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Hostess Gowns

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

Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Evening Dress or Hostess Gown
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage early 1940s black velvet gown by Kamore was originally designed to be a hostess gown
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Malcolm Starr Floral Lame Hostess Gown with Heavily Jeweled Waist & Cuffs
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Malcolm Starr Floral Lame Hostess Gown with Heavily Jeweled Waist & Cuffs: Empire waist with
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1960s American Evening Gowns

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

Moroccan White Floral Caftan Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a
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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
Moroccan Orange Silk Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in North Hollywood, CA
a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline
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20th Century Moroccan Caftans

Moroccan Black Sequin Fabric Caftan Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
embroidered rim and embellished entirely by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown
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20th Century Moroccan Caftans

Moroccan Black Sequin Fabric Caftan Set
Moroccan Black Sequin Fabric Caftan Set
H 60 in W 20 in D 0.05 in L 60 in
Moroccan Brocade Floral Kaftan Gown Maxi Dress
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan gown features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kaftans

Vintage Moroccan Kaftan Hot Pink Color with Silver Trim caftan 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
evening vintage Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with
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20th Century Moroccan Kaftans

Moroccan Caftan Pink Color with Silver Trim, Vintage Kaftan circa 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. One of a kind evening vintage Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional
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1970s Moroccan Maxi Dresses

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 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

Vintage 1940's Black Net Gown with Floral Motif
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's black net and floral motif gown with short sleeves in excellent condition. Slim fit through
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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns

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

John Galliano Black Double Breasted Diva Pin Up Dress Coat Runway 1995
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
this collection included the Paris socialite, hostess and close friend of Coco Chanel - Misia Sert
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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 Sarmi, Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in Gresham, OR
hostess style. Size 6-8.
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1960s American Evening Dresses

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

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

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

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

Victoria Royal Black Taffeta Striped Beaded Maxi Dress, 1970's
By Victoria Royal
Located in Atlanta, GA
cocktails, dinner out or hostess wear. Lined in acetate at the bodice and organza in the skirt. CONDITION
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1970s Hong Kong Maxi Dress

Mardi Gras Peach Jersey Maxi Evening Dress, C.1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
comfortable style of hostess wear. Originally retailed at Rich's, a famous family owned department store
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1960s American Maxi Dress

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

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

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

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EMILIO PUCCI Saks Fifth Avenue c.1960's Blue Geometric Print Silk Wide Leg Pants
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI Saks Fifth Avenue c.1960's Blue Geometric Print Silk Wide Leg Pants Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1960's Collection: “Exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue” Co...
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1960s Italian Wide Leg Pants

1960s Hattie Carnegie Silver Sequined Open Back Mod Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Djellaba dress by Emilio Pucci in printed silk chiffon Circa 2000
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 2000 Italy Beautiful summer dress for evening or indoor in printed chiffon by Emilio Pucci. Djellaba style long dress with plunging V-neckline, large kimono sleeves, slit on ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit
By Jack Bryan, Jack Bryan by Dupuis
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...
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1960s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

UNWORN Missoni Chevron Crochet Knit Jumpsuit Playsuit Romper Overall 40
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
Rare MISSONI signature zigzag crochet knit playsuit Immediately sold out - no longer available in stores Stunning pastel colors - yellow, mint, greens, whites - so versatile! Bowti...
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2010s Italian Jumpsuits

Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Halter Neck Knitted Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nice, FR
GIANNI VERSACE Couture vintage halter neck knitted dress. This dress strongly highlights the silhouette with a thick knitting ribbed structure and horizontal detail on the hips. T...
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20th Century Italian Day Dresses

1980 Wild Theirry Mugler Metallic Silk Brocade Print Military Style Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1980s signature Thierry Mugler for Terry metallic military pattern silk, wool and lurex brocade skirt suit. Classic military touches like epaulets, belted back and high po...
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1980s French Skirt Suits

Nearly Naked White Satin Deco Wedding Gown w Transparent Lace Panels - XS, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
You would be forgiven for thinking this is an uptight wedding gown because of its age and sleeves. Of course we would direct your attention to the transparent lace insets that discou...
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1930s American Wedding Dresses

