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Vintage Chiffon Blouse

1970s Black Chiffon Ruffle Collar Blouse
1970s Black Chiffon Ruffle Collar Blouse

1970s Black Chiffon Ruffle Collar Blouse

Located in London, GB

This is a bespoke original 1970s blouse of excellent manufactured quality and made by a designer

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1960s British Blouses

2009 Vintage Alexander McQueen Printed Chiffon Silk Blouse Top It. 40
2009 Vintage Alexander McQueen Printed Chiffon Silk Blouse Top It. 40

2009 Vintage Alexander McQueen Printed Chiffon Silk Blouse Top It. 40

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Montgomery, TX

Alexander McQueen Printed Chiffon Silk Blouse Top 2009 Vintage Italian size 40 - US 4 100% Silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses and Tops

1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant
1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant

1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

classic black dress for a sophisticated look, or wear it with a vintage chiffon blouse for a more romantic

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Early 20th Century Brooches

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Vintage Pucci Chiffon Blouse
Vintage Pucci Chiffon Blouse

Vintage Pucci Chiffon Blouse

By Emilio Pucci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Pucci chiffon blouse, length 25", bust 37", waist 32", hips 36", sleeve 22.5". Size small

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20th Century Blouses

Vintage Thea Porter 1970s Chiffon & Sequin Keyhole Blouse
Vintage Thea Porter 1970s Chiffon & Sequin Keyhole Blouse

Vintage Thea Porter 1970s Chiffon & Sequin Keyhole Blouse

By Thea Porter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Thea Porter black chiffon blouse featuring gold and silver metallic glitter throughout

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1970s English Blouses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Black & White Dot Chiffon Blouse
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Black & White Dot Chiffon Blouse

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Black & White Dot Chiffon Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning vintage Yves Saint Laurent black chiffon top with white dots and black satin neckline

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1980s French Blouses

Hermes Vintage Beige and Orange Color Block Silk Chiffon Blouse
Hermes Vintage Beige and Orange Color Block Silk Chiffon Blouse

Hermes Vintage Beige and Orange Color Block Silk Chiffon Blouse

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage HERMES blouse comes in light beige silk crepe chiffon and features a pointed collar and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blouses

1970s Couture Velvet Blouse with Chiffon Sleeves
1970s Couture Velvet Blouse with Chiffon Sleeves

1970s Couture Velvet Blouse with Chiffon Sleeves

Located in London, GB

Fabulous vintage 1970s couture made velvet blouse with long chiffon sleeves. This vibrant and

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1970s Blouses

Vintage HERMES Size 8 Beige & Orange Color Block Silk Chiffon Blouse
Vintage HERMES Size 8 Beige & Orange Color Block Silk Chiffon Blouse

Vintage HERMES Size 8 Beige & Orange Color Block Silk Chiffon Blouse

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage HERMES blouse comes in light beige silk crepe chiffon and features a pointed collar and

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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses

1980S Silk Circa Vintage Sequined Chiffon Top
1980S Silk Circa Vintage Sequined Chiffon Top

1980S Silk Circa Vintage Sequined Chiffon Top

By Neil Bieff

Located in New York, NY

1980S Silk Circa Vintage Sequined Chiffon Top

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1970s American Blouses

Vintage Couture Silk Chiffon and Bead Evening Top
Vintage Couture Silk Chiffon and Bead Evening Top

Vintage Couture Silk Chiffon and Bead Evening Top

Located in London, GB

A superb vintage evening top in silk chiffon with wonderful sequin and bead detail on the front and

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1980s Unknown Blouses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Russian Collection ' 1976 Black Silk Chiffon Blouse
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Russian Collection ' 1976 Black Silk Chiffon Blouse

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Russian Collection ' 1976 Black Silk Chiffon Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly rare vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche' black silk chiffon top from the famed 1976

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1970s French Blouses and Tops

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Polka Dot Chiffon Blouse 1970s
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Polka Dot Chiffon Blouse 1970s

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Polka Dot Chiffon Blouse 1970s

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in London, GB

- Semi-sheer silk chiffon blouse with metallic lamé polkadots ruffled trim to neckline and cuffs

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1970s French Blouses and Tops

Yves Saint Laurent Red Chiffon Pleated Top

Yves Saint Laurent Red Chiffon Pleated Top

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent pleated cherry red chiffon tank blouse with satin trim and elastic waist

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1970s French Blouses

Chanel Black Silk Chiffon & Satin Pleated Long Sleeve Button Front Blouse
Chanel Black Silk Chiffon & Satin Pleated Long Sleeve Button Front Blouse

Chanel Black Silk Chiffon & Satin Pleated Long Sleeve Button Front Blouse

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel black silk chiffon & satin pleated long sleeve button front blouse. Beautiful Long sleeve

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1990s French Blouses and Tops

Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Black Chiffon Pussy Bow Blouse With Cc Buttons
Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Black Chiffon Pussy Bow Blouse With Cc Buttons

Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Black Chiffon Pussy Bow Blouse With Cc Buttons

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Chanel black chiffon top featuring a pleated

