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1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble

1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble

By Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket ensemble! Dress simply slips over the head, and features multiple layers of soft lightwei...

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1970s Evening Gowns

Original Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Silk Dress 70s Ruffle Pleated
Original Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Silk Dress 70s Ruffle Pleated

Original Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Silk Dress 70s Ruffle Pleated

By Paul-Louis Orrier

Located in Berlin, BE

This is the most gorgeous dress! It is made of such a beautiful delicate silk fabric and lovely strong saturated colours, the shape is typical 1970s. The construction is so well don...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Pale Light Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
1970s Pale Light Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress

1970s Pale Light Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1970s pale yellow and white cotton voile and lace boho empire maxi dress! Features white lace around the bodice and at the ruffle hem. Can be worn on or off the shoulders. Fl...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Guy Laroche Black Flakes Dress Vintage 70s
Guy Laroche Black Flakes Dress Vintage 70s

Guy Laroche Black Flakes Dress Vintage 70s

By Guy Laroche

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Black Flakes Dress by Guy Laroche, featuring a touch of playfulness with black satin bows framing the shoulders. The dress is made of pure wool. Its midi cut highlights the artisanal...

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Lucie Ann of Beverly Hills 1970s Sz Medium Large Black Vintage 70s Peasant Dress
Lucie Ann of Beverly Hills 1970s Sz Medium Large Black Vintage 70s Peasant Dress

Lucie Ann of Beverly Hills 1970s Sz Medium Large Black Vintage 70s Peasant Dress

By Lucie Ann

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1970s Lucie Ann of Beverly Hills long sleeve dress ! Features a black jersey bodice that offers plenty of stretch. Colorful and flattering striped silky skirt in vibrant colo...

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Chic Vintage Anne Fogarty 1970s Black and Red Checkered Dress and Shawl Set 70s
Chic Vintage Anne Fogarty 1970s Black and Red Checkered Dress and Shawl Set 70s

Chic Vintage Anne Fogarty 1970s Black and Red Checkered Dress and Shawl Set 70s

By Anne Fogarty

Located in San Diego, CA

Such a chic vintage early 1970s ANNE FOGARTY black and red checkered dress, with matching shawl! Skirt features oversized gingham print on a silk taffeta, with a pleated flared hem. ...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Paco Rabanne Rare Rhodoïd One-off Dress, Circa 1960/70s
Paco Rabanne Rare Rhodoïd One-off Dress, Circa 1960/70s

Paco Rabanne Rare Rhodoïd One-off Dress, Circa 1960/70s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Paco Rabanne - One-off dress, composed of rhodoïd chips and gauffered ribbons. Circa 1960/70s. No

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1960s French Day Dresses

1970s Halston Silk Jersey Champagne Slinky Sleeveless Vintage 70s Dress
1970s Halston Silk Jersey Champagne Slinky Sleeveless Vintage 70s Dress

1970s Halston Silk Jersey Champagne Slinky Sleeveless Vintage 70s Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

, this beauty is beyond flattering. Perfect for any day or evening event. In great condition Made in USA

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Krizia Glitter Embellished Snake Dress - '70s
Krizia Glitter Embellished Snake Dress - '70s

Krizia Glitter Embellished Snake Dress - '70s

By Krizia

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Step back in time with this stunning vintage black crepe dress by Krizia from the '70s. The hand

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1970s Maxi Dress

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 Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in San Diego, CA

. Perfect for any day or evening event. The perfect lady in red moment. Couture quality with an extensive

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Lucie Ann 1970s Gold and Peach Metallic 70s Caftan
Vintage Lucie Ann 1970s Gold and Peach Metallic 70s Caftan

Vintage Lucie Ann 1970s Gold and Peach Metallic 70s Caftan

By Lucie Ann

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970s Lucie Ann metallic gold and peach metallic kaftan. Fit size 4/6/8/10/12 Caftan length: 45"

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1970s American Caftans

1970s Halston Silk Rayon Sleeveless Chic Vintage 70s Little Black Dress
1970s Halston Silk Rayon Sleeveless Chic Vintage 70s Little Black Dress

1970s Halston Silk Rayon Sleeveless Chic Vintage 70s Little Black Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

. The only LBD you will ever need. Perfect for any day or evening event. Pair with sandals, flats or

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Russian Collection 1976 Geometric 70s Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Russian Collection 1976 Geometric 70s Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Russian Collection 1976 Geometric 70s Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and iconic vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche' Russian Collection dress! The 1976 RUssian Collection is Saint Laurent's most iconic collection of all time, and is reference...

