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1970s Halston Silk Jersey Champagne Slinky Sleeveless Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s HALSTON silk jersey slinky dress ! The perfect champagne / buttercream / soft
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket
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1970s Evening Gowns

1970s Valentino Black Crepe Gold Lattice Beaded Embroidered Vintage 70s Dress
By Valentino, Valentino Night
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1970s VALENTINO black embroidered gold lattice lace beaded crepe evening gown ! From the fancier Valentino Night line. Features a faux wrap style. V-neck with gold lat...
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1970s Italian Evening Gowns

Rare 1970s Townley Blue + White Paisley Flower Print Vintage 70s Dress
By Townley, Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare late 70s TOWNLEY for NEIMAN MARCUS blue and white paisley flower print Avant
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Claraluna Original Lipstick Red Rhinestone Slinky Jersey Vintage 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1970s CLARALUNA ORGINIAL lipstick red rhinestone encrusted long sleeve vintage
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Blue + Red + White Strawberry Novelty Print Polka Dot Vintage 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
The cutest 1970s novelty print jumper dress! This cotton number features a rich blue with red and
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1970s American Babydoll Day Dresses

1970s Holly’s Harp Silk Chiffon Colorful Flower Print Tiered Vintage 70s Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 70s HOLLY’S HARP silk chiffon colorful floral print tiered dress ! Features a black
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 70s HALSTON Couture black silk chiffon beaded dress and sash belt or head scarf
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s YSL Graffiti Print Purple Cotton Vintage 70s Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 70s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche graffiti print sleeveless cotton dress ! Features
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Galanos Red White & Blue Bishop Sleeve Striped Silk Vintage 70s Dress
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely chic early 70s JAMES GALANOS for Bonwit Teller red, white and blue and beige striped
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Samir Rust Brown Faux Suede Beaded Fringed Boho Vintage 70s Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s SAMIR rust colored faux suede spaghetti strap handkerchief hem boho beaded dress
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Hot Pink Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s EMILIO PUCCI silk jersey dress ! Features vibrant colors of hot pink, light pink
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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1970s Giorgio Saint Angelo Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Boho Tribal Vintage 70s Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Museum worthy 1970s GIORGIO SANT ANGELO boho chic silk chiffon rhinestone encrusted dress
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Black Jersey Jeweled Rhinestone Belt Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress LBD
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s black jersey long sleeve slinky dress ! Features an attached belt with jewel and
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Victor Costa Leopard Safari Animal Print Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s VICTOR COSTA leopard animal print long bishop sleeve dress ! Fabric covered buttons up
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Holly’s Harp Green Leaf Print Silk Chiffon Tiered Vintage 70s Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1970s HOLLY’S HARP green silk chiffon long sleeve tiered leaf print dress ! Original
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Loris Azzaro Crimson Red Silk Jersey Grecian Inspired Vintage 70s Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s LORIS AZZARO crimson red silk jersey Grecian Inspired spaghetti strap dress! Features
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Rae Hepburn Handkerchief Hem Cold Shoulder Asian Theme Vintage 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 190s RARE HEPBURN handkerchief hem cold shoulder Asian themed black, red and white dress
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Halston Red + Ivory White Silk Long Bell Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress + Sash
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 70s HALSTON for BERGDORF GOODMAN lipstick red and off-white abstract silk dress and
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

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
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Joy Stevens 1970s Pink Mauve Dusty Rose Long Sleeve Disco Vintage 70s Dress
By Joy Stevens
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s JOY STEVENS pink / mauve long sleeve jersey dress! Perfectly cut v-neck reveals just the
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Tachi Castillo 4 Piece Green Purple Pink Cotton Vintage 70s Dress Ensemble
By Tachi Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 70s TACHI CASTILLO 4 piece cotton dress ensemble ! Set includes: -Hot pink sleeveless
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1970s Mexican Skirt Suits

Malcolm Starr Rhinestone Organza Print Dress, 1970s
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Boca Raton, FL
charming, vintage 70s dress is an artistic piece that is a flattering option for intimate gatherings and
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 70s angel sleeve dress
Located in London, GB
Incredible 1970s angel sleeves maxi dress. She has a black base with a rainbow coloured geometric
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1970s Maxi Dress

