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Tabard Dress

S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Hooded Stretch Black High Slit Dress 40IT
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Hooded Stretch Black High Slit Dress 40IT

S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Hooded Stretch Black High Slit Dress 40IT

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

She's going shopping with a headscarf and a basket, in a long black tabard dress, or a tiger-stripe or leopard-spot beach caftan."

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway High Slit Black Hooded Tunic Gown 40IT
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway High Slit Black Hooded Tunic Gown 40IT

S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway High Slit Black Hooded Tunic Gown 40IT

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

She's going shopping with a headscarf and a basket, in a long black tabard dress, or a tiger-stripe or leopard-spot beach caftan."

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1990s Italian Maxi Dresses

Antonio Berardi Extraordinary Runway Beaded Monastic Tabard Cady Dress Gown
Antonio Berardi Extraordinary Runway Beaded Monastic Tabard Cady Dress Gown

Antonio Berardi Extraordinary Runway Beaded Monastic Tabard Cady Dress Gown

By Valentino Couture, Antonio Berardi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antonio Berardi monastic tabard gown. Highly sought after and limited in production. Considered one of the best pieces of the designer's runway collections. A grand and highly styli...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s
Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s

Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Exceptional in every way, from its unheard-of larger size to the intricacy of its beadwork. The tying tabard-style skirt offers adjustability, while the deep navy color differentiate...

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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Bonnie Cashin Lilac Suede Tunic Dress with Buckle Details
1960s Bonnie Cashin Lilac Suede Tunic Dress with Buckle Details

1960s Bonnie Cashin Lilac Suede Tunic Dress with Buckle Details

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Sills

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, vintage Bonnie Cashin for Sills suede tunic dress or tabard, likely made in the 1960s. Originally retailed at Saks Fifth Avenue for $100—equivalent to approximat...

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1960s American Day Dresses

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Gianfranco Ferre Metallic Taupe Lace and Turquoise Beaded Tabard
Gianfranco Ferre Metallic Taupe Lace and Turquoise Beaded Tabard

Gianfranco Ferre Metallic Taupe Lace and Turquoise Beaded Tabard

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a beautiful tabard-style micro-mini dress from Gianfranco Ferre--the ultimate sexy cocktail frock!

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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

very rare 1960's PIERRE CARDIN hand printed silk tabard dress
very rare 1960's PIERRE CARDIN hand printed silk tabard dress

very rare 1960's PIERRE CARDIN hand printed silk tabard dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare hand printed silk A line shift from Pierre Cardin dating to the 1960's. Unique tabard style with two layers securing with a tie. Fits a US 4-6. Measures 36" at bust, 32" at...

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1960s French Day Dresses

1980s Chloe Sheer Black Beaded Cocktail Dress
1980s Chloe Sheer Black Beaded Cocktail Dress

1980s Chloe Sheer Black Beaded Cocktail Dress

By Chloé

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The third piece is a open side, sleeveless black silk tabard dress with matching pewter beaded trim. All three pieces could be worn separately, but are magical when worn as an ensemb...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Mini Hooded Stretch Sheer Resort Dress
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Mini Hooded Stretch Sheer Resort Dress

S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Mini Hooded Stretch Sheer Resort Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

She's going shopping with a headscarf and a basket, in a long black tabard dress, or a tiger-stripe or leopard-spot beach caftan."

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1990s Italian Mini Dresses

Galanos oatmeal wool dress  with striped tabard
Galanos oatmeal wool dress  with striped tabard

Galanos oatmeal wool dress with striped tabard

By James Galanos

Located in New York, NY

When tabard is removed you have a simple shift dress. Made of soft pliable wool.

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1980s American Shift Dresses

1920s Black & Blue Flame Sequin Flapper Dress
1920s Black & Blue Flame Sequin Flapper Dress

1920s Black & Blue Flame Sequin Flapper Dress

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Over the years we've had a number of sequin tulle tabard dresses from the late 1900s-early 1920s. A simple design embellished in different designs and sewn with gelatin sequins of ma...