A Romantic Dress in white cotton Net applied with printed Chiffon Circa 1938
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1940 France Summer long dress, made of white cotton net tulle applied with floral printed silk chiffon, with an assumed romanticism and dating from the late 1930s. Sleev...
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1930s French Evening Dresses

Vintage 1910's Edwardian White Embroidered Cotton Cut-Out Bridal Boudior Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Romantic boudior dresses from the early 20th century are perennial favorites and this one is a show-stopper. The garment's effortless style is so modern; the fine embroidery and mixe...
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1910s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1960's Pauline Trigere Seafoam Green Crepe One-Shoulder Gown & Fur Wrap
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional Pauline Trigere designer seafoam green bias-cut gown dating back to the late 1960's During this time period, Pauline Trigère's name was part of the glamorous excess in H...
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Chanel Silk Blend Watercolor Caftan Maxi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Carmel, CA
Chanel caftan dress featured in soft watercolors with a self-tie around the waist. From the 2011 C cruise collection. Dress Size is UNI and is composed of 62% silk and 38% cotton. Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Maxi Dresses

1930s Green Lace Summer Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1930s Green lace cut out define floral pattern. Size: Small . Best fit US size 2 or XS Bust: 32 inch / Waist 29 inch / Hip: 38 inch / Dress Length: 48 inch
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1930s Unknown Day Dresses

Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique 1970s Maxi Dress and Wrap with Stud Trim
By Givenchy, Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black wool jersey maxi dress and wrap from Givenchy. It has long sleeves, a crew neckline and comes with a narrow tie belt and matching wrap. The lower sleeves and skirt...
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1970s French Maxi Dresses

Christian Dior Houndstooth Wool Coat 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful off white and navy wool fine hounds tooth print wool coat by Christian Dior. It has a lapel collar, princess seaming for a great flattering fit and 2 front button flap p...
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1960s French Coats and Outerwear

VINTAGE Evelyn Margolis Hilo Hattie 1970s Colorful 70s Kimono Caftan Maxi Dress
By Hilo Hattie
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1970s HILO HATTIE by EVELYN MARGOLIS kimono style maxi dress / Hawaiian kaftan! Incredible vibrant bright colors, with a chic floral print in blue, teal, pink, fuchsi...
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1970s Kaftans

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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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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)
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 literature. The austere silhouette is formed with charcoal gray quilted wool fabric in...
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1970s American Maxi Dress

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

1960's Silk Printed Tunic Style Gown
By Bessi
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Best Bessi ever! 1960's silk printed gown in lavender, coral and tan over white. Fabric is signed
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1960s Italian Caftans

Vintage 70s Black Floral Kaftan Maxi Dress, 1970s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- Perfect in the day as a cover up at the beach or in the evening as a glamorous hostess to a party
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1970s Formal Gowns

1970's Saks Fifth Avenue Platinum Gray Jersey Evening Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Atlanta, GA
proper drape. This type of design is perfect for a dinner party or hostess wear when you want to look
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bronx & Banco Emerald Green Velvet Evening Dress With Gold Bead Fringe
Located in Atlanta, GA
look for the holidays and has a comfort and ease that would serve well as hostess wear. Designed in
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2010s Australian Evening Gowns

C.1960 British Hong Kong Jade Green Beaded Satin Caftan Robe Evening Coat
Located in Atlanta, GA
hostess robe or as a topper for an evening ensemble. The silk and rayon blend is fully lined and bears a
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses

Julia Clancey Ruby Red Tinsel Fringe Mini Dress
Located in Atlanta, GA
style as pure party wear and it is definitely a party waiting to happen whether you are hostessing at
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2010s English Cocktail Dresses

Julia Clancey Ruby Red Tinsel Fringe Mini Dress
Julia Clancey Ruby Red Tinsel Fringe Mini Dress
Size: Unmarked (One Size Fits S-L)
Adele Simpson Ruby Red Silk Cut Velvet Evening Dress, 1980's
By Adele Simpson
Located in Atlanta, GA
that would be equally as comfortable for hostess wear as it would be for a night on the town
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1980s American Sheath Dresses

