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1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady In Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady In Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene

1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady In Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, double sided. The sketch is original, ...

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Mid-20th Century Puffy Vintage Dresses

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Acrylic

1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene
1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene

1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene

By Geneviève Thomas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, double sided. The sketch is original, ...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Puffy Vintage Dresses

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Gouache

Vintage Ungaro Parallele Dress with Puffy Sleeves, 1980s
Vintage Ungaro Parallele Dress with Puffy Sleeves, 1980s

Vintage Ungaro Parallele Dress with Puffy Sleeves, 1980s

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in New York, NY

Rare Vintage Ungaro Parallele black cocktail dress with puffy sleeves and flower decor. Materials: Not indicated; Silk Size XS – S.

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20th Century French Puffy Vintage Dresses

Vintage dress not signed
Vintage dress not signed

Vintage dress not signed

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Long black silk dress with long puffy sleeves, and with a front opening tied with a tiny button at the waist.

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1960s French Puffy Vintage Dresses

Loris Azzaro Velvet and Tulle Dress
Loris Azzaro Velvet and Tulle Dress

Loris Azzaro Velvet and Tulle Dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Azzaro - Long dress with puffy sleeves, composed of velvet and tulle.

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1980s Puffy Vintage Dresses

Givenchy dress Haute Couture by Hubert de Givenchy Summer 1992
Givenchy dress Haute Couture by Hubert de Givenchy Summer 1992

Givenchy dress Haute Couture by Hubert de Givenchy Summer 1992

By Givenchy

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Long red and white silk organza dress, puffy skirt ornamented with two pockets. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR.

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1990s French Puffy Vintage Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Black wool jersey Cocktail Dress with Satin Pouf Sleeves
Geoffrey Beene Black wool jersey Cocktail Dress with Satin Pouf Sleeves

Geoffrey Beene Black wool jersey Cocktail Dress with Satin Pouf Sleeves

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a black knit cocktail dress with puffy long satin sleeves by Geoffrey Beene, from the 1980's.

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1980s American Puffy Vintage Dresses

Dior, Odile Wears Pink Cuba Dress, 1954.

Dior, Odile Wears Pink Cuba Dress, 1954.

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Fashion photography of model Odile wearing a pink Cuba dress. She is wearing a dress with a puffy skirt.

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1950s Modern Puffy Vintage Dresses

Materials

Giclée

Dior, Odile Wears Pink Cuba Dress, 1954.

Dior, Odile Wears Pink Cuba Dress, 1954.

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Fashion photography of model Odile wearing a pink Cuba dress. She is wearing a dress with a puffy skirt.

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1950s Modern Puffy Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Dior, Odile Wears Pink Cuba Dress, 1954.

Dior, Odile Wears Pink Cuba Dress, 1954.

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Fashion photography of model Odile wearing a pink Cuba dress. She is wearing a dress with a puffy skirt.

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1950s Modern Puffy Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

She is wearing a blue ball gown with puffy sleeves. The dress top is decorated with gold detailing.

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1950s Modern Puffy Vintage Dresses

Materials

Giclée

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

She is wearing a blue ball gown with puffy sleeves. The dress top is decorated with gold detailing.

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1950s Modern Puffy Vintage Dresses

Materials

Giclée

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

She is wearing a blue ball gown with puffy sleeves. The dress top is decorated with gold detailing.

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1950s Modern Puffy Vintage Dresses

Materials

Giclée

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

She is wearing a blue ball gown with puffy sleeves. The dress top is decorated with gold detailing.

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1950s Modern Puffy Vintage Dresses

Materials

Giclée

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

Fath Blue Ball Gown in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

She is wearing a blue ball gown with puffy sleeves. The dress top is decorated with gold detailing.

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1950s Modern Puffy Vintage Dresses

Materials

Giclée

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1980s, Christian Lacroix yellow, black and white organza puffy dress
1980s, Christian Lacroix yellow, black and white organza puffy dress

1980s, Christian Lacroix yellow, black and white organza puffy dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Paris, FR

Concealed back zip. Wide puffy sleeves sewn to thin shoulder straps. Hand sewn hemline.