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1920s American Chemises

1960s James Galanos Embroidered Tulle Tabard-Style Cocktail Dress
1960s James Galanos Embroidered Tulle Tabard-Style Cocktail Dress

1960s James Galanos Embroidered Tulle Tabard-Style Cocktail Dress

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s James Galanos embroidered tulle tabard style dress in layered panels. Gorgeous dove gray embroidery on black tulle.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1920's French Sequin Tabard
1920's French Sequin Tabard

1920's French Sequin Tabard

Located in New York, NY

Unusual "tabard" from the Art Deco period. Green silk tulle is embroidered with deep emerald sequins in circular and swirl patterns. The left side of the tabard is worn open with jus...

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sheer 1920s Art Deco Beaded Silk Net Tabard
Sheer 1920s Art Deco Beaded Silk Net Tabard

Sheer 1920s Art Deco Beaded Silk Net Tabard

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning beaded and sequined overdress of sheer panels, with open sides. Seven large flowers are arranged on the front in silver beadwork, with abstract black sequins fill...

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1920s French Day Dresses

Janice Wainwright Authentic 1970s Vintage Embroidered Caftan Tabard Top
Janice Wainwright Authentic 1970s Vintage Embroidered Caftan Tabard Top

Janice Wainwright Authentic 1970s Vintage Embroidered Caftan Tabard Top

By Janice Wainwright

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

This top is a great example museum-worthy and hard to find today. It's a classic "tabard" cut, with elastic at the waist and ties at each side.

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1970s British Day Dresses

Vintage Stavropoulos cream chiffon & lace tabard gown 1960s
Vintage Stavropoulos cream chiffon & lace tabard gown 1960s

Vintage Stavropoulos cream chiffon & lace tabard gown 1960s

By George Stavropoulos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Without doubt, this gown would make the most amazing wedding dress! Romantic and one of a kind, it was designed in the 1960s by George Stavropoulos, who was a master of chiffon drap...

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1960s American Evening Dresses

Iconic Pierre Cardin Navy & Purple Colorblock Wool Tabard Dress w/Side Slits
Iconic Pierre Cardin Navy & Purple Colorblock Wool Tabard Dress w/Side Slits

Iconic Pierre Cardin Navy & Purple Colorblock Wool Tabard Dress w/Side Slits

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

Iconic Pierre Cardin sleeveless, stretch wool jersey colorblock tabard dress with high slits at both sides seams and oversized shiny white decorative buttons at the shoulder.

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1960s French Day Dresses

Red Space-Age Pierre Cardin Prototype Cutout Tabard Dress w Provenance-S-M, 1969
Red Space-Age Pierre Cardin Prototype Cutout Tabard Dress w Provenance-S-M, 1969

Red Space-Age Pierre Cardin Prototype Cutout Tabard Dress w Provenance-S-M, 1969

Located in Tucson, AZ

This tabard dress with its structured trapeze shape, curving teardrop hem and mid-chest cutout is an unlabeled prototype from one of Cardin’s late 60s collections.

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1960s French Casual Dresses

COUTURE c.1920's Navy Blue Net Floral Rose Sequin Flapper Tabard / Evening Dress
COUTURE c.1920's Navy Blue Net Floral Rose Sequin Flapper Tabard / Evening Dress

COUTURE c.1920's Navy Blue Net Floral Rose Sequin Flapper Tabard / Evening Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

DESCRIPTION: COUTURE c.1920's Navy Blue Net Floral Rose Sequin Flapper Tabard / Evening Dress Circa: c.1920’s Style: Tabard dress Color(s): Multi in shades of navy blue, gunmetal g...

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Ad High Slit Sleeveless Maxi Dress Ring Set
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Ad High Slit Sleeveless Maxi Dress Ring Set

S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Ad High Slit Sleeveless Maxi Dress Ring Set

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

She's going shopping with a headscarf and a basket, in a long black tabard dress, or a tiger-stripe or leopard-spot beach caftan."