Missoni Vintage Earthtones Chevron Knitted Tunic-Style Dress - S - Circa 70's
By Missoni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Missoni Vintage Earthtones Chevron Knitted Tunic-Style Dress - S - Circa 70's. This adorable dress
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Diane Von Furstenberg Vintage 70's Brown Print Dress Size XXL
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in London, GB
Furstenberg designer resale item. Details Vintage 70's Brown Synthetic Midi dress Marbled pattern
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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

70s Dior Vintage Baby Doll Blue Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The dress features a classic baby doll silhouette, with a fitted bodice and a flowing, A-line skirt
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1970s Day Dresses

Rikma Angel Wing 70's Striped Dress
By Rikma
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The beautiful details of this Rikma dress will have you hooked. This dress features a high-neck
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1970s Israeli Maxi Dresses

70s Blue Floral Vintage Chiffon Ruffle Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Blue Floral Vintage Chiffon Ruffle Dress
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1970s Unknown Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s Black Embroidered Crochet Flowers Vintage 70s Mexican Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black embroidered crochet Mexican maxi dress! Features vibrantly colored embrodiered
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1970s Mexican Maxi Dress

Evelyn Byrnes Vintage 1970s 70s Long Black Sequin Maxi Dress
By Evelyn Byrnes
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black sequin maxi dress by Evelyn Byrnes. Sheer sleeves with zip up cuffs. Details
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Smock dress with Fringe - '70s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, IT
The ultimate vintage find, this Yves Saint Laurent dress from the Fall 1977 collection is crafted
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1970s Day Dresses

Amazing 1970s Moroccan Print Purple Colorful Vintage 70s Jersey Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s Moroccan print long sleeve purple maxi dress ! Features vibrant colors of orange
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Victorian Inspired Wool Challis Autumnal Fall Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s Victorian inspired Autumnal lightweight wool challis long sleeve maxi dress
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Emilio Pucci 1970s Silk Jersey Pink Purple Black Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage 70s EMILIO PUCCI black, pink, purple fuchsia and white silk jersey maxi dress
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1970s Italian Maxi Dress

Lilli Diamond Evening Gown Sequins Sexy Black Knit Formal Dress Vintage 70s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
the late 1970s. Made from a stretchy knit fabric with TONS of black sequins, this dress is cut to show
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Joseph Magnin Black Multi Colored Flower Print Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage JOSEPH MAGNIN 70s does 30s black cotton short puff sleeve maxi dress! So much
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Dynasty for I Magnin Psychedelic Vintage 70s Silk Cheongsam Maxi Dress
By Dynasty, I Magnin and Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage early 1970s DYNASTY for I. MAGNIN psychedelic print silk cheongsam / maxi dress
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1970s Hong Kong Maxi Dress

1970s Patchwork Size Medium / Large Novelty Print Vintage 70s Cotton Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s novelty print larger size cotton halter maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of purple
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Gucci Style Ivory Lace Flowers Tuxedo Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty 1970s Gucci style ivory lace long sleeve maxi dress ! Features tuxedo ruffles down the front
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Sunburst Pleated 70s Dress
Located in New York, NY
Sunburst pleated dress with a huge circular sweep skirt from the 1970s. Wonderful yellow pink and
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1970s Jean Muir Cotton Voile Black + Raspberry Pink Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Jean Muir
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s JEAN MUIR black and raspberry pink cotton voile long sleeve maxi dress ! I had this
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1970s English Maxi Dress

1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Pauline Trigere 1970s Burgundy Maroon Wool Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Mini Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s PAULINE TRIGERE burgundy / maroon long sleeve wool mini dress ! Features a tailored v
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1970s American Mini Dress

1970s Tachi Castillo Hot Pink Mexican Crochet Vintage Cotton 70s Maxi Dress
By Tachi Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s TACHI CASTILLO hot pink 3/4 bell sleeve cotton crochet boho maxi dress ! Castillo was a
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1970s Mexican Maxi Dress

1970s Black and Silver Sequined Geometric Jersey Vintage 70s Disco Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Disco chic 1970s black and silver jersey maxi dress! Features silver sequins at the bust in
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1970s Maxi Dress