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20th Century French Blouses and Tops

Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Cut Velvet And Chiffon Ruffle Top
Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Cut Velvet And Chiffon Ruffle Top

Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Cut Velvet And Chiffon Ruffle Top

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Christian Dior black cut velvet camisole top featuring

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Early 2000s French Blouses

Jean Paul Gaultier Multicolor Knit & Chiffon Top
Jean Paul Gaultier Multicolor Knit & Chiffon Top

Jean Paul Gaultier Multicolor Knit & Chiffon Top

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier multicolor knit short sleeve blouse featuring colorful pointelle knit

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20th Century French Blouses and Tops

Christian Dior By John Galliano Pink Chiffon Ruffle Top
Christian Dior By John Galliano Pink Chiffon Ruffle Top

Christian Dior By John Galliano Pink Chiffon Ruffle Top

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Christian Dior pink silk top featuring sheer ruffles

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Early 2000s French Blouses and Tops

1930s Black Chiffon Cross Over Blouse
1930s Black Chiffon Cross Over Blouse

1930s Black Chiffon Cross Over Blouse

Located in London, GB

Beautiful vintage 1930s black chiffon blouse with cross over front and tie fastening to one side

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1930s Blouses

Vintage Holly's Harp Blue Silk Chiffon Tiered Ruffle Bow Blouse
Vintage Holly's Harp Blue Silk Chiffon Tiered Ruffle Bow Blouse

Vintage Holly's Harp Blue Silk Chiffon Tiered Ruffle Bow Blouse

By Holly Harp

Located in San Diego, CA

Exquisite vintage Holly's Harp ruffle blouse! Beautiful bright blue color, with tiers of ruffles on

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1970s Blouses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Metallic Dot Blouse
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Metallic Dot Blouse

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Metallic Dot Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent brown chiffon blouse featuring a metallic print of gold & silver dots

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1970s French Blouses

Vivienne Westwood Black Vintage Silk Chiffon Corset circa 2004
Vivienne Westwood Black Vintage Silk Chiffon Corset circa 2004

Vivienne Westwood Black Vintage Silk Chiffon Corset circa 2004

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Glasgow, GB

Black silk and chiffon bustier with built in corset with draped chiffon neckline and overlay

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Early 2000s Blouses

Orna Farho Paris Vintage y2k Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Blouse, 2000s
Orna Farho Paris Vintage y2k Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Blouse, 2000s

Orna Farho Paris Vintage y2k Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Blouse, 2000s

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

An incredible vintage y2k top from the early 2000s by luxury French designer, Orna Farho of Paris

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Early 2000s French Blouses and Tops

Versace Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Cut Out Detail Top L
Versace Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Cut Out Detail Top L

Versace Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Cut Out Detail Top L

By Versace

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Look classy as you wear this top from the House of Versace. It is stitched using Vintage-black silk

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2010s Blouses and Tops

Versace Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Cut Out Detail Top L
Versace Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Cut Out Detail Top L

Versace Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Cut Out Detail Top L

By Versace

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Look classy as you wear this top from the House of Versace. It is stitched using Vintage-black silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses and Tops

VINTAGE CHANEL BLACK CHIFFON SHEER BLOUSE
VINTAGE CHANEL BLACK CHIFFON SHEER BLOUSE

VINTAGE CHANEL BLACK CHIFFON SHEER BLOUSE

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Chanel silk chiffon sheer blouse in black. Size 44. Armpit to armpit 23 inches.

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1980s French Blousons

Palest Pink Chiffon Chanel Blouse
Palest Pink Chiffon Chanel Blouse

Palest Pink Chiffon Chanel Blouse

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Palest Pink Chiffon Chanel Blouse with camisole. Unworn with tags. RARE vintage

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Shirts

1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT Chiffon 'Peasant' Blouse
1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT Chiffon 'Peasant' Blouse

1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT Chiffon 'Peasant' Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage Yves Saint Laurent black sheer silk chiffon crepe 'peasant' blouse. Slip over item (no

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1970s French Blousons

Vintage OLEG CASSINI embellished silk chiffon evening blouse
Vintage OLEG CASSINI embellished silk chiffon evening blouse

Vintage OLEG CASSINI embellished silk chiffon evening blouse

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage OLEG CASSINI embellished silk chiffon evening blouse. Black semi-sheer fabric base with

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1980s Blouses

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By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in San Diego, CA

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1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse

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By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in University City, MO

1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...

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Located in Tustin, CA

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Corset ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Gold metallic lace ▪ Ivory cotton mesh side panels ▪ Built-in boning ▪ Zip closure at the centre-back ▪ Size: UK10 - US6...

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Located in Sparks, NV

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By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

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Roberto Cavalli sage green silk corset, ss 2004

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

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Vintage Chiffon Blouse For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage chiffon blouse you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Beige and more. Finding the perfect vintage chiffon blouse 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. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bill Blass, Yves Saint Laurent and The Silk Farm each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Chiffon Blouse?

Prices for a vintage chiffon blouse can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $201 and can go as high as $1,900, while, on average they fetch $650.

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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