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70s Halter Dress

70s Printed Cotton Halter Maxi Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Printed Cotton Halter Maxi Dress. Back tie and zip up closure. Fully lined.
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1970s Maxi Dresses

70s Saks Fifth Avenue Halter Printed Day Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Saks Fifth Avenue halter printed day dress. Pockets. Zips up the back.
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1970s Day Dresses

70s Red, White, Black Halter Maxi Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Red, White, Black Halter Maxi Dress. Handkerchief tiers in contrast colors. 1970s stretch
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1970s Maxi Dresses

1970s Gay Gibson Navy Blue + Red Lightweight Wool Nautical Halter Maxi Dress 70s
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 70s GAY GIBSON navy blue and red wool halter maxi dress ! Features a tailored navy
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1970s American Maxi Dress

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 Pomare Hawaiian Vintage Colorful Tropical Print Halter Wrap 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, yet versatile POMARE of HAWAII brightly colored floral wrap halter maxi dress! Soft cotton
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

70s Hilo Hattie Pomare Halter Dress Maxi Bold Hawaiian Floral Print Festival 16
By Hilo Hattie
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This bold Hawaiian print halter dress was made in the 1960s by POMARE, the parent company of HILO
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Vintage Halston Halter Dress Silk Wrap Style Open Back Angel Sleeve Capelet 70s
By Halston
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
black dress is made from gorgeous black silk, and features a halter top with an attached flowing capelet
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1970s American Evening Dresses

1970s Coral Pink Silk Chiffon Halter Sheer Caplet Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s coral pink halter maxi dress / gown with attached sheer caplet! Features a halter
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Halter Dress and Feather Trim Evening Jacket 2pc Set Vintage 70s Rare
By Bob Mackie
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
feather trim cropped jacket, likely made in the 1970s. A super-rare set! The halter dress is floor
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1970s Unknown Evening Gowns

1970s Victoria Royal Black Jersey Rhinestone Encrusted 70s Grecian Halter Gown
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1970s VICTORIA ROYAL black jersey evening dress! Grecian shilouette, with pleating at the
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1970s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

1970s Frank Usher of London Couture Boho Ethnic Tribal Print Halter Maxi Dress
By Frank Usher
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage FRANK USHER 70s lightweight cotton maxi halter dress! Amazing tribal
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1970s English Maxi Dresses

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Donald Brooks 70s Silk Halter Dress with Beaded Belt and Scarf
By Donald Brooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s silk halter dress with whimsical dragon and bead print with coordinating beaded belt by
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1970s American Day Dresses

70s Sharon's World Striped Halter Maxi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Absolutely beautiful 70s bohemian chic maxi . . . Out of this world! Made for a modern-day gypsy
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

70s Galanos Black Silk Halter Gown
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From James Galanos circa 1970s an impeccably constructed evening gown. Halter style with deep V
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1970s Evening Gowns

Halston Vintage 70s Black Metallic Lurex Halter Dress Small 2 4
By Halston
Located in New York City, NY
Halston 1970s vintage halter dress of black metallic lurex in a classic soft, body-hugging Halston
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

70s Ruben Panis Super Sexy Ombre Sequin Halter Neck Gown
By Ruben Panis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
70s glam to the max. Ruben Panis - master of High Glam created this ombre sequin dream. In tones
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970's Vintage Tri Color Floral Dress
By I Magnin and Co
Located in Georgetown, ME
Vintage 70's Tri Color Floral Halter Dress! I am obsessed with this dress, it is perfect in every
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1970s Maxi Dresses

70s Cotton Plaid Halter Tie Back Summer Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Cotton Plaid Halter Tie Back Summer Day Dress
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1970s Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s JEAN PATOU Purple Silk Print Multi Layer Halter Maxi 70s Vintage Dress
By Jean Patou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s JEAN PATOU Purple and small orange dots Silk Print Multi Layer Halter Maxi 70s Vintage Dress
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1970s French Day Dresses

Bill Blass 70s Floral Print Silk Chiffon Halter Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful early 70s Bill Blass silk chiffon dress in a naive daisy print. Pleated skirt, back
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Blue and White Seagull Print Halter Cotton Maxi Vintage 70s Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1970s Blue and White Seagull Print Halter Cotton Maxi Dress. Perfect Summer vacation dress
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1970s American Casual Dresses

