Sunburst Pleated 70s Dress
Located in New York, NY
Sunburst pleated dress with a huge circular sweep skirt from the 1970s. Wonderful yellow pink and blue marbleized swirl print with contrast trim. Attached pink belt that wraps around...
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70s Pleated Dress
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
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...
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1970s Kaftans
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Vintage PAULINE TRIGERE LBD 60s 70s Wool Black Dress BUTTON Pleated CLASSIC
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Asheville, NC
Pauline Trigere, Wool Blend, Shift Style, Metal Zipper on Back (Talon), Fully Lined, Pockets, Original Label Intact, Large Button Top, V-Neck Back Measurements Laying Flat Bust 19" ...
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James Galanos 70s Tropical-Weight Wool Peasant Dress w/ Pleats!
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
Galanos 70s day dress of black and camel color tropical-weight wool with balloon sleeve, deep v-neck and piping that can tie at the neck.
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Bill Blass Vintage 1970s 70s Creamy Silk Pleated Purple Striped Maxi Dress Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage maxi dress with pleated skirt and sleeveless sleeves. Purple stripes and rear zip closure. Details Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Circa: 1970s Label:...
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Loris Azzaro Vintage Ivory Silk Pleated Strapless Gown - Circa 70's
By Loris Azzaro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Loris Azzaro Vintage Ivory Silk Pleated Strapless Gown - Circa 70's Gown has a barrel beaded diamond shape detail in the front.
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Mary McFadden 70s Pleated Peach & Lilac Silk One-Shoulder Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Gresham, OR
Mary McFadden 70s wonderful one-shoulder Fortuny-style pleated silk dress with asymmetrical dropped waist and matching chain fabric shoulder drape.
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1970s Evening Gowns
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. Jacket of silk chiffon with fox trimmed sleeves
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1970s American Evening Gowns
Lanvin Vintage 1970's Geometric Logo Print Pleated Shirt Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Sparks, NV
Classic 70s Lanvin pleated shirt dress. Vibrant navy blue, kelly green, and white geometric "Lanvin" logo pattern punctuated by waist-cinching sash and exaggerated collar.
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1970s American Informal Dresses
Emanuel Ungaro
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
70s Ungaro printed silk pleated day dress with front buttons and secretary bow
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1970s French Casual Dresses
Zandra Rhodes Vintage 1970s 70s White Origami Pleated Ruffle Maxi Slip Dress
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant white maxi slip dress by Zandra Rhodes. Origami pleated ruffle trim around the neckline and bottom hem of the dress. Finished with tiny bows on the front and back of the dres...
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1970s Day Dresses
1970s 70s Burgundy + Fuchsia Pink Ombre Silk Halter Pleated Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s burgundy ombre halter maxi dress! Features are dark purple / burgundy at bodice, gradually evolving into a beautiful raspberry pink color. Flattering cut, with slits at both...
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Sexy 1970s 70s Metallic Bronze Pleated Vintage Disco Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s disco dress!!! Striking bronze color, with accordion pleats throughout, which make for a very flattering feminine fit.
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1970s Cocktail Dresses
AMAZING 1970s Samir Rainbow Metallic Sexy Pleated Vintage Disco 70s Dress
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AMAZING 1970s Samir Rainbow Metallic Sexy Pleated Vintage Disco 70s Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s SAMIR rainbow metallic pleated dress! Super flattering fit, with a fitted pleated bodice, and flirty pleated skirt. Mock fabric covered buttons up the bodice. Hidden zippe...
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Amazing 1970s Samir Rainbow Metallic Slinky Pleated Vintage 70s Disco Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s SAMIR rainbow metallic pleated slinky sleeveless disco dress! Features a rainbow of colors throughout. Hidden zipper up the back. Channel your inner Studio 54 diva in t...
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Amazing 1970s Gold Bronze Slinky Pleated Vintage 70s Disco Studio 54 Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s slinky gold / bronze pleated Studio 54 disco dress! Features flattering accordian pleating on the front. Mock fabric covered buttons at center bust. Hidden zipper up th...
