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Floral Chiffon Tent Dress
Floral Chiffon Tent Dress

Floral Chiffon Tent Dress

Located in New York, NY

Painterly floral print, flowing, chiffon "tent" dress with sheer full sleeves that tie at wrist. Lovely romantic 70's piece. Bergdorf Goodman label.

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Painted Chiffon Jeweled Halter Dress
Painted Chiffon Jeweled Halter Dress

Painted Chiffon Jeweled Halter Dress

Located in New York, NY

Abstract, floral print, painted chiffon, halter neck, long dress
with hand applied colored, sequined embellishment on the skirt.
Bodice of dress is encrusted with color...

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1970s Maxi Dress

A Pop Art Printed Chiffon Ceremony Dress - France Circa 1975
A Pop Art Printed Chiffon Ceremony Dress - France Circa 1975

A Pop Art Printed Chiffon Ceremony Dress - France Circa 1975

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1970-1975 France Magistral long dress in printed silk crepe, without claw and dating from the 1970s. Chasuble cut dress with psychedelic print typical of Pop Art of this peri...

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1970s French Maxi Dresses

Balestra 1970s Couture Silk Chiffon Floral Boho Dress With Shoulder Ties
Balestra 1970s Couture Silk Chiffon Floral Boho Dress With Shoulder Ties

Balestra 1970s Couture Silk Chiffon Floral Boho Dress With Shoulder Ties

By Renato Balestra, BALESTRA

Located in London, GB

This utterly gorgeous vintage 1970s couture Renato Balestra silk chiffon dress with very pretty multi-coloured floral print on a grey background is wonderfully seductive with a bohem...

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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

Diane Freis Floral Blue Silk Chiffon Maxi with Beading Size Medium
Diane Freis Floral Blue Silk Chiffon Maxi with Beading Size Medium

Diane Freis Floral Blue Silk Chiffon Maxi with Beading Size Medium

By Diane Freis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We offer a large selection of evening gowns and luxury garments. This maxi dress is composed of a floral print silk chiffon.

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20th Century Hong Kong Maxi Dress

Alexander McQueen 2008 Orange and Blue Paisley Silk Strapless Gown Maxi Dress
Alexander McQueen 2008 Orange and Blue Paisley Silk Strapless Gown Maxi Dress

Alexander McQueen 2008 Orange and Blue Paisley Silk Strapless Gown Maxi Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Alexander McQueen orange and blue paisley flowing silk chiffon maxi dress with draped detail. Burgundy lining, built in corset at top.

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dresses

Vintage Roberto Cavalli Chiffon & Velvet Floral Bias Dress
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Chiffon & Velvet Floral Bias Dress

Vintage Roberto Cavalli Chiffon & Velvet Floral Bias Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Roberto Cavalli black chiffon bias cut gown featuring a draped neckline, open back, black and gold floral devoré velvet pattern, velvet pan...

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

Chanel Silk Chiffon and Lace Print Knotted Bodice Dress
Chanel Silk Chiffon and Lace Print Knotted Bodice Dress

Chanel Silk Chiffon and Lace Print Knotted Bodice Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful, delicate Chanel dress by Karl Lagerfeld in floral printed silk chiffon and lace. Longer length skirt with sash tie, gathered knotted chiffon bodice and trimmed in delic...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Maxi Dress

Vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA 1970's Silk Chiffon Bohemian Lame Maxi Hostess Gown
Vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA 1970's Silk Chiffon Bohemian Lame Maxi Hostess Gown

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 with a paisley & gold lame design. Features center front buttons to the waist and s...

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20th Century American Maxi Dress

Vintage Pauline Trigere / Saks 5th Ave Metallic Silk Maxi Dress
Vintage Pauline Trigere / Saks 5th Ave Metallic Silk Maxi Dress

Vintage Pauline Trigere / Saks 5th Ave Metallic Silk Maxi Dress

By Pauline Trigère, Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning chocolate brown silk chiffon maxi dress with metallic gold accents by Pauline Trigere for Saks Fifth Avenue.