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1980s French Puffy Vintage Dresses

Valentino couture Swiss dot tulle and silk-wool  jersey cocktail dress. c. 1970s
Valentino couture Swiss dot tulle and silk-wool  jersey cocktail dress. c. 1970s

Valentino couture Swiss dot tulle and silk-wool jersey cocktail dress. c. 1970s

By Valentino Couture

Located in London, GB

The sleeves are also made of the same tulle, are mid length and puffy with pivot edges. The dress structure is balanced with lead weights at the hem which are also adorned with slit...

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1970s French Puffy Vintage Dresses

1990s SCAASI Black and Creme Checkered Print Cocktail Dress
1990s SCAASI Black and Creme Checkered Print Cocktail Dress

1990s SCAASI Black and Creme Checkered Print Cocktail Dress

By Arnold Scaasi, Scaasi

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Ruching sleeves and slightly puffy. Dress comes with matching belt. Size: Medium- Large / 6/8 Bust: 40 inch/ Waist: 30 inch.

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1980s American Puffy Vintage Dresses

1960s Navy and White Puffy Sleeve Dress
1960s Navy and White Puffy Sleeve Dress

1960s Navy and White Puffy Sleeve Dress

Located in New York, NY

1960s Navy and White Puffy Sleeve Dress

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1960s American Puffy Vintage Dresses

Pierre Cardin Vintage Little Black Dress with Puffy Straps
Pierre Cardin Vintage Little Black Dress with Puffy Straps

Pierre Cardin Vintage Little Black Dress with Puffy Straps

By Pierre Cardin, Pierre Cardin Paris

Located in Milano, IT

It is entirely black, knee-length in a breathable and lightweight fabric. The dress has a stand-up collar, with wide, puffy sleeves that are really beautiful, a highlight of the dress.

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1990s French Puffy Vintage Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Purple Silk Gown with Puffy Sleeves and Beading - 8 -circa 90s
Oscar de la Renta Purple Silk Gown with Puffy Sleeves and Beading - 8 -circa 90s

Oscar de la Renta Purple Silk Gown with Puffy Sleeves and Beading - 8 -circa 90s

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oscar de la Renta Purple Silk Gown with Puffy Sleeves and Beading - 8 -circa 90s. This ball gown has a swoop neckline and puffy sleeves. It is purple silk decorated with black beadin...

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1990s American Puffy Vintage Dresses

Vintage Saint Laurent Black and Yellow Print Silk Wrap Dress
Vintage Saint Laurent Black and Yellow Print Silk Wrap Dress

Vintage Saint Laurent Black and Yellow Print Silk Wrap Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent black , Yellow and white flower petal silk wrap dress with puffy sleeves and V neck. marked size: 38 France Bust: 36-38/ waist: fit 26-34 inches ( wrap dr...

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1980s French Puffy Vintage Dresses

1990s Givenchy Black Silk Matelasse One shoulder Cocktail Dress
1990s Givenchy Black Silk Matelasse One shoulder Cocktail Dress

1990s Givenchy Black Silk Matelasse One shoulder Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Vintage 90s Givenchy designed by Hubert de Givenchy black silk matellasse one shoulder dress with puffy sleeves and bow on the side. Size: small Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 2...

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1980s French Puffy Vintage Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass Hot Pink Silk Gown
Vintage Bill Blass Hot Pink Silk Gown

Vintage Bill Blass Hot Pink Silk Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Bill Blass Hot pink silk gown with puffy sleeves. Dress can be worn off shoulder. Size: small Bust: 32 inches

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1990s American Puffy Vintage Dresses

Escada Silk Yellow Maxi Evening Dress
Escada Silk Yellow Maxi Evening Dress

Escada Silk Yellow Maxi Evening Dress

By Escada

Located in Paris, FR

1990s Escada yellow silk maxi long dress featuring puffy sleeves by their cuffs, long length, a front neck slit, a silk jacquard pattern. 100% silk In excellent vintage condition.

