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60s White Irish Linen Cutout Crochet Lace Shift Dress
60s White Irish Linen Cutout Crochet Lace Shift Dress

60s White Irish Linen Cutout Crochet Lace Shift Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s white Irish linen cutout crochet lace shift. Metal zipper up the back. Unlined.

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1960s Shift Dresses

60s Donald Brooks Orange Summer Shift
60s Donald Brooks Orange Summer Shift

60s Donald Brooks Orange Summer Shift

By Donald Brooks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Super mod, super cute orange shift by 60s American designer Donald Brooks. Empire waisted with

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1960s American Babydoll Day Dresses

Extravagantly Beaded, Whimsical Malcolm Starr 60's Shift Dress
Extravagantly Beaded, Whimsical Malcolm Starr 60's Shift Dress

Extravagantly Beaded, Whimsical Malcolm Starr 60's Shift Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Gresham, OR

This 1960's dress from Malcolm Starr is wonderfully naive, with patchwork embroidery employing

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1960s Shift Cocktail Dresses

Heavily Encrusted, Beaded 60s Shift Dress
Heavily Encrusted, Beaded 60s Shift Dress

Heavily Encrusted, Beaded 60s Shift Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

This classic 1960's evening dress is heavily beaded and studded with lucite pieces, beads and

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Susan Small Pale Pink Linen Dress
1960s Susan Small Pale Pink Linen Dress

1960s Susan Small Pale Pink Linen Dress

By Susan Small

Located in London, GB

Great little 60s shift dress from British designer Susan Small. This simple yet classic pale pink

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1960s Day Dresses

Doanld Brooks Multi Colored 60's Shift
Doanld Brooks Multi Colored 60's Shift

Doanld Brooks Multi Colored 60's Shift

By Donald Brooks

Located in New York, NY

Donald Brooks colorful,abstract print, silk, belted smock/ shift with draped "cowl" neckline and

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1960s American Shift Dresses

60s Leopard Print Piqué Cotton Bare Shoulder  Shift Dress
60s Leopard Print Piqué Cotton Bare Shoulder  Shift Dress

60s Leopard Print Piqué Cotton Bare Shoulder Shift Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

This 60s leopard print piqué cotton shift dress is chic with ease! Button down front with large

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1960s American Shift Dresses

Geoffrey Beene 60's Colorful Linen Dress With Asymmetric Hem
Geoffrey Beene 60's Colorful Linen Dress With Asymmetric Hem

Geoffrey Beene 60's Colorful Linen Dress With Asymmetric Hem

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene, 60's, colorful, linen, abstract ,heart pattern day dress. Collarless, sleeveless

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1960s American Shift Dresses

60s Embellished Silk Organza Shift Dress w/ Liner
60s Embellished Silk Organza Shift Dress w/ Liner

60s Embellished Silk Organza Shift Dress w/ Liner

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous 60s Vegas style shift dress in pale yellow: silk organza beaded, rhinestones and

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1960s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

Geoffery Beene Navy Wool Long Sleeve Dress w/ Pockets, 60s
Geoffery Beene Navy Wool Long Sleeve Dress w/ Pockets, 60s

Geoffery Beene Navy Wool Long Sleeve Dress w/ Pockets, 60s

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a mod vintage day dress from Geoffrey Beene. It is a made of a heavy navy blue wool knit

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1960s American Shift Dresses

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60s Shift Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 60s shift dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Blue and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a 60s shift dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Malcolm Starr, Joseph Magnin Co. and Saks Fifth Avenue are consistently popular.

How Much is a 60s Shift Dress?

The price for a 60s shift dress starts at $195 and tops out at $2,995, and on average, selling for $750.

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.

Questions About 60s Shift Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    No single designer made the shift dress. Instead, the style evolved over time. Many fashion historians credit Coco Chanel's little black dress as an important precursor to the modern-day shift dress and Mary Quant for popularizing the style in the 1960s. Designer Lilly Pulitzer reinvented it with colorful, bold prints, while Yves Saint Laurent elevated it with a color block motif inspired by the painting Composition with Yellow, Red, Black, Blue, and Gray by Piet Mondrian. Explore a diverse assortment of shift dresses on 1stDibs.

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