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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Oscar De La Renta Gray  Silk Chiffon Kaftan and Dress set
1970s Oscar De La Renta Gray  Silk Chiffon Kaftan and Dress set

1970s Oscar De La Renta Gray Silk Chiffon Kaftan and Dress set

By Oscar de la Renta Boutique, Oscar De La Renta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Late 70s/ early 80s Oscar de la renta gray and gold cloud print silk chiffon kaftan and spaghetti strap dress set. Batwing sleeve Gold metallic front hem shorter the back hem

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1970s American Maxi Dress

D&G Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2003 Superficial Hypermodel Chiffon Drape Dress
D&G Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2003 Superficial Hypermodel Chiffon Drape Dress

D&G Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2003 Superficial Hypermodel Chiffon Drape Dress

By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA, Dolce & Gabbana

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

Steeped in pop-iconography, subversive glamour, and cinematic sensuality, this D&G S/S 2003 dress exemplifies the era’s playful irreverence - fusing a strapless jersey column silhoue...

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

S/S 2003 Roberto Cavalli Tattoo Print Backless Chiffon Gown
S/S 2003 Roberto Cavalli Tattoo Print Backless Chiffon Gown

S/S 2003 Roberto Cavalli Tattoo Print Backless Chiffon Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a gorgeous tattoo print Roberto Cavalli chiffon gown. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this tan/creme gown features a number of tattoo prints (hearts, roses, etc.) ...

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dresses

1970s silk chiffon pink blouse and skirt set
1970s silk chiffon pink blouse and skirt set

1970s silk chiffon pink blouse and skirt set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful 1970s silk chiffon salmon pink blouse and maxi skirt set. size 4 for the blouse and size 6 for the skirt. Skirt: 28 inches waist. Blouse: 26 inches waist

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1970s American Maxi Dress

EMANUEL UNGARO 2008 dusty blue silk chiffon evening gown
EMANUEL UNGARO 2008 dusty blue silk chiffon evening gown

EMANUEL UNGARO 2008 dusty blue silk chiffon evening gown

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Maxi dress by Emanuel Ungaro Summer 08. Emanuel Ungaro maxi dress. Size tag removed, but I tried it in and it’s a tight fit, will fit max a size small. Small flaws as seen in grid ph...

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Early 2000s Maxi Dress

1970s Bill Blass Color-Blocked Purple Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown w Tiered Hem
1970s Bill Blass Color-Blocked Purple Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown w Tiered Hem

1970s Bill Blass Color-Blocked Purple Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown w Tiered Hem

By Bill Blass

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s Bill Blass 4-Layer Color-Blocked Purple, Brown and Rust Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown w Tiered Scalloped Hem: Halter-styling with plunging low back. Hook and eye, zipper front clo...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Vintage Travilla Pleated Chiffon Maxi Dress
Vintage Travilla Pleated Chiffon Maxi Dress

Vintage Travilla Pleated Chiffon Maxi Dress

By Travilla

Located in Sparks, NV

AMAZING and rare pleated maxi dress by collectible celebrity designer William Travilla (who designed Marilyn Monroe's infamous white pleated halter dress in The Seven Year Itch).

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Silk Chiffon Scarlet Red Victoriana Maxi Dress
1970s Silk Chiffon Scarlet Red Victoriana Maxi Dress

1970s Silk Chiffon Scarlet Red Victoriana Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

This is a superb example of 1970s lux Victoriana fashion and has many high end couture elements and tailoring. The dress is made of the finest scarlet red silk chiffon in contrasting...

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1970s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

Hardy Amies 1968 silk chiffon embellished maxi dress
Hardy Amies 1968 silk chiffon embellished maxi dress

Hardy Amies 1968 silk chiffon embellished maxi dress

By Hardy Amies

Located in London, GB

Hardy Amies 1968 silk chiffon embellished maxi dress

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1960s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s CARDINALI Black and Orange Tie dye Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress
1970s CARDINALI Black and Orange Tie dye Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress

1970s CARDINALI Black and Orange Tie dye Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress

By Marilyn Lewis, Cardinali

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970s CARDINALI black and orange tie dye bohemian silk chiffon gown highlighted with gold stitching and sequins with voluminous sleeve. mock neck. very long sleeve. Size: 2/4 SMAL...

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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1970's Givenchy Silk Chiffon Op Art Maxi Dress
Vintage 1970's Givenchy Silk Chiffon Op Art Maxi Dress

Vintage 1970's Givenchy Silk Chiffon Op Art Maxi Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Sparks, NV

Unique silk chiffon maxi dress in a pixelated op art print by Givenchy!