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Late 20th Century French Puffy Vintage Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Floral Rose Print Cocktail Dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Floral Rose Print Cocktail Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Floral Rose Print Cocktail Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

90s Yves saint Laurent rive gauche in pink, green, yellow and red rose print shift dress with puffy sleeve. Invisible side zipper and scoop neckline.

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1990s French Puffy Vintage Dresses

Surreal Woman with Pouffe Hairstyle
Surreal Woman with Pouffe Hairstyle

Surreal Woman with Pouffe Hairstyle

By Otis Huband

Located in Houston, TX

Surreal painting of a woman with a pouffe hairstyle that covers her eyes and is wearing a puffy blue dress with red arrows coming out of it.

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1970s Modern Puffy Vintage Dresses

Materials

Oil

Circa 1985 Chanel Black Velvet Mini Dress With Puffy Sleeves
Circa 1985 Chanel Black Velvet Mini Dress With Puffy Sleeves

Circa 1985 Chanel Black Velvet Mini Dress With Puffy Sleeves

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

- Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1985 - Black velvet strapless mini dress with crinkled bust detail - Detachable balloon sleeves with velvet trim - Asymetrical cuffs with hideen zip ...

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1980s European Puffy Vintage Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Red & White Polka Dot Dress 1980/90
Geoffrey Beene Red & White Polka Dot Dress 1980/90

Geoffrey Beene Red & White Polka Dot Dress 1980/90

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beene's take on a sophisticated doll. This dress features a mandarin collar with 4 button closure in front, short buttoned out sleeves, 2 front pockets and a lightly pleated swing b...

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1970s American Puffy Vintage Dresses

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Tartan Wool Dress
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Tartan Wool Dress

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Tartan Wool Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Copenhagen, DK

The dress has puffy sleeves, a 20 inch slit in the back, pockets in the side and is fully lined.

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1970s French Puffy Vintage Dresses

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Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress

Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress

By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...

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1990s Italian Puffy Vintage Dresses

1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In White Dress With Draped Orange Head Scarf
1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In White Dress With Draped Orange Head Scarf

1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In White Dress With Draped Orange Head Scarf

By Geneviève Thomas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Puffy Vintage Dresses

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Gouache

Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner 1960s Wool Plaid Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner 1960s Wool Plaid Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble

Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner 1960s Wool Plaid Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble

By Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner

Located in Sparks, NV

Vibrant plaid jacket and skirt set by Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner. Gold buttons and chain detail. Pleated skirt. Details: Fully Lined Front Snap Closure On Jacket/ Side Hoo...

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1960s American Puffy Vintage Dresses

Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress
Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress

Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress

By André Laug

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage couture maxi dress by Andre Laug with handwritten details on the inside of the dress. This piece is numbered and was likely a custom couture piece for a client. Hand...

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Late 20th Century Italian Puffy Vintage Dresses

Brocade and black satin evening coat Circa 1925
Brocade and black satin evening coat Circa 1925

Brocade and black satin evening coat Circa 1925

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Brocade and black satin evening coat. Small black satin roses embellishment. Silk taffetas lining. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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1920s Unknown Puffy Vintage Dresses

1940's Fashion Illustration - Stunning Woman In Light Blue Dress
1940's Fashion Illustration - Stunning Woman In Light Blue Dress

1940's Fashion Illustration - Stunning Woman In Light Blue Dress

By Geneviève Thomas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Puffy Vintage Dresses

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Gouache

Amazing Vintage Victorian Inspired 1970s Does 1800s Steampunk Green Trained Gown
Amazing Vintage Victorian Inspired 1970s Does 1800s Steampunk Green Trained Gown

Amazing Vintage Victorian Inspired 1970s Does 1800s Steampunk Green Trained Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage Victorian inspired 70s does 1800s green steampunk trained dress! Features a beautiful color of green with blue and brown flowers throughout. Chic puff sleeves and a d...

