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Unusual Galanos Silk Crepe Pleated Dress
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Galanos Silk Crepe 2 piece pleated dress. Unusual design from Galanos. The printed black
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Hermès unusual toile de jouy cotton dress. circa 1960s
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
. This dress is a piece that certainly embodies Hermès's luxury and elegance. Constructed from a cotton
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1930s Monochrome Chevron Pattern Tulle Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a very unusual and original 1930s tulle dress and reminds me of the work of the great
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1930s American Maxi Dress

1960s French Crepe Pink & Purple Trapeze Dress
Located in London, GB
Original vintage 1960s trapeze style mod dress with applique by French boutique label Anik Robelin
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1960s French Mini Dress

Hungarian Embroidered Batiste Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Hungarian Embroidered Cotton Batiste Dress with smocked detailing from the 1920's. Unusual
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1920s Hungarian Day Dresses

1970s Robert Janan Grey Novelty Print Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1970s Robert Janan novelty print dress is made from a soft jersey acrylic material in an ultra
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970's KENZO JAP black silk dress with ruching
By Kenzo Takada
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and unusual black silk maxi dress with ruched detail designed by Kenzo Takada for Kenzo
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1970s French Maxi Dress

Pauline Trigére Polka Dot Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Alford, MA
Pauline Trigére 1980s dress in polished cotton printed with navy/white reverse polka dots and
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1980s American Day Dresses

Hand Painted Silk Crepe Dress
Located in New York, NY
Unusual hand painted silk crepe dress with self sash. Oversized T shirt shape with panels of hand
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1980s American Day Dresses

Black and White Ribbon Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Unusual fabric treatment in tis 1970s dress crafted of woven black and white satin ribbons
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1970s American Day Dresses

La Mendola, Rome Graphic Print Dress
By La Mendola
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and striking La Mendola, Rome Print Dress with graphic Neoclassical busts rendered in black
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1960s Italian Day Dresses

Deco Shadow Print Chiffon Cherries Dress
Located in New York, NY
Silk chiffon dress from the 1930s with an unusual cut and modern presence. Oversized kimono sleeves
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Day Dresses

Comme des Garcons Early Shirt Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Early Comme des Garcons Shirt Dress of graphic black/white leaf printed sheer georgette with
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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

Rodarte Homage to 1960's Tie-Dye Maxi Dress Neoprene Collar
By Rodarte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rodarte tie-dye motif creates an unusual and exotic look that was part of Rodarte's F/W 2013
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21st Century and Contemporary Maxi Dress

Pucci Silk Print 1960s Empire Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Alford, MA
Pucci vivid geometric print dress, the bodice of silk chiffon, the skirt of regular silk in blues
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Mid-20th Century Italian Day Dresses

1940s Gilbert Adrian Inspired Black Silk Long Dress with Wheat Sheaf Print
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Adrians popular day/dinner dresses featuring unusual and interesting graphic prints. High neckline with
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1930s Maxi Dress

Vintage 1990s 90s Pamela Dennis Couture rey Maxi Dress Gown Black Sequins Beaded
By PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE
Located in Denver, CO
Stunning 1990s 90s Pamela Dennis Couture dress gown Gunmetal grey mesh fabric over grey silk lining
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1990s Maxi Dress

Jil Sander Dress (40) in Unused Condition
By Jil Sander
Located in Port Hope, ON
Made in Italy this is a wonderful spring/summer dress made of polyester and silk. This is an
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Comme des Garcons Sheer Coat Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Early Comme des Garcons Sheer Coat Dress in graphic black-white print. Simply tailored and falling
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1980s French Day Dresses

Pierre Cardin Op Art Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Pierre Cardin Op Art Scarf Hem Dress in hyponotic rayon georgette print. A simple
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1970s French Day Dresses

Art Deco Slip Dress with Dangling Bell Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Silk Art Deco Slip Dress with Bell Flower motifs. Peachy pink and lavender silk are mixed
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1930s Day Dresses

Guy Laroche Batwing Silk Crepe Graphic Print Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Guy Laroche Batwing Silk Crepe Graphic Print Dress in black with arty graphic printed on
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1980s French Day Dresses

Helga Howie Impressionist Print Silk Print Bubble Dress
By Helga Howie
Located in New York, NY
with self piping. This versatile dress is has unusual proportions but transforms on the right person
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1980s American Day Dresses

1950s Silk Pale Green Abstract Novelty Patterned Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1950s silk green patterned dress features an unusual kaleidoscope design in a variety
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1950s French Day Dresses

Vtntage Pallant London Red and Black Wool Coat Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage wool coat dress by Pallant London. The dress is in a red and black wool with an
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1980s Day Dresses

1960s Adele Simpson Custom Made Faux Cowhide Cowgirl Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in London, GB
skirt and a central zip fastening at the reverse. A perfect dress for colder months this unusual piece
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1950s American Day Dresses

Jean Colonna vintage SS 1998 asymmetric floral partly transparent jersey dress
Located in Antwerp, BE
Verlaine Vintage presents a Jean Colonna asymmetric floral dress from the spring-summer 1998
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Marni Yellow Floral Cotton Ruched Dress Spring 2017 New W Tags
By Marni
Located in Boca Raton, FL
print of small white and black flowers on a pastel yellow ground, the dress begins with an unusual
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1970s Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Floral Print Wrap Dress w Full Skirt & Band Trim
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Floral Print Faux-Wrap Dress w Full Skirt & Banded Hem and Sleeve
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

1950s Blush Pink Ribbon Work Dress
Located in London, GB
and unusual blush pink colour. The dress features an elasticated waistline and a gently flared a-line
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1950s American Casual Dresses

