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1940s Paisley Rayon Maxi Hostess Dress
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940s, this is an excellent example of a hostess dress from the era. With 80
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1940s American Maxi Dresses

Printed cotton hostess dress wrap in the front Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cotton hostess dress wrap in the front and close with one snap. Belt-loop but no belt
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1940s Unknown Robes

Documented Pierre Cardin Plunging Hostess Dress and Skinny Pants - XS-S, 1970
Located in Tucson, AZ
zeitgeist prevalent in the 1960s and early 70s. Consisting of a split-back maxi dress and coordinating
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1970s American Trouser Pant Suits

1970s Roger Frères Hostess Style Maxi Dress
By Roger Freres
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous "lets stay home hostess style" 1970s Roger Frères maxi dress. Black poly jersey top with
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1970s French Maxi Dress

1970s Brenner Couture Navy and Red Embroidered Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
incredibly comfortable to wear. It would make a fabulous hostess dress on more formal occasions and is
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1970s British Maxi Dresses

Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Evening Dress or Hostess Gown
Located in Portland, OR
hostess gowns anymore, we think these pieces make perfect evening dresses! This one is gathered in the
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gingham Pinafore Hostess Maxi
Located in New York, NY
Charming cotton gingham pinafore hostess maxi with black Schiffli floral embroidery. Straps button
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1960s American Maxi Dresses

Emanuel Ungaro printed crepe and linen hostess maxi dress. circa 1970
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in London, GB
Catherine Deneuve. This maxi dress is constructed from a crepe material for the bodice and linen for the
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1970s French Maxi Dresses

1970s Eduardo for Saks Fifth Ave Geometric Printed Hostess Robe
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970s polyester printed maxi hostess robe by the Italian designer Eduardo for Saks Fifth Ave
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1960s Martha Lemon Yellow Hostess Gown w Trellis Bodice & Floral Pique Skirt
By Martha Palm Beach
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1960s Martha hostess gown with lemon yellow trellis-work short-sleeved bodice and a
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1960s American Maxi Dresses

1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bold periwinkle blue, black and white rayon 1940's hostess gown printed with Hawaiian ethnographic
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1940s American Caftans

Mardi Gras Peach Jersey Maxi Evening Dress, C.1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
You'll lead the fashion parade when wearing this C.1970 Mardi Gras of New York jersey evening dress
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1960s American Maxi Dress

Victoria Royal Black Taffeta Striped Beaded Maxi Dress, 1970's
By Victoria Royal
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970's Victoria Royal black matte taffeta maxi dress with beaded striped cuffs and hem in shades of
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1970s Hong Kong Maxi Dress

Moroccan Brocade Floral Kaftan Gown Maxi Dress
Located in North Hollywood, CA
dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kaftans

Odette Barsa Red Print Maxi Dress and Bolero
Located in Alford, MA
this vibrant red print ensemble may have been originally intended as a hostess outfit. Today it can
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Black Double Breasted Diva Pin Up Dress Coat Runway 1995
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano Black Moiré Showpiece Double Breasted Dress Coat SS 1995 Galliano's inspiration for
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Sarmi Black Silk Chiffon Dress W/ Ostrich Feather Trim Overlay Skirt & Bow
By Ferdinando Sarmi, Sarmi
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Sarmi Mod Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Ostrich Feather Trim Overlay Skirt & Bow: Extravagant
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1960s American Evening Dresses

Adolfo Brown & Gold Sequin Three Piece Evening Dress Suit, 1960's
By Adolfo, Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Atlanta, GA
separates. Perfect for hostess attire or cocktail wear. CONDITION All three pieces are in very good vintage
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Italy Signature Silk Abstract Print One Shoulder Gown Size 8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic dress draped to perfection. One shoulder. The silk print (signed) is a tropical floral
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2010s Italian Kaftans

Moroccan Caftan Pink Color with Silver Trim, Vintage Kaftan circa 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
long maxi poly jersey dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with traditional designs in silver
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1970s Moroccan Maxi Dresses

Moroccan Caftan, Turquoise and Gold Brocade Kaftan Size Medium
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan gold and aquamarine blue metallic gorgeous vintage hostess gown. Floral
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20th Century Moroccan Maxi Dresses

