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Garden Party Vintage Dress

1950s Deadstock Pink Ivory Beaded Floral Party Dress XS 00 0 Full Skirt 50s New
1950s Deadstock Pink Ivory Beaded Floral Party Dress XS 00 0 Full Skirt 50s New

1950s Deadstock Pink Ivory Beaded Floral Party Dress XS 00 0 Full Skirt 50s New

Located in San Diego, CA

Unworn. ⸻ 1950s dress, vintage 50s party dress, deadstock vintage, floral appliqué dress, beaded cocktail dress, pink tulle dress, ivory party dress, XS vintage dress, 00 vintage s...

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1950s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

Vintage garden party chique beaded bodice flower design empire waist long dress
Vintage garden party chique beaded bodice flower design empire waist long dress

Vintage garden party chique beaded bodice flower design empire waist long dress

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

The bodice of this exquisite vintage empire waist dress features an intricate beaded design inspired by blooming flowers, while the skirt boasts a breathtaking display of the same fl...

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1960s French Garden Party Vintage Dress

Vintage Boho Valentino Dress
Vintage Boho Valentino Dress

Vintage Boho Valentino Dress

By Valentino

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whether styled for a modern festival or a refined garden party, the dress holds timeless appeal. A rare and collectible garment, it speaks to Valentino’s creative versatility and end...

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Mid-20th Century European Garden Party Vintage Dress

1960s Edward Abbott Cream Dress with Purple and Blue Florals
1960s Edward Abbott Cream Dress with Purple and Blue Florals

1960s Edward Abbott Cream Dress with Purple and Blue Florals

By Edward Abbott

Located in London, GB

It is fully lined throughout with cream silk for a comfortable, luxurious wear and would be a perfect choice for a summer garden party. This petite dress is in excellent vintage con...

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1960s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

Vintage Giuseppe Zanotti 1990s Floral Needlepoint Kitten Heel Mules Sz 8.5 AA
Vintage Giuseppe Zanotti 1990s Floral Needlepoint Kitten Heel Mules Sz 8.5 AA

Vintage Giuseppe Zanotti 1990s Floral Needlepoint Kitten Heel Mules Sz 8.5 AA

By Giuseppe Zanotti

Located in San Diego, CA

The floral embroidery makes them perfect for garden parties, weddings, or evening cocktails. • Dress them down: Style with denim, linen trousers, or a crisp white blouse for an effo...

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1990s Italian Garden Party Vintage Dress

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1970s Bonwit Teller floral Print Cotton Maxi Dress
1970s Bonwit Teller floral Print Cotton Maxi Dress

1970s Bonwit Teller floral Print Cotton Maxi Dress

By Anne Fogarty

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Perfect for garden party dress. Fit Size 2/4/6/8

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1970s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

Bill Blass Lavender and White Stripe Organza Gown
Bill Blass Lavender and White Stripe Organza Gown

Bill Blass Lavender and White Stripe Organza Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

Great garden party dress.

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Late 20th Century American Garden Party Vintage Dress

1950s Rose Garden White Floral Classic Green Taffeta Bow Tea Length Party Dress
1950s Rose Garden White Floral Classic Green Taffeta Bow Tea Length Party Dress

1950s Rose Garden White Floral Classic Green Taffeta Bow Tea Length Party Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage c. 1950s white, green and magenta pink rose print taffeta party dress. Spaghetti straps. Tea length. Wide olive green taffeta attached cumberbund sash with large bow at back....

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Mid-20th Century Garden Party Vintage Dress

1980s Arnold Scaasi Garden Party Chic Formal Ruffled Gown
1980s Arnold Scaasi Garden Party Chic Formal Ruffled Gown

1980s Arnold Scaasi Garden Party Chic Formal Ruffled Gown

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous 1980s Arnold Scaasi ruched silk chiffon garden party formal gown!. Ruffles at the neck and flared skirt. Completely lined. A gorgeous floral print in purple, green, yel...

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1980s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

1970s Diane von Furstenberg Maxi Dress
1970s Diane von Furstenberg Maxi Dress

1970s Diane von Furstenberg Maxi Dress

By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in London, GB

Diane von Furstenberg classic 1970s patterned green maxi dress made from a cotton rayon blend. Perfect for a summer garden party or can be dressed up for more of an evening look.

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1970s Italian Garden Party Vintage Dress

Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This classic 1960s style will always make a striking statement and is as elegant with an evening gown as it is chic with a crisp white blouse or garden party summer dress. In total, ...

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1960s Garden Party Vintage Dress

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Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Vintage White Cotton Boho/Garden Party Dress By JEAN VARON
Vintage White Cotton Boho/Garden Party Dress By JEAN VARON

Vintage White Cotton Boho/Garden Party Dress By JEAN VARON

By Jean Varon

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage White Cotton Boho / Garden Party Dress By Jean Varon. UK size 12 , measurements taken flat: UA to UA 16inch/41cm(x2) - Waist 13,5inch/34cm(x2) - Hips Free - Total length 60in...

