$620Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
Rare 1950s Hand Painted Mexican Mayan Aztec Print Vintage 50s Full Circle Skirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and very rare 1950s hand painted Mexiacan cotton skirt! Features Aztec/Myan handpainted characters throughout.
$4,500
Size: none; comparable to size M
Bespoke Lime Hand-Painted Salvador Corona Peacock Skirt and Top, Mexico-M, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Rear metal zipper closure; unlined. Full bias skirt features uneven cummerbund-waist and massive hand-painted peacock on front right half.
1950s Hand-Painted Mexican Circle Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1950s Hand-Painted Mexican Circle Skirt
1950s Mexican Novelty Hand Painted Carmen Miranda Circle Skirt
Located in London, GB
Phenomenal 1950s authentic Mexican full circle skirt with fabulous hand painted Carmen Miranda inspired dancing girls with flowers and fruit in multicoloured metallics and sequins.
A Colorful 1950s Hand Painted Mexican Circle Skirt W/ Oyster Chiffon Blouse
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1950s pairing: a colorful hand-painted Mexican cotton circle skirt with a village scene and "Marsol" inscribed.
1950s Hand Painted Cotton Mexican Circle Skirt In Vibrant Metallics W/ Side Zip
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s hand painted black cotton Mexican circle skirt in vibrant metallic colors features a decorative elastic waistband and double side zippers.
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Size: Up to Size Large
Mexican White Cotton Lace Tiered Skirt With Hand-Painted Bees and Florals, 60s
Located in Gresham, OR
A sweet 1960s Mexican white cotton pin-tucked skirt with tiered lace ruffles and hand-painted bees and florals.
1950s Vintage Hand-Painted Mexican Skirt + Top Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Embellished with hundreds of sparkling sequins. By Maya de Mexico. Details: Unlined Closure: Top: Back Metal Zip/ Skirt: Waistband Side Button Marked Size: M Color: Black w/ Mul...
1950s Metallic Hand Painted Mexican Circle Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning hand painted Mexican circle skirt from the 1950s.
1950s Londy of Mexico Black & Gold Hand Painted Foliage Mexico Circle Skirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking 1950s vintage Londy of Mexico hand painted skirt! Sturdy black cotton, with hand painted gold metallic foliage/leaves.
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Size: none; comparable to size S
Hand Painted Mariachi Scene Mexican Circle Skirt - Jácome Estate, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Don't let the basic black color and schoolgirl silhouette fool you: this skirt is anything but ordinary. Fully hand painted in shades of gold, terra cotta, green and azure blue, it f...
Vintage 1950s hand painted Mexican Victoria Vancouver scenery print circle skirt
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous vintage 1950s Mexican hand-painted full circle holiday skirt, elastic waist.
1950s Hand Painted Gold Mexican "Autumn" Themed Skirt With Bronze Flowers
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1950s hand-painted Mexican circle skirt is quite simply one of the best we have ever seen in over 20 years of business and in absolutely superb condition.
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Size: vintage small; compare to size S
Hand Painted Black and Gold Aztec Mexican Circle Skirt - Jácome Estate, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Exceptionally full circle skirt with hand painted Aztec print and silver sequins in grid pattern around full circumference. 1 ½” waistband is split at sides and features four loose t...
Vintage 1950's Mexican Hand Painted Sequins Skirt Top Set
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's skirt and top * black velvet * beautiful hand painted details * shiny sequins * Mexican outdoor print on skirt * phoenix bird print top * metal zipper closures...
1950s Hand Painted Mexican Souvenir Skirt
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Hand Painted Mexican Souvenir Skirt. Metal side zipper and button closure.
1950s Hand Painted Tiki Themed Circle Skirt
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s hand painted tiki themed circle skirt with pockets! Measurements: Waist: Approximately 31" (could be adjusted 1-2 inches smaller or larger) Circumference of skirt: 202"...
Londy of Mexico 1950s Vintage Hand-Painted Skirt Top Ensemble
Located in US
A Ritmo de Calypso, Calypso, Musicians, Londy of Mexico 1950s Mexican tourista hand painted and sequins embellished circle skirt and matching top.
Haute Couture Black Embroidered French Silk Net Fringed Shawl- 40", 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Despite being over a century old, this intricate mantilla is as colorful and perfect as the day it was made. Similar in complexity to a piano shawl but half the traditional size (and...
$695
Size: none; comparable to size XS - S
Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Wearable with a halter or strapless neckline, this romantic sundress would be the perfect ensemble for a breezy garden party or summer wedding. Ideal for larger busts, the ample shel...
$750
Size: Small - Small Medium
Beautiful 1960s White Linen Beads + Pearls + Sequins A - Line 60s Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 1960s white linen A-Line / shift dress! Soft linen holds shape nicely, and features a fitted bodice with a slight A-line. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequins, beads, and ...
