1970s Andre Laug Pleated Chiffon Chevron Maxi Dress
By André Laug
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A maximalists dream, this Andre Laug maxi dress dating from the 1970s makes a statement.
1970s Andre Laug Pleated Chiffon Chevron Maxi Dress
By André Laug
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A maximalists dream, this Andre Laug maxi dress dating from the 1970s makes a statement.
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Geneva, CH
Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...
1970s Carven Haute Couture Chevron Print Chiffon Maxi Dress
By Carven
Located in London, GB
This colourful 1970s Carven haute couture maxi dress has a high rounded neckline with short shoulder straps and flows down into a sophisticated A-line shape to the ankles.
$575Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Neon Lime Green + Yellow Paint Splatter Vintage 70s Chiffon Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Superb 1970s neon lime green and yellow 'paint splatter' chiffon boho maxi dress! FItted bodice, with a wrap-around style belt and short flutter sleeves.
$500Sale Price|23% Off
Beautiful 1970s Emma Domb Yellow + Orange Flower Chiffon Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 70s EMMA DOMB yellow chiffon long sleeve maxi dress! Primary yellow color, with pastel pink, green, orange and white flowers printed throughout.
Unlabeled Couture Silk Chiffon Floral & Striped Sleeveless Maxi Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
Unlabeled couture chiffon floral and striped sleeveless maxi dress in purple, fuchsia, navy blue, and green.
1970s Boho Chic Yellow + Chartreuse Green Daisy Flower Print Chiffon Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Boho chic 70s yellow and chartreuse green chiffon maxi dress. Features a gorgeous Allover mini Daisy print, with a flowy attached caplet.
Proenza Schouler Silk Chiffon Bead Trim Maxi Dress US 2 Crochet & Velvet
By Proenza Schouler
Located in San Diego, CA
Proenza Schouler Silk Maxi Dress - Yellow Velvet Bodice Beaded Crochet Trim size US 2 This Proenza Schouler silk-chiffon maxi dress is a masterpiece of texture and contrast, perfec...
1970s Leonard Paris Silk Chiffon Angel Sleeve Caftan Maxi Dress Documented
By Leonard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A flurry of mini white polka dots tumbles down onto dramatic black angel sleeves in this wonderful Leonard Paris dress from the Seventies. Cut from silk chiffon, the sleeves are shee...
1960s Yellow Chiffon Maxi Dress w White Floral Patterned Bodice in Matelessé
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Harmay Yellow Chiffon Maxi Dress w White Floral Patterned Bodice in Matelessé: Synthetic chiffon skirt is full and flowing.
BLUEMARINE Black Silk Chiffon Rose Applique Maxi Dress Size S/M
By Bluemarine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bluemarine gown is composed of a sheer black silk chiffon and features a beautiful side cascade with rose applique. There is a zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition (li...
$821Sale Price|25% Off
Diane Freis 1980s Silk Chiffon Beaded Tropical Print Vintage 80s Maxi Dress
By Diane Freis
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 80s DIANE FRES silk chiffon beaded maxi dress / gown ! Features vibrant colors of purple, pink, green, turquoise blue, black and white throughout.
1970s Halston Forest Green Silk Chiffon Layered Bias Cut Asymmetrical Maxi Dress
By Halston
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Halston Forest Green Silk Chiffon Asymmetrical Maxi. One shoulder is sheer chiffon and the other shoulder is constructed of layered bias cut chiffon. Balloon sleeves. Slips ove...
NWT 1970s Raksha of Hindimp London Silk Chiffon Indian Boho Maxi Dress Duster
By Raksha
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare, beautiful and brand new with original store tags vintage 70s RAKSHA OF HINDIMP LONDON silk chiffon flower and paisley print boho maxi dress or duster jacket !
E. Braun & Co. Pink & Coral Floral Print Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress & Belt, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
This is a romantic 1970s layered silk chiffon maxi dress by E. Braun & Co. who was a high-class clothing store established by the brothers Emanuel and Josef Braun in Vienna, Austria,...
1972 OSSIE CLARK black chiffon tiered evening dress with capelet
By Ossie Clark, Ossie Clark for Radley
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, Ossie Clark black chiffon evening dress dating to 1972. Designed with an empire waist, flowing tiered skirt, sheer blouson sleeves finished with elastic shiring at the wris...
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
S/S 2000 Thierry Mugler Canary Yellow Chiffon Dress with Matching Shawl
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous canary yellow chiffon Thierry Mugler gown with a matching shawl designed by Manfred Mugler. This stunning Spring/Summer 2000 dress features spaghetti straps wit...
1970s Colourful Marble Print Smocked Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1970s chiffon maxi-dress has a striking print; an unusual, scribbled, artistic take on marble that swirls orange, pale pink, magenta, black, apple green and brown together to ka...
