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70s Lace Boho Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Lace Boho Dress. Unlined, sheer lace panels. Back zip closure.
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1970s Aesthetic Day Dresses

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

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 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

Pretty 1970s Boho Cotton Voile + Lace Flower Print Long Sleeve 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage 1970s lightweight cotton voile and lace flower print long sleeve maxi dress! Beige
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Lori Till White + Pink Lightweight Cotton Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Ftastic 1970s LORI TILL white, pink, and ivory lightweight cotton and lace maxi dress! Features a
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Boho Chic Red + Purple + Gold Striped Cotton Voile 70s Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Boho chic 1970s red, purple lilac and metallic gold vertically striped dress! Features chic short
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1970s Jane Andres for Gumps Chiffon Vintage 70s Boho Chic Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1970s JANE ANDRES for GUMPS OF SAN FRANCISCO blue chiffon boho flower dress! Flirty and
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Yellow Vintage Flower Print Striped Long Sleeve 70s Boho Prairie Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s yellow flower and stripe printed long sleeve boho prairie jersey dress! Fitted bodice
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Lilly Pulitzer ' The Lilly ' Black Colorful Vintage 70s Boho Maxi Dress
By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1970s LILLY PULITZER "The Lilly" maxi dress! Black background, with vibrant colored
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Jay Morley for Fern Violette 70s Boho Paisley Vintage Cotton Peasant Maxi Dress
By Fern Violette, Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic 1970s JAY MORLEY for FERN VIOLETTE boho peasant maxi dress! Jay Morley pieces are rare to
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Beautiful 1970s Hand Crochet Pink Rose Bell Sleeve Chic Boho 70s Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a beautiful early 1970s pink / rose colored hand crochet boho dress! Features a tie waist, so
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s White Silk Lace + Blue Cotton Intricate Paisley Jewel Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1970s bohemian styled dress! Features a white silk French lace vertically tiered bodice
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Giorgio di Sant Angelo 1970s Orange White Keyhole Vintage 70s Boho Maxi Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing GIORGIO DI SANT ANGELO 1970s orange and white jersey color block maxi dress! Features a
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1970s Maxi Dresses

1970s Charm of Hollywood Boho Chic Flower 70s Vintage Yellow Brown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s CHARM OF HOLLYWOOD flower and polka dot print cotton maxi dress ! Features a brown
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Vintage Casalino Necklace Print Silk 1970s Boho 70s Dress Tunic Made In Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1970s Casalino silk dress, or tunic! Ruffle detail at shoulders, with an elastic
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1970s Italian Casual Dresses

1970s Swan Print Novelty Cotton Boho Vintage 70s Blue and Yellow Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Outstanding vintage 1970s swan print novelty maxi dress! Features blue, yellow, brown and white
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Vintage Dynasty I Magnin Chinese Inspired 1970s 70s Long Sleeve Boho Maxi Dress
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1970s DYNASTY for I MAGNIN Chinese inspired colorful cotton maxi dress
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1970s Hong Kong Maxi Dresses

1970s Pale Light Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s pale yellow and white cotton voile and lace boho empire maxi dress! Features white
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Coral Orange Cold - Shoulder Boho Slinky Vintage 70s Jersey Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s coral / burnt orange cold shoulder boho dress! Slinky fit with a slouchy bodice and
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass 1970s Black Silk Chiffon and Lace Sequined Boho 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage BILL BLASS 1970s black boho evening dress! Features semi sheer dolman
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Giorgio Sant Angelo Vintage Black Jersey 70s Sexy Boho Keyhole Maxi Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and flattering vintage 1970s GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO black jersey maxi dress / gown, with keyhole
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1970s American Evening Gowns

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 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 Victor Costa Cold Shoulder Flower Print Vintage 70s Rayon Boho Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s VICTOR COSTA flower printed cold shoulder boho rayon dress ! Features an ivory backdrop
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Incredible Vintage Bill Blass Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Sequin Boho 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely insanely gorgeous vintage 1970s BILL BLASS black silk chiffon long sleeve dress
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Boho Chic Paisley Print Long Sleeve Mock Neck Vintage 70s Knit Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Boho chic 1970s paisley print long sleeve mock neck knit dress ! Tailored bodice with a flirty
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Holly’s Harp Rare Hand Tie Dyed Marble Silk Jersey Vintage 70s Boho Dress
By Holly Harp, Hollys Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 1970s HOLLY’S HARP hand tie dye silk jersey boho wrap dress ! Features warm colors of
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Oscar de la Renta 1970s Black Silk Chiffon Crepe Boho 70s Midi Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage mid 1970s OSCAR DE LA RENTA black silk crepe chiffon boho midi dress! Peasant style
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Bonwit Teller Silk Paisley Pattern 70's Boho Maxi Dress
Located in New York, NY
Bonwit Teller, silk, paisley print, made in India, bohemian, shirt dress with long full sleeves, a
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1970s Indian Maxi Dresses

1960/70's Boho Rainbow Crochet Sweater Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960/70's Boho Rainbow Crochet Sweater Dress
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1960s Casual 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

AMazing 1970s Boho Flower Print Jersey + Lace Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s boho flower print jersey and lace maxi dress! Features warm tones of blue, green
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Boho Vintage Handkerchief Triangular 70s Black Colorful Hippie Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 1970s handkerchief strapless maxi dress! Features an allover regal vibrant print
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Amazing 1970s Off - Shoulder Boho Ethnic Print Silky Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s off-the-shoulder brightly colored orange handkerchief maxi dress! Features an orange
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1970s Maxi Dress

