1920S Cream Silk Chiffon Purple & Green Floral Print Long Sleeve Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Cream Silk Chiffon Purple & Green Floral Print Long Sleeve Dress
1920S Cream Silk Chiffon Purple & Green Floral Print Long Sleeve Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Cream Silk Chiffon Purple & Green Floral Print Long Sleeve Dress
1920S Black Floral Silk Burnout Velvet Long Sleeve Sheer Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Floral Silk Burnout Velvet Long Sleeve Sheer Dress
1920S Beige Handmade Lace & Silk Chiffon Dress With Long Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1920S Beige Handmade Lace & Silk Chiffon Dress With Long Sleeves
1920S Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Tropical Floral Drop Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Tropical Floral Drop Waist Dress
1920S Off White Sheer Organic Cotton & Lace Long Sleeve Tunic Dress
Located in New York, NY
& Lace Long Sleeve Tunic Dress
1920S White Cotton Voile Hand Embroidered Long Sleeve Romanian Homespun Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S White Cotton Voile Hand Embroidered Long Sleeve Romanian Homespun Dress
1920S Black Silk Faille Long Sleeve Dress With Velvet Deco Swirl Appliqués & Pi
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Faille Long Sleeve Dress With Velvet Deco Swirl Appliqués & Pink Lining
1920S Eggplant Purple Silk Crepe De Chine Victorian Style Long Sleeve Dress Wit
Located in New York, NY
of fashion history. 1920S Eggplant Purple Silk Crepe De Chine Victorian Style Long Sleeve Dress With
1920S Black Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Day Dress With Pleated Ruffle At The Collar
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Day Dress With Pleated Ruffle At The Collar
1980S Black Silk Mousseline Long Sleeve 1920S Style Deco Gold & Silver Beaded C
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Silk Mousseline Long Sleeve 1920S Style Deco Gold & Silver Beaded Cocktail Dress
1920’s Floral Lame Flapper Dress With Long Sleeves
Located in London, GB
running throughout. The dress features long sleeves and a handkerchief hemline with a wide collar at the
1920S Black Floral Silk Burnout Velvet Long Sleeve Sheer Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Floral Silk Burnout Velvet Long Sleeve Sheer Dress
1920S Coral Embroidered Silk Long Sleeve Drop Waist Dress With Faux Shirt Front
Located in New York, NY
1920S Coral Embroidered Silk Long Sleeve Drop Waist Dress With Faux Shirt Front Detail
1920S Navy Blue Silk Crepe Pink Floral Printed Long Sleeve Dress Exceptionally
Located in New York, NY
1920S Navy Blue Silk Crepe Pink Floral Printed Long Sleeve Dress Exceptionally Rare XXL
1920S Maroon Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Day Dress With Spiral Cutouts And Embroid
Located in New York, NY
1920S Maroon Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Day Dress With Spiral Cutouts And Embroidery
1920S White Rayon Crepe Chiffon Hand Embroidered Long Sleeve Boho Peasant Brida
Located in New York, NY
1920S White Rayon Crepe Chiffon Hand Embroidered Long Sleeve Boho Peasant Bridal Dress
1920S Brown & Ivory Silk Crepe De Chine Two-Tone Floral Printed Long Sleeve Dre
Located in New York, NY
1920S Brown & Ivory Silk Crepe De Chine Two-Tone Floral Printed Long Sleeve Dress
1920S Black Silk Burnout Velvet Long Sleeved Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Burnout Velvet Long Sleeved Dress
1920S Brown & Pink Silk Chiffon Abstract Polka Dot Floral Long Sleeve Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Brown & Pink Silk Chiffon Abstract Polka Dot Floral Long Sleeve Dress
Long flower printed dress in chiffon with tulle appliqué on the sleeves 1920's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long flower printed dress in chiffon with tulle appliqué on the sleeves. Biais. Cut-work. Draped on
1920S Black Sheer Silk Chiffon Cold Shoulder Long Sleeve Dress With Deco Chanel
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Sheer Silk Chiffon Cold Shoulder Long Sleeve Dress With Deco Chanel Style Floral Eyelet
Ellis Wallis Paper Italian Green 1920s Style Sz 6 Long Sleeve Rayon Jersey Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic ELLIS WALLIS PAPER green 20s style long sleeve rayon jersey shirt dress! Features a
Vintage Galanos Deep Red + Chartreuse Green Burnt Out Silk Velvet 20s Style Gown
By James Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage JAMES GALANOS deep red and chartreuse green burn-out silk velvet 1920s style long
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Chic 1920s Ivory ' Candy Stripe ' Silk Drop Waist Vintage 20s Day Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly chic 1920s 20s silk vintage dress! Classic drop waist style with a side bow at the waist. Tie at neck. Ivory silk with pastel blue, pink, yellow and green vertical stripes...
