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1950s Sundress

1950s Cotton Abstract Floral Print Sundress
1950s Cotton Abstract Floral Print Sundress

1950s Cotton Abstract Floral Print Sundress

Located in London, GB

This lively sundress was made in the late 1950s to early 1960s and features some unusual design details.

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1950s American Formal Wear

1950s Pau Hana - Honolulu Yellow Cotton Sundress W/ Stylized Sea Shell and Coral
1950s Pau Hana - Honolulu Yellow Cotton Sundress W/ Stylized Sea Shell and Coral

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 print (including sea urchins, starfish and sand dollars).

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1950s American Informal Dresses

Blue Butterfly Sketch New Look Ballerina Sundress with Bib Points - XS, 1950s
Blue Butterfly Sketch New Look Ballerina Sundress with Bib Points - XS, 1950s

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....

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1950s Unknown Ballerina Day Dresses

1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Pink Floral Dress
1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Pink Floral Dress

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 operating throughout the 40s to 60s.

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1960s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Lilac Floral Print Dress
1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Lilac Floral Print Dress

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 brand operating throughout the ‘40s to ‘60s.

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1960s British Casual Dresses

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1950s GEOMETRIC PRINT SUNDRESS
1950s GEOMETRIC PRINT SUNDRESS

1950s GEOMETRIC PRINT SUNDRESS

Located in New York, NY

I love the serpentine print on this vintage sundress; it feels simultaneously geometric and organic. It's crafted from a breathable cotton— perfect for every kind of weather. It's so...

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1950s Casual Dresses

1950's Jay Original for Mel Warshaw Modernist Floral Cotton Sundress
1950's Jay Original for Mel Warshaw Modernist Floral Cotton Sundress

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 fit right in!

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1950s American Princess Cut Dresses

Vintage 1950s Polka-Dot Halter Sundress
Vintage 1950s Polka-Dot Halter Sundress

Vintage 1950s Polka-Dot Halter Sundress

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Vintage 1950s Polka-Dot Halter Sundress

Located in New York, NY

This iconic vintage 1950s halter sundress features a playful graphic polka dot print.

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1950s North American Maxi Dresses

1950s/60s Tina Leser White Sundress with 3D Embroidery
1950s/60s Tina Leser White Sundress with 3D Embroidery

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 textured cotton dress features amazing three-dimensional reed and lilly embroidery...

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1950s Day Dresses

Alfred Shaheen 1950s Aquamarine Hawaiian Cotton Sundress With Novelty Fish Print
Alfred Shaheen 1950s Aquamarine Hawaiian Cotton Sundress With Novelty Fish Print

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 details and is an excellent example of this flamboyant fabric designer at his best.

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1950s American Informal Dresses

1950s Alfred Shaheen Red Orange and Yellow Cotton Sundress W/ Tiki Print
1950s Alfred Shaheen Red Orange and Yellow Cotton Sundress W/ Tiki Print

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" front straps, elasticized bodice panels and full circle skirt!

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1950s American Casual Dresses

Alfred Shaheen 1950s Aquamarine Hawaiian Cotton Sundress With Novelty Fish Print
Alfred Shaheen 1950s Aquamarine Hawaiian Cotton Sundress With Novelty Fish Print

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 details and is an excellent example of this flamboyant fabric designer at his best.

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1950s American Informal Dresses

Kamehameha Hawaiian Red / Turquoise Floral Cotton Dress With Halter Neck, 1950s
Kamehameha Hawaiian Red / Turquoise Floral Cotton Dress With Halter Neck, 1950s

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 super condition and is a wonderful example of this authentic, colourful ready to wear b...

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1950s American Day Dresses

1950's Yellow-Roses Watercolor Floral-Print Cotton Fishtail Dress
1950's Yellow-Roses Watercolor Floral-Print Cotton Fishtail Dress

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-up "femme fatale"; the skirt is deliciously lean but has a bombshell back fishtail...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Rooster Green Cotton Halter Novelty-Print Full Sun Dress
1950's Rooster Green Cotton Halter Novelty-Print Full Sun Dress

1950's Rooster Green Cotton Halter Novelty-Print Full Sun Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust:34-35 inches Waist:27 inches Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:44 inches This vintage 1950's sundress is in excellent condition with no rips,stains or holes.

