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Missoni Vintage Dress

Vintage Missoni Knit Dress
Vintage Missoni Knit Dress

Vintage Missoni Knit Dress

$795

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Vintage Missoni Knit Dress

By Missoni

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Radiating effortless sophistication, this vintage Missoni knit dress captures the iconic spirit of

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Late 20th Century American Maxi Dress

Beautiful Vintage MISSONI striped Dress
Beautiful Vintage MISSONI striped Dress

Beautiful Vintage MISSONI striped Dress

$328Sale Price|20% Off

Size: M

Beautiful Vintage MISSONI striped Dress

By Missoni

Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU

VINTAGE MISSONI Beautiful Vintage MISSONI striped Dress MULTI COLOURED KNIT MADE IN ITALY SIZE

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1980s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

1980s Vintage MISSONI Dress with Frilled Neckline
1980s Vintage MISSONI Dress with Frilled Neckline

1980s Vintage MISSONI Dress with Frilled Neckline

By Missoni

Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU

VINTAGE MISSONI 1980s. Beautiful Vintage MISSONI Dress in rust red with gold lurex MADE IN ITALY

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1980s Italian Sheath Dresses

Missoni 1990s Multicolor Knit Keyhole Tie Dress
Missoni 1990s Multicolor Knit Keyhole Tie Dress

Missoni 1990s Multicolor Knit Keyhole Tie Dress

By Missoni

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step into vibrant elegance with the Missoni 1990s Multicolor Knit Keyhole Tie Dress, a captivating

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Missoni Beige Wool Knit Shift Dress
Missoni Beige Wool Knit Shift Dress

Missoni Beige Wool Knit Shift Dress

By Missoni

Located in Alford, MA

Vintage Missoni c.1970s dress in a very fine wool knit trimmed at the neck and wrists with a

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Late 20th Century Italian Shift Dresses

Missoni Vintage Earthtones Chevron Knitted Tunic-Style Dress - S - Circa 70's
Missoni Vintage Earthtones Chevron Knitted Tunic-Style Dress - S - Circa 70's

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

Missoni Vintage Viscose Sleeveless Midi Dress 1990’s
Missoni Vintage Viscose Sleeveless Midi Dress 1990’s

Missoni Vintage Viscose Sleeveless Midi Dress 1990’s

By M Missoni, Missoni

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Missoni 1990s Black Viscose and Pink Knit Sleeveless Midi Dress Vintage; circa early 1990s M

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Vintage Missoni Multi Color Coat Cover Up Mini Dress w/ Belt Size 42
Vintage Missoni Multi Color Coat Cover Up Mini Dress w/ Belt Size 42

Vintage Missoni Multi Color Coat Cover Up Mini Dress w/ Belt Size 42

By Missoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Missoni Multi Color Coat Cover Up Mini Dress w/ Belt Size 42 Product details: Size 42

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Late 20th Century Italian Mini Dresses

1976 Documented Missoni Floral Silk Jersey Dress Suit
1976 Documented Missoni Floral Silk Jersey Dress Suit

1976 Documented Missoni Floral Silk Jersey Dress Suit

By Missoni

Located in London, GB

/dress falls to around calf length. Both garments are in great vintage condition, with no stains or

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1980s Italian Skirt Suits

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Missoni Cocktail Dress Silk Viscose Vintage Beige Blue
Missoni Cocktail Dress Silk Viscose Vintage Beige Blue

Missoni Cocktail Dress Silk Viscose Vintage Beige Blue

By Missoni

Located in Brindisi, IT

Missoni ceremony dress, white, blue and green, 53% silk 47% viscose. Soft 3/4 transparent sleeve

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Missoni vintage top Saint Tropez
Missoni vintage top Saint Tropez

Missoni vintage top Saint Tropez

By Missoni

Located in Milan, IT

This 1980's Missoni top is style Saint Tropez. The size is marked 42 (IT), that's a S/M, a 10 UK

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Missoni vintage dress with cardigan
Missoni vintage dress with cardigan

Missoni vintage dress with cardigan

By Missoni

Located in Capri, IT

Missoni vintage dress with cardigan totally made in italy in cupro and nylon

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Missoni vintage long cotton dress
Missoni vintage long cotton dress

Missoni vintage long cotton dress

By Missoni

Located in Capri, IT

Missoni vintage long cotton dress totally made in italy in size 40

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Missoni blue cotton knit halter maxi dress
Vintage Missoni blue cotton knit halter maxi dress

