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Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Khaki Sack dress With Gold Button
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Khaki Sack dress With Gold Button

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Khaki Sack dress With Gold Button

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent khaki sack dress with gold

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20th Century French Sack Dress Vintage

Holly Harp Sack Dress 1970s
Holly Harp Sack Dress 1970s

Holly Harp Sack Dress 1970s

By Holly Harp

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Holly Harp. It has a bateau neckline, long gathered sleeves

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1970s American Sack Dress Vintage

Outsider Folk Art Modernist Painting Dated 1959 by Peter Paul Sakowski
Outsider Folk Art Modernist Painting Dated 1959 by Peter Paul Sakowski

Outsider Folk Art Modernist Painting Dated 1959 by Peter Paul Sakowski

Located in Peabody, MA

theme in his work of the 1950s were female dancers dressed in the iconnic sack dress of Martha Graham

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sack Dress Vintage

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Paint

Fantastic Mounted Postage Stamp Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania
Fantastic Mounted Postage Stamp Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania

Fantastic Mounted Postage Stamp Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful mini pieced postage stamp crib quilt in a mix of feed sack material and old dress prints

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20th Century American Adirondack Sack Dress Vintage

Materials

Linen, Wood, Cotton

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Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Monochrome Sack Dress and Jacket
Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Monochrome Sack Dress and Jacket

Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Monochrome Sack Dress and Jacket

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

button front sack dress with metal trimmed ivory buttons. The jacket features kimono-esque sleeves

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Late 20th Century French Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Oscar de la Renta Sack Dress
1980s Oscar de la Renta Sack Dress

1980s Oscar de la Renta Sack Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A classic 1980s Oscar de la Renta wool dress with tapered sleeves with a zipper detail. The dress

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1980s Unknown Sack Dress Vintage

Marilyn Monroe "Potato Sack" 1952
Marilyn Monroe "Potato Sack" 1952

Marilyn Monroe "Potato Sack" 1952

By Earl Theisen

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

CUSTOM FRAME Gorgeous Photo of Marilyn Monroe Wearing a Potato Sack Dress in 1952 Limited Edition Giclee

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1950s Sack Dress Vintage

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Photographic Paper, Lithograph

Yohji Yamamoto Sack Dress with Drawstring Waist
Yohji Yamamoto Sack Dress with Drawstring Waist

Yohji Yamamoto Sack Dress with Drawstring Waist

By Yohji Yamamoto

Located in Austin, TX

Yohji Yamamoto grey and navy wool sack dress with drawstring waist and hem. Zipper down front. 34

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Late 20th Century Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Floral Sack Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Floral Sack Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Floral Sack Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Austin, TX

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche green and purple wool floral sack dress with velvet cuffs and

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Chloe Floral Dress and Wrap
1980s Chloe Floral Dress and Wrap

1980s Chloe Floral Dress and Wrap

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé

Located in Austin, TX

Chloe floral thin wool sack dress with wrap and belt. Ruching at collar and cuffs. 54" bust, 47 1/2

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

Saint Laurent Vintage Polka Dot Dress YSL
Saint Laurent Vintage Polka Dot Dress YSL

Saint Laurent Vintage Polka Dot Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This Vintage Saint Laurent sack style dress, is a midnight navy background with beige polkadots

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

Outsider Folk Art Painting Dated 1957 by Peter Paul Sakowski
Outsider Folk Art Painting Dated 1957 by Peter Paul Sakowski

Outsider Folk Art Painting Dated 1957 by Peter Paul Sakowski

Located in Peabody, MA

in the sack dress for which she was known.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sack Dress Vintage

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Paint

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Cotton Straight Cocktail Dress 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Cotton Straight Cocktail Dress 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Cotton Straight Cocktail Dress 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Guache 80s vintage woman dress. Straight sack model, knee length, short

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Cotton Straight Cocktail Dress 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Cotton Straight Cocktail Dress 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Cotton Straight Cocktail Dress 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Guache 80s vintage woman dress. Straight sack model, knee length, short

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

GEOFFREY BEENE Sack Dress
GEOFFREY BEENE Sack Dress

GEOFFREY BEENE Sack Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Austin, TX

