Amazing 1970s Roberta Lynn Paisley Caftan Vintage 70s Kaftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s ROBERTA LYNN of California paisley print caftan maxi dress ! The silkiest fabric tat looks fantastic on. Simple wrap style with single snap at top left inside should...
Amazing ' Butterflies and Flowers ' Colorful 1970s 70s Vintage Caftan Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 70s caftan / kaftan! Pretty much every color of the rainbow are included in this beauty, which feature flowers and butterflies throughout.
Amazing 1970s Brightly Colored Flower Pleated Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dres
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 970s brightly colored flower print pleated cotton kaftan maxi dress! Features accordian pleating with flowers printed throughout. Simply slips over the head. In great condit...
Stephen Burrows Hand Painted Silk Kaftan 70s
By Stephen Burrows
Located in London, GB
- 1970s collection by Stephen Burrows - Sold by Mae Vintage - Silk kaftan with hand dyed batik bird print
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NEW Missoni Signature Chevron Zigzag Crochet Knit Coverup Kaftan Dress 42
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
This Missoni kaftan is a '70s-inspired poolside piece. Team this classic crochet knit kaftan with a bikini for a beautifully bold vacation look.
NEW Missoni Signature Chevron Zigzag Crochet Knit Maxi Kaftan Dress M
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
Missoni Mare's kaftan is a '70s-inspired poolside piece. Team this classic crochet knit kaftan with the matching bikini for a beautifully bold vacation look.
Couture 1970s Colorful Gold + Silk Metallic Silk Chiffon Beaded Vintage Caftan
Located in San Diego, CA
AMAZING 70s silk chiffon beaded kaftan / maxi dress! Features a wonderful paisley mixed media print.
Red Felted Floral Maxi Dress
Located in Xiamen, Fujian
70's Kaftan / Maxi Dress with flocked white floral design and back zipper.
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70S FRANK USHER NOIR KAFTAN KEYHOLE DRESS
By Frank Usher
Located in Miami Beach, FL
****THIS DOES NOT COME WITH THE BELT SHOWN**** SIZE 6 BUST FREE SLEEVE 22 LENGTH 47 FRANK USHER, MADE IN CYPRUS MINT CONDITOIN CIRCA 70'S
Early Issey Miyake White Linen Kaftan Long Shirt Paris 70s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Berlin, DE
Issey Miyake kaftan / Dress Shirt from circa 1973. Rare find early Issey Miyake piece. Dolman sleeve : 47 cm (from neck point) Length back : 88 cm Width : 49 cm
MORPHEW COLLECTION Silk Crepe De Chine Kaftan Made From Vintage 70S Striped Fab
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Silk Crepe De Chine Kaftan Made From Vintage 70S Striped Fabric
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Size: unmarked; one size fits most
Lilly Pulitzer Kaftan Dress Vibrant Graphic Floral Print One Size Fits Most 70s
By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous Kaftan or Caftan dress was made by Lilly Pulitzer in the early 1970s. Made from polyester, the fabric features swirling graphic florals in shades of red, orange, aqua,...
70s Saks Fifth Avenue Silk Caftan w/ Ethnic Print
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 70s 100% silk caftan made in India, sold at Saks Fifth Avenue in a "free size" and earth tone ethnic print.
1960s or 1970s Kaftan Style Ivory Dress With Monks Novelty Print
Located in London, GB
This charming 1960s/early 70s kaftan style ivory man-made fabric dress has a striking and delightfully unusual novelty print.
70s Style Tropical Silk Print Kaftan With Long Crochet Yellow Silk Fringe Trim
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Featured here is a stunning tropical silk print Kaftan in a bright tropical print of yellow, turquoise, red, orange and green exotic florals. This custom made Kaftan is trimmed in co...
Lanvin silk dress with attached scarf in geometric print, 1970s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 70s Lanvin silk kaftan gives the eye a gorgeous palate of color.
Amazing 1970s Purple, Blue and Gold Raw Silk Indian Inspired 70s Kaftan Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s raw silk Indian inspired caftan maxi dress! Features the softest silk ever, with gold silk embroidery throughout. Light purple panels compliment the light blue panel...
Amazing 1970s Hot Pink + Yellow Angel Sleeve Vintage 70s Kaftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s hot pink and marigold yellow angel sleeve caftan / maxi dress! Vibrant pink color, with yellow embroidery down the center and on the edges of the sleeves. Tassels at ea...
1970s Estevez Pink + Nude Brown Chiffon Caftan Vintage 70s Kaftan Maxi Dress
By Estevez, Luis Estévez
Located in San Diego, CA
1970s ESTEVEZ bubblegum pink and nude brown chiffon caftan maxi dress ! Flower applique at center bust. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Great for any day or ...
