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80s Taffeta

Vintage 80"s Black Velvet and Pink Taffeta Gown - 4
Vintage 80"s Black Velvet and Pink Taffeta Gown - 4

Vintage 80"s Black Velvet and Pink Taffeta Gown - 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage 80"s black velvet top with crystals, and pink taffeta bottom.

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1980s Unknown Evening Gowns

1980s Pauline Trigere Black Wool Silk Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Pauline Trigere Black Wool Silk Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Pauline Trigere Black Wool Silk Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde 1980s PAULINE TRIGERE black wool and silk taffeta dress ! Features a tailored wool bodice with taffeta panel down the center. Full taffeta puff sleeves add just the right...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

I980s Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Couture Avant Garde Taffeta 80s Cocktail Dress
I980s Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Couture Avant Garde Taffeta 80s Cocktail Dress

I980s Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Couture Avant Garde Taffeta 80s Cocktail Dress

By Paul-Louis Orrier

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational vintage PAUL LOUIS ORRIER Couture 1980s / 80s silk taffeta cocktail dress! Features a black fitted pleated bodice with Avant Garde puff sleeves.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Frank Usher Sz 12/14 Black Avant Garde Taffeta + Velvet Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Frank Usher Sz 12/14 Black Avant Garde Taffeta + Velvet Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Frank Usher Sz 12/14 Black Avant Garde Taffeta + Velvet Vintage 80s Dress

By Frank Usher

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde FRANK USHER black taffeta and velvet Size 14 cocktail dress! Features a criss-cross bodice with black taffeta on one side, and black velvet on the other side. Chic puff s...

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

1980s Victor Costa Red + Pink + Purple Silk Taffeta Size 6 Hi  Lo 80s Gown Dress
1980s Victor Costa Red + Pink + Purple Silk Taffeta Size 6 Hi  Lo 80s Gown Dress

1980s Victor Costa Red + Pink + Purple Silk Taffeta Size 6 Hi Lo 80s Gown Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible Avant Garde 1980s VICTOR COSTA lipstick red, fuchsia pink and purple color block strapless hi-lo flamenco style evening gown! Flattering ruched boned bodice holds everythi...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

80s Valentino Studio Soft Stripe Blouse M
80s Valentino Studio Soft Stripe Blouse M

80s Valentino Studio Soft Stripe Blouse M

By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

80s Valentino Studio in a taffeta silk fabric striped with soft green, red, blue and yellow in what feels like a very modern striped color palette.

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1980s Italian Blouses and Tops

ROMANCE WAS BORN Ken Done pink multicolor illustration print babydoll dress S
ROMANCE WAS BORN Ken Done pink multicolor illustration print babydoll dress S

ROMANCE WAS BORN Ken Done pink multicolor illustration print babydoll dress S

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ROMANCE WAS BORN Ken Done pink multicolor illustration print babydoll dress S Reference: AAWC/A01360 Brand: Romance Was Born Collection: Ken Done As seen on: Jessica Rowe Material: P...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mini Dress

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80's Orrier Silk Taffeta Beaded & Embroidered Gown
80's Orrier Silk Taffeta Beaded & Embroidered Gown

80's Orrier Silk Taffeta Beaded & Embroidered Gown

By Paul-Louis Orrier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Breathtaking pastel pink and cream satin taffeta gown. Beaded & embroidered at bodice. Halter ruffled neck, sleeve & hemline. Pleated at line. Bust accommodates up to 38&...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Kenzo 80s Black Silk Taffeta Ensemble
Kenzo 80s Black Silk Taffeta Ensemble

Kenzo 80s Black Silk Taffeta Ensemble

By Kenzo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa late 70s to early 80s black silk taffeta peasant style blouse with olive green lining.

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1990’s Stephen Burrows Hot Pink Chiffon Mini Dress
1990’s Stephen Burrows Hot Pink Chiffon Mini Dress

1990’s Stephen Burrows Hot Pink Chiffon Mini Dress

By Stephen Burrows

Located in Greenport, NY

This piece is said to have been worn on the runway in the late 80’s - early 90’s. Materials: Taffeta, silk chiffon.

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Late 20th Century American Casual Dresses

Marc Perry 80s Taffeta Evening Coat w/ Lacing and Extreme Collar
Marc Perry 80s Taffeta Evening Coat w/ Lacing and Extreme Collar

Marc Perry 80s Taffeta Evening Coat w/ Lacing and Extreme Collar

Located in Gresham, OR

Marc Perry 1980s Evening Coat in brown taffeta with rustic eyelets and leather lacing at bodice back and cuffs. buttons down the front with a large shawl collar with lots of structur...

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1980s French Cloaks

Scaasi 80s Silk Taffeta Gown w/ Elizabeth Arden Evening Coat
Scaasi 80s Silk Taffeta Gown w/ Elizabeth Arden Evening Coat

Scaasi 80s Silk Taffeta Gown w/ Elizabeth Arden Evening Coat

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous Scaasi 80s silk taffeta ball gown in ruched emerald green (size 8) and an exquisite Elizabeth Arden 1950s floral silk and lame brocade evening coat with deep cuffed 3/4 le...

