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70s Chiffon Dress

Nina Ricci Haute Boutique Chiffon Dress - '70s
Nina Ricci Haute Boutique Chiffon Dress - '70s

Nina Ricci Haute Boutique Chiffon Dress - '70s

By Nina Ricci

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Indulge in the glamour of the late 70s with this Nina Ricci Haute Boutique chiffon dress. Made in

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1970s Evening Dresses

Jean Louis Scherrer 70's Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Tea Length Dress
Jean Louis Scherrer 70's Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Tea Length Dress

Jean Louis Scherrer 70's Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Tea Length Dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

An exquisite example of 1970's Parisian Haute Couture by Jean Louis Scherrer, this silk chiffon

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1970s French Ballerina Dresses

Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown

Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown

By Victoria Royal, Lillie Rubin

Located in San Diego, CA

inches A striking and highly wearable 1970s Victoria Royal silk chiffon maxi dress gown, originally

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1970s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

1970s Halston Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Wrap Cape Dress
1970s Halston Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Wrap Cape Dress

1970s Halston Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Wrap Cape Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1970s HALSTON lipstick red silk chiffon dress with attached cape ! Wrap style with interior

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Loris Azzaro Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Jersey Long Sleeve 70s Mini Dress
1970s Loris Azzaro Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Jersey Long Sleeve 70s Mini Dress

1970s Loris Azzaro Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Jersey Long Sleeve 70s Mini Dress

By Loris Azzaro Paris, Loris Azzaro Couture

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy late 70s vintage LORIS AZZARO Couture lipstick red silk chiffon and jersey long sleeve dress

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Oscar de la Renta 1970s Black Silk Chiffon Crepe Boho 70s Midi Dress
Vintage Oscar de la Renta 1970s Black Silk Chiffon Crepe Boho 70s Midi Dress

Vintage Oscar de la Renta 1970s Black Silk Chiffon Crepe Boho 70s Midi Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage mid 1970s OSCAR DE LA RENTA black silk crepe chiffon boho midi dress! Peasant style

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Mollie Parnis 1970s Red + Pink + Gold Silk Chiffon Flower Print 70s Gown
Mollie Parnis 1970s Red + Pink + Gold Silk Chiffon Flower Print 70s Gown

Mollie Parnis 1970s Red + Pink + Gold Silk Chiffon Flower Print 70s Gown

By Mollie Parnis

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage 1970s MOLLIE PARNIS red, pink and gold gown / maxi dress! Tailored high neck

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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70s Floral Printed Chiffon Dress
70s Floral Printed Chiffon Dress

70s Floral Printed Chiffon Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

70s Floral Printed Chiffon Dress. Lined in synthetic black mesh. Back zip closure.

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1970s Casual Dresses

70s Blue Floral Vintage Chiffon Ruffle Dress
70s Blue Floral Vintage Chiffon Ruffle Dress

70s Blue Floral Vintage Chiffon Ruffle Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

70s Blue Floral Vintage Chiffon Ruffle Dress

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1970s Unknown Aesthetic Day Dresses

70s Jean Louis Haute Hippie Chiffon Floral Maxi Dress
70s Jean Louis Haute Hippie Chiffon Floral Maxi Dress

70s Jean Louis Haute Hippie Chiffon Floral Maxi Dress

By Jean Louis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1970s maxi dress for the haute hippie by Jean Louis. Dramatic red and black floral print

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1970s Maxi Dress

VINTAGE 70s FRESH AQUA FLOWING CHIFFON FORMAL DRESS w back train
VINTAGE 70s FRESH AQUA FLOWING CHIFFON FORMAL DRESS w back train

VINTAGE 70s FRESH AQUA FLOWING CHIFFON FORMAL DRESS w back train

By MIKE BENET

Located in San Francisco, CA

WORDS: BLUE AQUA CHIFFON maxi dress, back train, flowing dress, 1970 , Mike Benet, formal, gown, wedding

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1970s Maxi Dress

Frank Usher 70s Black Chiffon Evening Dress
Frank Usher 70s Black Chiffon Evening Dress

Frank Usher 70s Black Chiffon Evening Dress

By Frank Usher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Super boho high-style hippie maxi dress in black chiffon trimmed in black lace by British designer

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mollie Parnis 70s Silk Chiffon Gown Size 6.
Mollie Parnis 70s Silk Chiffon Gown Size 6.

