1970s Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Maxidress
Located in New York, NY
What dreams are made of! In the 1970s, Gunne Sax borrowed heavily from Victorian silhouettes, igniting an entire aesthetic that went on to define the style of an era.
1970s Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Maxidress
Located in New York, NY
What dreams are made of! In the 1970s, Gunne Sax borrowed heavily from Victorian silhouettes, igniting an entire aesthetic that went on to define the style of an era.
Gunne Sax Prairie Dress Pink Calico Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Lace detail on neck, sleeve and bodice. *1970s Gunne Sax for Jessica McClintock *Victorian-esque dress, with delicate detailing, and corset like ties in the front *Floral design...
1960s Gunne Sax Cream Linen Mini Corset Dress with Wooden Beads
Located in London, GB
This late 1960s to early 1970s Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock 'hippie' dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era.
1970s White Gunne Sax Maxi Dress with Blue Floral Embroidery
Located in London, GB
This Gunne Sax dress by Jessica McClintock is from the brand’s highly collectable mid 1970s era.
1960s/1970s Gunne Sax Lace Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1960s to early 1970s Gunne Sax cream prairie/cottage dress featuring crochet lace paneling alone the face of the dress and sleeves.
1970s Gunne Sax Denim and Crochet Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax cotton denim prairie dress featuring an off white crochet trim along the full length sleeves, tied-neckline, and wide ruffle hem.
1970s Gunne Sax Floral Printed Cotton Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax Rust colored floral printed prairie day dress made of a fine cotton voile.
1970s Gunne Sax Robin's Egg Blue Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunnel Sax cotton voile calf length prairie dress in a robin's egg blue and beige calico printed overskirt/bust. The belted back waist is trimmed with a matching blue satin alo...
Vintage Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Floral Maxidress
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1970s Gunne Sax dress is a romantic dream. In the 1970s, Gunne Sax borrowed heavily from Victorian silhouettes, igniting an entire aesthetic that went on to define the s...
VINTAGE 1970s GUNNE SAX VICTORIAN-STYLE DRESS
Located in New York, NY
The vintage Gunne Sax dress you've been dreaming of: in the 1970s, Gunne Sax borrowed heavily from Victorian silhouettes, igniting an entire aesthetic that went on to define the styl...
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Lace and Teal Velvet Dress
Located in London, GB
Full length and elaborate 1970s Gunne Sax cotton lace and teal velvet dress.
1970s Gunne Sax Medieval Lace-Up Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock dress perfectly embodies the nostalgic hippie trends of the early to mid 1970s.
1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax white cotton day dress with machine lace trim/embroidery, clear button front closure, pin pleats, gathers, wide ruffled hem, and a double piped waist with adjustable ...
1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax navy cottage dress featuring a floral calico print, satin and lace trim, velvet lace up bodice, a wide ruffled hem, and an applied sash that ties in the back over the...
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton and Lace Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax cotton cottage dress adorned with machine lace panels along the full-length skirt, a lace up bodice, sheer lace puff sleeves, satin ribbon trim, and an applied sash t...
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Dress with Crochet Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s soft cream colored cotton Gunne Sax Full length granny style dress with machine crochet trim along the full sleeves, deep v-neckline, and wide skirt ruffles.
Vintage Gunne Sax Lace, Cotton, and Burlap Prarie Driess
Located in Greenport, NY
Vintage Gunne Sax Lace, Cotton, and Burlap Prarie Driess An amazing 1970s gunne sax long sleeve maxi dress, with lace up bust.
1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970's Gunne Sax white cotton voile cottage dress with lace and satin ribbon trim, lace-up bodice, full cuffed sleeves, full length skirt finished with lace and a wide ruffled hem.
1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax navy blue calico printed cotton cottage dress with blue and marron flowers.
$985
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Jay Morley for Fern Viollete Vintage Rose Print Pink + White Maxi Dress
By Fern Violette, Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 70s JAY MORLEY FOR FERN VIOLLETE pink and white rosette cotton voile maxi dress! Features allover mini roses, with embroidered rosette waistband. Sizable bow should...
Pretty 1970s Boho Cotton Voile + Lace Flower Print Long Sleeve 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage 1970s lightweight cotton voile and lace flower print long sleeve maxi dress! Beige background, with light shades of pastel pink, green, yellow and blue throughout. But...
1970s Bellville Sassoon White Silk Sequin Embroidered Dress
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
High-end British fashion house Bellville Sassoon was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville. Designer David Sassoon joined the company in 1958 and in 1970 the company was renamed Bellv...