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1950s American Ball Gowns

Vintage 80's Oscar De La Renta Fully Beaded Bolero Top + Silk Taffeta Skirt Set
Vintage 80's Oscar De La Renta Fully Beaded Bolero Top + Silk Taffeta Skirt Set

Vintage 80's Oscar De La Renta Fully Beaded Bolero Top + Silk Taffeta Skirt Set

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage 80's Oscar De La Renta Embellished Skirt Set Reversible Fully Exquisitely Hand Beaded and Sequined Bolero in Emerald Green Background with Purple Iris Flowers.

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1980s American Skirt Suits

Vintage William Pearson 1980s 80s Black Wool Taffeta Avant Garde Ruffle Dress
Vintage William Pearson 1980s 80s Black Wool Taffeta Avant Garde Ruffle Dress

Vintage William Pearson 1980s 80s Black Wool Taffeta Avant Garde Ruffle Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Avant garde wool sheath dress with dramatic ruffles around the neck and shoulders. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. By William Pearson. MEASUREMENTS Bust: 38" Waist: ...

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Late 20th Century Day Dresses

1980s RICHILENE Black Ruffle Silk Taffeta Evening Cape Coat
1980s RICHILENE Black Ruffle Silk Taffeta Evening Cape Coat

1980s RICHILENE Black Ruffle Silk Taffeta Evening Cape Coat

By Richilene

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dramatic Vintage 80s Richilene Silk Taffeta Ruffle evening opera cape coat.

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1980s American Day Dresses

Christian Dior Blue/Purple Iridescent Strapless Silk Ball Gown
Christian Dior Blue/Purple Iridescent Strapless Silk Ball Gown

Christian Dior Blue/Purple Iridescent Strapless Silk Ball Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in Gresham, OR

A late 70s, early 80s Christian Dior strapless silk taffeta ballgown in purple/blue with "petal" pleated bust and cummerbund style waist.

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1970s French Ball Gowns

1980s Williwear Willi Smith Size 2/4 Purple Polka Dot Vintage 80s Taffeta Dress
1980s Williwear Willi Smith Size 2/4 Purple Polka Dot Vintage 80s Taffeta Dress

1980s Williwear Willi Smith Size 2/4 Purple Polka Dot Vintage 80s Taffeta Dress

By Willi Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and fabulous 1980s WILLIWEAR / WILLI SMITH purple and green polka dot taffeta mini halter dress! Features a fitted boned bodice with long sashes that tie at the back neck. Hidde...

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Valentino Boutique 80's Silk Taffeta Feathers Black Gown
Valentino Boutique 80's Silk Taffeta Feathers Black Gown

Valentino Boutique 80's Silk Taffeta Feathers Black Gown

By Valentino

Located in Montgomery, TX

Valentino Boutique Black Ball Gown No label size (waist 30", bust 36") Feathers, Taffeta silk. Brand New Condition.

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1980s Italian Ball Gowns

Vintage Yves Saint laurent Black Silk Taffeta Top/Skirt - 80's
Vintage Yves Saint laurent Black Silk Taffeta Top/Skirt - 80's

Vintage Yves Saint laurent Black Silk Taffeta Top/Skirt - 80's

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Yves Saint laurent Black Silk Taffeta 2 piece Top/Skirt w/ velvet V neckline - Sz 12 - Circa 80's Measurements: Top: Bust 41 Shoulder to Shoulder 15.5 Sleeve 27 Len...

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1980s French Skirt Suits

Vintage Nina Ricci Black Crepe/Silk Taffeta Halter Dress-Sz 6- 80's
Vintage Nina Ricci Black Crepe/Silk Taffeta Halter Dress-Sz 6- 80's

Vintage Nina Ricci Black Crepe/Silk Taffeta Halter Dress-Sz 6- 80's

By Nina Ricci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Nina Ricci Black Crepe & Silk Taffeta Halter Dress with dramatic ruffle detail-Sz 6- 80's.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 80s Tadashi Shoji Black Off  Shoulder Taffeta Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress
Vintage 80s Tadashi Shoji Black Off  Shoulder Taffeta Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress

Vintage 80s Tadashi Shoji Black Off Shoulder Taffeta Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage 1980s TADASHI SHOJI black taffeta off-the-shoulder cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the bodice and sleeves. Taffeta pleated wa...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Evening Gown Voluminous Silk Taffeta Top + Velvet Column Dress 80s M
Bill Blass Evening Gown Voluminous Silk Taffeta Top + Velvet Column Dress 80s M

