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70s Printed Cotton Halter Maxi Dress
70s Printed Cotton Halter Maxi Dress

70s Printed Cotton Halter Maxi Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

70s Printed Cotton Halter Maxi Dress. Back tie and zip up closure. Fully lined.

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1970s Maxi Dresses

70s Saks Fifth Avenue Halter Printed Day Dress
70s Saks Fifth Avenue Halter Printed Day Dress

70s Saks Fifth Avenue Halter Printed Day Dress

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in San Francisco, CA

70s Saks Fifth Avenue halter printed day dress. Pockets. Zips up the back.

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1970s Day Dresses

70s Red, White, Black Halter Maxi Dress
70s Red, White, Black Halter Maxi Dress

70s Red, White, Black Halter Maxi Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

70s Red, White, Black Halter Maxi Dress. Handkerchief tiers in contrast colors. 1970s stretch

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1970s Maxi Dresses

Donald Brooks 70s Silk Halter Dress with Beaded Belt and Scarf
Donald Brooks 70s Silk Halter Dress with Beaded Belt and Scarf

Donald Brooks 70s Silk Halter Dress with Beaded Belt and Scarf

By Donald Brooks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1970s silk halter dress with whimsical dragon and bead print with coordinating beaded belt by

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1970s American Day Dresses

70s Sharon's World Striped Halter Maxi
70s Sharon's World Striped Halter Maxi

70s Sharon's World Striped Halter Maxi

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Absolutely beautiful 70s bohemian chic maxi . . . Out of this world! Made for a modern-day gypsy

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

70s Galanos Black Silk Halter Gown
70s Galanos Black Silk Halter Gown

70s Galanos Black Silk Halter Gown

By Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From James Galanos circa 1970s an impeccably constructed evening gown. Halter style with deep V

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1970s Evening Gowns

Halston Vintage 70s Black Metallic Lurex Halter Dress Small 2 4
Halston Vintage 70s Black Metallic Lurex Halter Dress Small 2 4

Halston Vintage 70s Black Metallic Lurex Halter Dress Small 2 4

By Halston

Located in New York City, NY

Halston 1970s vintage halter dress of black metallic lurex in a classic soft, body-hugging Halston

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

70s Ruben Panis Super Sexy Ombre Sequin Halter Neck Gown
70s Ruben Panis Super Sexy Ombre Sequin Halter Neck Gown

70s Ruben Panis Super Sexy Ombre Sequin Halter Neck Gown

By Ruben Panis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

70s glam to the max. Ruben Panis - master of High Glam created this ombre sequin dream. In tones

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970's Vintage Tri Color Floral Dress
1970's Vintage Tri Color Floral Dress

1970's Vintage Tri Color Floral Dress

By I Magnin and Co

Located in Georgetown, ME

Vintage 70's Tri Color Floral Halter Dress! I am obsessed with this dress, it is perfect in every

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1970s Maxi Dresses

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

70s Inspired Marc Bouwer Eyelet Lace Halter Gown
70s Inspired Marc Bouwer Eyelet Lace Halter Gown

70s Inspired Marc Bouwer Eyelet Lace Halter Gown

By Marc Bouwer

Located in Gresham, OR

Marc Bouwer "Glamit" 70s inspired eyelet lace backless halter gown. Size 10. Completely lined with

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Evening Gowns

1970s cotton print halter maxi dress
1970s cotton print halter maxi dress

1970s cotton print halter maxi dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fun summer cotton halter 70s maxi dress. B: 30"/ W: 24" . Size: 0/2

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1970s BILL BLASS Red Purple and Brown Sequin V Neck Halter 70s Gown
1970s BILL BLASS Red Purple and Brown Sequin V Neck Halter 70s Gown

1970s BILL BLASS Red Purple and Brown Sequin V Neck Halter 70s Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sexy Vintage 70s BILL BLASS Red, Purple and stone brown clea sequin V neck Halter gown with exposed

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1970s American Day Dresses

Bill Blass 70s Pleated Silk Goddess Halter Gown w/ Fox Jacket
Bill Blass 70s Pleated Silk Goddess Halter Gown w/ Fox Jacket

Bill Blass 70s Pleated Silk Goddess Halter Gown w/ Fox Jacket

By Bill Blass

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 70s Bill Blass pleated silk chiffon goddess gown with halter back and matching belt

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Mollie Parnis 70s Silk Jersey 2-Piece Halter & Jacket w/ Maribou
Mollie Parnis 70s Silk Jersey 2-Piece Halter & Jacket w/ Maribou

Mollie Parnis 70s Silk Jersey 2-Piece Halter & Jacket w/ Maribou

By Mollie Parnis

Located in Gresham, OR

Mollie Parnis Boutique 2-piece silk jersey ensemble in praline/clay tones. The halter dress is

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Adele Simpson 1970s Black Peekaboo Halter Jersey Maxi Dress
Adele Simpson 1970s Black Peekaboo Halter Jersey Maxi Dress

