1970s Floral Boho Prairie Corset Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a really good example of late 60s to early 70s fashion when the hippie vibe was in full swing in America. This is most likely a European equivalent, on account of the dress l...
1970s Yellow Vintage Flower Print Striped Long Sleeve 70s Boho Prairie Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s yellow flower and stripe printed long sleeve boho prairie jersey dress!
1970's Victor Costa Prairie Style Cotton Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
Romantic 1970's dress by Victor Costa in prairie style, in a soft cotton blend, possibly cotton and viscose (no fabric label) with a dainty floral pattern in ivory, pink and blue.
1970s Floral Printed Chiffon Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s floral printed chiffon prairie dress featuring sheer full length bishop sleeves, ruffled cuffs, a pleated skirt, high-neckline, and ruffle trim along the bloused bodice.
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.
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 Jean Varon Blue Cotton Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A great 1970s Jean Veron floral print prairie dress with a full skirt and balloon sleeves.
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.
1970'S Navy Blue Polyester Chiffon Prairie Floral Boho Dress From Belgium
Located in New York, NY
1970'S Navy Blue Polyester Chiffon Prairie Floral Boho Dress From Belgium
1970s Handmade Southwestern Prairie Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early 1970s Handmade Southwestern Prairie dress! Flattering empire waistline with square neckline.
French 1970s Paisley Ruffle Prairie Midi Dress
By La Provence De Pierre Deux
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
French 1970s Indie Paisley Ruffle Prairie dress! Black and red contrasting floral print on soft cotton.
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Red Orange Paisley Ruffle Prairie Skirt and Top Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche red orange paisley print prairie style skirt with tiered ruffle hem and coordinating (but not matching) button up blouse.
1970's Anne Klein Cotton Skirt Ensemble
By Anne Klein
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 1970's Anne Klein prairie/western style cotton skirt and shirt ensemble in an allover brown and navy window pane oxford cloth.
Vera Mont 1970s Prairie Navy Polka Dot Dress
By Vera Mont
Located in London, GB
This enchanting Vera Mont 1970s prairie dress with high-collar neckline and ruffle detail is a fine example of this classic style.
1970's Valentino Prairie Dress wRuffled Eyelet Lace Trim
By Valentino
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Valentino 100% linen off-white prairie dress with ruffled eyelet lace trim at collar, cuffs, hem and at either sides of pin-tucking down bodice front.
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Size: FR 42, see measurements
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Blue Paisley Ruffle Prairie Skirt and Top Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blue print prairie style skirt with tiered ruffle hem and matching button up blouse.
Christian Dior Chic Wool Challis Gown, 70's Diorling UK
By Diorling, Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Chic Christian Dior printed wool challis gown from the 1970's UK. With its prairie school marm prissiness, this very "covered-up" dress is unlike what most women associate with an ev...
1970s Gunn Sax Grey Blue Cotton Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunnel Sax overdid grey/blue cotton prairie dress with black lace trim throughout.
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Size: See Description
1970s Vintage Blue & White Floral Prairie Cotton Ruffled Dress & Apron Skirt
Located in Portland, OR
This two piece vintage 1970's blue and white floral cotton ensemble came from one of our all time favorite higher end designer estates.
Gina Fratini Vintage Patchwork Fabric Cotton Voile Prairie Dress, 1970s
By Gina Fratini
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Gina Fratini Vintage Patchwork Fabric Cotton Prairie Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: UK 10/ US 6/ EU 38.
1970s Victor Costa Sheer Floral and Paisley Print Prairie Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Houston, TX
Victor Costa blue, gold and rust sheer floral print dress with paisley style borders has a large ruffle neck, sheer bishop sleeves and gathered tiered maxi skirt. Self fabric is a sh...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10 / 12
1990s Linda Segal Size 10 12 Red White Colorblock Pique Cotton Vintage 90s Dress
By Linda Segal
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and flattering early 90s LINDA SEGAL lipstick red and white colorblocked pique cotton sleeveless nautical sheath dress ! Linda Segal pieces were often worn by Fran Fine, play...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
Sold|$713
Size: Equivalent French Size 36
Beaded Charleston Flapper Dress from Art Deco French Period Circa 1920
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920 France Charleston Ball gown in turquoise silk muslin embroidered with silver tubular beads from the 1920s. Background in muslin embroidered with translucent silver and iri...
$18,710
Size: Approx. Fr 36 / 38 (EU)
Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Autum / Winter 2005 - Sheer polka dots silk chiffon with black velvet covered buttons on bust and sleeves - Victorian poet slee...
$196Sale 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...
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...
Lilac One-Shoulder Gown with Hand Beaded Lace Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely custom couture evening gown that was created specifically for it's original owner. There are no labels present for the creator or fabric content. The dress is constr...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
$2,995
Size: 42 ( US 8 / 10 )
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown! Features a unique, yet brilliant fabric blend of Irish linen, rayon and silk ta...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
JOHN GALLIANO 2009 Vintage Royal Blue Gown Maxi Dress w. Attached Sash
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage 2009 Royal Blue Attached sash can also be tied but I just let it hang Extra long length Invisible side zip Size IT44 NWT's, 2 small dots that you can only see u...
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
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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