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1950s Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Italian Seashells Novelty Print Cotton Circle-Skirt Dress
1950's Italian Seashells Novelty Print Cotton Circle-Skirt Dress

1950's Italian Seashells Novelty Print Cotton Circle-Skirt Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust:36-37 inches Waist:28 inches Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:47 inches This vintage 1950's sundress is in excellent condition with no rips,stains or holes.

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1950s Italian Ballerina Day Dresses

1950's White Pink Cotton-Pique Rhinestone Embroidered Floral Dress w/Bolero
1950's White Pink Cotton-Pique Rhinestone Embroidered Floral Dress w/Bolero

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 textured white cotton-pique with floral embroidery in shades of pink and green.

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Suzy Perette Bubble-Gum Pink Ruched-Cotton Full Sundress
1950's Suzy Perette Bubble-Gum Pink Ruched-Cotton Full Sundress

1950's Suzy Perette Bubble-Gum Pink Ruched-Cotton Full Sundress

By Suzy Perette

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning "Suzy Perette" polished-cotton sculpted sundress in the prettiest bubble-gum pink color! Suzy Perette was not an actual person, but the name of a dress manufacturing company...

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1950s Princess Cut Dresses

1950's Watercolor Beaded-Floral Print Cotton Larger Sun Dress
1950's Watercolor Beaded-Floral Print Cotton Larger Sun Dress

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 larger size.

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1950s Ballerina Day Dresses

1950's Vibrant Polynesian Tiki Novelty Print Marigold Cotton Shelf-Bust Dress
1950's Vibrant Polynesian Tiki Novelty Print Marigold Cotton Shelf-Bust Dress

1950's Vibrant Polynesian Tiki Novelty Print Marigold Cotton Shelf-Bust Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust:35-36 inches Waist:27.5 inches Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:46 inches This 1950's Daryl designer sundress is in excellent condition with no rips, stains or holes.

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Hibiscus Tropical Floral Print Cotton Halter Circle-Skirt Sun Dress
1950's Hibiscus Tropical Floral Print Cotton Halter Circle-Skirt Sun Dress

1950's Hibiscus Tropical Floral Print Cotton Halter Circle-Skirt Sun Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust:35-36 inches Waist:28 inches Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:46 inches This vintage 1950's designer sundress is in excellent condition with no rips,stains ...

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Embroidered Pink-Floral Print Quilted Rhinestone Cotton Full-Skirt Dress
1950's Embroidered Pink-Floral Print Quilted Rhinestone Cotton Full-Skirt Dress

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 ethereal floral-garden in shades of pink, green, ivory and pale grey.

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Apricot Mexican Sequin Cotton Belted Circle-Skirt Dress & Bolero Jacket
1950's Apricot Mexican Sequin Cotton Belted Circle-Skirt Dress & Bolero Jacket

1950's Apricot Mexican Sequin Cotton Belted Circle-Skirt Dress & Bolero Jacket

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust:36 inches (2 inch seam allowance) Waist:28 inches (2 inch seam allowance) Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:46 inches This 1950's Mexican custom-made designer sundress ...

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1950s Mexican Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Metallic Rose-Garden Floral Print Beaded Sequin Cotton Full-Skirt Dress
1950's Metallic Rose-Garden Floral Print Beaded Sequin Cotton Full-Skirt Dress

1950's Metallic Rose-Garden Floral Print Beaded Sequin Cotton Full-Skirt Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust:36-37 inches Waist:28 inches Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:45 inches This 1950's Kramer Original designer sundress is in excellent condition with no rips,...

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1950s American Ballerina Day Dresses

Vintage 1950's Beaded Marigold & Red Floral Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Full Dress
Vintage 1950's Beaded Marigold & Red Floral Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Full Dress

Vintage 1950's Beaded Marigold & Red Floral Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Full Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust: 32-33 inches Waist: 26 inches Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:46 inches This 1950's Aywon Original designer sundress is in excellent condition with no rips, stains o...

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Pat Premo White Lace & Green Cotton Illusion Full Circle-Skirt Sun Dress
1950's Pat Premo White Lace & Green Cotton Illusion Full Circle-Skirt Sun Dress

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 meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern couture.