Mollie Parnis 70s Silk Chiffon Gown Size 6.

By Mollie Parnis

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mollie Parnis Boutique New York 1970s silk chiffon layered gown is a vintage size 14 but fits like

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1970s American Evening Gowns

70s Galanos Black Fine Wool and Chiffon Gown
70s Galanos Black Fine Wool and Chiffon Gown

70s Galanos Black Fine Wool and Chiffon Gown

By James Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

at back creating low back effect. Petalled sleeves in chiffon and flounce at rear from derriere to

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1970s American Evening Gowns

70s Galanos Black Chiffon and Lace Gown with Low Cut Back
70s Galanos Black Chiffon and Lace Gown with Low Cut Back

70s Galanos Black Chiffon and Lace Gown with Low Cut Back

By James Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An ultra sexy evening gown from Galanos done in silk, chiffon and lace circa 1970s. Featuring a

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Zandra Rhodes
Zandra Rhodes

Zandra Rhodes

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Zandra Rhodes

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Topanga, CA

Zandra Rhodes 70's screen-printed silk chiffon dress, adorned with faux pearls and iridescent star

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1970s British Day Dresses

Valentino 70's Printed Chiffon Day Dress
Valentino 70's Printed Chiffon Day Dress

Valentino 70's Printed Chiffon Day Dress

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

Valentino, printed chiffon, sleeveless day dress, having a scoop neckline with a double layer

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1970s Italian Day Dresses

BEIGE POLY AND CHIFFON '70S DRESS
BEIGE POLY AND CHIFFON '70S DRESS

BEIGE POLY AND CHIFFON '70S DRESS

Located in Alford, MA

Seymour Jacobson started his dress designing business in New York during the 1930s, producing

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1970s Evening Dresses

Bill Blass Navy/Cocoa Chiffon '70s Dress
Bill Blass Navy/Cocoa Chiffon '70s Dress

Bill Blass Navy/Cocoa Chiffon '70s Dress

Located in Alford, MA

Ankle-length dress of navy chiffon with cocoa chiffon accents and cocoa suede belt. Bill Blass, a

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1970s Evening Gowns

Treacy Lowe London 70s Silk chiffon maxi dress
Treacy Lowe London 70s Silk chiffon maxi dress

Treacy Lowe London 70s Silk chiffon maxi dress

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Treacy Lowe, London...1970s hippie chic in silk chiffon, paisley print design with smocked neckline

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1960s English Maxi Dresses

1970s Black Silk Chiffon Velvet Devore Overlay 70s Vintage Dress
1970s Black Silk Chiffon Velvet Devore Overlay 70s Vintage Dress

1970s Black Silk Chiffon Velvet Devore Overlay 70s Vintage Dress

By Neiman Marcus

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Black Silk Chiffon Dress with overlay velvet cut out leaves

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1970s American Day Dresses

70s Silk Lamé Polka-Dot Chiffon Backless Dress
70s Silk Lamé Polka-Dot Chiffon Backless Dress

70s Silk Lamé Polka-Dot Chiffon Backless Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A daring 70s disco dress made of silk chiffon with gold lamé polka-dots. Elastic waist, deep cut

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1970s American Evening Gowns

70s Bill Blass "Peasant" Dress in Silk Chiffon and Lace
70s Bill Blass "Peasant" Dress in Silk Chiffon and Lace

70s Bill Blass "Peasant" Dress in Silk Chiffon and Lace

By Bill Blass

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous pale cream silk chiffon and lace trimmed 70s Bill Blass "peasant" dress with

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1970s American Casual Dresses

Floral and Lame Print Chiffon 70's Bohemian Ensemble
Floral and Lame Print Chiffon 70's Bohemian Ensemble

