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1970s Sequined Black + Brown + Silver Vintage 70s Knit Sexy Evening Gown Dress
1970s Sequined Black + Brown + Silver Vintage 70s Knit Sexy Evening Gown Dress

1970s Sequined Black + Brown + Silver Vintage 70s Knit Sexy Evening Gown Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1970s fully sequined sleeveless full length knit dress! Features thousands of hand sewn black, brown and silver sequins throughout. Flattering zig-zag pattern on the front and b...

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Pauline Trigere Black Point d'esprit Gown - size 10 - Circa 70's
Pauline Trigere Black Point d'esprit Gown - size 10 - Circa 70's

Pauline Trigere Black Point d'esprit Gown - size 10 - Circa 70's

By Pauline Trigère

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pauline Trigere Black Point d'esprit Gown - size 10 - Circa 70's This beautiful gown has layers of

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roger Freres Black Lace and Green Silk Taffeta Gown-10-Circa 70's
Roger Freres Black Lace and Green Silk Taffeta Gown-10-Circa 70's

Roger Freres Black Lace and Green Silk Taffeta Gown-10-Circa 70's

By Roger Freres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Roger Freres Black Lace and Green Silk Taffeta Gown - Sz 10 - Circa 70's Additional Measurements

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1970s French Evening Gowns

Leonard Paris 1970 Luxury Couture Maxi Dress 70s Silk Velvet Gown
Leonard Paris 1970 Luxury Couture Maxi Dress 70s Silk Velvet Gown

Leonard Paris 1970 Luxury Couture Maxi Dress 70s Silk Velvet Gown

By Leonard of Paris

Located in Berlin, BE

Devine Evening Dress, Leonard Paris 1970 Luxurious vintage couture gown amde of high quality silk

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Crepe Long Sleeve Dress-40-Circa 70's
Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Crepe Long Sleeve Dress-40-Circa 70's

Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Crepe Long Sleeve Dress-40-Circa 70's

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Crepe Long Sleeve Dress-40-Circa 70's This spectacular vintage YSL

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Organdy wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries Circa 1960's/70's
Organdy wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries Circa 1960's/70's

Organdy wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries Circa 1960's/70's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Organdi wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries ( shiny silk thread, beads and crochet pompoms) The dress is made of 3 lays of fabric ( 2 organdi and silk ) + silk lin...

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1960s Unknown Wedding Dresses

Lanvin long velvet dress  60s/70s
Lanvin long velvet dress  60s/70s

Lanvin long velvet dress 60s/70s

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Rubiera, RE

LANVIN 22. Faubourg St. Honoré _ PARIS 60s/70s Long printed velvet dress with large shocking pink

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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, IT

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

1970s Gucci Style Ivory Lace Flowers Tuxedo Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
1970s Gucci Style Ivory Lace Flowers Tuxedo Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown

1970s Gucci Style Ivory Lace Flowers Tuxedo Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Pretty 1970s Gucci style ivory lace long sleeve maxi dress ! Features tuxedo ruffles down the front bodice. Flowers printed on the lace. Fabric covered buttons up the front, an hidde...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Valentino Runway Emerald Sequin Shimmer Dress Gown   NWT
Valentino Runway Emerald Sequin Shimmer Dress Gown   NWT

Valentino Runway Emerald Sequin Shimmer Dress Gown NWT

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning 70's inspired Valentino Demi Couture evening gown that sparkles and shimmers on the

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2010s Evening Dresses

70s Louis Carling Dress with Embroidered Epaulettes 12UK
70s Louis Carling Dress with Embroidered Epaulettes 12UK

70s Louis Carling Dress with Embroidered Epaulettes 12UK

Located in Port Hope, ON

Boat neck; discreet ruching from the neckline to the armpits (as well as the sleeve bottoms), and side slits. The material feels like a polyester jersey, and the color is a deep but...

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mila Schön Midi Dress - '70s
Mila Schön Midi Dress - '70s

Mila Schön Midi Dress - '70s

By Mila Schon

Located in Milano, IT

Effortlessly elegant, the Mila Schön midi dress captures the essence of '70s fashion. This satin

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1970s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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70s Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 70s evening gown 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. Making the right choice when shopping for a 70s evening gown 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. An accessory like this designed by Halston, Roy Halston Frowick and SAMIR — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 70s Evening Gown?

On average, a 70s evening gown on 1stDibs sells for $897, while they’re typically $157 on the low end and $7,800 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.

Questions About 70s Evening Gown
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between an evening dress and an evening gown is length. An evening gown is generally a full-length garment that falls between the ankles and the floor. An evening dress is a semi-formal or formal dress designed to be worn at night or on special occasions. Evening gowns are one type of evening dress, and you can also find examples with mini, knee-length and midi-length hemlines. Shop a wide range of evening gowns and other evening dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    There really isn't a difference between a cocktail gown and an evening gown. Both terms describe a full-length formal dress designed for evenings and special occasions. On the other hand, a cocktail dress or evening dress is a less formal garment that usually falls between just above and just below the knees and is suitable for evening wear. Explore a wide variety of cocktail dresses and evening gowns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best color for an evening gown is a matter of preference. Evening gowns are popular in a variety of colors, including black, red, purple, green, blue, pink and more. 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the ’70s glasses were called depended on the shape of their frames. Sunglasses and eyeglasses that feature rounded frames with a double bridge are aviator glasses. The oversized women's sunglasses that feature curved, thick frames are butterfly sunglasses, while the angular looks worn by Elton John and other celebrities of the 1970s are square sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage sunglasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.

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