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20th Century American Formal Gowns

Palm Beach Green Sheer Chiffon Ruffle Skirt Maxi Dress 1970s
Palm Beach Green Sheer Chiffon Ruffle Skirt Maxi Dress 1970s

Palm Beach Green Sheer Chiffon Ruffle Skirt Maxi Dress 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach green sheer chiffon ruffle skirt maxi dress from the 1970s. In the colour of golf course greens & G & T limes, a chiffon maxi dress with a jewel neckline and sheer upper b...

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Carolina Herrera Ivory, Navy, and Coral Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress - 8
Carolina Herrera Ivory, Navy, and Coral Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress - 8

Carolina Herrera Ivory, Navy, and Coral Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress - 8

By Carolina Herrera

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Navy, and Coral Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress - 8 This geometric print dress is made up of silk.

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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

ZIMMERMANN pink & white silk CHIFFON EMBELLISHED BATIK MAXI Dress 2 XXS
ZIMMERMANN pink & white silk CHIFFON EMBELLISHED BATIK MAXI Dress 2 XXS

ZIMMERMANN pink & white silk CHIFFON EMBELLISHED BATIK MAXI Dress 2 XXS

By Zimmermann

Located in Zürich, CH

authentic Zimmermann batik dress in brick, rose and off-white silk-chiffon (100%) with a loosely fit, flowy fabric, V-neckline, detailed ruffled hemline, long sleeves, elastic sleeve...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Evening Gowns

1970s Malcolm Starr Gold Sequin & Jewel Beaded Silk Print Chiffon Maxi Dress
1970s Malcolm Starr Gold Sequin & Jewel Beaded Silk Print Chiffon Maxi Dress

1970s Malcolm Starr Gold Sequin & Jewel Beaded Silk Print Chiffon Maxi Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s Malcolm Starr gold sequin, jeweled and beaded Indian-inspired printed silk chiffon maxi dress. Back zippered lining and button-closure overlay.

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent multicoloured floral printed silk chiffon maxi dress, ss 1972
Yves Saint Laurent multicoloured floral printed silk chiffon maxi dress, ss 1972

Yves Saint Laurent multicoloured floral printed silk chiffon maxi dress, ss 1972

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

▪ Yves Saint Laurent multicoloured maxi dress ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Red, blue, yellow, orange and green floral print with ivory base ▪ Low back ▪ Waist ties on waist ▪ Zip fastening on si...

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ossie Clark pink silk chiffon maxi dress with Celia Birtwell print, ss 1976
Ossie Clark pink silk chiffon maxi dress with Celia Birtwell print, ss 1976

Ossie Clark pink silk chiffon maxi dress with Celia Birtwell print, ss 1976

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

▪ Ossie Clark pink silk chiffon maxi dress ▪ Georges Seurat inspired print by Celia Birtwell ▪ Red, blue and green with pink ground ▪ String cleavage fastening ▪ Criss-cross string ...

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Travilla Vintage 1970s 70s Pastel Sheer Chiffon Full Sweep Maxi Dress or Gown
Travilla Vintage 1970s 70s Pastel Sheer Chiffon Full Sweep Maxi Dress or Gown

Travilla Vintage 1970s 70s Pastel Sheer Chiffon Full Sweep Maxi Dress or Gown

By Travilla

Located in Sparks, NV

Phenomenal 1970s vintage maxi dress in pastel blue, yellow and white. This dress features a full sweep and color block design. Attached scarf can be worn tied at the neck or let hang...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Albert Capraro Vintage Mint Sea Green Chiffon Caftan Maxi Dress or Gown, 1970s
Albert Capraro Vintage Mint Sea Green Chiffon Caftan Maxi Dress or Gown, 1970s

Albert Capraro Vintage Mint Sea Green Chiffon Caftan Maxi Dress or Gown, 1970s

By Albert Capraro

Located in Sparks, NV

Ethereal vintage 1970s mint green chiffon caftan by Albert Capraro. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is 10, but the dress will fit most smaller and medium ...

