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
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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1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout. Missoni logo printed in pi...
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1990s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops
Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...
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1950s American Day Dresses
Norman Norell Couture Black Tailored Skirt Suit / Sleeveless Top, 1960s
By Norman Norell
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Norman Norrell is one of the most notable American designers throughout history. Indiana born, Norrell was a keen womenswear designer working primarily in gowns but also in clean, ta...
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1960s American Skirt Suits
Anna Molinari cream chiffon coral embellished gown
By Anna Molinari
Located in New York, NY
Anna Molinari cream colored double-layer chiffon spagetti strap gown is cut on the bias for a form-fitting fit. The embellishment is of micro-coral seed beading and also micro pink s...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns
Large Black Straw Cartwheel Picture Hat with Dotted Chenille Veil – M, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Appropriate for a multitude of occasions from mourning to tea to church to cocktails, this magnificent cartwheel hat gushes both propriety and drama thanks to its foot-long chenille ...
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1950s American Hats
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Cream Cotton Brocade Detail Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 cream cotton brocade detail skirt. From Alexander McQueen's "It's Only a Game" collection. Botanical filigree metallic brocade trim in shades of beige, cre...
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Early 2000s Italian Pleated Skirts
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
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2010s Italian Cropped Jackets
Pierre Balmain Silk Safety Pin Dress
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pale yellow silk dress from Pierre Balmain. It is semi fitted skimming the body with a crew neckline and long sleeves adorned along the outside with dozens of silver saf...
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2010s French Day Dresses
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses
Rare 1960s Norman Norell Navy Blue + Ivory Vintage 60s Belted Smoking Jacket
$1,745
Size: Medium / Large
Rare 1960s Norman Norell Navy Blue + Ivory Vintage 60s Belted Smoking Jacket
By Norman Norell
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare historical piece of fashion from the brilliant NORMAN NORELL! Navy blue wool body, with any ivory satin shawl collar, sleeve cuffs, buttons, pockets and sash belt. Buttons are n...
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1960s French Smoking Jackets
1990's THIERRY MUGLER persimmon dress with asymmetrical wrap
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Striking persimmon orange linen dress from the 1990's designed by Thierry Mugler. Designed with an asymmetric silhouette featuring a single delicate spaghetti strap on one side and a...
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1990s French Maxi Dress
Moschino 1990s Crop top and Skirt Set
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Moschino silk striped cropped tie top and wrap skirt. Condition: Excellent Size 42/ US 8 / M 30" waist, 33" bust, 34" hips
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Early 1900s Italian Skirt Suits
Unusual Handmade Rhinestone Crystal Bra
Located in New York, NY
Amazing, Cool Handmade Rhinestone Bra from the 1980's perfect for layering under sheer or open garments. Unusual handmade from rhinestone "chaining" and hand soldered to form bra cup...
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1980s American Bras
Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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1990s Indian Day Dresses
1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress
Located in London, GB
Tailored to a classic 1920s drop-waist silhouette, this is a rare surviving culottes dress from the earlier part of the flapper era and our oldest ever jumpsuit design! This antique ...
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1920s British Jumpsuits
Stunning Thierry Mugler Evening Gown SS 1999 Sexy Lace Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
A masterstroke of provocation, this evening gown by Thierry Mugler is truly gorgeous. The silhouette is pure liquid couture: a slender nude column that clings to the body like beauti...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses
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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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