Vintage Missoni blue cotton knit halter maxi dress

By Missoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a rare "deadstock" vintage 1980's Missoni blue cotton halter long dress. The dress has a

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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Missoni Brown Label Knitted Dress 1970s
Vintage Missoni Brown Label Knitted Dress 1970s

Vintage Missoni Brown Label Knitted Dress 1970s

By Missoni Brown label, Missoni

Located in London, GB

A great multi coloured knit dress by Missoni, main line. The dress has a ruffled collar, 4 button

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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Missoni Drop Waist Striped Knit Sleeveless Dress
Vintage Missoni Drop Waist Striped Knit Sleeveless Dress

Vintage Missoni Drop Waist Striped Knit Sleeveless Dress

By Missoni

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step into summer style with this Vintage Missoni Drop Waist Striped Knit Sleeveless Dress

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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

MISSONI Vintage Sequin Embellished Maxi Long Bustier Dress
MISSONI Vintage Sequin Embellished Maxi Long Bustier Dress

MISSONI Vintage Sequin Embellished Maxi Long Bustier Dress

By Missoni

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Missoni Vintage Bustier inside IT42, but fits like an IT38 Blue and Orange Semi-sheer bottom

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

A Vintage 1990s red knitted day dress by Missoni
A Vintage 1990s red knitted day dress by Missoni

A Vintage 1990s red knitted day dress by Missoni

By Missoni Brown label, Missoni

Located in London, GB

A chihc and easy to wear dress by Missoni. The dress is in shades of red and white. It has a

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Missoni Brown Label Sundress
Vintage Missoni Brown Label Sundress

Vintage Missoni Brown Label Sundress

By Missoni, Missoni Brown label

Located in London, GB

A chic sundress by Missoni, Brown label. The dress is in blue browns and cream with a cross over

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1970s Missoni for Harrods Purple Knitted Dress
1970s Missoni for Harrods Purple Knitted Dress

1970s Missoni for Harrods Purple Knitted Dress

By Harrods, Missoni

Located in London, GB

Fun vintage 1970s knitted Missoni dress for Harrods in a maroon silk, rayon and polyester mix with

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1970s Day Dresses

Missoni Blue Cotton Polka Dot Long Maxi Dress
Missoni Blue Cotton Polka Dot Long Maxi Dress

Missoni Blue Cotton Polka Dot Long Maxi Dress

By Missoni

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Missoni Luxury 80s vintage woman dress. Long dress-like shirt, button closure up to the waist. Blue

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1980s Italian Maxi Dresses

Missoni Blue Wool and Nylon Sweater Long Sheath Dress 1980s
Missoni Blue Wool and Nylon Sweater Long Sheath Dress 1980s

Missoni Blue Wool and Nylon Sweater Long Sheath Dress 1980s

By Missoni

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Missoni 80s vintage woman dress. Long sweater-like dress, 90% wool 10% nylon, blue and gray. Made

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1980s Italian Casual Dresses

Missoni dress
Missoni dress

Missoni dress

Located in Carnate, IT

Vintage Missoni dress in viscose jersey and polyamide. Apricot, pink and khaki. With white lining

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Vintage Missoni Brown Label Coat Dress
Vintage Missoni Brown Label Coat Dress

Vintage Missoni Brown Label Coat Dress

By Missoni, Missoni Brown label

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage coat dress by Missoni, brown label range. The coat dress is in a mix of pastel

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Vintage 1973 Missoni Dress With Belt
Vintage 1973 Missoni Dress With Belt

Vintage 1973 Missoni Dress With Belt

By Missoni

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

70's vintage dress by Missoni. Comes with a belt In excellent pre-worn condition - unlined - Mix

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1870s Italian Day Dresses

Missoni for Bullock's Vintage Knit Sweater Dress
Missoni for Bullock's Vintage Knit Sweater Dress

Missoni for Bullock's Vintage Knit Sweater Dress

By Missoni

Located in Sparks, NV

Wool blend knit sweater dress with long sleeves and a V-neck by Missoni for Bullock's. Details

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Missoni Mainline Silk Knit Dress
Vintage Missoni Mainline Silk Knit Dress

Vintage Missoni Mainline Silk Knit Dress

By Missoni, Missoni Brown label

Located in London, GB

A perfect vintage dress for late Summer / Fall by Missoni , main line. In a colourful silk knit