Vintage Moroccan Kaftan Hot Pink Color with Silver Trim caftan 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
jersey dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with traditional designs in silver. One of a kind
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20th Century Moroccan Kaftans

Moroccan Caftan Floral Brocade Multicolored Embroidered Kaftan 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage hostess gown, floral multicolored brocade Kaftan, circa 1970s. Exotic oriental
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1970s Moroccan Kaftans

Moroccan Caftan, Silk Brocade Vintage Kaftan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan silk gold damask gorgeous vintage hostess gown. Light green floral leaf
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20th Century Moroccan Maxi Dresses

Vintage Caftan Chinese Blue Fine Silk Purple Dragon Embroidery Kaftan One Size
Located in Portland, OR
wear this lovely piece as a long tunic, a dress, or as an elegant hostess gown. This exceptional piece
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Early 20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1940's Black Net Gown with Floral Motif
Located in Toronto, Ontario
leggings for an at-home hostess look. Seems as if this was rarely worn and well cared for. Side closing
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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns

Vintage Rust Burgundy Silk Kimono w/ Gold Metallic Embroidery for Fall
Located in Portland, OR
kimono measures 62" long from the nape of the neck and would make a lovely evening coat, hostess robe or
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Early 20th Century Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Blue Hand-Painted Silk Caftan
Located in New York, NY
pool side, or when at home playing Hostess. Center front measures 38" in length, and the back
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1970s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moroccan White Floral Caftan Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan caftan white floral silk embroidered. This is a set of two dresses that you can wear
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20th Century Moroccan Caftans

Moroccan White Floral Caftan Set
Moroccan White Floral Caftan Set
H 57 in D 0.05 in L 57 in
Lillie Rubin Black Velvet Jumpsuit with Silver Beading, 1960's
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Atlanta, GA
effortless glamour of 1960's hostess wear and the chic style of an Art Deco Hollywood starlet. Retailed at
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1980's Bill Tice Rose Velour Hostess Gown
By Bill Tice
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant 1980's Bill Tice hostess gown. Mr Tice was best known for designing dresses and pajamas
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1980s American Loungewear

Whims of California Two Piece Pants & Maxi Vest Dress, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
black outlining. The maxi vest or dress buttons at the bodice and has a cutaway opening which reveals
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1960s American Trouser Pant Suits

1940s Vintage Skirt in Patchwork Color block Print from Gilbert Adrian Collector
Located in Portland, OR
Gilbert Adrian vintage dresses. We would not be surprised if this was designed by Adrian. The faux
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1940s American Skirts

1970s Valditevere Gown with Marabou Trim
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970s jersey hostess gown from Italian designer Valditevere. Brown with an allover mid century
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1970s Italian Evening Gowns

Vintage Roberta Di Camerino Kimono Style Hostess Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Lake Park, FL
Vintage Roberta Di Camerino kimono style jersey red, grey & black dress. MIssing lable
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1970s Italian Informal Dresses

Paisley Ikat Silk Beaded and Sequin Hostess Dress, 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
You've found it: the perfect breezy dress for a summer soiree. This 1970s calf - length dress
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1970s American Casual Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Navy Floral Halter Dress w/Ruffle Collar
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute and Sexy...Oscar De La Renta 1970's Navy & White Floral Cotton Pique Hostess Dress w/Chiffon
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Saks' Hostess Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Topanga, CA
Ivory faille long wrap hostess gown, sleeves have four tucked pleat, leopard fur front lacing belt
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1940s Day Dresses

Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White embossed quilted silk button down hostess robe with chiffon ruffle collar, waist tie, and
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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peach sheer chiffon gown with rose and vine embroidered on bust and chiffon hostess robe with waist
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Luxurious Teal Silk Velvet House Wrapper with Beaded Bird
Located in Oradell, NJ
wrapper probably dates from the late 1930's to the early 1940's. It would make the perfect hostess gown
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

1940s Black Striped Hostess Dress Coat
Located in London, GB
Lovely vintage 1940s black silk taffeta hostess dress coat with woven multi-coloured stripes. This
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1940s Day Dresses

