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1960's JACQUES HEIM by Maria Carine black sheer silk mousseline dress
1960's JACQUES HEIM by Maria Carine black sheer silk mousseline dress

1960's JACQUES HEIM by Maria Carine black sheer silk mousseline dress

By Jacques Heim

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This 1960’s Jacques Heim dress, made by Maria, is done in deep jet black with a lightweight sheer outer layer and a thicker hem that gives it a soft, slightly flounced edge. The bodi...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Gina Fratini Cream Silk and Lace Wedding Dress
1970s Gina Fratini Cream Silk and Lace Wedding Dress

1970s Gina Fratini Cream Silk and Lace Wedding Dress

By Gina Fratini

Located in London, GB

A fine and rare 1970s Gina Fratini cream silk and cotton mousseline dress which really encapsulates the bohemian aesthetic and was almost certainly commissioned as a wedding dress or...

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1970s British Wedding Dresses

1970s White and Purple Mousseline Cotton Dress
1970s White and Purple Mousseline Cotton Dress

1970s White and Purple Mousseline Cotton Dress

Located in London, GB

A very pretty French couture made 1970s dress, tailored from a mousseline (French for muslin) cotton.

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1970s French Summer Dresses

1990 YVES SAINT LAURENT haute couture floral silk mousseline RUNWAY dress
1990 YVES SAINT LAURENT haute couture floral silk mousseline RUNWAY dress

1990 YVES SAINT LAURENT haute couture floral silk mousseline RUNWAY dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, floral-printed, silk mousseline, haute couture dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1990 as seen on the spring couture runway in a different print.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Valentino Dots Silk Dress
1980s Valentino Dots Silk Dress

1980s Valentino Dots Silk Dress

By Valentino

Located in Paris, FR

Valentino silk dots dress featuring mousseline silk with 2 dots print sizes, a full silk lining, elasticated sleeves cuffs, side zip opening with small snaps, a separated belt Sepera...

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

1910s White Cotton Muslin Tea Dress
1910s White Cotton Muslin Tea Dress

1910s White Cotton Muslin Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

This is a very fine handmade Edwardian to early 1910s cotton white cotton mousseline tea dress. It has wonderful design details; the bodice has a series of horizontal pin tuck pleats...

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1910s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s Gina Fratini White and Blue Floral Cotton Maxi Dress
1970s Gina Fratini White and Blue Floral Cotton Maxi Dress

1970s Gina Fratini White and Blue Floral Cotton Maxi Dress

By Gina Fratini

Located in London, GB

This is a superb example of her flamboyant work, probably mid 1970s, with a tiered mousseline cotton dress with a high neck collar and a lace ruffle trim paired with a sleeveless bol...

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1970s British Maxi Dresses

1970s Cream Pintuck and Crochet Mexican Wedding Dress
1970s Cream Pintuck and Crochet Mexican Wedding Dress

1970s Cream Pintuck and Crochet Mexican Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1970s mousseline cotton dress has many of the hallmarks of traditional Mexican wedding design.

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1970s Mexican Wedding Dresses

1950s French Couture Cream Muslin Wedding Dress with Cummerbund Belt
1950s French Couture Cream Muslin Wedding Dress with Cummerbund Belt

1950s French Couture Cream Muslin Wedding Dress with Cummerbund Belt

Located in London, GB

This original early 1950s pale cream mousseline cotton wedding dress was couture-made in France and is in very fine, wearable condition.

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1950s French Wedding Dresses

Loris Azzaro 1970's Pink Silver Beaded High Halter Neck Fit and Flare Gown
Loris Azzaro 1970's Pink Silver Beaded High Halter Neck Fit and Flare Gown

Loris Azzaro 1970's Pink Silver Beaded High Halter Neck Fit and Flare Gown

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The voluminous skirt is also adorned with thin rows of silver beads from the waist down to the hipline. The full length dress skirt consists of an inner layer of satin acetate with t...

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1970s French Evening Gowns

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1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black silk mousseline dress
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black silk mousseline dress

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black silk mousseline dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black textured silk mousseline dress with handkerchief hemline from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's.

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1970s French Day Dresses

CHLOE 2016 Runway blue silk mousseline sheer ruffle hem drawstring dress FR34 XS
CHLOE 2016 Runway blue silk mousseline sheer ruffle hem drawstring dress FR34 XS

CHLOE 2016 Runway blue silk mousseline sheer ruffle hem drawstring dress FR34 XS

By Chloé

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHLOE 2016 Runway sky blue silk mousseline sheer ruffle hem drawstring dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/E00439 Brand: Chloe Collection: 2016 - Runway Material: Silk Color: Blue Pattern:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Cocktail Dresses

Chloé Silk Mousseline Print Dress
Chloé Silk Mousseline Print Dress

Chloé Silk Mousseline Print Dress

By Chloé

Located in Geneva, CH

Delicate dress from the house of Chloé crafted in a light weight silk printed mousseline.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

1970's HALSTON fuchsia silk mousseline bias cut dress with overlay
1970's HALSTON fuchsia silk mousseline bias cut dress with overlay

1970's HALSTON fuchsia silk mousseline bias cut dress with overlay

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Vivid, fuchsia silk mousseline bias cut dress with long sleeve layer with gathered waist from Halston dating to the 1970's.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1910s Whitework Fleur de Lis Print and Lace Dress
1910s Whitework Fleur de Lis Print and Lace Dress

1910s Whitework Fleur de Lis Print and Lace Dress

Located in London, GB

1910s mousseline cotton lawn dress with handmade lace inserts and fleur de lis print.

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1910s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Couture Georgette Hooded Evening Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Couture Georgette Hooded Evening Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Couture Georgette Hooded Evening Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent Couture, cobalt blue, layered, mousseline de sole, evening dress, having long sheer sleeves, a draped collar with a bow, that sits on the shoulders and turns into...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT silk mousseline bias cut gown with beading
1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT silk mousseline bias cut gown with beading

1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT silk mousseline bias cut gown with beading

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black, bias-cut, silk mousseline gown with beading on arms and front draped neckline designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1990's.

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Hermes JP Gaultier Spring 2011 Silk Mousseline one shoulder scarf wrap/dress
Hermes JP Gaultier Spring 2011 Silk Mousseline one shoulder scarf wrap/dress

Hermes JP Gaultier Spring 2011 Silk Mousseline one shoulder scarf wrap/dress

By Hermès, Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Hermes by Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2011 Silk Mousseline one shoulder scarf wrap/dress with an enamel metal clip that matches the blue trim.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shawls

RARE Lilly Pulitzer Mousseline Silk 1960's Orange Floral Maxi
RARE Lilly Pulitzer Mousseline Silk 1960's Orange Floral Maxi

RARE Lilly Pulitzer Mousseline Silk 1960's Orange Floral Maxi

By Lilly Pulitzer

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Dress presented by Lilly Pulitzer in cream mousseline silk with large orange and green flowers with teal detail print.

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1960s Maxi Dresses

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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary mousseline dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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, Brown and more. You’re likely to find the perfect mousseline dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Yves Saint Laurent, Chloe and Halston — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a mousseline dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Mousseline Dress?

Prices for a mousseline dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $2,500, while, on average they fetch $729.

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