1950s Pau Hana - Honolulu Yellow Cotton Sundress W/ Stylized Sea Shell and Coral
Located in Gresham, OR
A sweet 1950s Pau Hana - Honolulu butter-yellow cotton sundress with stylized coral and sea shell
1950s Pau Hana - Honolulu Yellow Cotton Sundress W/ Stylized Sea Shell and Coral
Located in Gresham, OR
A sweet 1950s Pau Hana - Honolulu butter-yellow cotton sundress with stylized coral and sea shell
$450
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Blue Butterfly Sketch New Look Ballerina Sundress with Bib Points - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With a silhouette sweet enough for a music-box ballerina and a loose, Matisse-like butterfly sketch print, this singular party dress will be the center of attention at any gathering....
1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Pink Floral Dress
Located in London, GB
Late 1950s or early 1960s sundress design from Sambo Fashions which was a quality British brand
1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Lilac Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
This cotton late 1950s to early 1960s sundress was designed by Sambo Fashions, a quality British
1950s GEOMETRIC PRINT SUNDRESS
Located in New York, NY
I love the serpentine print on this vintage sundress; it feels simultaneously geometric and organic
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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits Size 4)
1950's Jay Original for Mel Warshaw Modernist Floral Cotton Sundress
By Jay Original
Located in Atlanta, GA
Imagine the glamour of 1950's Miami Beach. This Jay Original polished cotton sundress would have
Vintage 1950s Polka-Dot Halter Sundress
Located in New York, NY
This iconic vintage 1950s halter sundress features a playful graphic polka dot print. I love that
1950s/60s Tina Leser White Sundress with 3D Embroidery
By Tina Leser
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully cute and very unusual late 1950s/ early 1960s little summer dress by Tina Leser. This
1950s Suzie Perette Cotton Halter Sundress in Bold Graphic Print
Located in Gresham, OR
A super-cute 1950s Suzie Perette cotton halter sundress in a bold graphic print. Boned and lined
Alfred Shaheen 1950s Aquamarine Hawaiian Cotton Sundress With Novelty Fish Print
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1950s Alfred Shaheen cotton sundress in aquamarine features some wonderful construction
1950s Alfred Shaheen Red Orange and Yellow Cotton Sundress W/ Tiki Print
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Gresham, OR
A sweet and playful 1950s Alfred Shaheen red, orange and yellow tiki print cotton sundress with "V
1950s Kiilani - Honolulu Golden Cotton Sundress W/ Blue & Black Pineapple Print
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Kiilani - Honolulu golden cotton sundress with blue and black pineapple print throughout on a
Alfred Shaheen 1950s Aquamarine Hawaiian Cotton Sundress With Novelty Fish Print
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1950s Alfred Shaheen cotton sundress in aquamarine features some wonderful construction
1950s Waikiki Kasuals Pale Aqua Cotton Sundress W/ Angelfish & Sea Shell Print
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Waikiki Kasuals pale aqua cotton sundress with angelfish, sea shells and various sea fauna
Kamehameha Hawaiian Red / Turquoise Floral Cotton Dress With Halter Neck, 1950s
By Kamehameha
Located in London, GB
This rare and beautiful Kamehameha 1950s Hawaiian cotton sundress with halter neck strap is in
1950s Waikiki Sports Red White & Black Cotton Sun Dress W/ Seahorse & Wave Print
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Waikiki Sports cotton sundress in red, white and black seahorse and wave print. Wide ballet
1950's Yellow-Roses Watercolor Floral-Print Cotton Fishtail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1950's sundress dress by Abe Schrader. The silhouette is classic pin
1950's Rooster Green Cotton Halter Novelty-Print Full Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sweep Total Length:44 inches This vintage 1950's sundress is in excellent condition with no rips
1950's Italian Seashells Novelty Print Cotton Circle-Skirt Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's sundress is in excellent condition with no rips,stains or holes. Perfectly working side metal
1950's Ceil Chapman Pink Roses Floral Print Cotton Applique Circle-Skirt Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a romantic and dramatic 1950's sundress from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" designer label
Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Pink Carnations Floral Print Cotton Full-Skirt Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a romantic and elegant 1950's sundress from the iconic Ceil Chapman designer label
Vintage 1950's Blue Polka-Dot Cotton Pique Shelf-Bust Fishtail Wiggle Sun Dress
By Jay Original
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1950's sundress by the Jay Original Miami designer label. This
1950's White Pink Cotton-Pique Rhinestone Embroidered Floral Dress w/Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional and breathtaking 1950's sundress ensemble by Miami Casuals. The fabric is a gorgeous
1950's Suzy Perette Bubble-Gum Pink Ruched-Cotton Full Sundress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
affordable versions of haute-couture Parisian designs throughout the 1950's. The Suzy Perette silhouette of
1950's Watercolor Beaded-Floral Print Cotton Larger Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional and breathtaking 1950's polished-cotton sundress by "Marcel of Miami" in a rare
1950's Vibrant Polynesian Tiki Novelty Print Marigold Cotton Shelf-Bust Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
elegance the 1950's were known for. The collared shelf-bust ruched bodice is very flattering and effortless
1950's Hibiscus Tropical Floral Print Cotton Halter Circle-Skirt Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1950's designer sundress is in excellent condition with no rips,stains or holes. Perfectly
1950's Apricot Mexican Sequin Cotton Belted Circle-Skirt Dress & Bolero Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
allowance) Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:46 inches This 1950's Mexican custom-made designer sundress
1950's Embroidered Pink-Floral Print Quilted Rhinestone Cotton Full-Skirt Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional and breathtaking 1950's floral cotton sundress by Miami Casuals! The print is an