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1970s American Caftans

2000S NAEEM KHAN Eggplant Purple Silk Crinkle Chiffon Bias Strip Maxi Skirt Ado
2000S NAEEM KHAN Eggplant Purple Silk Crinkle Chiffon Bias Strip Maxi Skirt Ado

2000S NAEEM KHAN Eggplant Purple Silk Crinkle Chiffon Bias Strip Maxi Skirt Ado

By Naeem Khan

Located in New York, NY

2000S NAEEM KHAN Eggplant Purple Silk Crinkle Chiffon Bias Strip Maxi Skirt Adorned With Pheasant Feathers & Silver Metallic Thread

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Early 2000s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano S/S 2004 Floral Print Bias Cut Silk Slip Maxi Evening Dress Gown
John Galliano S/S 2004 Floral Print Bias Cut Silk Slip Maxi Evening Dress Gown

John Galliano S/S 2004 Floral Print Bias Cut Silk Slip Maxi Evening Dress Gown

By John Galliano

Located in Englishtown, NJ

John Galliano S/S 2004 Floral Print Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Slip Maxi Evening Dress Gown FR 40 John Galliano floral print slip silk chiffon evening dress featuring draped sheer panel ...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pauline Trigere Paisley Pattern Chiffon Gown
Pauline Trigere Paisley Pattern Chiffon Gown

Pauline Trigere Paisley Pattern Chiffon Gown

By Pauline Trigère

Located in New York, NY

Pauline Trigere, paisley pattern, long sleeve, chiffon maxi dress with attached scarf that can hang loosely at the back or tied in a bow at the neck, Lovely rich tones of oranges, g...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Aje Soundscape Strapless Layered Chiffon Gown
Aje Soundscape Strapless Layered Chiffon Gown

Aje Soundscape Strapless Layered Chiffon Gown

Located in London, GB

Aje Soundscape Strapless Layered Chiffon Gown Maxi dress designed with delicate layers of baby pink fabric textured from the neckline to the hem.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Christian Dior By Marc Bohan Hiroshige Wave Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Gown
1970s Christian Dior By Marc Bohan Hiroshige Wave Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Gown

1970s Christian Dior By Marc Bohan Hiroshige Wave Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Gown

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutley stunning rare 1970s vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by MARC BOHAN hiroshige wave novelty print silk chiffon evening gown maxi dress ! Features a beautiful print in vibrant colors o...

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1970s French Evening Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana floral pink silk corseted evening dress, ss 1997
Dolce & Gabbana floral pink silk corseted evening dress, ss 1997

Dolce & Gabbana floral pink silk corseted evening dress, ss 1997

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

▪ Dolce & Gabbana silk evening dress ▪ Pale silk chiffon maxi dress ▪ Beneath, a pink floral printed corseted bodysuit with metal hook closures ▪ Delicate seaming and tucking on t...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Pink Floral Print Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
1970s Pink Floral Print Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

1970s Pink Floral Print Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Vintage 1970s Pastel pink, peach and light green floral print silk chiffon long sleeve maxi dress. Perfect for bridesmaid dress.

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Italian Silk Chiffon Floral Maxi
Italian Silk Chiffon Floral Maxi

Italian Silk Chiffon Floral Maxi

Located in New York, NY

Easy silk chiffon print floral maxi dress with elasticized waist and large kimono sleeves. 2 large inverted pleats in front and back provide modesty,as sides are sheer...a slip is re...

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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

1970s Mollie Parnis Boutique floral chiffon maxi dress
1970s Mollie Parnis Boutique floral chiffon maxi dress

1970s Mollie Parnis Boutique floral chiffon maxi dress

By Morty Sussman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mollie Parnis Boutique, designed by Morty Sussman...From the 1970s...Deep V neckline maxi dress, with long full sleeves that are gathered into banded cuffs...Th maxi skirt is semi fu...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Amazing 1970s Colorful Chiffon Metallic Floral Ruffled Boho Vintage Maxi Dress
Amazing 1970s Colorful Chiffon Metallic Floral Ruffled Boho Vintage Maxi Dress

Amazing 1970s Colorful Chiffon Metallic Floral Ruffled Boho Vintage Maxi Dress

By Alice of California

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible early 70s ALICE OF CALIFORNIA chiffon maxi dress! Beautiful floral prints, with gold metallic print at waist and sporadically throughout.