Mollie Parnis Silk Chiffon Maxi Gown with Velvet Dot Design, 1960s
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1960s Mollie Parnis sheer silk chiffon gown with velvet dot design and black slip underneath. Mollie Parnis label circa 1960s before Mollie Parnis started Boutique label in ...
Hanae Mori Haute Couture Printed Silk Chiffon Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in London, GB
Superb and rare, early Hanae Mori haute couture burgundy chiffon dress. This dress is late 1970s or early 1980s vintage and was formally owned by the wife of an ambassador. The patt...
1970 Forest Green Silk Chiffon Accordion Pleated Halter Dress W/ Full Sweep Hem
By Martha Palm Beach
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely forest green 1970s pleated silk chiffon halter dress from Martha, the world-famous high end retailer. Voluminous accordion pleated chiffon overlay forms a caplet over this d...
Alexander Mcqueen fushia silk chiffon dress circa 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Eivissa, ES
This stunning Alexander McQueen fuchsia silk dress is a true statement piece from the early 2000s, embodying the brand’s signature avant-garde elegance. Designed to create a striking...
Jean Claude Jitrois Beige and Taupe Maxi Dress
By Jean Claude Jitoris
Located in London, GB
A Jean Claude Jitrois chiffon taupe maxi dress with a layer of beige leather fringing draped perpendicular across the bodice.
1970s Jean Varon Peach Chiffon Dress With Ribbon Trim
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
This captivating 1970s pale peach chiffon dress with ribbon trim is by British label Jean Varon and is a beautiful example of the designer's penchant for softer feminine lines that w...
Amazing 1970s 70s Black and White Grecian Maxi Dress / Gown w/ Angel Sleeves
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s black and white color blocked Grecian maxi dress, with black chiffon angel sleeves! Wonderful pleating in all the right places.
Jenny Packham Spring 2011 Look 13 Long chiffon terracotta dress
By Jenny Packham
Located in CANNES, FR
Jenny Packham Spring/Summer 2011 Collection - Look 13 Terracotta chiffon long dress, one shoulder embellished with beaded and rhinestone patterns. Size 12 UK.
Anthony Muto Chiffon Print Gown
By Anthony Muto
Located in New York, NY
Flowy Anthony Muto chiffon gown with overall morning glory and foliage print. A simple one piece wide necked sheath gown with wrapped back bodice has a large triangular scarf attache...
Zandra Rhode Beautiful 1978 Mexican Collection Maxi dress with Belt
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1978 Zanda Rhodes silk chiffon maxi dress with satin tie belt. Pattern represents that of the designer's Mexican collection.
1970s Purple Multi Color Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress with Blouse Set
By Nieman Marcus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Neiman Marcus made in france Floral print in purple, yellow, green and orange Silk crepe 2 pcs spaghetti strap dress with blouse. Size: 4 for Dress/ Blouse fit size 6-8 Measure...
Alberta Ferretti Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Understated Dress with Raw Finish 10
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an Alberta Ferretti design. The dress is a full length and is composed of a fine silk with raw edges. It features black beading and embellishment. There is a v-neck and back....
1990S LEONARD Pink & Black Silk Chiffon Tropical Floral Gown With Metal Mesh Tr
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
1990S LEONARD Pink & Black Silk Chiffon Tropical Floral Gown With Metal Mesh Trim
$7,996Sale Price|20% Off
2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Halter Neck Bias Cut Sheer Black Chiffon Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black chiffon halter-neck Gianni Versace Couture gown designed by Donatella Versace. This beautiful creation from the early 2000s is constructed entirely of sil...
Silk Chiffon Rasberry Sheer Boho Gown
Located in New York, NY
Silk Chiffon Rasberry Sheer Boho Gown with dipping side hemline from the 1970's. Floaty silk chiffon in 2 different striped prints are spliced to great effect with huge balloon sleev...
Technicolor Silk Chiffon and Sequined Gown
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Technicolor Silk Chiffon and Sequined Gown from the 1970's. Designer label has been removed but quality is beautiful. Vibrant tropical striped silk chiffon with matching tona...
$696Sale Price|55% Off
Vicky Tiel Couture Off-Shoulder Floral Silk Chiffon Gown, 1970s
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Kingston, NY
US 0–2 (24” waist) • Color: Multicolor floral on black • Material: Silk chiffon • Neckline: Off-shoulder • Closure: Side zip • Sleeves: Short flutter sleeves • Dress Length: Fu...
Paul Louis Orrier Placed Print Chiffon Scarf Point Gown
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Paul Louis Orrier Placed Print Chiffon Scarf Point Gown from the 1970's, France. One piece silk chiffon gown with floral print on a Moorish ground, has a super full skirt att...
Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2008 Silk Floral Chiffon Gown IT 40
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An exceptional silk chiffon gown from Dolce & Gabbana’s celebrated Spring Summer 2008 collection, a period defined by romantic Sicilian florals and fluid Mediterranean silhouette...
Roberto Cavalli Maxi Chiffon embroidered navy dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CANNES, FR
Roberto Cavalli Maxi Chiffon embroidered navy dress. Size 40 Italian.
1960s Hannalore Pink Chiffon Beaded Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This striking evening dress by Hannalore of London combines fairy tale glamour with a late 1960s to early 1970s silhouette. Tailored from bubble-gum pink chiffon, it has a full, swi...
2013 Giambattista Valli Leopard Chiffon Strapless Maxi-Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in London, GB
This playful leopard print chiffon maxi dress is by Giambattista Valli for his Resort 2013 collection.
1970s Edwardian Style Cream Chiffon Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1970s wedding gown draws on the decade’s love affair with certain aspects of 'Victorina' and Edwardian tailoring. It is crafted from a manmade, off-white chiffon trim...
2016 Chloe Runway Documented Rainbow Chiffon Maxi Dress
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This flamboyant rainbow gown walked the runway as part of Chloé’s Spring 2016 collection. It was the standout look at number 24 and one of the most memorable gowns of the season. C...
1950s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Maxi Dress with Belt
Located in London, GB
A vibrant original 1950s silk chiffon couture made maxi-dress. The fabric is summery and playful; white and yellow daisies, red poppies and blue irises are set against a lust, dark g...
1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Chiffon Rose Print Maxi Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in London, GB
Superb mid 1960s Saks Fifth Avenue floral maxi evening dress with a soft silk bodice, with beautiful darts under the bust which create a lovely feminine silhouette.
1970s Rainbow Silk Chiffon Tiered Haute Couture Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This vivacious 1970s pure silk chiffon haute couture dress with rainbow hemline is of excellent quality and in superb vintage condition. Although unlabelled, we are able to discern t...
Holly’s Harp Black Silk chiffon Layered Maxi Dress 1970s
By Holly Harp
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This elegant Holly’s Harp maxi dress is done in black silk chiffon and references the 1930s glamour that she is known for.
DOLCE & GABBANA multi silk 2025 CARRETTO CHIFFON MAXI Dress S
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana dress is crafted in multicolor Carretto-printed chiffon silk (91%) and elastane (9%)—please note the content tag is missing.
1970s Valentino Boutique Paisley Silk Maxi Dress with Chiffon Sleeves
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Crafted in Italy, this 1970s Valentino dress was designed by Valentino Garavani himself for his ready to wear line. Reissued by the brand at the beginning of 2025, this is your chanc...
2008 Blumarine Runway Leopard Chiffon Maxi-Dress with Crystal Waistband
By Blumarine
Located in London, GB
Blumarine designed this high-octane dress as part of the brand’s Fall 2008 collection (Look 47/54). This hyper-feminine, romantic fashion brand was founded in 1977 by husband-and-wif...
Valentino Vintage Silk Chiffon Abstract Long Sleeve Maxi Dress, 1970s
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Valentino design is composed of a beautiful abstract printed silk chiffon. Features a wonderful maxi style with center front rhinestone buttons and belt. In excellent vintage c...
S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Silk Seashell Print Cream Satin Chiffon Maxi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning seashell print silk Roberto Cavalli slip dress. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this beautiful dress features the sea print featured in the season's run...
EMILIO PUCCI orange silk 2022 BANDERINE CHIFFON MAXI Dress S
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Emilio Pucci dress is crafted in airy chiffon silk (content and size tag missing), featuring the signature Banderine print in vibrant orange, white, and lavender.
Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
By Victoria Royal, Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
⸻ Fabric & Details • Silk chiffon • Empire waist silhouette • Square neckline • Long sleeves with zippered cuffs • Sequin embellishment throughout • Full metal back zipper w...
1970s Burgundy / Maroon Long Balloon Sleeve Chiffon Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic mid 1970s burgundy ruffle maxi dress! Features intricate ruffle details on the front and back. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Great with sandals...
1960s Demi Couture Floral Watercolor Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 60s demi couture watercolor silk chiffon sleeveless gown / maxi dress ! Features vibrant colors of yellow, purple, green and blue throughout.
Chloe brown strapless corset bustier layered chiffon satin maxi dress gown 36
By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Please note that the model is 6 foot 1" / 185 cm and wearing very high heels - on someone shorter this dress would be much longer Chloe strapless bustier dress in...
2010 Chloe Ecru Silk Chiffon Maxi-Dress with Silver Rhinestone Detailing
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This romantic dress was designed by Hannah MacGibbon for Chloé Fall 2010, and may have been part of a capsule collection. It is tailored from off-white or ecru coloured sheer silk ch...
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