1970s Patchwork Size Medium / Large Novelty Print Vintage 70s Cotton Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s novelty print larger size cotton halter maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of purple, blue, turquoise, yellow and orange throughout. Hidden zipper up the back. Ties at...
1970s Dynasty for I Magnin Psychedelic Vintage 70s Silk Cheongsam Maxi Dress
By I Magnin and Co, Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
MAGNIN psychedelic print silk cheongsam / maxi dress! Dynasty, a very sought after label in the 60s and 70s were known for their quality silk and Asian influenced designs.
$716Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
1970s Black and Silver Sequined Geometric Jersey Vintage 70s Disco Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Disco chic 1970s black and silver jersey maxi dress! Features silver sequins at the bust in geometric shapes. Stretch jersey is lightweight and comfortable. Hidden zipper up th eback...
1970s Burnt Orange Patchwork Flowers Boho Vintage 70s Jersey Autumnal Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s burnt orange patchwork flowers and leaves jersey maxi dress! Features a rich autumn burnt orange base color. Diamond shaped patchwork on the front with flowers and leav...
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Jack Bryan Black Jersey Maxi Dress w/ Intricate Embroidery 1970s 70s
By Jack Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect black maxi dress, by Jack Bryan! This jet black jersey dress features embroidery on the flattering bust, and continue onto the waist around the front and back. Sleek long...
1970s Coral Salmon Pink Jersey + Crochet Lace Collar 70s Vintage Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking coral / salmon pink jersey maxi dress! Hard to find color that compliments nearly any skin tone! Slinky jersey looks fantastic when on. White crochet lace collar makes for a...
Amazing 1970s Black Hand Crochet Fringe 70s Vintage Embrodiered Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s hand crochet black open weave fringed couture quality maxi dress! Incredible amount of details that were completely sewn by hand. Fringe detail at collar, sleeves, and...
Courreges Sleeveless A-Line Maxi Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Geneva, CH
This late 60’s - early 70’s black cotton sateen Courreges maxi dress is a great example of the modernist design for which André Courrèges is famous.
$713Sale Price|24% Off
1970s Gay Gibson Navy Blue + Red Lightweight Wool Nautical Halter Maxi Dress 70s
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 70s GAY GIBSON navy blue and red wool halter maxi dress !
Vintage Joseph Magnin 1970s Lipstick Red Long Sleeve Wool 70s Sweater Maxi Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage JOSEPH MAGNIN lipstick red long sleeve wool sweater dress! Features a soft wool knit that has plenty of stretch. Vibrant lipstick red color is the perfect alternative to...
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 painted gold and green glitter embellished snakes add a touch of boldness to the eleg...
1970s Frank Usher of London Couture Boho Ethnic Tribal Print Halter Maxi Dress
By Frank Usher
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage FRANK USHER 70s lightweight cotton maxi halter dress! Amazing tribal / southwestern / ethnic print throughout.
NWT Vintage 1970s Birdine’s Sunshine White Beaded Grecian Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Made in USA Approximately Size Medium Size & Measurements Approximate Size: Medium Bust: 36–40 in (open back with stretch fit) Waist: 29 in Hips: 60 in Length (shoulder to hem): 57....
Original Emilia Bellini Pure Silk 1960s Signature Maxidress 60s 70s Goddess
Located in Berlin, BE
Amazing Vintage Emilia Bellini ca.1960's signature print pure Silk maxi dress. High quality very rare vintage designer gown. The shape is really amazing - true goddess vibes. It is ...
Richilene Vintage 1970s 70s Brown Silk + Sequin Sheer Maxi Dress/ Gown
By Richilene
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s brown sequin vintage maxi dress in silk and tulle. Long sheer sleeves with zip closure at the cuffs. Rear zip and hook closure. Partially lined. By Richilene. This ...
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 velvet. Stunning shape and the most vibrant colours. Extremely are vintage couture....
Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
By Victoria Royal, Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size Medium Model in video is US Size 6 and 5’8 feet tall Measurements Bust: 36 to 38 inches Waist: 28 to 30 inches Hips: up to 42 inches Length (top back shoulder se...
Amazing 1970s Roberta Lynn Paisley Caftan Vintage 70s Kaftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s ROBERTA LYNN of California paisley print caftan maxi dress ! The silkiest fabric tat looks fantastic on.
Amazing 1970s Gold + Silver Silk Brocade Beaded Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1970s gold and silver silk brocade beaded Moroccan kaftan / maxi dress! Features an iridescent gold and silver with bronze beads around the collar and each sleeve cuf...
1970s Lilli Diamond Black Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 70s Wrap Maxi Dress Gown
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet classic 1970s LILLI DIAMOND black jersey rhinestone encrusted faux wrap jersey plunging Grecian halter gown / maxi dress! Features a fitted crossover bodice with a flatteri...
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...
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...
1970s Giorgio Sant Angelo Vintage Black Jersey 70s Sexy Boho Keyhole Maxi Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and flattering vintage 1970s GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO black jersey maxi dress / gown, with keyhole at center bust! Flattering fitted stretch bodice features gathers leading to the ce...
1970s Jody T Black Chiffon Spaghetti Strap Draped Vintage 70s Gown Maxi Dress
By Jody T
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, classic and flattering 1970s vintage JODY T of California black spaghetti strap draped Grecian gown / maxi dress! Features a fitted bodice with a forgiving full skirt. Skirt fe...
$696Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Joy Stevens One Shoulder Gold Grecian Inspired 70s Vintage Gown Maxi Dress
By Joy Stevens
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievable 1970s JOY STEVENS one shoulder Grecian gown! Features a golden jersey body with plenty of stretch. Chiffon overlay features purple, green and gold abstract print. Hidden...
1970s James Galanos Nude + Black Op Art Polka Dot Vintage 70s Gown Maxi Dress
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s JAMES GALANOS nude, black and white long sleeve chiffon gown ! Features a silk base with polka dot prints, along with a sheer overlay with the same prints, but in con...
Amazing 1970s Brightly Colored Flower Pleated Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dres
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 970s brightly colored flower print pleated cotton kaftan maxi dress! Features accordian pleating with flowers printed throughout. Simply slips over the head. In great condit...
Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 70s Black Scarf Blouse & Maxi Skirt Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 1970s/80s black viscose scarf blouse and maxi pleated skirt ensemble Made in France, Size 36 (Small). Note that the skirt's waist has no stretch, co...
Beautiful 1970s Silver Metallic Lurex Rhinestone Buttons Sleeveless Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 70s silver metallic lurex sleeveless maxi dress / gown with rhinestone buttons!
1970s Tita Rossi Alta Moda Green Floral Silk Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
Tita Rossi was an Italian fashion house which held haute couture, known in Italy as 'Alta Moda,' shows in Rome throughout the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. This mesmerising printed silk max...
Couture 1970s Colorful Gold + Silk Metallic Silk Chiffon Beaded Vintage Caftan
Located in San Diego, CA
AMAZING 70s silk chiffon beaded kaftan / maxi dress! Features a wonderful paisley mixed media print.
1970s Ronald Kolodzie Navy Blue Orange Green Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Ronald Kolodzie
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s RONALD KOLODZIE navy blue, orange and green long sleeve jersey maxi dress! Features a tropical Hawaiian print in vibrant colors of neon orange, green, peach and light p...
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