70s Snake Print Chiffon Halter Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
Futura Couture 1970s snake print chiffon halter gown with beige lining. Marked a vintage size 10
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Eric Laage Paris Vintage 1970s 70s Op - Art 3 - D Open Back Halter Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage ERIC LAAGE of Paris 1970s maxi dress! Features an optical illusion op-art print
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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

1970s cotton print halter maxi dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fun summer cotton halter 70s maxi dress. B: 30"/ W: 24" . Size: 0/2
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

70s Inspired Marc Bouwer Eyelet Lace Halter Gown
By Marc Bouwer
Located in Gresham, OR
Marc Bouwer "Glamit" 70s inspired eyelet lace backless halter gown. Size 10. Completely lined with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Evening Gowns

1970s BILL BLASS Red Purple and Brown Sequin V Neck Halter 70s Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy Vintage 70s BILL BLASS Red, Purple and stone brown clea sequin V neck Halter gown with exposed
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1970s American Day Dresses

Bill Blass 70s Pleated Silk Goddess Halter Gown w/ Fox Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 70s Bill Blass pleated silk chiffon goddess gown with halter back and matching belt
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Adele Simpson 1970s Black Peekaboo Halter Jersey Maxi Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Adele Simpson vintage 70's jersey knit halter dress with a peekaboo keyhole. Halter straps create
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Mollie Parnis 70s Silk Jersey 2-Piece Halter & Jacket w/ Maribou
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Gresham, OR
Mollie Parnis Boutique 2-piece silk jersey ensemble in praline/clay tones. The halter dress is
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Bill Tice Black Jersey Halter Disco Dress
By Bill Tice
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 70s Bill Tice black jersey halter dress with slit in the front. Bust: 34 inches. Size: 2/4
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Adele Simpson Black Cut-Out Jersey Maxi Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Surprisingly risque for an Adele Simpson, this black backless 70's jersey knit halter dress with a
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Amazing 1970s Ivory Cotton Embroidered Handkerchief Hem Vintage 70s Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s ivory / off-white cotton embroidered hanky hem halter dress! Features a crochet
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

Frederick's of Hollywood 1970s Black Silver Chain Mail Vintage 70s Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
halter dress! This rare gem is from the era when Frederick's was a Hollywood go-to for starlets like
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Samir 1970s Sexy Robin Egg Blue Cut Out Disco 70s Halter Dress Studio 54
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 70s SAMIR robins egg blue cut-out dress! So much detail on this stretch jersey beauty
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Abstract Boho Vintage Ivory Colorful 70s Halter Cotton Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s ivory abstract print boho cotton maxi dress! Features intriguing prints in warm
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1970s Maxi Dress

1970s Puszta Abstract Striped Print Chiffon Vintage 70s Halter Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s PUSZTA black abstract print striped chiffon maxi dress ! Features bright colors of
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1970s Maxi Dress

1970s Jack Hartley Lipstick Red Rhinestone Knit Jersey 70s Halter Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1970s JACK HARTLEY lipstick red rhinestone encrusted knit jersey halter maxi dress
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Mollie Parnis Vintage 1970s White Linen 70s Halter Neck Boho Maxi Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOLLIE PARNIS 1970s white linen maxi dress! Luxurious Irish linen that drapes the
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Purple Cut - Out Sexy Jersey Vintage 70s Halter Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s purple cut - out disco maxi dress ! Features the perfect true purple color. Ties at back
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s 70s Burgundy + Fuchsia Pink Ombre Silk Halter Pleated Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s burgundy ombre halter maxi dress! Features are dark purple / burgundy at bodice, gradually
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1970s Maxi Dresses

Amazing 1970s Vintage Bright Colored Flower Power 70s Purple Halter Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s halter maxi dress! Features allover prints of flowers in bright vibrant colors
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Fabulous 1970s Elliette Lewis Colorful Flower Cotton Voile 70s Halter Maxi Dress
By ELLIETTE LEWIS
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic 1970s vintage ELLIETTE LEWIS colorful flower printed halter maxi dress! Super soft cotton
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1970s Green Blue and White Linen V Neck Halter Maxi Summer Dress, 70s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
70s Linen halter maxi dress in green, white and blue halter V neck maxi summer dress. Bust: 34
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1970s Halston Bubblegum Pink Ultrasuede Vintage 70s Halter Wrap Maxi Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic 1970s HALSTON bubblegum pink ultra suede halter maxi dress! Roy Halston was known
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1970s American Evening Dresses

