Sequin Accented Strawberry Hostess Skirt
Located in New York, NY
Sequined Strawberry Hostess Skirt from the 1960's. Select strawberries are over sequined in red and green on the front of the skirt.
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Hostess Skirt
French Sequin Trimmed Hostess Skirt
Located in New York, NY
Cotton twill hostess skirt with pink floral print decorated and outlined in iridescent sequins.
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1960s French Wrap Skirts
Norman Norell Heavyweight Red Full Hostess Skirt - S, 1960s
By Norman Norell
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pairs beautifully with our Pauline Trigère crop jacket (sold separately) whose lining is exactly the same shade of red. Vintage hostess skirt constructed of five individual vertical...
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1960s American Skirts
Unusual Intarsia Mink Chevron Pattern Skirt
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Intarsia Mink Chevron Pattern Hostess Skirt from the 1970's. Strips of soft mink in different tones form chevron patterns on the slightly A line long skirt.
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1970s American A-Line Skirts
Emilio Pucci Green & Blue Velvet Hostess Maxi Skirt With Feather Print
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Emilio Pucci green and blue cotton velvet maxi skirt featuring feather print with "Emilio" signature, side zipper, and hook and eye...
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1970s Italian Skirts
Black Quilted Provençal Hostess Dress w Green Velvet Portrait Collar – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Long sleeve maxi hostess dress with quilted skirt and polished cotton bodice; green velveteen folding cuffs and matching portrait collar with wings.
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1950s American Maxi Dresses
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50s Black Lace Belted Hostess Skirt
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50s Black Lace Belted Hostess Skirt
By I. Magnin
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Lace Belted Hostess Skirt.
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1950s American Overskirts
Jeweled Hostess Skirt
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
., plum toned, patterned, long, hostess skirt, embellished with beading and sequins.Waist is encrusted with turquoise stones, rhinestones and sequins.
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1970s American Skirts
1960's Romper Shorts Jumpsuit With Hostess Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1960's Romper Shorts Jumpsuit With Hostess Skirt
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1960s Twin Sets
Emilio Pucci Yellow & Pink Cotton Hostess Maxi Skirt With Abstract Print
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Emilio Pucci yellow and pink cotton hostess maxi skirt featuring an abstract print with "Emilio" signature, side snaps that can be ...
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1970s Skirts
Reptile Print Hostess Skirt 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Rayon, satin, mixed reptile prints, maxi length ; hostess , skirt, having soft gathering at the waist and a wide trapunto quilted, waistband and hem.
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1970s American Skirts
Rainbow Stripe Pavé Sequin Hostess Skirt, 1970s
By Jack Bryan by Dupuis
Located in Tucson, AZ
If Gucci’s S/S 17 tiered rainbow fringe coat made your heart flutter, consider this hostess skirt, which predates it by almost a half century.
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1970s American Skirts
Malcom Starr Circus Themed Hostess Skirt
By Malcolm Starr
Located in New York, NY
Malcom Starr Iconic, Collectible Circus Themed Hostess Skirt from the 1970's. Wonderful, quirky design with a simple full dirndl shape with applied cell bars with 3 large cats (lion,...
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1970s American Skirts
Emilio Pucci Scarf Hem Skirt
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
Graphic and colorful cotton velvet hostess skirt by Emilio Pucci. Fully lined. Excellent condition. 1960's Italy.
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1960s Italian Dip Hem Skirts
Novelty Christmas Tree Hostess Holiday Skirt, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Greet guests this holiday season with a fun 1960's novelty skirt from Crabtree of Virginia. The wrap skirt is fabricated from red wool with green trim, a red yarn waist tie and a ch...
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1960s American Wrap Skirts
Forest Green Velveteen Hostess Maxi Skirt w Brutalist Gold Buckle - XS, 1960s
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Size: vintage 10; compare to size XS
Forest Green Velveteen Hostess Maxi Skirt w Brutalist Gold Buckle - XS, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A retro holiday gem whose minimalist silhouette is punctuated by a bright gold Brutalist motif buckle that steals the show. Pair with a lime green Jell-O mold for kitsch or basic bla...
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1960s Skirts
Black and Gold Eyelet Shorts Romper with Sheer Hostess Overskirt - Medium, 1950s
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Size: none; comparable to size M
Black and Gold Eyelet Shorts Romper with Sheer Hostess Overskirt - Medium, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Matching adjustable buckle belt and woven belt loops; fully lined in mustard acetate. Coordinating hostess skirt of transparent voile features tie front closure and oversized eyelet ...
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1950s American Jumpsuits
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By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Christian Dior Y2K Brown & Cream Pony Hair Shoulder Bag, a stunning accessory that embodies the essence of early 2000s fashion while remaining effortlessly chic. Circ...
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1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
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Yves Saint Laurent Édition Soir Teal Silk Gown, FW 2009, Size 38, NWT
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 38
Yves Saint Laurent Édition Soir Teal Silk Gown, FW 2009, Size 38, NWT
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingston, NY
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Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner 1960s Wool Plaid Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble
By Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner
Located in Sparks, NV
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By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
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Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
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1990s Italian Skirt Suits
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By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
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1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
$1,396Sale Price|20% Off
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1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
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$1,745
Size: Medium / Large
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By Norman Norell
Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in Berlin, BE
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
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By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
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Hostess Skirt For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hostess skirt for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in beige, blue and more. If you’re looking for a hostess skirt from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Malcolm Starr, Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue and Adolfo each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Hostess Skirt?
The price for a hostess skirt starts at $150 and tops out at $2,200, and on average, selling for $550.
Finding the Right Skirts for You
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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