Geoffrey Beene silk sack dress with belt. 20" sleeve, 40" length. Condition: Good, small spot on

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1960s American Sack Dress Vintage

1981 Yves Saint Laurent Sack Dress
1981 Yves Saint Laurent Sack Dress

1981 Yves Saint Laurent Sack Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Austin, TX

1981 Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche plaid sack dress with dark green yoke and cuffs. Tie around

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Plaid Sack Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Plaid Sack Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Plaid Sack Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Austin, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maroon velvet and wool plaid sack dress, two side pockets

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1980s Sack Dress Vintage

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Striped Sack Dress
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Striped Sack Dress

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Striped Sack Dress

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Austin, TX

1990s Vivienne Westwood Anglomania viscose and silk grey and white striped wrap dress with belt

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1990s British Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Carolina Herrera Sack Dress
1980s Carolina Herrera Sack Dress

1980s Carolina Herrera Sack Dress

By Carolina Herrera

Located in San Francisco, CA

1980s Carolina Herrera Sack Dress B 40 W 34 H 40 L 40

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1980s American Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Challis and Velvet Sack Dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Challis and Velvet Sack Dress

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Challis and Velvet Sack Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Rockwood, ON

Larger YSL sack dress with a velvet yoke and neck accented with hand carved wood buttons. The body

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1980s Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Safari Sack Dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Safari Sack Dress

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Safari Sack Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Rockwood, ON

to wear) safari sack dress. Cut to be open and loose through the bodice and waist and then hug the

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1980s Sack Dress Vintage

1970s Fendi Silk Coral Motif Sack Dress
1970s Fendi Silk Coral Motif Sack Dress

1970s Fendi Silk Coral Motif Sack Dress

By Fendi

Located in Rockwood, ON

late 1970s silk dress that has a full and easy shape which makes it so easy to wear. You could also

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1970s Sack Dress Vintage

BALENCIAGA Earrings Vintage 1980s
BALENCIAGA Earrings Vintage 1980s

BALENCIAGA Earrings Vintage 1980s

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

hems of the early 1950s, semi-fit lines of the mid-50s and the introduction of the “sack dress” in 1957

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1980s French Art Deco Sack Dress Vintage

John Cavanagh Vintage Eyelet Couture Gown
John Cavanagh Vintage Eyelet Couture Gown

John Cavanagh Vintage Eyelet Couture Gown

By John Cavanagh

Located in Cloverdale, CA

looks as effectively as lean, long lines. His 50's designs anticipated the Sack or Chemise Dress which

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1950s British Sack Dress Vintage

Vintage Balenciaga Gold Plated Pin Brooch 1990s
Vintage Balenciaga Gold Plated Pin Brooch 1990s

Vintage Balenciaga Gold Plated Pin Brooch 1990s

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

lines of the mid-50s and the introduction of the “sack dress” in 1957. Today, Balenciaga continues to

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1990s Sack Dress Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

1970s Jean Varon Silk Balloon Sack Dress or Coat
1970s Jean Varon Silk Balloon Sack Dress or Coat

1970s Jean Varon Silk Balloon Sack Dress or Coat

By Jean Varon

Located in Rockwood, ON

stopping evening coat or can be worn as a dress if kept done up! The coat's design is based on volume and

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1970s Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Graphic Print Dress
1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Graphic Print Dress

1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Graphic Print Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s iconic design Saint Laurent sack dress in a vibrant blue and black abstract painterly print

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

Rare Moschino LIFE Recycle Trash Bag Dress
Rare Moschino LIFE Recycle Trash Bag Dress

Rare Moschino LIFE Recycle Trash Bag Dress

By Moschino

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

"sack dress." The Moschino LIFE (Love, Irony, Freedom, and Energy) line was a short-lived casual

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Late 20th Century Italian Sack Dress Vintage

1970's Wamsutta Mills Yellow Printed Mini Dress
1970's Wamsutta Mills Yellow Printed Mini Dress

1970's Wamsutta Mills Yellow Printed Mini Dress

Located in Houston, TX

Fantastic early 1970's Vintage Mills yellow printed sack dress. Both the front and back have two

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1960s American Sack Dress Vintage

Balenciaga Vintage Bracelet 1970s
Balenciaga Vintage Bracelet 1970s

Balenciaga Vintage Bracelet 1970s

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

lines of the mid-50s and the introduction of the “sack dress” in 1957. Today, Balenciaga continues to

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1970s French Sack Dress Vintage

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Gold Plate

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1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress

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By Louis Feraud

Located in San Francisco, CA

Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...