1970s Bill Tice Pale Yellow + White Cotton Eyelet Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Bill Tice
Located in San Diego, CA
1970s BILL TICE pale yellow + white long sleeve cotton maxi dress ! Features all over eyelets with
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Fantastic Early 1970s Boho Chic Paisley Print Vintage Red 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous early 1970s lightweight wool boho chic paisley print maxi dress! Features a red background
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1970s Maxi Dress

1970s Burnt Orange Patchwork Flowers Boho Vintage 70s Jersey Autumnal Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s burnt orange patchwork flowers and leaves jersey maxi dress! Features a rich autumn
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Vintage Jack Bryan Black Jersey Maxi Dress w/ Intricate Embroidery 1970s 70s
By Jack Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect black maxi dress, by Jack Bryan! This jet black jersey dress features embroidery on the
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Elinor Gay Flower Printed Cowl Neck Jersey Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 70s Elinor Gay flower printed jersey maxi dress ! Ivory / off - white dress with
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Coral Salmon Pink Jersey + Crochet Lace Collar 70s Vintage Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking coral / salmon pink jersey maxi dress! Hard to find color that compliments nearly any skin
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1970s Maxi Dress

Amazing 1970s Black Hand Crochet Fringe 70s Vintage Embrodiered Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s hand crochet black open weave fringed couture quality maxi dress! Incredible amount
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1970s Maxi Dress

1970s Donald Brooks Black and White Crepe Belted Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Donald Brooks
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1970s DONALD BROOKS black and white maxi dress gown ! Features a luxurious crepe
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Adele Simpson Paisley Print Long Sleeve Purple Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Belt
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s ADELE SIMPSON paisley print silk maxi dress and sash belt ! Features
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1970s American Maxi Dress

70’s Vintage Christian Dior for Neiman floral night gown
By Christian Dior
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
designers like Marc Bohan steering the brand. The partnership between Dior and Neiman Marcus during the 70s
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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Paisley Purple Blue Green Boho Vintage Cotton Rayon 70s Maxi Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish vintage 1970s paisley halter maxi dress ! Features a paisley print with voibrant colors of
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Jay Morley for Fern Violette Bright Orange Regal Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Jay Morley, Jay Morley For Fern Violette
Located in San Diego, CA
maxi dress! Features a bright orange soft velvet bodice, trimmed with gold embroidery and sequins. Gold
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Vintage Joseph Magnin 1970s Lipstick Red Long Sleeve Wool 70s Sweater Maxi Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage JOSEPH MAGNIN lipstick red long sleeve wool sweater dress! Features a soft wool knit
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Rhonda Roy Abstract Print Mock Neck Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early 1970s RHONA ROY of England abstract print maxi dress ! Warm colors of purple, tan and
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1970s Maxi Dress

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Vintage 70s Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage 70s dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black vintage 70s dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Blue and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage 70s dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Halston, SAMIR and Joseph Magnin Co. are consistently popular. 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 are Vintage 70s Dresses?

On average, vintage 70s dresses on 1stDibs sell for $795, while they’re typically $160 on the low end and $6,245 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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.

Questions About Vintage 70s Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the maxi dress was very popular in the 1970s. This was a strange transitional era for women’s clothing as they left behind more modest clothing and embraced a risque approach to style. This meant that in the 1970s maxi dresses sat alongside miniskirts in the same closet. Shop a collection of 1970’s-inspired vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the ’70s glasses were called depended on the shape of their frames. Sunglasses and eyeglasses that feature rounded frames with a double bridge are aviator glasses. The oversized women's sunglasses that feature curved, thick frames are butterfly sunglasses, while the angular looks worn by Elton John and other celebrities of the 1970s are square sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage sunglasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1920s, the flapper dress became a fresh new look for both day and evening wear. This shift dress hung from shoulder to just below the knee with a significant drop waistline. The evening versions of these dresses often featured lace, fringe, beadwork and luxe fabrics like chiffon, velvet and taffeta. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage flapper dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many different styles of dress were popular in the 1990s, including the slip dress which became very common by the middle of the decade. Tastes and styles varied between regions and among people. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage 1990s dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1990s, people dressed in different ways. Styles included grunge, modern preppy, hip-hop and goth. Some trends of the decade were slip dresses, plaid flannel shirts, long plaid skirts, overalls, combat boots and loose-fitting rolled jeans. Neon colors were popular for a time, as were fabric headbands and fabric-covered ponytail holders. Shop a selection of 90s vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.

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