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1970s Red and White Polka Dot Vintage 70s Strapless Chiffon Belted Maxi Dress
1970s Red and White Polka Dot Vintage 70s Strapless Chiffon Belted Maxi Dress

1970s Red and White Polka Dot Vintage 70s Strapless Chiffon Belted Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Insanely chic vintage 1970s red and white hand painted polka dot maxi dress! Features an allover print of mini white polka dots. Ruffles above bust, and at mid hem. Attached sash bel...

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1970s Bergdorf Goodman black silk chiffon hand painted maxi dress
1970s Bergdorf Goodman black silk chiffon hand painted maxi dress

1970s Bergdorf Goodman black silk chiffon hand painted maxi dress

By Bergdorf Goodman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970s black silk chiffon dress from bergdorf - goodman is made of silk chiffon with hand-painted tulips. white petals are highlighted against the black silk chiffon like a comet str...

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1970s Unknown Maxi Dress

Jean-Paul Gaultier Black Maxi Dress W/Chiffon Inset & Bell Sleeves
Jean-Paul Gaultier Black Maxi Dress W/Chiffon Inset & Bell Sleeves

Jean-Paul Gaultier Black Maxi Dress W/Chiffon Inset & Bell Sleeves

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Studio City, CA

Jean-Paul Gaultier black jersey maxi dress with bronze chiffon inset and subtle bell sleeves.

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Late 20th Century French Maxi Dress

1970s Puszta Abstract Striped Print Chiffon Vintage 70s Halter Maxi Dress
1970s Puszta Abstract Striped Print Chiffon Vintage 70s Halter Maxi Dress

1970s Puszta Abstract Striped Print Chiffon Vintage 70s Halter Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1970s PUSZTA black abstract print striped chiffon maxi dress ! Features bright colors of red, blue, orange, pink, green, turquoise, and white on a black background.

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1970s Maxi Dress

Bob Mackie black metallic silk chiffon quilted bodice maxi dress, 1970s
Bob Mackie black metallic silk chiffon quilted bodice maxi dress, 1970s

Bob Mackie black metallic silk chiffon quilted bodice maxi dress, 1970s

By Bob Mackie

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bob Mackie woven coloured metallic back silk chiffon maxi dress with quilted black satin bodice from the 1970s...This amazing dress is an early example of Bob Mackie's work and total...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s James Galanos Triple-Layered Plaid Chiffon Maxi Shirt Dress w Corsage
1970s James Galanos Triple-Layered Plaid Chiffon Maxi Shirt Dress w Corsage

1970s James Galanos Triple-Layered Plaid Chiffon Maxi Shirt Dress w Corsage

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1970s James Galanos triple-layered plaid print chiffon maxi length button-down shirt dress with chiffon piping throughout, button flap front pockets, cuffs and collar.

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1970s American Maxi Dress

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Maxi Chiffon Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of maxi chiffon dresses for sale on 1stDibs. For maxi chiffon dresses, black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown, gray, red and more in stock now. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of maxi chiffon dresses over the years, but those made by Oscar De La Renta, Christian Dior and Hanae Mori are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Maxi Chiffon Dresses?

The prices for maxi chiffon dresses start at $72 and top out at $18,729 with these items, on average, selling for $1,150.

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. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. 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.

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. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. 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. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

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.

Questions About Maxi Chiffon Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chiffon is a light and sheer material that's typically made of silk, nylon or rayon. It's often used for lingerie and formalwear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, maxi dresses are flattering. The key to choosing one that complements your curves is to look for styles that work with your body shape. For an hourglass figure, a maxi dress with a plunging v-neck and/or a fitted waist is often a good choice. Strapless tops and full skirts can balance a pear-shaped figure, while embellishments like ruffles and ruching can enhance an athletic body type. If you have an apple-shaped body, look for maxi dresses with empire waists, belts or swingy skirts. Shop a large selection of maxi dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the maxi dress was very popular in the 1970s. This was a strange transitional era for women’s clothing as they left behind more modest clothing and embraced a risque approach to style. This meant that in the 1970s maxi dresses sat alongside miniskirts in the same closet. Shop a collection of 1970’s-inspired vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best shoes to wear with a maxi dress is dependent on the occasion and design of the dress. Wearing flat shoes such as sandals are great for a casual outfit during the day. For evenings, heels could be substituted for elevating your look if a formal dinner or other event is in the plans.

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