Floral and Lame Print Chiffon 70's Bohemian Ensemble

Located in New York, NY

Large floral print and silver lame on chiffon 2 piece bohemian ensemble from the 70's. Top has full

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1970s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass 70s Floral Print Silk Chiffon Halter Dress
Bill Blass 70s Floral Print Silk Chiffon Halter Dress

Bill Blass 70s Floral Print Silk Chiffon Halter Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful early 70s Bill Blass silk chiffon dress in a naive daisy print. Pleated skirt, back

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

70s Snake Print Chiffon Halter Gown
70s Snake Print Chiffon Halter Gown

70s Snake Print Chiffon Halter Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

Futura Couture 1970s snake print chiffon halter gown with beige lining. Marked a vintage size 10

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Late 70s Galanos Silk Chiffon and Lace Petal Inset Mini  Dress
Late 70s Galanos Silk Chiffon and Lace Petal Inset Mini  Dress

Late 70s Galanos Silk Chiffon and Lace Petal Inset Mini Dress

By James Galanos, Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous late 70s fluttery Galanos mini dress in black silk chiffon and lace, layered and tiered

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1970s American Informal Dresses

Guy Laroche Printed Chiffon Maxi Dress
Guy Laroche Printed Chiffon Maxi Dress

Guy Laroche Printed Chiffon Maxi Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in New York, NY

Guy Laroche, turquoise, printed chiffon 70's maxi dress. Long sleeves, with a tie at the neckline

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1970s French Maxi Dresses

1970s CHANEL black silk dress
1970s CHANEL black silk dress

1970s CHANEL black silk dress

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Size: 40/ fit US size 4 (modern)

1970s CHANEL black silk dress

By Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Late 70s Chanel Black Silk chiffon dress with satin collar and sleeve. 12 gold Chanel button

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1970s Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Chiffon and Gold Lame 70's Dress
Christian Dior Chiffon and Gold Lame 70's Dress

Christian Dior Chiffon and Gold Lame 70's Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Christian Dior, gold lame floral pattern, on silk chiffon, bias cut midi dress having a V neckline

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

70s Zandra Rhodes Kaftan Dress Silk Chiffon Blue Abstract Print Size M
70s Zandra Rhodes Kaftan Dress Silk Chiffon Blue Abstract Print Size M

70s Zandra Rhodes Kaftan Dress Silk Chiffon Blue Abstract Print Size M

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Here's an incredible sheer silk Kaftan from Zandra Rhodes London. Perfect for resort or holiday gathering around the pool. In excellent condition. Tagged size medium and true to m...

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1970s British Kaftans

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon Smocked Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon Smocked Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon Smocked Dress

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Size: FR 34 (US 0) but runs big

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon Smocked Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

Constructed in black silk chiffon, this 70’s YSL dress is entirely smocked from shoulders to hips

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1970s French Mini Dresses

70s Hanae Mori Couture Op Art Chiffon Gown w/Asymmetric Shoulder
70s Hanae Mori Couture Op Art Chiffon Gown w/Asymmetric Shoulder

70s Hanae Mori Couture Op Art Chiffon Gown w/Asymmetric Shoulder

By Hanae Mori

Located in Studio City, CA

. One shoulder fabricated from a floor-length chiffon scarf that attaches to the dress via a side seam

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1970s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

70s Silk Chiffon Printed Handkerchief Dress
70s Silk Chiffon Printed Handkerchief Dress

70s Silk Chiffon Printed Handkerchief Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

70s Silk Chiffon Printed Handkerchief Dress

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1970s Unknown Casual Dresses

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Located in Zürich, CH

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in San Diego, CA

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By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Jean Patou

Located in Sparks, NV

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By Norman Norell

Located in Atlanta, GA

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By Versace

Located in Switzerland, CH

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By John Galliano

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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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70s Chiffon Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 70s chiffon dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Red and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a 70s chiffon 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 Bill Blass, Halston and Christian Dior each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Finding a 70s chiffon dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 70s Chiffon Dress?

On average, a 70s chiffon dress on 1stDibs sells for $885, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $4,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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