Bill Tice Black Jersey Slip Dress With Gold Lamé Trim, 1970's
By Bill Tice
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Tice was an innovative American designer specializing in lingerie and hostess wear that was as
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Macy's Chartreuse Green Sari Style Caftan Dress, 1960's
By Macy's
Located in Atlanta, GA
the appearance of silk and it is fully lined in a complimentary rayon. Wonderful for hostess wear or
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1960s Hong Kong Caftans

Dynasty Champagne Silk Jacquard Asian Dress Coat Robe, 1950's
By Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
, beautiful pattern and frog closures. The coat is fully lined and can be worn as a dress, hostess robe or
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1950s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

Exotic C.1980 Mary McFadden Black Palazzo Pants & Gold Lace Top Ensemble
By Mary McFadden
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Perfect for cocktail party wear and would also be a lovely hostess ensemble. Originally retailed at
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Saks Fifth Avenue C.1970 Silver, Gold & White Caftan Lounger Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Atlanta, GA
length has a dramatic effect perfect for lounging, hostess wear or a relaxed evening out. Good vintage
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1970s American Caftans

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

Vibrant 1960's Don Luis de España Mod Tropical Maxi Dress With Overlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Loads of vintage fun for an evening out or perfect as hostess attire for your next soiree. Excellent
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1960s Spanish Maxi Dress

1970's Alice Blaine Striped Chiffon Two Piece Maxi Dress
By Benson & Partners
Located in Atlanta, GA
hostess wear. The striped chiffon fabric combines shades of rose, pink and terra cotta offset with black
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Pucci hostess gown 1960s
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pucci bold print silk crepe hostess gown from the 1960s...Pull on style dip hem gown with ruffle
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1960s Italian Evening Gowns

Saint Laurent Hostess Gown Museum Piece YSL 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning Saint Laurent Red Hostess gown or dress by Yves saint Laurent. The fabric is a red
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Black Vintage Dress or Hostess Gown Rhinestones
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
This is an elegant Oscar de la Renta for Swirl long sleeve hostess gown with rhinestone bands
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paisley Hostess Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's red cotton paisley Saint Laurent Rive Gauche peasant style hostess gown. Paisley print
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1970s French Maxi Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Vintage Floral Caftan Metallic Gold Mumu Hostess Loungewear
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
be worn as an evening gown or as a hostess gown.
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Torso Creations Elizabeth Arden Lame Dot Babydoll Mini Dress w Gold Lame Fringe
By Elizabeth Arden, Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
remastered 1960s hostess gown reimagined as a baby doll mini dress with heavy lame fringed trim at hemline
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1960s American Mini Dress

1960s Rayon Bohemian Caftan with Cape Attachment
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. The perfect hostess gown or music festival look. Despite the fact that garment is deadstock these has
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1960s American Caftans

Moroccan Gold Silk Brocade Caftan Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
embellished entirely by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features
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20th Century Moroccan Caftans

Moroccan Gold Silk Brocade Caftan Set
Moroccan Gold Silk Brocade Caftan Set
H 60 in W 18 in D 0.05 in
1960s Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Hostess Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1960s Emilio Pucci light pink, grey and white abstract print dress made of 100% silk jersey with long sleeves, inset waistband and snap closures at the side. Labeled: Emilio Pucci ...
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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Dynasty Colorful Quilted Hostess Tunic Dress W/ Side Slit
By Dynasty
Located in Portland, OR
This stunning vintage Dynasty dress was made in Hong Kong in the late 1960's. The dress is sleeveless and was meant to be worn over trousers or slacks and you can pair it with any p...
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses

1960s Vintage Chinese Red Silk Satin Hostess Pajamas Evening Pant Suit Ensemble
Located in Portland, OR
hostess pajamas, or loungewear, but it is much too beautiful to be kept inside! I love the tone on tone
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victor Costa Vintage Maxi Dress W/ Colorful Butterfly Wing Sleeves
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
designed to be worn as a hostess gown, but it is a perfect day dress! The dress has no size label, but it
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1960s Alfred Shaheen Ivory Hostess Maxi Dress W/ Turquoise Polynesian Print NOS
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Alfred Shaheen ivory hostess maxi dress with turquoise Polynesian print on skirt and cuffs
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1960s American Maxi Dress