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Amazing 1970s Metallic Disco Studio 54 Pleated Slinky Colorful Vintage 70s Dress
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Amazing 1970s Metallic Disco Studio 54 Pleated Slinky Colorful Vintage 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s disco Studio 54 pleated multi color metallic cocktail dress! Literally features every single color of the rainbow, and will match anything and everything. Looks amazing...
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage New Leaf Samir 1970s 70s Sexy Blue Metallic Pleated Disco Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexiest vintage Samir 1970s disco dress! Blue metallic color, with intricate pleating throughout the front. Mock buttons down the bodice. Spaghetti straps, with a feminine bust line....
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
1970s Samir Sexy Golden Bronze Pleated Disco Studio 54 Slinky Vintage 70s Dress
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1970s Samir Sexy Golden Bronze Pleated Disco Studio 54 Slinky Vintage 70s Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s SAMIR gold / bronze metallic pleated slinky disco dress! I just love these dressed, and they are getting harder and harder to find, and always sell almost immediately! Fea...
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
1970s Jill Richards Black and White Pleated Bell Sleeve Chiffon 70s Midi Dress
By Jill Richards
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular vintage late 1970s JILL RICHARDS black and white micro pleated chiffon midi dress! Features a black chiffon fitted bodice, with a white full midi skirt. Fantastic wide be...
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1970s Vintage Samir Sexy Gold Bronze Studio 54 Pleated Metallic Disco 70s Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage SAMIR 1970s golden / bronze disco dress! Features flattering accordian pleated throughout. Slinky, flattering fit, with thin spaghetti straps. Seven fabric covered mock ...
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
1970s Samir Metallic Blue Pleated Disco Vintage 70s Studio 54 Sexy Slinky Dress
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1970s Samir Metallic Blue Pleated Disco Vintage 70s Studio 54 Sexy Slinky Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s SAMIR vibrant blue metallic sexy sleeveless disco dress! Flattering pleating detail throughout. Fitted bodice with mock buttons up the front. Hidden zipper put he back....
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1970s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
SAMIR Vintage Blue Metallic 1970s Pleated 70s Disco Slinky Sexy Dress Size XS S
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1970s SAMIR electric blue metallic pleated disco dress! Features a wonderful fitted pleated bodice, with mock fabric covered buttons up the front. Thin spaghetti straps ...
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Vintage Whiting and Davis 1970s Silver Chainmail 70s Metal Disco Bib Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Can be worn for multiple occasions, and can easily be dressed up or down. Perfect with the 70s Samir blue metallic pleated dress, which is also available in my 1stDibs Shop!
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70s Printed Chiffon Pleated Flounce Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Printed Chiffon Pleated Flounce Dress. Lined bodice and skirt, comes with belt.
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1970s Unknown Aesthetic Day Dresses
Mary McFadden Couture 70's Pleated Racer back Grecian Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Mary McFadden Pleated Racer back Grecian Dress. This is an earlier design, from the late 70's, when she was doing quite sexy back treatments.
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70s Little Black Dress with Pleated Chiffon Butterfly Sleeves
By ELLIETTE LEWIS
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Miss Elliette black cocktail dress with pleated chiffon butterfly sleeves.
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1970s Cocktail Dresses
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70s Pleated Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 70s pleated dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Gray and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Black, Beige and more. You’re likely to find the perfect 70s pleated dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by SAMIR, Bill Blass and Mary McFadden are consistently popular.
How Much is a 70s Pleated Dress?
On average, a 70s pleated dress on 1stDibs sells for $685, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $2,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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Questions About 70s Pleated Dress
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There 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, 2022Yes, 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.
- Are platform shoes from the 70s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, 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.
- What do you wear to a 70s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In 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.
- What is ’70s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What ’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.
- What are 70s boots called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022From 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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, 2022Many 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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, 2024The 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, 2023One 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.
- What are 1920s dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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, 2023In 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, 2022In 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Many 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, 2022A 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 ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What 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, 20211950s-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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