A mod dress is a style of dress that originated along with the mod subculture in London — a culture with roots in 1950s' bohemian-style coffee bars where jazz and blues were played on jukeboxes. Later, during the 1960s, mods were generally fashion-conscious teenagers living in London and south England who listened to these types of music as well as R&B. Mod dresses were among the garments worn by mods, and they were colorful and were embellished by interesting patterns and designs. Mod dresses were made with a short hem. A range of mod dresses by Mary Quant, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and others can be found on 1stDibs.

Mod Formal Dress

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1960’s Monochrome Louis Feraud Mod Dress

By Louis Feraud

Located in London, GB

A classic 1960’s mini dress by French designer Louis Feraud. This black dress features a full

1960s French Formal Wear

1960’s Monochrome Louis Feraud Mod Dress

Size: 8

1960S Black & Silver Lamé Mod Floral Motif Gown

Located in New York, NY

1960S Black & Silver Lamé Mod Floral Motif Gown

1960s Formal Gowns

1960S Black & Silver Lamé Mod Floral Motif Gown

Size: L

1960s French Couture Navy and Red Wool Crepe Embroidered Mod Dress

Located in London, GB

This striking 1960s French couture wool crepe A-line dress in navy blue and pillar box red could be

1960s French Formal Wear

1960s French Couture Navy and Red Wool Crepe Embroidered Mod Dress

Size: 8 - 10

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What is a mod dress?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A mod dress is a style of dress that originated along with the mod subculture in London — a culture with roots in 1950s' bohemian-style coffee bars where jazz and blues were played on jukeboxes. Later, during the 1960s, mods were generally fashion-conscious teenagers living in London and south England who listened to these types of music as well as R&B. Mod dresses were among the garments worn by mods, and they were colorful and were embellished by interesting patterns and designs. Mod dresses were made with a short hem. A range of mod dresses by Mary Quant, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and others can be found on 1stDibs.