Vintage Joseph Magnin 1970s ' Hibiscus ' Print 70s Boho Maxi Dress w/ Bow
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Joseph Magnin maxi dress! Jet black bodice, with 3-D 'hibiscus' printed maxi
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1970s 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 Boho Vintage Lightweight Denim Chambray Emroidered 70s Caftan Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s lightweight boho cotton denim hand embroidered kaftan dress! Features orange, green
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1970s Kaftans

Incredible 1970s Colorful Metallic Chiffon Vintage 70s Boho Kaftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s metallic chiffon flower caftan / maxi dress! Printed flowers throughout in
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1970s American Kaftans

Rare Ricky Richards 1970s ' Asian Warriors ' Vintage 70s Novelty Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare 1970s RICKY RICHARDS 1970s Asian warriors novelty print chiffon boho maxi dress
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1970s Australian Maxi Dresses

Amazing 1970s 70s Cotton + Silk Op - Art Dolman Sleeve Boho Bohemian Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage boho dress! Silk/Cotton blend, that not only feels great, but looks AMAZING on
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

Amazing 1970s Tree Print Novelty 70s Vintage Printed Waterfall Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s vintage novelty halter maxi dress! I have never seen another dress quite like this
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1970s Maxi Dresses

Vintage Joseph Magnin 1970s Boho Cotton Flower 70s Bohemian Ethnic Midi Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Cute 1970s JOSEPH MAGNIN cotton midi dress! Features gorgeous warm tones of orange, brown, yellow
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Vintage Rainbow ' Barbed Wire ' 1970s Colorful Boho Long Sleeve 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1970s rainbow long sleeve cotton maxi dress! Features an all over asymmetrical
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1970s Maxi Dresses

1970s Boho Chic Brown and Ivory Soft Cotton Paisley Print Vintage 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Boho chic brown, tan and ivory cotton sac dress! Reminiscent of the Yves Saint Laurent 1976 Russian
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1970s Casual Dresses

1970s Pale Yellow White Cotton Voile Pearl Encrusted Vintage 70s Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s pale yellow and white lightweight cotton voile boho maxi dress! Features a white
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1970s Vintage Brown Hand Crochet Chocolate Silk Rayon 70s Boho Semi Sheer Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s dark brown hand crochet silk and rayon blend hand-sewn crochet asymmetrical dress
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Biba Tie Dye Vintage ' Cold Shoulder ' 70s Vintage Boho Caftan Maxi Dress
By Biba
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare 1970s BIBA of London cold shoulder chiffon kaftan / maxi dress! Colorful tie dye
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1970s British Kaftans

Carmen G Vintage 1970s Flower 70s Boho Belted Floral Cotton Maxi Dress Sz M
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage gem by sought after label CARMEN G! This label was prominent in the early 70s, and
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1970s Leather Suede Tan Brown Boho Belted Vintage 70s Long Sleeve Maxi Dress 8
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s tan suede leather boho dress! So much detail went into the construction of this
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1970s Canadian Maxi Dresses

Amazing 1970s Regal Paisley Boho Chic Colorful Vintage 70s Silk Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage early 70s regal paisley print boho chic silk gown! Features bright vivid colors in
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Jay Morley + Fern Violette Orange Boho Cotton Caftan 70s Maxi Dress
By Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 70s JAY MORELY for FERN VIOLETTE bright orange colorful oriental themes boho
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1970s American Caftans

ETRO Resort 2020 Grey Silk Chiffon Gauze 70s Boho Style Bell Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Etro, Veronica Etro
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ETRO Resort 2020 gray silk chiffon and silk gauze bell sleeve gown ! Features intricate hand embroidery on the bodice and sleeves. Simply slips over the head and adjusts to...
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2010s Indian Evening Gowns

Chic 1970s Pink Purple Paisley and Flowers Ethnic Boho Hippie Vintage 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s boho cotton voile ethnic long sleeve sac dress! Features soft colors of pink and purple
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1970s Tunics and Wrap Dresses

1970s Estevez Pink + Nude Brown 70s Vintage Boho Chiffon Caftan Dress w/ Flower
By Estevez
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage ESTEVEZ pink and light brown chiffon caftan / kaftan maxi dress! Vibrant pink
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1970s American Caftans

Rare 1970s ' Dear ' Designer Colorful Abstract Geometric Op - Art 70s Maxi Dress
By DEAR
Located in San Diego, CA
possibly my favorite 70s boho dress EVER! Vibrant colorful mosaic geometric print throughout, with
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

70'S SILK BOHO WRAP DRESS
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Delicate and ethereal wrap dress . . . Cream silk chiffon in a delicate watercolor floral print
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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1970s Ruffled Italian Maxi Dress with Huge Balloon Sleeves
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An incredible vintage boho maxi dress from the 70s in a green georgette fabric with a bold floral
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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

Kenzo 1970s Vintage Velvet Floral Print Dress
By Kenzo
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A beautiful vintage womens boho oversized dress from the 70s by iconic fashion designer, Kenzo. In
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1970s French Evening Dresses

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Boho Dress 70s For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of boho dress 70s available on 1stDibs. For boho dress 70s, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Gray and more in stock now. Boho dress 70s such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Jay Morley, Bill Blass and Fern Violette 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 Boho Dress 70s?

The prices for boho dress 70s start at $180 and top out at $1,975 with these items, on average, selling for $767.

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 Boho Dress 70s
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 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
    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 ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other 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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