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1990s Day Dresses

Missoni vintage multicoloured dress - top
Missoni vintage multicoloured dress - top

Missoni vintage multicoloured dress - top

By Missoni

Located in Capri, IT

Missoni vintage multicoloured dress - top totally made in italy in size 42 composition: Viscose

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Missoni Striped Bow Bandeau Top Skirt Ensemble
Vintage Missoni Striped Bow Bandeau Top Skirt Ensemble

Vintage Missoni Striped Bow Bandeau Top Skirt Ensemble

By Missoni

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Missoni Bow top and matching skirt. In signature Missoni stripe print. Size estimate: XS/S

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Missoni Green & Blue Metallic Knit Halter Dress
Missoni Green & Blue Metallic Knit Halter Dress

Missoni Green & Blue Metallic Knit Halter Dress

By Missoni

Located in Studio City, CA

Missoni orange label green and blue metallic lurex knit maxi dress with a halter style top. Size 40

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

70's Missoni Vintage Caftan with Matching Sash -Never Worn
70's Missoni Vintage Caftan with Matching Sash -Never Worn

70's Missoni Vintage Caftan with Matching Sash -Never Worn

By Missoni

Located in Water Mill, NY

Vintage Colorful Missoni 70's Silk Jersey Caftan with Matching Sash-Fits Small to Large-Never Worn

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20th Century Italian Kaftans

Missoni Vintage zig zag dress
Missoni Vintage zig zag dress

Missoni Vintage zig zag dress

By Missoni

Located in New York, NY

fabulous summer vintage Missoni zig zag cotton knit dress, Two wide straps with large buttons Pull

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1970s Italian Casual Dresses

Vintage Missoni Pleated Harlequin Silk Dress 1980
Vintage Missoni Pleated Harlequin Silk Dress 1980

Vintage Missoni Pleated Harlequin Silk Dress 1980

By Missoni

Located in Verviers, BE

Beautiful Multi-coloured silk dress from Missoni. Featuring a pleated neckline with frill detailing

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1980s Italian Casual Dresses

2000s Missoni Vintage Multicolor wool midi dress
2000s Missoni Vintage Multicolor wool midi dress

2000s Missoni Vintage Multicolor wool midi dress

By Missoni

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Missoni midi dress featuring a brown and black ribbed wool knit top and multicolor pleated skirt

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Early 2000s Casual Dresses

90s Missoni Vintage multicolor stretch midi dress
90s Missoni Vintage multicolor stretch midi dress

90s Missoni Vintage multicolor stretch midi dress

By Missoni

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Missoni multicolor stretch dress. Featuring a red, blue and purple pattern, round collar and raglan

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1990s Casual Dresses

Missoni Red Knit Column Dress
Missoni Red Knit Column Dress

Missoni Red Knit Column Dress

By Missoni

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage Missoni brick red and black knit dress. Vertical ribbed knit design with matching string

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Missoni vintage 1980's Silk Jersey Purple Dress with Scarf
Missoni vintage 1980's Silk Jersey Purple Dress with Scarf

Missoni vintage 1980's Silk Jersey Purple Dress with Scarf

By Missoni

Located in Toronto, ON

Missoni vintage 1980's silk jersey dress with matching scarf. Fluid light fabric, pullover design

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

1973 Missoni Vintage Steel Blue Dress w Rope Belt & Lucite Buckle
1973 Missoni Vintage Steel Blue Dress w Rope Belt & Lucite Buckle

1973 Missoni Vintage Steel Blue Dress w Rope Belt & Lucite Buckle

By Missoni

Located in Portland, OR

This is a vintage Missoni blue wool knit dress from 1973. This iconic 1970's dress has a drop

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1970s Italian Informal Dresses

M Missoni Vintage Black Lurex Knit Ruffled Short Dress M
M Missoni Vintage Black Lurex Knit Ruffled Short Dress M

M Missoni Vintage Black Lurex Knit Ruffled Short Dress M

By M Missoni

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Exhibit a stylish look by wearing this beautiful designer dress. Tailored using fine fabric this

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2010s Mini Dresses

Missoni Sequins 1980s
Missoni Sequins 1980s

Missoni Sequins 1980s

By Missoni

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine vintage Missoni sequined jacket and floor length skirt. 2pc. silk jersey print (grays, blues

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses

Vintage Missoni rainbow knit button down sweater dress
Vintage Missoni rainbow knit button down sweater dress

Vintage Missoni rainbow knit button down sweater dress

By Missoni

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage Missoni rainbow knit button down sweater dress. This gorgeous piece can function as a dress

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1970s Italian Coats

Missoni maxi vintage knit dress
Missoni maxi vintage knit dress

Missoni maxi vintage knit dress

By Missoni

Located in New York, NY

perfect summer vintage Missoni dress rayon knit in blur and yellow tones fully lined pristine

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1990s Italian Maxi Dresses

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Missoni Vintage Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary missoni vintage dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Gray and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. Finding the perfect missoni vintage dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Missoni Vintage Dress?