1970s Adolfo Diffusion label pineapple knit hostess dress
By Adolfo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cream knit hostess dress from the early 1970s...Hard to find Diffusion label by Adolfo exclusively
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1970s American Informal Dresses

Black Velvet & Zebra Faux Fur Hostess Dress, C.1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
From Fifth Avenue Robes, a glamorous black velvet and zebra faux fur hostess dress that exudes C
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1960s American Maxi Dress

Black Velvet & Zebra Faux Fur Hostess Dress, C.1960
Black Velvet & Zebra Faux Fur Hostess Dress, C.1960
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits Size 4-6)
C.1970 Saks Fifth Avenue Quilted Plaid Hostess Dress With Velvet Bodice
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Only Saks Fifth Avenue could whip a plaid quilted bedspread up into an adorable hostess dress fit
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Anne Fogarty Quilted Charcoal Gray Hostess Dress, C.1970
By Anne Fogarty
Located in Atlanta, GA
This C.1970 dress by Anne Fogarty conjures up images of Jane Eyre and other heroines of gothic
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1950's Polynesian Peacock Print Hostess Gown with Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Gresham, OR
Fabulous and truly original polynesian hostess dress. This dress is truly remarkable in style
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1950s American Chinese Dresses

Adolfo boucle cage sleeve hostess gown 1970s
By Adolfo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adolfo sleek grass green boucle knit hostess gown from the 1970s...Long and lean the dress hugs the
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Bill Blass Hostess Outfit
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Hope, ON
The outfit consists of a long tunic with a crew neck; a looped gathered band at the waist; a slit on the left side which starts at the waist to show the slim pants underneath; bracel...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA 1970's Silk Chiffon Bohemian Lame Maxi Hostess Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Oscar De La Renta hostess gown is composed of a gorgeous red multi-color silk chiffon
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20th Century American Maxi Dress

1970s Bright Pink Wool Hostess Gown with Feather Cuffs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful, vibrant and fabulous hostess gown from the 1970s. Bright pink wool with pink and white
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Kaleidoscopic Lame Hostess Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous sheer sleeved 1960s Saks Fifth Avenue kaleidoscopic lame hostess gown: Banded collar
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1960s American Informal Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Marigold Yellow Grid & Dot Organza Hostess Ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) marigold yellow organza "Hostess" ensemble. Top features
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1970s Evening Dresses

Torso Creations Embellished Ramona Rull Hostess Gown w Mirrors and Pom Pom Trim
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Embellished 1960s Ramona Rull Hostess Gown w Mirrors and Pom Pom Trim: Center
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1960s Pakistani Informal Dresses

Torso Creations Embellished Ramona Rull B/W Block Print Hostess Gown w Tassels
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Embellished Ramona Rull B/W Block Print Hostess Gown w Tassels: Complimentary block
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1960s Pakistani Informal Dresses

BLACK VELVET MAXI-DRESS WITH MINK COLLAR
By Malouf Design
Located in Alford, MA
Be a glamorous hostess or party goer this season with this ankle-length black velvet dress. Skims
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1970s Maxi Dress

Neiman Marcus Gold Lamé Maxi Evening Dress, 1960's
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Atlanta, GA
of the dress is lined though the sleeves are unlined for a little hint of sheer. Wonderful as hostess
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1960s American Maxi Dress

1970's Alice Blaine Striped Chiffon Two Piece Maxi Dress
By Benson & Partners
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Alice Blaine two piece maxi dress for Benson & Partners incorporates classic 1970's design
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Vibrant 1960's Don Luis de España Mod Tropical Maxi Dress With Overlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Don Luis de España was known for colorful prints and this mod 1960's two piece maxi dress is here
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1960s Spanish Maxi Dress

Egyptian Vintage Striped Caftan Dress With Ornate Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
make this the perfect dress for lounging and hostess wear. Excellent condition. SIZING & MEASUREMENTS
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Kaftans

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Hostess Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hostess dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Orange and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect hostess 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 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar De La Renta and Saks Fifth Avenue each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Hostess Dress?

On average, a hostess dress on 1stDibs sells for $650, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $3,450 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

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

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal. 

Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

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