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1990s Italian Maxi Dresses

COUTURE Edwardian c.1910's Ivory Floral Embroidered Beaded Mesh Tabard Overdress
COUTURE Edwardian c.1910's Ivory Floral Embroidered Beaded Mesh Tabard Overdress

COUTURE Edwardian c.1910's Ivory Floral Embroidered Beaded Mesh Tabard Overdress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage c.late 1910's ivory mesh / net tabard overdress. Embellished with hand-done beading, embroidery, and openwork. Squared scoop neckline at front and back. Short sleeves. Skirt ...

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Early 20th Century Maxi Dress

Louis Feraud 1960s Unique Ivory Silk 2 pc Rhinestone Trim Evening Dress & Tabard
Louis Feraud 1960s Unique Ivory Silk 2 pc Rhinestone Trim Evening Dress & Tabard

Louis Feraud 1960s Unique Ivory Silk 2 pc Rhinestone Trim Evening Dress & Tabard

By Louis Feraud

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Louis Feraud 1960s unique ivory silk 2 piece rhinestone trim evening dress & tabard. Dense flat weave heavy ivory silk evening gown and tabard to be worn over the gown.

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1960s French Evening Dresses

Edwardian Trousseau Ivory Charmeuse and Lace Tabard Chemisette Negligée-XS, 1924
Edwardian Trousseau Ivory Charmeuse and Lace Tabard Chemisette Negligée-XS, 1924

Edwardian Trousseau Ivory Charmeuse and Lace Tabard Chemisette Negligée-XS, 1924

Located in Tucson, AZ

Deep inset pleats on each side seam create even more volume, so this gown behaves more like a swirling dance dress than a piece of lingerie. Sleeveless nightgown with triple charmeu...

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1920s American Nightgowns

1920's Art Deco Vivid Green Sequined Tabard Style Evening Piece
1920's Art Deco Vivid Green Sequined Tabard Style Evening Piece

1920's Art Deco Vivid Green Sequined Tabard Style Evening Piece

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous Art Deco 1920's silk net "Tabard" style overlay piece for an evening dress.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Issey Miyake "Pleats Please" Trained Tabard Caftan in Emerald & Lime Green
Issey Miyake "Pleats Please" Trained Tabard Caftan in Emerald & Lime Green

Issey Miyake "Pleats Please" Trained Tabard Caftan in Emerald & Lime Green

By Issey Miyake

Located in Studio City, CA

1990's Issey Miyake "Pleats Please" pleated trained v-neck tabard in emerald green with lime green at the interior. No size or fabric tag. In excellent condition. MEASUREMENTS: Lengt...

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1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Madame Gres fuchsia beaded slub silk tabard silk chiffon skirt ensemble, 1960s
Madame Gres fuchsia beaded slub silk tabard silk chiffon skirt ensemble, 1960s

Madame Gres fuchsia beaded slub silk tabard silk chiffon skirt ensemble, 1960s

By Madame Gres

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare slub silk tabard with unusual beading and rhinestones with matching silk chiffon skirt from Madame Gres dating to the late 1960's. Haute couture ensemble with hand finishe...

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Junior Vogue Color Block Maxi Dress
1960s Junior Vogue Color Block Maxi Dress

1960s Junior Vogue Color Block Maxi Dress

Located in Water Mill, NY

The collar is highlighted with matching green glass beads and magenta prong set rhinestones. The dress is fully lined in matching silk. The tabard and the dress each have their own ...

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pierre Cardin 1960s Couture Ethnic Print Tabard Dress
Pierre Cardin 1960s Couture Ethnic Print Tabard Dress

Pierre Cardin 1960s Couture Ethnic Print Tabard Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Recently reduced from $895 to $595 Spectacular 1960s haute couture, ethnic printed tabard dress. Entirely hand dyed in a classic batik style.

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1960s French Day Dresses

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Tabard Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary tabard dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Red and more. You’re likely to find the perfect tabard 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 James Galanos, Pierre Cardin and Antonio Berardi — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Tabard Dress?

Prices for a tabard dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $788 and can go as high as $12,000, while, on average they fetch $1,850.

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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. 

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