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Lilli Diamond Green and Silver Shelf-Bust Halter Applique Peplum Dress, 1950s
Lilli Diamond Green and Silver Shelf-Bust Halter Applique Peplum Dress, 1950s

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 pin-up "femme fatale"; the skirt is deliciously lean!

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Blue Daisies Floral Print Cotton Sweetheart Halter Full Skirt Sun Dress, 1950s
Blue Daisies Floral Print Cotton Sweetheart Halter Full Skirt Sun Dress, 1950s

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 and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern ...

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Lilli Diamond Yellow-Roses Floral Textured Cotton Halter Back-Bow Dress
1950's Lilli Diamond Yellow-Roses Floral Textured Cotton Halter Back-Bow Dress

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 roses floral print and flawless styling, this garment has the casual elegance the 1...

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Tina Leser Early 1950's Vintage Dress Jacket 2 Pc Outfit Rare Foreman Label
Tina Leser Early 1950's Vintage Dress Jacket 2 Pc Outfit Rare Foreman Label

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 green plaid cotton with floral eyelet on skirt of dress and sleeves of the jac...

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1950s American Day Dresses

1950's Watercolor Red-Roses Floral Pleated Cotton Applique Full-Skirt Dress
1950's Watercolor Red-Roses Floral Pleated Cotton Applique Full-Skirt Dress

1950's Watercolor Red-Roses Floral Pleated Cotton Applique Full-Skirt Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust:36-37 inches Waist:29 inches Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:45 inches This 1950's watercolor red-roses sundress is in excellent condition with no rips,stai...

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1950s American Ballerina Day Dresses

1950's Sailor Nautical-Novelty Print Cotton Belted Pin-Up Rockabilly Sun Dress
1950's Sailor Nautical-Novelty Print Cotton Belted Pin-Up Rockabilly Sun Dress

1950's Sailor Nautical-Novelty Print Cotton Belted Pin-Up Rockabilly Sun Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust:33-34 inches Waist:26 inches Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:44 inches This vintage 1950's novelty sundress is in excellent condition with no rips,stains o...

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Julie Miller Orange & Yellow Roses Floral Print Cotton Full-Skirt Dress
1950's Julie Miller Orange & Yellow Roses Floral Print Cotton Full-Skirt Dress

1950's Julie Miller Orange & Yellow Roses Floral Print Cotton Full-Skirt Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust:35-36 inches Waist:28 inches Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:46 inches This 1950's Julie Miller designer sundress is in excellent condition with no rips,sta...

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1950s American Ballerina Day Dresses

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By Ronald Kolodzie

Located in San Diego, CA

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1970s American Evening Gowns

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By Vera Wang

Located in Tucson, AZ

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Chicago, IL

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2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Austin, TX

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

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...

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1960s French Skirt Suits

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Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...

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1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress
1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress

1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Breathtakingly beautiful 70s pale yellow soft cotton voile and lace maxi dress! Features an incredible amount of craftsmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Gives off just the rig...

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By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

It doesn’t get any better than this ! Super rare vintage Chanel spring 1983 bubblegum Barbie pink skirt suit ! Tailored jacket features a lighter pink braid trim down the front cent...

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Located in San Diego, CA

The perfect yellow dress for spring and summer! This fine mid century gem features cut-outs above the bust, and at hem. Cut-outs feature a sheer layer of yellow silk underneath. High...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet

Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in New York, NY

Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...

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Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown

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By Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown Versace sleeveless gown featuring plunging neckline, beaded embellishments throughout, slit at high-low hem and concealed zip clo...

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By Schiaparelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Jacques Cassia

Located in Tucson, AZ

Though his work has only recently begun to be appreciated, Lebanese designer Jacques Cassia was a familiar face among the jet-setting haute monde in the 1960s and 70s. This dress fro...

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1960s Lebanese Evening Dresses

Christian Lacroix Runway 2-in-1 Detachable Pouf Petal Dress Gown
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By Christian Lacroix

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Jean-Louis Scherrer Wool Day Dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Geneva, CH

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1950s Sundress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1950s sundress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have Blue, Black, Brown and more in stock now. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Alfred Shaheen, Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley and Claire McCardell are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Sundress?

The price for a 1950s sundress starts at $250 and tops out at $3,500, and on average, selling for $527.

Finding the Right Day-dresses for You

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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