Adele Simpson 1970s Black Peekaboo Halter Jersey Maxi Dress

By Adele Simpson

Located in San Francisco, CA

Adele Simpson vintage 70's jersey knit halter dress with a peekaboo keyhole. Halter straps create

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1970s Bill Tice Black Jersey Halter Disco Dress
1970s Bill Tice Black Jersey Halter Disco Dress

1970s Bill Tice Black Jersey Halter Disco Dress

By Bill Tice

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 70s Bill Tice black jersey halter dress with slit in the front. Bust: 34 inches. Size: 2/4

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Adele Simpson Black Cut-Out Jersey Maxi Dress
1970s Adele Simpson Black Cut-Out Jersey Maxi Dress

1970s Adele Simpson Black Cut-Out Jersey Maxi Dress

By Adele Simpson

Located in San Francisco, CA

Surprisingly risque for an Adele Simpson, this black backless 70's jersey knit halter dress with a

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Mollie Parnis Vintage 1970s White Linen 70s Halter Neck Boho Maxi Dress
Mollie Parnis Vintage 1970s White Linen 70s Halter Neck Boho Maxi Dress

Mollie Parnis Vintage 1970s White Linen 70s Halter Neck Boho Maxi Dress

By Mollie Parnis

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage MOLLIE PARNIS 1970s white linen maxi dress! Luxurious Irish linen that drapes the

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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Halston Bubblegum Pink Ultrasuede Vintage 70s Halter Wrap Maxi Dress
1970s Halston Bubblegum Pink Ultrasuede Vintage 70s Halter Wrap Maxi Dress

1970s Halston Bubblegum Pink Ultrasuede Vintage 70s Halter Wrap Maxi Dress

By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy and iconic 1970s HALSTON bubblegum pink ultra suede halter maxi dress! Roy Halston was known

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1970s American Evening Dresses

70S MARY FARRIN KNIT HALTER DRESS
70S MARY FARRIN KNIT HALTER DRESS

70S MARY FARRIN KNIT HALTER DRESS

Located in Miami Beach, FL

can of course wear it with a cinched waistline as well, which gives it a late 70's/early 80's

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1970s Maltese Day Dresses

Stephen Burrows 70's jersey color block halter dress lettuce hem
Stephen Burrows 70's jersey color block halter dress lettuce hem

Stephen Burrows 70's jersey color block halter dress lettuce hem

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Stephen Burrows 70's jersey color block halter dress with lettuce hem's. High slit...so sexy.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

70's Yves Saint Laurent Satin Maxi Skirt and Halter Top
70's Yves Saint Laurent Satin Maxi Skirt and Halter Top

70's Yves Saint Laurent Satin Maxi Skirt and Halter Top

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

Early 70's Yves Saint Laurent Navy Satin Maxi Skirt and Top. Stretchy satin neck halter top with

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1970s French Informal Dresses

70S JOY STEVENS HALTER MAXI
70S JOY STEVENS HALTER MAXI

70S JOY STEVENS HALTER MAXI

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70S JOY STEVENS HALTER MAXI

By Joy Stevens

Located in Miami Beach, FL

In Jersey World, This Is As Good As It Gets... What More Do You Need In An Evening Dress? Softest

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stephen Burrows Exhibit lettuce leaf color block dress
Stephen Burrows Exhibit lettuce leaf color block dress

Stephen Burrows Exhibit lettuce leaf color block dress

By Stephen Burrows

Located in Cloverdale, CA

photo) Stephen Burrows 70's jersey color block halter dress with lettuce hem's. High slit...so sexy

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1970s American Day Dresses

Halston Vintage Seventies Silk Chiffon Low Cut Backless Dress
Halston Vintage Seventies Silk Chiffon Low Cut Backless Dress

Halston Vintage Seventies Silk Chiffon Low Cut Backless Dress

By Halston

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Halston Vintage Seventies Silk Chiffon Low Cut Backless Dress. Wonderful classic Halston 70's silk

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Bill Blass 70s Taupe Jersey halter Gown with Wrap
Bill Blass 70s Taupe Jersey halter Gown with Wrap

Bill Blass 70s Taupe Jersey halter Gown with Wrap

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Super sexy halter with wrap around tie in heavy jersey. Pleated stitch detail. Hand finished. With

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1970s Evening Gowns

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70s Halter Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 70s halter dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Blue and more. Finding the perfect 70s halter dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Bill Blass, Halston and Mollie Parnis are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a 70s Halter Dress?

On average, a 70s halter dress on 1stDibs sells for $797, while they’re typically $155 on the low end and $2,950 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

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Questions About 70s Halter Dress
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the maxi dress was very popular in the 1970s. This was a strange transitional era for women’s clothing as they left behind more modest clothing and embraced a risque approach to style. This meant that in the 1970s maxi dresses sat alongside miniskirts in the same closet. Shop a collection of 1970’s-inspired vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques 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 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
    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 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.

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This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.

The V&A Takes a Fresh Look at the New Look’s Pioneering Progenitor, Christian Dior

Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.