1970s Floral Striped Shirtwaister Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a really fun 1970s maxi print that reminds me of a fiesta dress. It has brightly coloured
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1970s Ted Lapidus Silk Shirt Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in London, GB
- most serene and unusual. This is an exceptionally versatile and easy to wear tunic dress of the
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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Courreges Sleeveless A-Line Maxi Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Geneva, CH
This late 60’s - early 70’s black cotton sateen Courreges maxi dress is a great example of the
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1670s French Maxi Dresses

Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Jersey Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Geneva, CH
A 70's Pucci dress with an unusual irises print. Fitted bodice, "V" neckline. Buttons with matching
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1970s Italian Casual Dresses

1970's Leonard Silk Jersey Form Fitting Floral Day Dress with Flutter Sleeves
By Leonard
Located in Studio City, CA
Unusual knee-length day dress by Parisian designer, Leonard made from silk jersey. Dress features a
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1970s French Day Dresses

Vintage 1970s silk Georgette floral print dress
Located in NEWARK, GB
The most beautiful vintage c1970s floral maxi dress. The dress is made from a lovely soft, sheer
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Late 20th Century British Maxi Dresses

1980s Cotton Floral Camelia Print Striped Dress
Located in London, GB
This dress is unusual on two fronts. While researching another dress in our collection we were
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1980s British Casual Dresses

1950s California Cottons Floral Shirt Waister Dress
By California Cottons
Located in London, GB
The striking print on this late 1950s California Cottons dress is fantastic and perfect for summer
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1950s British Informal Dresses

1960s Cresta Couture Purple Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
dress with an empire bust line. The floral composition is made up of purple hues against a white
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1960s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950s Organza Floral Tulip Print Shirt Dress
Located in London, GB
dress. The floral print, which we identify as tulips but could also be rose, is in mid-century colours
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Wool Jersey Spiral Seam Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene chic charcoal wool jersey dress with unusual seaming. Triple button motif at hip and
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1990s Sheath Dresses

1960s Waffle Cotton Purple Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
This dress is a particularly vibrant and fresh example of late 1950s or early 1960s summer fashion
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1960s German Aesthetic Day Dresses

1920's Chiffon Lame and Velvet Dress
Located in New York, NY
Unusual chiffon lame floral dress from the 1920's with chartreuse silk velvet piping and beadwork
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Casual Dresses

1960s Jo Giovanni Italian Boutique Purple Knit Dress
By Jo Giovanni
Located in London, GB
This unusual 1960s Jo Giovanni Italian boutique label purple wool knit dress has some striking
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1960s Italian Informal Dresses

1970s Jean Varon Floral Rose Print Maxi Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
. The cuffs are gently tapered and have inside seam zips for access. The dress has an unusual deep cut
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1970s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s Berkertex Emerald Green Dress with Soutache Work
Located in London, GB
This 1960s original Berkertex dress is in a striking shade of emerald green and has an unusual
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1960s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

Kristyna Kitsis Matte Jersey Peekaboo Scarf Point Dress, UK
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Kristyna Kitsis Rayon Matte Jersey Peekaoo Scarf Point Dress, UK from the 1980's. Unusual
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

1990s Herve Legèr Black Body-Con Mini Halter Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very sexy and quintessential Herve Legèr dress from the original early 1990s issue. In excellent
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1990s French Mini Dresses

1970s French Linen Floral Dress with Key Hole Detail
Located in London, GB
This fabulous 1970s linen dress features a high rounded neckline and unusual double keyhole detail
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1970s French Informal Dresses

Vintage Pucci Formfit Rogers Caftan & Maxi dress 1960s
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is quite an unusual piece for a Pucci as the entire body is a solid, with only print and color
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1960s Italian Kaftans

Super Cool 70's Bodice Dress with Fringed Cape.
Located in University City, MO
1970's polyester laced bodice dress and matching fringed shawl with amazing graphics. Rainbows of
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1970s American Casual Dresses

1990s Y2K Escada Silk Floral Dress with Grosgrain Belt
By Escada
Located in London, GB
Sophisticated occasion dress from Escada, dating to the late 1990s or early 2000s. The dress has an
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Early 2000s Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress
By Traina-Norell
Located in London, GB
This is a really unusual couture made dress from Traina-Norrell that is almost certainly from the
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s Navy and White Houndstooth Check Woollen Trapeze Dress
Located in London, GB
featuring unusual blue bowl shaped buttons. The dress is made up of a series of panels that flare outwards
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1960s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
front bodice, fitted at the waist, mid calf length. Unusual to find a white dress from the 1940's in
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1940s American Informal Dresses

1990s Rachel Robarts Hand-Painted Rose Print Bias Cut Satin Dress
Located in London, GB
looking for something more unusual to wear as a wedding dress or for a special event. There are no size or
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1990s British Wedding Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Printed Stretch-Mesh & Knit Asymetric Tattoo Dress, SS1995
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Geneva, CH
bodice, the dress falls to unusual asymmetric midi length. Unlined, just slips on over the body. Labeled
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress and Jacket
Located in London, GB
A great silk cocktail dress and jacket in an interesting and unusual garlic print . The dress has
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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Andre Laug Floral Sequinned Dress
By André Laug
Located in London, GB
A very elegant 1980s sequin dress from Italian couturier Andre Laug from his haute couture / alta
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1980s British Evening Dresses

1930s Floral Cotton Polynesian Style Dress
Located in London, GB
This is one of the most interesting and unusual antique dresses we have ever had at Circa and of
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1930s American Formal Wear

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Unusual Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of unusual dresses. For unusual dresses, black is a pretty popular color, but we also have beige, brown and more in stock now. 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. There have been many classic iterations of unusual dresses over the years, but those made by James Galanos, Galanos and Hermès are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 Unusual Dresses?

On average, unusual dresses on 1stDibs sell for $2,163, while they’re typically $176 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced versions of these items.