1960s Tina Leser Originals Raj inspired gown
By Tina Leser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
India...from the 1960s a pink and gold chiffon and organdy hostess/evening dress, in a sari fabric
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1950s American Formal Gowns

Lilli Diamond Vintage Maxi Dress Gown Ostrich Feather 1970s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Portland, OR
We love these glamorous gowns from Lilli Diamond. This green jersey maxi dress can be worn as a
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Phyllis Sues Vintage Cream Dot Embroidered Cotton Wrap Dress W Tassels
Located in Portland, OR
fabric with raised dots. The dress looks like a hostess gown, but is worn as a day or evening dress and
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Glam 1980's Raul Blanco Green & Gold Lamé Evening Dress
Located in Atlanta, GA
relaxed hostess wear look. The structured shoulders, detail stitching at the hips and pleated skirt are
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1980s South Korean Evening Dresses

1970s Vintage Jumpsuit in Leopard Cheetah Jersey Print with Palazzo Pants S/M
Located in Portland, OR
originally meant to be a hostess outfit but it would be a perfect evening dress alternative or you could make
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1970s Kimono Style Brown Maxi Dress with Huge Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
perfect Grecian goddess inspired hostess / evening dress. Unfortunately this dress has lost its label but
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1970s Evening Gowns

Glamorous Taupe and Gold Lamé Evening Dress, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
itself to a relaxed hostess wear look. Very good condition with the exception of fading on the inside of
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1980s American Evening Dresses

C.1970 Rodrigues Red & White Polka Dot Striped Maxi Dress
By Rodrigues
Located in Atlanta, GA
pleated hem line...perfection! Great summer hostess attire...excellent vintage condition. Fits like a
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1970s American Day Dresses

Macy's Aqua Blue & Silver Lamé Caftan Dress, 1960's
By Macy's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hostess with the Mostest! This 1960's ultra glam aqua blue and silver metallic threaded caftan
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1960s Hong Kong Caftans

1980's Jeanne Marc Delphos Evening Dress With Jacket
By Jeanne Marc
Located in Atlanta, GA
form beautifully and is reminiscent of Mary McFadden's version of the Delphos gown. Unlike the
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1980s American Delphos Gowns

Eloise Curtis Exotic Mod Paisley Tunic Dress and Pant Suit, 1960s
By Eloise Curtis for Happenstance
Located in Atlanta, GA
hostess wear for an at-home soiree though equally as fabulous for a night out. Both pieces can also be
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960's Georgie Keyloun Raj Tapestry Caftan Dress Robe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Transport yourself to the era when hostess wear ruled and caftans were all the rage! The Georgie
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1960s American Caftans

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Jersey Maxi Dress, C.1970
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Atlanta, GA
out or at home hostess wear. CONDITION Very good condition. Professionally cleaned and ready for wear
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Jersey Maxi Dress, C.1970
Saks Fifth Avenue Black Jersey Maxi Dress, C.1970
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits Size 4)
Palest of Turquoise, Traina-Norell, Silk Hostess Gown
By Traina-Norell
Located in Oradell, NJ
silk hostess gown with silver and gold brocaded accents and belt. Although it might look as though it
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1950s American Evening Gowns

1970's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Metallic brocade hostess gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, OSCAR DE LA RENTA, early 1970's metallic brocade paisley dress. This amazing evening dress is made of a tapestry weave brocade featuring a large scale paisley f...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Silk Twill Print Bergdorf Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
completely covered, but still sexy hostess gown feel to it. The skirt is shockingly full, yards and yards of
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1970s Evening Gowns

1960s Lime Oscar De La Renta Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
is classic hostess gown and the high collar and little riffled cuffs just make it seem more so! Pair
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1960s Evening Gowns

1960s Bell Sleeve Marie France Couture
Located in Rockwood, ON
An absolutely amazing and regal hostess gown from Marie France Haute Couture! I have always had a
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1960s Maxi Dress

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Hostess Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of hostess gowns available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black hostess gowns and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding appealing hostess gowns such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Oscar De La Renta, Yves Saint Laurent and Saks Fifth Avenue each produced popular versions that are worth a look.

How Much are Hostess Gowns?

Prices for hostess gowns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $225 and can go as high as $3,450, while these items, on average, fetch $495.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses and Gowns for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos. Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century.

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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