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1970s Garden Party Vintage Dress

Valentino vintage 1970s dot printed silk georgette evening/garden party dress
Valentino vintage 1970s dot printed silk georgette evening/garden party dress

Valentino vintage 1970s dot printed silk georgette evening/garden party dress

By Valentino

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Rediscover this hidden gem from Valentino that seems to have slipped through the cracks of our 1stdibs collection. Despite gracing our shelves for an extended period, its allure rema...

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1980s Italian Garden Party Vintage Dress

1970's Estevez Green & White Floral Garden Party Maxi Dress
1970's Estevez Green & White Floral Garden Party Maxi Dress

1970's Estevez Green & White Floral Garden Party Maxi Dress

By Estevez

Located in Studio City, CA

A 1970's Estevez rayon chiffon green and white floral printed garden party maxi dress. The dress is in fair condition with holes and pulls scattered throughout - this is reflected i...

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1970s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

1930's Floral Chiffon Garden Party Dress
1930's Floral Chiffon Garden Party Dress

1930's Floral Chiffon Garden Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Absolutely perfect for a summer garden party, this 1930's dress is crafted from a multicolored dainty floral chiffon.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Garden Party Vintage Dress

1950's Claudia Young Floral Garden Embroidered Navy Organza Belted Party Dress
1950's Claudia Young Floral Garden Embroidered Navy Organza Belted Party Dress

1950's Claudia Young Floral Garden Embroidered Navy Organza Belted Party Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Claudia Young designer show-stopper is one of the most alluring and flattering 1950's garden party dresses I have ever seen. Fashioned from iridescent navy-blue embroidered silk...

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1950s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

1950's Emma Domb Yellow Roses Floral Print Chiffon Strapless Full Skirt Dress
1950's Emma Domb Yellow Roses Floral Print Chiffon Strapless Full Skirt Dress

1950's Emma Domb Yellow Roses Floral Print Chiffon Strapless Full Skirt Dress

By Emma Domb

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

With its vivid yellow-roses watercolor floral print and flawless "new look" silhouette, this Emma Domb designer garden party dress has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for.

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1950s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

Perullo Watercolor Roses Floral Print Silk Pleated Circle Skirt Dress, 1950s
Perullo Watercolor Roses Floral Print Silk Pleated Circle Skirt Dress, 1950s

Perullo Watercolor Roses Floral Print Silk Pleated Circle Skirt Dress, 1950s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Perullo for David Hart designer show-stopper is one of the most alluring and flattering 1950's garden party dresses I have ever seen. Fashioned from a "light as a feather" color...

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1950s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

Bill Blass 1980s Garden Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Party Dress
Bill Blass 1980s Garden Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Party Dress

Bill Blass 1980s Garden Floral Chiné Silk Taffeta Party Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The most perfect dress for a spring cocktail party, this Bill Blass confection is made from a watercolor floral chiné silk taffeta done in a delicious palette of violet, fuschia, gra...

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1980s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

1960's Watercolor Floral-Garden Print Silk-Chiffon Party Dress
1960's Watercolor Floral-Garden Print Silk-Chiffon Party Dress

1960's Watercolor Floral-Garden Print Silk-Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous 1960's watercolor custom-made cocktail dress,the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-coutur...

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1960s Garden Party Vintage Dress

1958 Christian Dior New York Red-Roses Floral Garden Silk Back-Bow Party Dress
1958 Christian Dior New York Red-Roses Floral Garden Silk Back-Bow Party Dress

1958 Christian Dior New York Red-Roses Floral Garden Silk Back-Bow Party Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of Haute Couture. While the House of Dior is still a thriving business today, Dior's untimely death in 1957 left the fashion world without...

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1950s French Garden Party Vintage Dress

1980s Bluebirds + Flowers Kimono Sleeved Silk Scarf Dress
1980s Bluebirds + Flowers Kimono Sleeved Silk Scarf Dress

1980s Bluebirds + Flowers Kimono Sleeved Silk Scarf Dress

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

The perfect dress for a lovely garden party! Silk dress features a bateau neckline with kimono-esque sleeves, and cinched elastic waist.

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1980s Garden Party Vintage Dress

Terri Biediger Couture Cocktail Dress
Terri Biediger Couture Cocktail Dress

Terri Biediger Couture Cocktail Dress

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The bodice is completely covered in sequins with appliquéd flowers, leaves and dirndl style waistband with trellis design. Perfect for a garden party at the Palace! This dress was ...