1950's Hawaiian Starfish Novelty-Print Yellow Cotton Halter Sarong Wiggle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely exquisite 1950's "Diamond Head Sportswear" designer sundress for the woman who wants
1950's Metallic Rose-Garden Floral Print Beaded Sequin Cotton Full-Skirt Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The low-cut plunge, scalloped bodice is very flattering and
Vintage 1950's Beaded Marigold & Red Floral Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Full Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1950's Aywon Original designer sundress is in excellent condition with no rips, stains or holes
1950's Mr. Mort Watercolor Pink-Roses Linen Cotton Floral Wiggle Black Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1950's "Mr. Mort" designer sundress fashioned from black cotton-linen. This garment is
1950's Noel of Hawaii Metallic-Gold & Cobalt-Blue Scalloped Cotton Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely exquisite 1950's "Noel of Hawaii" designer sundress ensemble just in time for the
1950's Ruby-Red Cotton & Ivory Lace Shelf-Bust Halter Skirted Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1950's cocktail sundress by the Lou-Ette California designer label
1950's Pat Premo White Lace & Green Cotton Illusion Full Circle-Skirt Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1950's Pat Premo designer sundress, the unique detailed construction and
Lilli Diamond Green and Silver Shelf-Bust Halter Applique Peplum Dress, 1950s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1950's cocktail sundress by Lilli Diamond. The silhouette is classic
Blue Daisies Floral Print Cotton Sweetheart Halter Full Skirt Sun Dress, 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1950's Herman Original Florida designer sundress, the unique detailed construction
1950's Lilli Diamond Yellow-Roses Floral Textured Cotton Halter Back-Bow Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1950's sundress by Lilli Diamond. With its gorgeous marigold-yellow
Tina Leser Early 1950's Vintage Dress Jacket 2 Pc Outfit Rare Foreman Label
By Tina Leser
Located in Portland, OR
! This outfit includes a very pretty vintage sleeveless 1950's sundress and a short jacket in a brown and
1950's Peggy Hunt Magenta Roses Floral Pleated Cotton Off-Shoulder Wiggle Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1950's sundress by the famous American designer Peggy Hunt. Starting
1950's Watercolor Red-Roses Floral Pleated Cotton Applique Full-Skirt Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:45 inches This 1950's watercolor red-roses sundress is in excellent
1950's Sailor Nautical-Novelty Print Cotton Belted Pin-Up Rockabilly Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
:26 inches Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:44 inches This vintage 1950's novelty sundress is in
1950's Julie Miller Orange & Yellow Roses Floral Print Cotton Full-Skirt Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
:46 inches This 1950's Julie Miller designer sundress is in excellent condition with no rips,stains
1950's Hoaloha Hawaiian Ruby-Red Tropical Floral Print Cotton Halter Wiggle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely exquisite 1950's "Hoaloha" designer sundress just in time for the summer season! The
$885Sale Price|31% Off
Todd Oldham Black Accented with Double-Chain Rhinestone Evening Dress
By Todd Oldham
Located in New York, NY
Todd Oldham for the famed Fred Hayman of Beverly Hills, wonderfully detailed elegant yet whimsical evening double-chain rhinestone encrusted slightly flared black evening dres...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
1970s Ronald Kolodzie Navy Blue Orange Green Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Ronald Kolodzie
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s RONALD KOLODZIE navy blue, orange and green long sleeve jersey maxi dress! Features a tropical Hawaiian print in vibrant colors of neon orange, green, peach and light p...
$5,275
Size: Small / Medium
Halston 1970s Gold Metallic Silk Lurex Couture Vintage Disco Wrap Shirt Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic 70s HALSTON gold metallic silk lurex wrap shirt dress! Features a stunning silhouette, with a plunging neckline in a flattering wrap style. Studio 54 at its' finest! ...
$16,830
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
1970s Vintage Oscar de la Renta Matching Plaid Dress + Jacket Ensemble
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Sparks, NV
Vibrant 2-piece vintage 1970s jacket and dress ensemble by Oscar de la Renta. Dress is partially lined with rear zip and hook closure. Jacket is fully lined with button, tie and hook...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
Elie Saab pink lace trimmed cut out corset bustier maxi dress gown 34
By Elie Saab
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elie Saab pre Fall 2018/2019 Floor length gown in dusky pink with boned lace trimmed bodice Double layered skirt with cut out lace inserts Concealed back zip Composition: 50% silk, ...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
$198Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
$2,250
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Nude Net and Panné Velvet Tiered Flock of Seagulls Ruffle Dress- XXS, Late 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Fully restored, this breathtaking dress recalls the ethereal evening gowns designed by Jeanne Lanvin and Coco Chanel in the late 1920s. Using a skin-tight nude net body stocking as i...
$425
Size: none; comparable to size S-M
Cobalt Plaid Thai Silk Pixie Cocktail Dress with Panel Bow, Saigon - S-M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Aside from its vivid color, the standout feature of this shift is its free-floating front panel, created by the tails of its oversized center bodice bow. Very Audrey Hepburn, from it...
1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique on Grosvenor Street. The quality a...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
$1,550
Size: Medium / Large
1960s Mr Blackwell Khaki + Orange Linen Embroidered Vintage 60s Shift Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s MR. BLACKWELL khaki and orange Irish linen and chiffon shift / sheath dress! Features a tailored bodice with embroidered orange, brown and white flowers throughout. Orange...
Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline, front and back with small gathering at the waist. It is fully lined with a central back...
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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