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1970s Puffy Vintage Dresses

1940's Fashion Illustration - The Two Elegant Brides
1940's Fashion Illustration - The Two Elegant Brides

1940's Fashion Illustration - The Two Elegant Brides

By Geneviève Thomas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Puffy Vintage Dresses

Materials

Gouache

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

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1950s French Puffy Vintage Dresses

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ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Leather Harness Skirt Suit Set

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Leather Harness Skirt Suit Set

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" 2 Piece Black Skirt Suit Set - Look #15 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn/Winter 2002 Design...

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Early 2000s Italian Puffy Vintage Dresses

Michael Casey Couture Vintage Sculptural 3-Piece Skirt Suit Ensemble
Michael Casey Couture Vintage Sculptural 3-Piece Skirt Suit Ensemble

Michael Casey Couture Vintage Sculptural 3-Piece Skirt Suit Ensemble

By Michael Casey

Located in Sparks, NV

Phenomenal 3-piece skirt suit by Michael Casey. This ensemble features a cropped bolero jacket, a sculptural peplum bodice with decorative buttons up the front, and a pencil skirt th...

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1980s American Puffy Vintage Dresses

1990s Moschino "Roman CarWash" Bandage Bodycon Top
1990s Moschino "Roman CarWash" Bandage Bodycon Top

1990s Moschino "Roman CarWash" Bandage Bodycon Top

By Moschino

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A rare style from Moschino early 90's "Roman Carwash" Bandage bodycon top with black piping at the seams. This top as 3 thick straps that makes a sexy cap sleeve marked a size 8 but ...

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1990s Italian Puffy Vintage Dresses

1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress
1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress

1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress

Located in London, GB

Tailored to a classic 1920s drop-waist silhouette, this is a rare surviving culottes dress from the earlier part of the flapper era and our oldest ever jumpsuit design! This antique ...

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1920s British Puffy Vintage Dresses

F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Purple Futuristic Les Infernales Sculptural Jacket
F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Purple Futuristic Les Infernales Sculptural Jacket

F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Purple Futuristic Les Infernales Sculptural Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

Futuristic Thierry Mugler vibrant purple jacket from the Fall Winter 1988 “Les Infernales” collection and variations of it were seen on the runway. This rare jacket features a struct...

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1980s Puffy Vintage Dresses

Gianni Versace Couture Floral \Dress 2002 Fit and flare
Gianni Versace Couture Floral \Dress 2002 Fit and flare

Gianni Versace Couture Floral \Dress 2002 Fit and flare

By Versace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Details, Details on this Fabulous Gianni Versace Dress. Each side features a slit with Brass buttons, some are faux and others are usable. The sleeves as well have the same detailing...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Puffy Vintage Dresses

Iconic Archival Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Sculptural Siren Coat
Iconic Archival Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Sculptural Siren Coat

Iconic Archival Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Sculptural Siren Coat

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

This extraordinary archival Thierry Mugler coat from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection exemplifies the designer’s singular mastery of architectural tailoring and hyper-feminine power d...

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1990s French Puffy Vintage Dresses

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Puffy Vintage Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of puffy vintage dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of puffy vintage dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning black, brown, purple and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Puffy vintage dresses designed by Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and Albert Nipon — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Puffy Vintage Dresses?

The prices for puffy vintage dresses start at $252 and top out at $6,600 with these items, on average, selling for $1,500.
Questions About Puffy Vintage Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a dress is vintage, look at the labels inside. By researching the maker and looking at images of the brand's other designs, you may be able to estimate the age of your dress. The label may even have a date printed on it. Generally, clothing must be at least 20 years old to qualify as vintage. If you need assistance dating your clothing, a knowledgeable expert, such as an appraiser or vintage clothing reseller, can help. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell how old a vintage dress is, use trusted online resources to conduct research. Start by searching for labels that identify the maker. Then, consult online information and images to determine when the brand produced pieces similar to yours. If you run into any problems or would like assistance, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.