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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

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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, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

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 Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermès

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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Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress

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By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...

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1960s French Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13'  S/S 1999
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13'  S/S 1999

Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Courreges 1960s Color Block Dress
Courreges 1960s Color Block Dress

Courreges 1960s Color Block Dress

By André Courrèges

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful color block wool dress alternating panels of black and royal blue from Courreges. It is an A-line dress flaring subtly to the hem and has a stand up collar, back zipper,...

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1960s French Day Dresses

Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s

Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s

By Will Steinman

Located in Tucson, AZ

Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...

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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress

1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1995 Versace Black Velvet Runway Evening Gown
Vintage 1995 Versace Black Velvet Runway Evening Gown

Vintage 1995 Versace Black Velvet Runway Evening Gown

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Versace black velvet evening gown featuring a draped chiffon inset, deep v-neck, and sculpted back panel. Versace Size S or 38 M...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown

By Eavis & Brown

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...

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1990s Wedding Dresses

Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s
Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s

Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s

By Madame Gres

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Madame Grès pleated white haute couture gown, circa 1950s — a true museum-worthy piece from the personal archive of Alix Grès, and an exceptionally rare numbered défilé prototype. Of...

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1950s Delphos Gowns

1997 DOLCE & GABBANA sheer black floral silk dress with bustier bodice
1997 DOLCE & GABBANA sheer black floral silk dress with bustier bodice

1997 DOLCE & GABBANA sheer black floral silk dress with bustier bodice

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare Spring/Summer 1997 Dolce & Gabbana silk dress in a romantic black floral print. Designed with a beautifully structured bustier bodice, delicate spaghetti straps, and a small...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket

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

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Backless Violet Silk Charmeuse Gown
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Backless Violet Silk Charmeuse Gown

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Backless Violet Silk Charmeuse Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning Alexander McQueen Purple violet silk charmeuse gown with interesting sleeves and exposed bare back. Slightly cowl neck. strap can be removed. Dress zip from the side. Size M...

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

new AZZEDINE ALAIA bordeaux plisse knit dress
new AZZEDINE ALAIA bordeaux plisse knit dress

new AZZEDINE ALAIA bordeaux plisse knit dress

$1,495

Size: FR 40 (runs small)

new AZZEDINE ALAIA bordeaux plisse knit dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Early 2010's Azzedine Alaia sleeveless knit dress in a deep Bordeaux stretch viscose blend. Designed with a wide bateau neckline and a close-fitting bodice worked in a textured knit ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Fall/Winter 1996 Runway Finale Dress
Valentino Fall/Winter 1996 Runway Finale Dress

Valentino Fall/Winter 1996 Runway Finale Dress

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in Norwich, GB

This gown from Valentino’s Fall 1996 ready-to-wear collection is crafted in the house’s signature red, a hallmark shade closely associated with the brand’s identity. Made from lightw...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Organdy wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries Circa 1960's/70's
Organdy wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries Circa 1960's/70's

Organdy wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries Circa 1960's/70's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Organdi wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries ( shiny silk thread, beads and crochet pompoms) The dress is made of 3 lays of fabric ( 2 organdi and silk ) + silk lin...

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1960s Unknown Wedding Dresses

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Mousseline Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

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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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

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Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

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