On average, a missoni vintage dress on 1stDibs sells for $676, while they’re typically $312 on the low end and $8,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Missoni for sale on 1stDibs

In 1953, Ottavio “Tai” Missoni (1921–2013) and Rosita Missoni (b. 1931) opened a small knitwear shop in Gallarate, Italy, paving the way for what would become an iconic style of colorful chevron knit.

Missoni began with a tracksuit, which featured zippers down the legs because, as Rosita recalls it, “Tai was too lazy to take off his shoes when putting them on.” The couple’s fashion really took off, though, once they discovered the Raschel knitting machine on a trip to a shawl factory. The machine enabled the Missonis to knit multiple colors in a zigzag pattern, a motif that would go on to become synonymous with the Missoni brand across everything from its alluring vintage day dresses and sweaters to its purses, seating and rugs.

Missoni held its first fashion show in Florence in 1967 and caused a bit of a sensation when the models’ Lurex dresses proved translucent under the lights at the Pitti Palace. Scandal aside, the show went down in history as a hit, and the Missonis soon made their debut in the United States with the help of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who gave the variegated Missoni stripe the Vogue seal of approval, saying, “Who says a rainbow has seven colors? It has many shades.” (It was also Vreeland who reportedly introduced the Missonis to Neiman Marcus president Stanley Marcus, effectively shepherding the brand to the American market.)

Missoni’s many-shaded rainbow would soon become an emblem of the 1970s fashion scene, earning the brand a permanent place in the fashion canon. In 1973, the New York Times proclaimed: “Missoni’s weaved garments have ended up universal materialistic trifles, as Vuitton sacks and Gucci shoes.”

The brand branched into the home market in 1983, with Rosita overseeing this new venture, Missoni Home, which included furniture, textiles and accessories. Daughter Angela succeeded her mother at the helm of the brand, where she served as creative director until 2021 and is currently president; her brother Luca is CEO, while her daughter Margherita was creative director of M Missoni, a modestly priced offshoot that was discontinued in 2021.

Find vintage Missoni clothing and accessories today on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Day-dresses for You

Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.

Today’s featherlight unisex day dresses — as well as the vibrant vintage day dresses of the 1950s and ’60s — look quite different from the heavy, fabric-rich de rigueur garments of the Victorian era. In the late 19th century, a woman of a certain standing might have multiple dresses to wear throughout the day: specifically, one or two for the daytime and one for the evening. For example, a long-sleeve silk dress with a prominently flared back and a round collar of gold beaded lace that hugs the neck would be suitable for stepping out during the day, while a velvet gown trimmed in silk embroidery but overall comparatively informal in appearance would be worn for afternoon tea at home. At night, a silk velvet evening dress could feature natural world motifs such as butterflies (a characteristic of Art Nouveau design) and have short sleeves adorned with lace and ruffles and a scooped neckline — the perfect attire for the theater.

During the 1920s, after all the chores were done, a woman would change from her housework clothing into a more fashionable day dress to run her errands or socialize. Some 1920s day dresses were brightly colored and featured bold patterns — a cotton dress with a dazzling floral print, perhaps, or, in the case of the more venturesome Art Deco apparel sold in high-end couture fashion boutiques of the era, semi-sheer silk garments embellished with three-dimensional beadwork or rich metallic gold lamé.

Today, a closet full of casual vintage day dresses is a must-have. Whether you opt for black, crimson or beige, day dresses bring an element of glamour to your next appointment, and in the summer, who doesn’t love a wonderfully simple, lightweight day dress cut in cotton and linen?

Because different fashion designers of every decade have offered their own take on the widely loved day dress, you’ll be able to find a variety of vintage and designer day dresses on 1stDibs. Search by creator to find enduring designs by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior, or browse by period to uncover a scintillating collection of cotton and satin patterned dresses of the 1950s and ’60s.