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Oyster Dress

1940S Oyster Grey Rayon Crepe Dress
1940S Oyster Grey Rayon Crepe Dress

1940S Oyster Grey Rayon Crepe Dress

Located in New York, NY

Dress shows signs of wear and fading 1940S Oyster Grey Rayon Crepe Dress

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1940s Casual Dresses

1970's STEPHEN BURROWS oyster jersey wrap dress with 'lettuce' edges
1970's STEPHEN BURROWS oyster jersey wrap dress with 'lettuce' edges

1970's STEPHEN BURROWS oyster jersey wrap dress with 'lettuce' edges

By Stephen Burrows

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Oyster-grey jersey wrap dress with asymmetrical tie at bodice and 'lettuce-edge' edges designed by

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hussein Chalayan 1990s Layered Slip Dress
Hussein Chalayan 1990s Layered Slip Dress

Hussein Chalayan 1990s Layered Slip Dress

By Hussein Chalayan

Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU

Hussein Chalayan 1990s Layered Slip Dress in oyster beige silk. Features draped cowl neckline and

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1990s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

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Marques Almeida Tartan Oyster Sleeves Mini Dress Size M
Marques Almeida Tartan Oyster Sleeves Mini Dress Size M

Marques Almeida Tartan Oyster Sleeves Mini Dress Size M

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to dress is evident on this new Marques Almeida designer

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Oyster Tone Floral Embroidered Silk Charmeuse Trim Open Shoulder Caftan
Oyster Tone Floral Embroidered Silk Charmeuse Trim Open Shoulder Caftan

Oyster Tone Floral Embroidered Silk Charmeuse Trim Open Shoulder Caftan

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous summer caftan or swimsuit cover-up for cocktails by the pool! Oyster-toned, thread

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21st Century and Contemporary American Caftans

Black Silk Taffeta Haute Couture Gown
Black Silk Taffeta Haute Couture Gown

Black Silk Taffeta Haute Couture Gown

Located in New York, NY

Black and Oyster gray, sleeveless, silk taffeta Haute Couture evening gown. Fitted bodice

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Late 20th Century French Evening Gowns

Alexander McQueen S/S 2003 Oyster Dress Blouse
Alexander McQueen S/S 2003 Oyster Dress Blouse

Alexander McQueen S/S 2003 Oyster Dress Blouse

By Alexander McQueen

Located in New York, NY

From the famed 2003 collection of pirates and parrots, it is the famous Oyster dress which stole

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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses

Andre Laug Pale Grey Pleated Chiffon Gown
Andre Laug Pale Grey Pleated Chiffon Gown

Andre Laug Pale Grey Pleated Chiffon Gown

By André Laug

Located in New York, NY

Andre Laug, oyster grey, chiffon, long dress with "pussy cat" bow at the neck. Dress is like a

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1970s Italian Evening Gowns

Lanvin silk dress oyster
Lanvin silk dress oyster

Lanvin silk dress oyster

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

Lanvin silk dress oyster Size: French 36 Original price $3,535 100% silk

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Couture Oyster Gown with Rhinestone Straps
Gianni Versace Couture Oyster Gown with Rhinestone Straps

Gianni Versace Couture Oyster Gown with Rhinestone Straps

By Gianni Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous, luminescent gown from Gianni Versace Couture, done in luminescent oyster silk and

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

Oscar De La Renta Oyster Silk Gown with Embroidery and Organza Petals
Oscar De La Renta Oyster Silk Gown with Embroidery and Organza Petals

Oscar De La Renta Oyster Silk Gown with Embroidery and Organza Petals

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a dress by Oscar De La Renta. It features an embroidered floral design with organza petal

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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Dresses

Alexander McQueen Spring 2003 Ivory Silk Jacket
Alexander McQueen Spring 2003 Ivory Silk Jacket

Alexander McQueen Spring 2003 Ivory Silk Jacket

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Toronto, ON

Collection that featured his Oyster Dress. The Collection was inspired by the voyages of the great explorers

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21st Century and Contemporary English Jackets

Jacques Fath Embroidered Oyster Silk Cocktail Dress 1954
Jacques Fath Embroidered Oyster Silk Cocktail Dress 1954

Jacques Fath Embroidered Oyster Silk Cocktail Dress 1954

By Jacques Fath

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jacques Fath Haute Couture Cocktail Dress, lavishly embroidered with bronze and gold on oyster hued

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

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1950s American Day Dresses

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Located in Sparks, NV

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By Bob Mackie

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques

1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques

Located in London, GB

This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...

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1930s British Evening Dresses

1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress

1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Azzedine Alaïa

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s

Located in Toulon, FR

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1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – L, 1930s

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Located in Tucson, AZ

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

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By Azzedine Alaïa

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Oyster Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary oyster dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Beige, Gray, Black and more. Finding the perfect oyster dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions 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. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Alexander Wang, Donna Karan and Jacques Fath are consistently popular.

How Much is a Oyster Dress?

The price for an oyster dress starts at $288 and tops out at $22,000, and on average, selling for $788.

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