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Size: Small - Medium
Incredible 1970s Colorful Metallic Chiffon Vintage 70s Boho Kaftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s metallic chiffon flower caftan / maxi dress! Printed flowers throughout in vibrant colors, mixed with gold threading. Gold embroidery up the bodice, and at s...
70s Zandra Rhodes Kaftan Dress Silk Chiffon Blue Abstract Print Size M
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's an incredible sheer silk Kaftan from Zandra Rhodes London. Perfect for resort or holiday gathering around the pool. In excellent condition. Tagged size medium and true to m...
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Size: Small - Large
1970s Marshall Fields Raspberry Pink + Gold Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress Kaftan
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome vintage early 70s MARSHALL FIELDS raspberry pink and gold 3/4 bell sleeve caftan maxi dress! Features gold brocade trim. Zipper up the front with hook-and-eye closure. POCKET...
70's Missoni Vintage Caftan with Matching Sash -Never Worn
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage Colorful Missoni 70's Silk Jersey Caftan with Matching Sash-Fits Small to Large-Never Worn-Original Label Attached
Yves St Laurent 70's "Jardin des Majorelles" Inspired Cotton Summer Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Cute summer dress by the irreplaceable Yves St Laurent. Measurements taken flat in inches Sh to SH 11"(x2) - Ua to Ua 18"(x2) - Waist Free - Hips Free - Total Length 47" This dres...
1970s 70s Vintage Lightweight Cotton Red + White Mexican Embroidered Caftan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s vintage Mexican caftan / kaftan dress! Perfect lightweight soft cotton. Red, with white hand-embroidered flower print throughout. Perfect over a swimsuit, or over sho...
1970s Boho Vintage Lightweight Denim Chambray Emroidered 70s Caftan Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s lightweight boho cotton denim hand embroidered kaftan dress! Features orange, green, yellow, and white embroidery throughout. Lightweight and soft blue jean / denim mat...
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Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Joseph Magnin 1970s Psychedelic Paisley 70s Colorful Caftan Maxi Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 1970s JOSEPH MAGNIN colorful paisley kaftan / maxi dress! Features an allover regal paisley print in pink, purple, green, orange, blue and gold throughout. V-neckli...
Amazing 1970s Butterfly Print Bright Colored Belted Vintage 70s Caftan Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s colorful butterfly kaftan! Features brightly colored butterflies in orange, yellow, purple throughout. Tie Dye print in blue, orange and green. Interior rope belt at th...
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Size: Small - X Large
Amazing Vintage Howard Hirsh Black 70s Caftan Dress w/ Rainbow Chevron Stripes
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage S. Howard Hirsh black 1970s caftan / kaftan !!! Features colorful stitched rainbow chevron stripes on bodice. Ruched sleeves at cuffs. Definitely a statement piece, w...
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Size: Small - Large
Amazing 1970s Peacock Novelty Print Winged Sleeve Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s peacock novelty print winged sleeve kaftan / maxi dress! Features vibrant warm colors of turquoise blue, orange, brown, yellow, green and white thorughout. Peacocks and...
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Size: XS - Medium
VINTAGE Evelyn Margolis Hilo Hattie 1970s Colorful 70s Kimono Caftan Maxi Dress
By Hilo Hattie
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1970s HILO HATTIE by EVELYN MARGOLIS kimono style maxi dress / Hawaiian kaftan! Incredible vibrant bright colors, with a chic floral print in blue, teal, pink, fuchsi...
Vintage Tachi Castillo Mexican Hand Crochet Cotton 1970s 70s Black Caftan Dress
By Tachi Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful and rare 1970s TACHI CASTILLO Taxco black hand crochet / embroidered kaftan! I have had the pleasure of owning several Tachi Castillo pieces, but this is hands down the mos...
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Size: Medium / Large
Vintage 1970s Thai Elephant Print Caftan Cotton Dress Boho Resort 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size Medium / Large Bust: 42 inches Waist: 40 inches Hips: up to 50 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 52 inches Striking vintage 1970s Thai cotton caftan dress...
Amazing Vintage Lois Myers 1970s 70s Polka Dots and Flowers Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s LOIS MYERS polka dot and floral colorful kaftan maxi dress! Black backdrop with neon polka dots and abstract flowers throughout. Cuff at each sleeve hem. The...
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Size: Medium / Large
Vintage Neiman Marcus 1970s Red and Black Asian Inspired 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage NEIMAN MARCUS 1970s red and black embroidered Asian inspired kaftan / maxi dress! Lightweight red cotton, with black embroiderey at the bust, and alone every hem....
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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