Bill Blass Evening Gown Voluminous Silk Taffeta Top + Velvet Column Dress 80s M

By Bill Blass

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Looking to make an entrance at your next event? This show stopper from Bill Blass will do the trick! The silk taffeta bodice is so over the top! The puff sleeves are shirred down th...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Chris Van Wyk Vintage 1980s Lavender + Pink Silk Taffeta Avant Garde 80s Dress
Chris Van Wyk Vintage 1980s Lavender + Pink Silk Taffeta Avant Garde 80s Dress

Chris Van Wyk Vintage 1980s Lavender + Pink Silk Taffeta Avant Garde 80s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1980s dress from hard to find designer CHRIS VAN WYK! Couture quality, with heavy attention to detail. Lavender body, with light pink sash that loops through on the drop skir...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

French Couture Evening Dress - Circa 1980
French Couture Evening Dress - Circa 1980

French Couture Evening Dress - Circa 1980

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Size: Equivalent French Size 44

French Couture Evening Dress - Circa 1980

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980 France French Fuchsia silk evening Couture dress Anonymous from the 80s. Cream silk and pink taffeta with changing effect, with floral patterns printed on the warp.

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1980s French Evening Dresses

80s YSL Rive Gauche Black Velvet Dress with Eggplant Taffeta Trim
80s YSL Rive Gauche Black Velvet Dress with Eggplant Taffeta Trim

80s YSL Rive Gauche Black Velvet Dress with Eggplant Taffeta Trim

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic design from Yves saint Laurent - lush black cotton velvet open to waist with gathered waist. Oversized pouf sleeves in iridescent eggplant taffeta and matching oversized sa...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

80s Midnight Blue & Black Velvet Flocked Strapless Party Dress
80s Midnight Blue & Black Velvet Flocked Strapless Party Dress

80s Midnight Blue & Black Velvet Flocked Strapless Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s blue taffeta Scott McClintock strapless party dress with black velvet bodice and flocked skirt.

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Incredible Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Bow Cocktail Dress
Incredible Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Bow Cocktail Dress

Incredible Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Bow Cocktail Dress

By Chloé

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A fun 80s Chloé ´bow´ black taffeta cocktail dress with a secondary fitted strap dress with a large bow detail attached to the front.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

80s Galanos Couture Purple Taffeta Tiered Skirt
80s Galanos Couture Purple Taffeta Tiered Skirt

80s Galanos Couture Purple Taffeta Tiered Skirt

By Galanos

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Galanos Couture Purple Taffeta Tiered Skirt.

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1980s Ruffled Skirts

Oscar de la Renta Vintage 80's Ice Blue Silk Taffeta 2 Pc Evening Dress
Oscar de la Renta Vintage 80's Ice Blue Silk Taffeta 2 Pc Evening Dress

Oscar de la Renta Vintage 80's Ice Blue Silk Taffeta 2 Pc Evening Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Oscar de la Renta Vintage 80's Ice Blue Silk Taffeta 2 Pc Evening Dress. Featuring a sleeveless top with ruffles and a ball skirt with fishtail back and ruffled hem.

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1980s American Evening Dresses

Bellville Sassoon Vintage Purple Silk Taffeta Strapless Tiered 80s Evening Dress
Bellville Sassoon Vintage Purple Silk Taffeta Strapless Tiered 80s Evening Dress

Bellville Sassoon Vintage Purple Silk Taffeta Strapless Tiered 80s Evening Dress

By Bellville Sassoon, Belinda Bellville

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A stunning vintage women's evening gown from the 1980s by the renowned British fashion house, Bellville Sassoon. This esteemed label created designs for iconic figures such as Prince...

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1980s Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta 80s velvet & silk taffeta evening dress size 4.
Oscar de la Renta 80s velvet & silk taffeta evening dress size 4.

Oscar de la Renta 80s velvet & silk taffeta evening dress size 4.

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Atlanta, GA

Miss O by Oscar de la Renta 1980s black velvet criss cross top with silk taffeta skirt with tulle is a size 4. Whether you are dinning at the Four Seasons or attending Anna Wintour's...

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1980s American Evening Dresses

80s Blue Green Iridescent Dress
80s Blue Green Iridescent Dress

80s Blue Green Iridescent Dress

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H 28 in L 41.5 in

80s Blue Green Iridescent Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Iridescent Dress. Blue green taffeta. Shoulder pads.

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Isabelle Allard 1980s Vintage Dress Ruched Purple Evening Gown
Isabelle Allard 1980s Vintage Dress Ruched Purple Evening Gown

Isabelle Allard 1980s Vintage Dress Ruched Purple Evening Gown

By Isabelle Allard

Located in Portland, OR

Purchased at Henri Bendel in the 80's, this purple taffeta evening gown has exceptional ruching, bows, and a dramatic silhouette.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Jean Patou

Located in Sparks, NV

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By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Givenchy

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By Halston

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80s Taffeta For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 80s taffeta you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in purple, beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a 80s taffeta may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th 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 Victor Costa, Nina Ricci and Paul-Louis Orrier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a 80s taffeta for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 80s Taffeta?

Prices for a 80s taffeta can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $147 and can go as high as $9,500, while, on average they fetch $950.

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