Bill Tice For I Magnin 1970s Hand Painted Blue + White 70s Halter Maxi Dress
By I. Magnin, Bill Tice
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s BILL TICE for I. MAGNIN royal blue and white hand painted cotton maxi dress
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Luis Estevez Vintage 1970s 70s Metallic Silver Halter Maxi Dress with Red Lining
By Luis Estévez
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage metallic silver maxi dress with a halter top and plunging open back by Luis Estevez. Bright
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1970s Formal Gowns

1970s HALSTON Black Silk Tulip Hem Hi-Lo Wrap Halter Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic 70s HALSTON black silk crepe tulip hem wrap halter maxi dress ! Low plunging bodice
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1970s American Evening Gowns

70s Halston Halter Dress with Attached Sheer Angel Sleeve Shawl Silk Chiffon HTF
By Halston
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous Halston halter dress is from 1975 and has an ethereal quality with its attached sheer
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Black Jersey Rhinestone Encrusted Sexy Vintage 70s Grecian Halter Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s black jersey rhinestone encrusted Grecian inspired full length evening dress! Features a
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1970s American Evening Gowns

MORPHEW ATELIER Silk Chiffon Vintage 70S Floral Backless Halter Gown With Pom-P
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Silk Chiffon Vintage 70S Floral Backless Halter Gown With Pom-Pom Trim
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

Incredible 1970s Adele Simpson Oriental Asian Inspired Vintage Halter Maxi Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Brilliant 70s ADELE SIMPSON silk halter maxi dress, with a fantastic asymmetrical hem. Vibrant
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

70S MARY FARRIN KNIT HALTER DRESS
Located in Miami Beach, FL
can of course wear it with a cinched waistline as well, which gives it a late 70's/early 80's
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1970s Maltese Day Dresses

Stephen Burrows 70's jersey color block halter dress lettuce hem
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Stephen Burrows 70's jersey color block halter dress with lettuce hem's. High slit...so sexy.
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

70S JOY STEVENS HALTER MAXI
By Joy Stevens
Located in Miami Beach, FL
In Jersey World, This Is As Good As It Gets... What More Do You Need In An Evening Dress? Softest
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

70S JOY STEVENS HALTER MAXI
70S JOY STEVENS HALTER MAXI
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70's Yves Saint Laurent Satin Maxi Skirt and Halter Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
Early 70's Yves Saint Laurent Navy Satin Maxi Skirt and Top. Stretchy satin neck halter top with
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1970s French Informal Dresses

Stephen Burrows Exhibit lettuce leaf color block dress
By Stephen Burrows
Located in Cloverdale, CA
photo) Stephen Burrows 70's jersey color block halter dress with lettuce hem's. High slit...so sexy
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1970s American Day Dresses

Halston Vintage Seventies Silk Chiffon Low Cut Backless Dress
By Halston
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Halston Vintage Seventies Silk Chiffon Low Cut Backless Dress. Wonderful classic Halston 70's silk
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1970s American Evening Dresses

Bill Blass 70s Taupe Jersey halter Gown with Wrap
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super sexy halter with wrap around tie in heavy jersey. Pleated stitch detail. Hand finished. With
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1970s Evening Gowns

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Located in Water Mill, NY
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Located in Montgomery, TX
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By Hedi Slimane, Saint Laurent
Located in Water Mill, NY
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By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
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1960s Bright Green Embellished Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
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By Bob Mackie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in University City, MO
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1960s Norman Norell Midnight Blue Wool Jersey Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Boca Raton, FL
wool jersey. belt. pockets. buttons in the back fully lined. Excellent condition Size estimate: XS/S Measurements: Bust: 32-33 " waist: 24-25" Hips: 36" Sleeve length: 22 and 3/4" D...
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Hattie Carnegie 1930s Black Velvet and White Fox Fur Vintage 30s Opera Jacket
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
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1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress. Grey silk satin sleeveless cocktail dress with multicolored sequin and matching sash. Metal zipper closure located on the back of the dress.
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Talbot Runhof
Located in Munich, DE
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Located in Sparks, NV
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in San Diego, CA
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70s Halter Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 70s halter dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Blue and more. Finding the perfect 70s halter dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Bill Blass, Halston and Mollie Parnis are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a 70s Halter Dress?

On average, a 70s halter dress on 1stDibs sells for $797, while they’re typically $155 on the low end and $2,950 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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Questions About 70s Halter Dress
  • 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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.
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