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1990s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

1950's Elizabeth Arden Couture Pink Watercolor Floral Silk Strapless Dress
1950's Elizabeth Arden Couture Pink Watercolor Floral Silk Strapless Dress

1950's Elizabeth Arden Couture Pink Watercolor Floral Silk Strapless Dress

By Elizabeth Arden

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking pink & red watercolor floral-garden silk party dress created by Italian designer Fernando Sarmi when he was head designer for Elizabeth Arden in the 1950's.

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1950s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

Large Collection of Unusual Panoramic Photographs
Large Collection of Unusual Panoramic Photographs

Large Collection of Unusual Panoramic Photographs

Located in North Egremont, MA

Delta Gamma Delta convention, 1934, women on lawn, 9"x21" 9. Garden Party, 1923, women in dresses and hats, 9"x32" 10.School Days, 1928, wonderful grouping of teenagers in outfits ...

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20th Century American Garden Party Vintage Dress

Claire McCardell Cotton Day Dress with Miter Striped Bodice and Neck Bow
Claire McCardell Cotton Day Dress with Miter Striped Bodice and Neck Bow

Claire McCardell Cotton Day Dress with Miter Striped Bodice and Neck Bow

By Claire McCardell, Townley

Located in Chicago, IL

This striped cotton garden party dress was designed for Townley by Claire McCardell, who was hugely influential in bringing comfort to chic and modern clothing for women.

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1950s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

1950's Emma Domb Rose-Garden Floral Print Sequin Cotton Full-Skirt Party Dress
1950's Emma Domb Rose-Garden Floral Print Sequin Cotton Full-Skirt Party Dress

1950's Emma Domb Rose-Garden Floral Print Sequin Cotton Full-Skirt Party Dress

By Emma Domb

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

With its vivid rose-garden watercolor floral print and flawless "new look" silhouette, this Emma Domb dress has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The artisansh...

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1950s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

1940s/1950s Lawn Party White Pique Dress
1940s/1950s Lawn Party White Pique Dress

1940s/1950s Lawn Party White Pique Dress

Located in New York, NY

Originally $295 This lovely white lace trimmed dress evokes a past era of elegany garden parties.

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1940s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

Pink Escada Vintage Dress With Double Breasted Gold Buttons and Drop Waist
Pink Escada Vintage Dress With Double Breasted Gold Buttons and Drop Waist

Pink Escada Vintage Dress With Double Breasted Gold Buttons and Drop Waist

By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada

Located in Portland, OR

We think this incredible vintage Margaretha Ley Escada dress would be perfect for a wedding or garden party guest.

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1980s Swiss Garden Party Vintage Dress

Vintage Escada PinkDress With Double Breasted Gold Buttons and Drop Waist
Vintage Escada PinkDress With Double Breasted Gold Buttons and Drop Waist

Vintage Escada PinkDress With Double Breasted Gold Buttons and Drop Waist

By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada

Located in Portland, OR

We think this incredible vintage Margaretha Ley Escada dress would be perfect for a wedding or garden party guest.

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1980s Swiss Garden Party Vintage Dress

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By Will Steinman

Located in Tucson, AZ

Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...

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1950s American Garden Party Vintage Dress

1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat

1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...

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1980s Canadian Garden Party Vintage Dress

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...

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1960s Hong Kong Garden Party Vintage Dress

1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

By Jean Patou

Located in Sparks, NV

Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...

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1960s French Garden Party Vintage Dress

UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch

UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...

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Early 2000s Italian Garden Party Vintage Dress

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Standing Collar Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress Size: IT 44, can fit from approximately IT 40 to IT 46 due to the high stretch material...

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1990s Garden Party Vintage Dress

Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's

Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's

Located in New York, NY

Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Garden Party Vintage Dress

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Garden Party Vintage Dress

1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim

1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim

By Nina Ricci

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...

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1960s French Garden Party Vintage Dress

Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown

Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...

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1950s Garden Party Vintage Dress

Valentino New Cut out Silk Gown SS 2001
Valentino New Cut out Silk Gown SS 2001

Valentino New Cut out Silk Gown SS 2001

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible off white silk gown from Valentino. It is sleeveless with cut outs at the waist front, sides and back which including the chest décolletage are covered in fine black c...

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Early 2000s Italian Garden Party Vintage Dress

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button GIANNI VERSACE COUTUR
Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button GIANNI VERSACE COUTUR

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button GIANNI VERSACE COUTUR

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. ( 2 extra button provided) Lining composition probably rayon or acetate. Hook...

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1980s Italian Garden Party Vintage Dress

1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress

1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4

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1990s French Garden Party Vintage Dress

GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag

GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Zürich, CH

Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Garden Party Vintage Dress

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Garden Party Vintage Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary garden party vintage dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Beige, Gray, Green and more. If you’re looking for a garden party vintage dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Arnold Scaasi, Bill Blass and Christian Dior 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 is a Garden Party Vintage Dress?

On average, a garden party vintage dress on 1stDibs sells for $600, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $1,454 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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