1930s Peach Silk Slip Nightdress
Located in London, GB
Early 1930s peach embroidered floral slip in incredible antique condition. This piece is made from a man made silk blend in a really beautiful soft peach colour. There are some pleas...
1930s White Floral Cutout Organza Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent example of a 1930s cut-out work, organza dress in really pristine vintage condition. It is an archetypal 1930s shirt-waister design that reaches ankle length an...
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...
$2,250
Size: none; comparable to size medium
Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
From its rare beads to its scalloped hem to its wearable size, this Jazz Age gem is a “unicorn” among flapper dresses. Quite literally dripping with silver-plate hollow beads and cry...
$596Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s bubblegum pink Jackie O style silk dress! Flattering sheath shape with a bow at top left center neck. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Perfect for ...
Vintage 1930's Pink Evening Gown Rayon Satin evening gown pleated US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most iconic shade of sugar pink rayon satin, this mesmerising 1930's evening gown, accented by raised pleated details and a sweeping drape, is the perfect piece for y...
$895
Size: Small - Medium
1960s Vintage Mackintosh Black Faux Fur 60s Double Breasted Swing Jacket Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1960s MACKINTOSH faux fur swing jacket! Jet black color, with a double breasted style. Amazing contrasting collar, cuffs, and hem. So soft, and comfortable, yet extremely chic. ...
Brocade and black satin evening coat Circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brocade and black satin evening coat. Small black satin roses embellishment. Silk taffetas lining. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown from the 1930's. Typical bias slim cut velvet with flutter sleeves with incredible sheer Art Deco arrow designs radiating out. Side snap opening...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to welcome to your seasonal wardrobe. The slim V shaped neckline is framed by a simple ...
Halston 1970s Documented Beaded Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
Featured in "Halston: An American Original" by Elaine Gross and Red Rottham, this beautiful sleeveless off white silk dress from Halston is completely adorned in horizontal rows of e...
Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.
Today’s featherlight unisex day dresses — as well as the vibrant vintage day dresses of the 1950s and ’60s — look quite different from the heavy, fabric-rich de rigueur garments of the Victorian era. In the late 19th century, a woman of a certain standing might have multiple dresses to wear throughout the day: specifically, one or two for the daytime and one for the evening. For example, a long-sleeve silk dress with a prominently flared back and a round collar of gold beaded lace that hugs the neck would be suitable for stepping out during the day, while a velvet gown trimmed in silk embroidery but overall comparatively informal in appearance would be worn for afternoon tea at home. At night, a silk velvet evening dress could feature natural world motifs such as butterflies (a characteristic of Art Nouveau design) and have short sleeves adorned with lace and ruffles and a scooped neckline — the perfect attire for the theater.
During the 1920s, after all the chores were done, a woman would change from her housework clothing into a more fashionable day dress to run her errands or socialize. Some 1920s day dresses were brightly colored and featured bold patterns — a cotton dress with a dazzling floral print, perhaps, or, in the case of the more venturesome Art Deco apparel sold in high-end couture fashion boutiques of the era, semi-sheer silk garments embellished with three-dimensional beadwork or rich metallic gold lamé.
Today, a closet full of casual vintage day dresses is a must-have. Whether you opt for black, crimson or beige, day dresses bring an element of glamour to your next appointment, and in the summer, who doesn’t love a wonderfully simple, lightweight day dress cut in cotton and linen?
Because different fashion designers of every decade have offered their own take on the widely loved day dress, you’ll be able to find a variety of vintage and designer day dresses on 1stDibs. Search by creator to find enduring designs by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior, or browse by period to uncover a scintillating collection of cotton and satin patterned dresses of the 1950s and ’60s.
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