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress

By Pat Sandler

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vintage 1960s PAT SANDLER paisley maxi dress! Features a tailored black velvet bodice adorned with gold sequins and beads on the collar and skirt. Quilted cotton skirt fea...

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1960s American Maxi Dresses

Vintage 1960s 60s Heavy Sequin + Beaded Fringe Wool Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1960s 60s Heavy Sequin + Beaded Fringe Wool Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1960s 60s Heavy Sequin + Beaded Fringe Wool Cocktail Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous heavy wool knit dress entirely covered with tiny sequins and beaded fringe. The embellishment is entirely done by hand and is just breathtaking in person. Fabric is light we...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Victoria Royal Ltd Vintage 1960s 60s Silk Sequin Embroidered Dress
Victoria Royal Ltd Vintage 1960s 60s Silk Sequin Embroidered Dress

Victoria Royal Ltd Vintage 1960s 60s Silk Sequin Embroidered Dress

By Victoria Royal

Located in Sparks, NV

Details: Partially Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure/ Metal Zip Closure at Bottom of Sleeves Marked Size: 8 Color: Navy Blue/ Lime Green/ Bright Pink/ Multicolor Fabric: S...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

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60s Sequin Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 60s sequin dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Green and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a 60s sequin 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. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Emma Domb, Gene Shelley International Boutique and Gene Shelly are consistently popular. Finding a 60s sequin dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 60s Sequin Dress?

The price for a 60s sequin dress starts at $195 and tops out at $2,475, and on average, selling for $798.

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.

Questions About 60s Sequin Dress

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Whether you wear a necklace with a sequin dress is up to you. A necklace can put an attractive finishing touch on a dress that features sequin embellishments. However, you may wish to choose a simple piece, such as a chain necklace, a small pendant or a single string of pearls, in order to keep attention focused on the dress. Consider the shape and depth of the neckline when selecting a necklace to pair with your dress. Find a diverse assortment of necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of skirts were popular in the 1960s. The pencil skirt and sheath skirt were widely worn, and the miniskirt became highly popularized. Classic swing skirts, featuring pleated or gathered design, were also a common choice. Shop a range of vintage and retro-inspired skirts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1990s, people dressed in different ways. Styles included grunge, modern preppy, hip-hop and goth. Some trends of the decade were slip dresses, plaid flannel shirts, long plaid skirts, overalls, combat boots and loose-fitting rolled jeans. Neon colors were popular for a time, as were fabric headbands and fabric-covered ponytail holders. Shop a selection of 90s vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many different styles of dress were popular in the 1990s, including the slip dress which became very common by the middle of the decade. Tastes and styles varied between regions and among people. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage 1990s dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1920s, the flapper dress became a fresh new look for both day and evening wear. This shift dress hung from shoulder to just below the knee with a significant drop waistline. The evening versions of these dresses often featured lace, fringe, beadwork and luxe fabrics like chiffon, velvet and taffeta. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage flapper dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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