Gilded Paisley I 1970s Quilted Hostess Maxi Skirt

A magnificent sweep of paisley, florals, and gold-thread quilting gives this circa-1970s hostess skirt the richness of an illuminated textile. Burnt orange, sunflower yellow, pink, and white motifs glow against a dramatic black background, while looping gold thread follows the ornate pattern and lends the surface dimension and shimmer. The floor-length silhouette rises to a wide, sculpted waistband before falling in soft gathers, finished with contrasting orange piping, practical pockets, and a full lining.

Why We Love It

This is the kind of vintage piece that creates an entire look with almost no effort. Pair it with a fitted black turtleneck for gallery-opening polish, a silk blouse for romantic evening glamour, or a minimal bodysuit to let the extraordinary textile take center stage. Beautifully theatrical yet remarkably wearable, it captures the decadent at-home entertaining style of the hostess-skirt era.

Measurements

Measurements taken flat:

• Waist: 13 inches
• Length: 39 inches

Please compare these measurements with a similarly styled garment that fits comfortably, as vintage sizing differs from modern sizing.

Condition - Excellent

Collector’s Notes

Likely dating to the late 1960s or 1970s, this style belongs to the glamorous tradition of quilted hostess dressing—floor-length separates created for entertaining at home while maintaining an unmistakably dressed-up presence.  Quilted hostess skirts served both an aesthetic and practical purpose: it gave the fabric enough body to maintain its sweeping silhouette while creating a richly textured, light-catching surface. No single designer is credited with inventing the quilted hostess skirt; it developed as part of the broader mid-century enthusiasm for elegant entertaining and decorative at-home fashion.