1970s Solid Silver Bugle Bead Wrap and Tie Evening Top w Flutter Shoulder
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Solid Silver Bugle Bead Wrap and Tie Evening Top w Flutter Shoulder: Fully lined in ivory. Excellent condition in a US 4-6. Great for Holiday soirees!
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
$1,772
Size: 34 (Fr) 4 (Us) XS
Bustier wedding dress in guipure and beadwork Carven Junior late 1950's
By Carven
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier wedding dress in guipure and beadwork ( beads, rhinestone and sequins) Acetate lining and tulle petticoat ( attached to the dress) Boned on the side and back and wired bra ....
Superb JEANNE LANVIN 1930’s long Purple Tweed Boucle Wool Swing Coat
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Jeanne Lanvin 1930’s long Purple Tweed Wool Swing Coat MADE IN FRANCE. Remarkable 1930’s Jeanne Lanvin Coat in Purple Tweed, superbly cut along the waistline with asymmetric...
$1,950
Size: none; compare to size med-large
Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A spectacle of a coat no matter the decade, this extraordinary piece is in such pristine condition and relevant style that it could have walked off this year’s runway. The masterful ...
Chanel cruise 1997 vintage white wedding midi dress with logo button up front
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage A beautiful vintage button up dress from Chanel Cruise 1997 by Karl Lagerfeld White dress with a very fine waffle/weave texture running over it The dress buttons u...
Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to welcome to your seasonal wardrobe. The slim V shaped neckline is framed by a simple ...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1999 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ivory Floral Lace Princess Coat
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1999 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ivory Floral Lace Princess Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Collection: A/W 1999 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Princess ...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D01019 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Collection: 2006 Material:...
$450
Size: none; comparable to size small
Yellow Polynesian Print Tulip Skirt Swimsuit Play Suit Beach Romper – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Suitable for swim, beach or resort, this beautifully textured play suit features a feminine tulip skirt with elasticized bloomers beneath à la Claire McCardell. A print juicy enough...
1950S Black Rayon & Silk Lace Ruffled Fit Flare Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Rayon & Silk Lace Ruffled Fit Flare Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress
Numbered Courreges Haute Couture Trousers Suit Ensemble
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Geneva, CH
This ultra chic late 60’s - early 70’s haute couture Courrèges ensemble, is made up of a fitted tunic-top and high waisted trousers. Constructed in dark blue wool, this fully lined s...
For everyday casual wear, elevating your look at the office or making a dramatic entrance at a formal event, authentic designer and vintage skirts are reliably versatile garments.
Skirts have been around for thousands of years. A woman’s straw skirt found in an Armenian cave is believed to have been handwoven in 3,900 B.C., and long, full skirts were worn by men and women in Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia. Over time, the hemlines might have changed significantly but the skirt’s integral role in fashion has remained in place.
By the early 1900s, skirt hemlines had crept up slightly to ankle-length height from the densely layered floor-length style that dominated the Victorian era — a radical shift. As women in the United States began to live more active lives during the 1920s, designers such as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel sought to free them from the long skirts and other constrictions that persevered in fashion by introducing her first little black dress. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Advancements in swimwear during the 1920s and 1930s also reflected a climbing hemline. Visionary designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli eventually pushed the boundaries of modesty with her backless suit, but women still wore long garments in public. Also during the so-called Roaring ’20s, short flapper dresses that fell at the knees and boasted a free-flowing sack-like silhouette, as well as chic beaded evening gowns and floral day dresses, paired fabulously with the dazzling jewelry of the era. This proved to be just a fleeting deviation from prevailing social convention, however. Skirts grew longer again in the 1930s, even if bows and other embellishments were added. As women entered the workforce in large numbers, clean lines accentuated curves and flared slightly where the material resolved at the ankles.
After World War II, France earned recognition as the center of fashion design for women. It was the golden age of haute couture, and women, quick to dispense of the drab utilitarian wartime garb that hung in their closets, pined for luxurious, elegant skirts designed by Christian Dior, Chanel, Givenchy and others, which were splashed across the pages of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar in richly colored photographs shot by the likes of Richard Avedon and David Bailey. The 1960s introduced narrow pencil skirts and provocative minis emblazoned with geometrically dazzling patterns or bright floral prints by designers such as Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin and Lilly Pulitzer. By the 1970s, women felt emboldened to wear different varieties of this all-purpose garment, exploring wraps, crushed velvet maxis and other styles crafted by Halston, André Courrèges, Yves Saint Laurent and others.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of designer and vintage skirts for any gender by Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen and more. Whether it’s a skirt that can be altered to suit a specific style or an addition that’s ready to join your cherished collection, find exactly what you’re looking for today.
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