Edwardian Cream Embroidered Cotton Voile & Lace Tea Dress With Empire Waistline
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Cream Embroidered Cotton Voile & Lace Tea Dress With Empire Waistline And Half Sleeves
Edwardian Beige Cotton Tulle Exquisite Pintucked Dress With Heavy Lace Trim
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Beige Cotton Tulle Exquisite Pintucked Dress With Heavy Lace Trim
1970s Victorian Inspired Wool Challis Autumnal Fall Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s Victorian inspired Autumnal lightweight wool challis long sleeve maxi dress ! Features warm tone of khaki, brown, red, burgundy, green and orange. Printed flowers and...
Cotton Gauze Peasant Maxi Dress with Lace Trim, 1970s
Located in Sparks, NV
Soft cotton gauzy maxi dress with darling floral print ribbon and lace trim. Long sleeves and empire waist. Sash ties in the back. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip with Hook Clo...
1970s Vintage Tropical Print Sheer Sleeves Chiffon Maxi Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s tropical print maxi dress with a full sweep and sheer sleeves. Partially lined with rear zip closure and button closure at wrists. Fits like a modern size small. The b...
1970s Pale Light Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s pale yellow and white cotton voile and lace boho empire maxi dress! Features white lace around the bodice and at the ruffle hem. Can be worn on or off the shoulders. Fl...
1970s Lori Till White + Pink Lightweight Cotton Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Ftastic 1970s LORI TILL white, pink, and ivory lightweight cotton and lace maxi dress! Features a luxurious soft textured white cotton with ivory lace down the bodice and at the skir...
$971Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small
1970s Charm of Hollywood Boho Chic Flower 70s Vintage Yellow Brown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s CHARM OF HOLLYWOOD flower and polka dot print cotton maxi dress ! Features a brown and white polka dot bodice, with ruffles around the neck. Ties at center bust. Hidden...
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Gucci Style Ivory Lace Flowers Tuxedo Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty 1970s Gucci style ivory lace long sleeve maxi dress ! Features tuxedo ruffles down the front bodice. Flowers printed on the lace. Fabric covered buttons up the front, an hidde...
Silk Ivory backless nightgown with lace inset Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk Ivory backless nightgown with lace inset and belt wrapped around the waist. SIZE 44/L
1970's BIBA magenta floral broderie anglaise dress
By Biba
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Biba, Late 1970's A romantic maxi dress from Biba, dating to the late 1970's. Made in magenta-purple cotton broderie anglaise fabric, the dress has a loose silhouette gathered benea...
Vintage Women's Blush Pink Lace Dress Circa 1950s with Pearl Accents
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage light blush pink lace dress. fit and flair silhouette. round collar. tiny faux seed pearls and rhinestones along the collar. short capped sleeves. peplum panel at front waist...
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Vintage 1940s Sheer Ivory Organza Dress with Crochet Waist and Lucite Buttons
Located in Kingston, NY
Delicately feminine and effortlessly timeless, this vintage 1940s ivory dress captures the understated romance of mid-century bridal style. Crafted from a sheer, crinkled organza ove...
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
By Krizia
Located in Austin, TX
2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30" waist, 31" hips, 29" length One size ( fits US 0 - 6 )
Dolce & Gabbana 1997 Black Sheer Lace Bustier Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in North Wales, PA
A quintessential piece of 1990s Dolce & Gabbana — this floor-length gown embodies the house’s signature sensuality from their most celebrated era. Constructed from stretch black Chan...
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Vintage Mollie Parnis 1970s Blue and White Novelty 70s Linen + Cotton Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Features the perfect linen/cotton blend ...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket ensemble! Dress simply slips over the head, and features multiple layers of soft lightwei...
rare DONNA KARAN Vintage yellow floral print ruffle collar maxi dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare DONNA KARAN Vintage yellow floral print ruffle collar maxi dress Reference: TGAS/E00468 Brand: Donna Karan Collection: Signature Material: Fabric Color: Yellow, Multicolour Patt...
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...
$5,882
Size: Recommended Size; UK 4 - 6 / XS
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN A/W 2009 Black Leather Biker Jacket with Mongolian Lamb Collar
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Sheffield, GB
An extraordinary Alexander McQueen Autumn / Winter 2009 Runway sample ! This Black Leather Biker Jacket features an incredibly plush Mongolian Lamb Collar that runs all the way arou...
Galanos Spring 1972 Red Silk Chiffon Layered Dress with Flower Appliqué
By Galanos, Galanos for Amelia Gray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A James Galanos masterpiece from his Spring 1972 collection with beautiful runway documentation. This elegant dress was for his exclusive collaboration with the Beverly Hills luxury...
1960s Demi Couture Sheer Beaded Lace Mini Cocktail Dress with Chiffon Wrap
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite anonymous 1960s cranberry and gold red lace demi couture cocktail dress featuring an exquisite floral lace design with hand beading and gold metallic thread embroidery. Unb...
Thierry Mugler Shirt Dress Summer Blouse
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
There’s something deliciously subversive about this vintage Thierry Mugler piece. The dress borrows the language of menswear shirting - vertical pinstripes, a notched collar, the sug...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
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?
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