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 Sundress
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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.
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
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
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
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 thatched roof background.
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1950s American Casual Dresses
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 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 print.
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1950s American Casual Dresses
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
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.
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1950s American Casual Dresses
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
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
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 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.
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
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.
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
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.
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 all eyes on her!
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1950s American Casual Dresses
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
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
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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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