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1970s French Sack Dress Vintage

Archival 1990's Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' Linen Sailor Collar mini Dress
Archival 1990's Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' Linen Sailor Collar mini Dress

Archival 1990's Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' Linen Sailor Collar mini Dress

By Franco Moschino, Moschino

Located in Sheffield, GB

Superb, early 1990's Moschino linen sailor dress, featuring a novelty sailor collar with blue ribbon trim and large red 'Cheap & Chic' embroidery on the reverse. MADE IN ITALY ! F...

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20th Century Italian Sack Dress Vintage

1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown

1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...

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1990s Sack Dress Vintage

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

$175Sale Price|30% Off

Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Atlanta, GA

Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...

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1990s French Sack Dress Vintage

Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar

Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar

Located in Amsterdam, NL

We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...

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20th Century German Sack Dress Vintage

1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT tan cotton twill RUNWAY trench coat
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT tan cotton twill RUNWAY trench coat

1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT tan cotton twill RUNWAY trench coat

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, light tan cotton twill trench coat from Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, shown on the spring 1978 runway in multiple colorways and included in the Spring–Summer 1978 advance col...

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Mid-20th Century French Sack Dress Vintage

Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nashville, TN

A rare and unique piece to behold, this original vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Coat, Rendered in a cream wool and lined in silk, is just the piece to add to your couture collecti...

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1960s Sack Dress Vintage

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...

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1980s German Sack Dress Vintage

Vintage VALENTINO COUTURE Dove Gray Wool Jacket
Vintage VALENTINO COUTURE Dove Gray Wool Jacket

Vintage VALENTINO COUTURE Dove Gray Wool Jacket

Unavailable|$440

W 15.5 in L 45 in

Vintage VALENTINO COUTURE Dove Gray Wool Jacket

By Valentino Couture

Located in Greenport, NY

Oscar de la Renta, was a Dominican-American fashion designer. Born in Santo Domingo, he was trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga and Antonio del Castillo. De la Renta became international...

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1970s Italian Sack Dress Vintage

Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat

Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat

$475Sale Price|45% Off

Size: L

Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...

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2010s Japanese Sack Dress Vintage

1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress

1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress

$275Sale Price|34% Off

L 43 in

1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress

Located in University City, MO

1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...

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1960s Unknown Sack Dress Vintage

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Water Mill, NY

An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...

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1980s French Sack Dress Vintage

Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit

Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Chicago, IL

Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...

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Early 2000s Italian Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Off-Shoulder Top Blouse Designer size - French 38 ( US 6 ) 100% Silk, Amazing Hot Bougainvillea Color, Off-Shoulder Style, Ruffled, Keyhole at ...

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Late 20th Century French Sack Dress Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1976 Rare Moroccan Inspired Hooded Cape
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1976 Rare Moroccan Inspired Hooded Cape

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1976 Rare Moroccan Inspired Hooded Cape

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche vintage 1976 rare Moroccan inspired hooded cape. Similar models displayed at the exhibitions : - " YVES SAINT LAURENT ET LE MAROC" - VILLA DES ARTS DE...

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20th Century French Sack Dress Vintage

1970s Halston Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Semi Sheer Bias Cut Vintage 70s Dress
1970s Halston Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Semi Sheer Bias Cut Vintage 70s Dress

1970s Halston Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Semi Sheer Bias Cut Vintage 70s Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and classic HALSTON 1970s nude silk chiffon semi sheer sleeveless dress ! Two layers of the most luxurious silk chiffon drapes the body beautifully. Hidden snaps up the sid...

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1970s American Sack Dress Vintage

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Sack Dress Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary sack dress vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have black, red and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect sack dress vintage 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 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Bill Blass, Carolina Herrera and Dolce & Gabbana are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Sack Dress Vintage?

On average, a sack dress vintage on 1stDibs sells for $709, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $19,999 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

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. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

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. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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