Okay, so, I’ve been obsessed with the 70s lately, especially the fashion. I mean, who wouldn’t be? The glitter, the glam, the flowy fabrics – it’s all so dreamy! I decided I wanted to try and find a vintage 70s gala dress, you know, something that screams disco queen. So I started my quest.
The Search Begins
First, I hit up all the usual online places. I scrolled through pages of dresses. I saw a lot of custom-made dresses that were really nice. I was looking for something unique.
Then I remembered this site called 1stDibs that’s supposed to have a lot of cool vintage stuff. I typed in “1970s evening dresses” and boom! A whole bunch of gorgeous gowns popped up. There was this one by Ronald Amey that was super rare and cost like $3,800, which, unfortunately, was way out of my budget. But still, it was fun to look at!
I kept browsing, and I found some other designers like Gina Fratini and Leonard Paris. Their dresses were also pretty pricey, but I was getting some good ideas for what I wanted. I was particularly drawn to the sparkly, sequined dresses – they just seemed so perfect for a gala.
Digging Deeper
I decided to refine my search and look specifically for “70s sequin dress.” And let me tell you, there were some real gems! I saw a stunning Bob Mackie dress for around $2,195. It was a bit more affordable than the Ronald Amey one, but still a little too expensive for me. There were some others from Richilene and Evelyn Byrnes that were in the $450-$650 range, which was getting closer to what I was willing to spend.
There were also a lot of one-of-a-kind pieces, which I loved. I mean, who wants to show up to a gala in the same dress as someone else? I saw this amazing vintage dress with a bunch of sequins, the price is also very reasonable, only about 500 dollars, but the shipping fee is a bit expensive. Anyway, I added it to my favorites.
The Final Countdown
After a few more days of searching, I narrowed it down to a few contenders. There was this gorgeous silver sequin mermaid evening gown from the 1970s that was just calling my name. It was listed for $1,291.32, which was a bit of a splurge, but I figured, hey, you only live once, right?
There was also a vintage Jean Muir beaded dress for $1,900 that was really elegant. And a Mollie Parnis silver sequin dress in ice blue that was super chic and $1,600. It was a tough choice, but in the end, I decided to go with the mermaid gown. I mean, who could resist a dress that makes you look like a glamorous sea creature?
The Big Reveal
I placed my order, and a few days later, a big box arrived at my door. I ripped it open, and there it was – my dream 70s gala dress! It was even more beautiful in person than it was in the pictures. The sequins sparkled like crazy, and the fit was perfect. I tried it on, and I felt like a total disco queen. I couldn’t wait to wear it to my next big event!
So, that’s the story of how I found my perfect 70s gala dress. It was a bit of a journey, but it was totally worth it. And who knows, maybe I’ll even start a collection of vintage dresses. After all, a girl can never have too many sparkly things, right?