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Halston Purple Wool Long Sleeve Vintage Chic 70s Tailored Dress
1970s Halston Purple Wool Long Sleeve Vintage Chic 70s Tailored Dress

1970s Halston Purple Wool Long Sleeve Vintage Chic 70s Tailored Dress

By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic late 70s HALSTON purple wool long sleeve dress ! Features the perfect color purple that looks

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s YSL Graffiti Print Purple Cotton Vintage 70s Dress
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s YSL Graffiti Print Purple Cotton Vintage 70s Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s YSL Graffiti Print Purple Cotton Vintage 70s Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing late 70s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche graffiti print sleeveless cotton dress ! Features

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Lipstick Red Embroidered Linen + Cotton Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
1970s Lipstick Red Embroidered Linen + Cotton Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress

1970s Lipstick Red Embroidered Linen + Cotton Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

1970s lipstick red linen and cotton blend long bell sleeve caftan maxi dress! Features embroidery in red, yellow, black and white around the neck and sleeves. Simply slips over the h...

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1970s Caftans

1970s Claraluna Original Lipstick Red Rhinestone Slinky Jersey Vintage 70s Dress
1970s Claraluna Original Lipstick Red Rhinestone Slinky Jersey Vintage 70s Dress

1970s Claraluna Original Lipstick Red Rhinestone Slinky Jersey Vintage 70s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful late 1970s CLARALUNA ORGINIAL lipstick red rhinestone encrusted long sleeve vintage jersey dress ! Features a tailored flattering ruched bodice, with rhinestones down the f...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Coral Orange Cold - Shoulder Boho Slinky Vintage 70s Jersey Dress
1970s Coral Orange Cold - Shoulder Boho Slinky Vintage 70s Jersey Dress

1970s Coral Orange Cold - Shoulder Boho Slinky Vintage 70s Jersey Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1970s coral / burnt orange cold shoulder boho dress! Slinky fit with a slouchy bodice and flattering flirty skirt. Cold shoulders feature cut-outs at each shoulder with a mock b...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Moroccan Black + Gold Metal Embroidered Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
1970s Moroccan Black + Gold Metal Embroidered Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress

1970s Moroccan Black + Gold Metal Embroidered Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1970s black crepe Moroccan long sleeve kaftan maxi dress! Features meticulously embrodiered gold metal throughout. Chic bell /angel sleeved have just the right amount of flar...

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1970s Moroccan Caftans

Gorgeous 1970s Turquoise Blue Embroidered Vintage Indian Kurta 70s Dress + Sash
Gorgeous 1970s Turquoise Blue Embroidered Vintage Indian Kurta 70s Dress + Sash

Gorgeous 1970s Turquoise Blue Embroidered Vintage Indian Kurta 70s Dress + Sash

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous 1970s turquoise blue colorful embrodiered Indian boho kurta dress and sash belt! Features vibrant colored hand embrodiered flowers in fuchsia, purple, red, marigold yellow, ...

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1970s Indian Cocktail Dresses

1970s Samir Rust Brown Faux Suede Beaded Fringed Boho Vintage 70s Dress
1970s Samir Rust Brown Faux Suede Beaded Fringed Boho Vintage 70s Dress

1970s Samir Rust Brown Faux Suede Beaded Fringed Boho Vintage 70s Dress

By SAMIR

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1970s SAMIR rust colored faux suede spaghetti strap handkerchief hem boho beaded dress ! Features a soft faux suede with fringe at the neck and hem. Hidden zipper up the side...

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1970s American Cocktail 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.

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