Vintage Sultana / Adini Silver and Gold Metallic Silk Crochet Short Sleeve Dress
By Sultana
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing, brand new with original store tags, SULTANA / ADINI silver and gold metallic short sleeve dress!
Vintage Sultana / Adini Silver and Gold Metallic Silk Crochet Short Sleeve Dress
By Sultana
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing, brand new with original store tags, SULTANA / ADINI silver and gold metallic short sleeve dress!
1970s Adini Summer Of Love Maxi Dress in a Fine Cotton Floral Gauze w Metallic
By Sultana
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Adini for Sultana Summer Of Love Maxi Dress in a Fine Cotton Floral Gauze w Metallic Thread Accents: The Adini label was founded in Delhi India, renowned for blending the ri...
1978 Rare Purple Adini Sultana Dress With Angel Sleeves and Metallic Thread
Located in London, GB
This 1978 purple cotton Sultana kaftan is by Adini, from the Holiday Collection is the most sought after manufacturer of these iconic dresses and is a rare find in exceptional vintag...
1970's Vintage Sultana by Adini Printed Boho Indian Caftan Dress
By Sultana
Located in US
Sultana vintage Boho Indian caftan dress featured in a light blue and lavender with silver metallic threading, three buttons at the bust, and asymmetric cut sleeves. Dress is compose...
1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...
1980s Italian Gold Tone Unisex Dress Size M in Excellent Condition
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Gold tone Dress Totally made in italy in italian size range M
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...
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...
Donna Karan Metallic Gold Crochet Dress and Slip
By Donna Karan
Located in Alford, MA
Donna Karan crochet lace dress crafted of metallic gold yarn that skims the body and features a deep V neckline front and back, flutter cap sleeves slit down the center, and handkerc...
1970s Oscar de La Renta Bohemian Print Satin Maxi Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1970s Oscar de La Renta Bohemian inspired print maxi dress in a mid-weight satin fabric features long sleeves and button cuffs, fitted waist and nice full skirt and side slit pock...
Bill Blass 1969 Silver Brocade Floral Long Sleeve Documented Full Length Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extravagant late 1960's gem by Bill Blass documented in the September 1969 issue of Vogue. This beautiful piece is a sparkling example of the late '60s style of America's elite. T...
1960s Helga Vintage Metallic Silk Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
$1,595
Size: Small - Small Medium
1960s Demi Couture Floral Watercolor Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 60s demi couture watercolor silk chiffon sleeveless gown / maxi dress ! Features vibrant colors of yellow, purple, green and blue throughout. Flattering ruch...
$5,275
Size: Small / Medium
Halston 1970s Gold Metallic Silk Lurex Couture Vintage Disco Wrap Shirt Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic 70s HALSTON gold metallic silk lurex wrap shirt dress! Features a stunning silhouette, with a plunging neckline in a flattering wrap style. Studio 54 at its' finest! ...
1970s Elinor Gay Flower Printed Cowl Neck Jersey Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 70s Elinor Gay flower printed jersey maxi dress ! Ivory / off - white dress with colorful florals printed in purple, green, pink, and yellow throughout. Hidden zipper...
Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon Anne Valone Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon close in the middle back with fabric buttons and buttonhole .Orange acétate lining close with zip in the middle back. Biais. SIZE M
1960s Vintage Metallic Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage metallic brocade cocktail dress with a front button detail. Details: Fully Lined Front Button Snap Hook and Tie Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size: Large...
$525
Size: Small - Small Medium
Amazing 1950s Gold Bronze Silk Metallic Late 50s Vintage Wiggle Bombshell Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering late 1950s vintage silk metallic wiggle dress! Incredible amount of detail was placed on the construction of this gem. Gorgeous golden bronze color. Definite...
Vintage Leonard Paris Silk Floral Print Maxi Dress, Circa 1970s, XS/S
By Leonard, Leonard of Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Known for their unique, feminine prints and exotic designs, Leonard Paris is a staple when it comes to comfortable yet elegant designs. In a sense, every Leonard dress is a canvas on...
Vintage 1960's gold pleated lurex dress accordion pleat A line Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
An iconic beauty to behold, this original 1960's gold lurex dress, set off by accordion pleats and gold braiding along the neckline, is a true piece of fashion history. The high co...
LES HABITUDES 90's Couture Vintage Grey/Blue Beaded Bridal Wedding Dress Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created in an England atelier entirely by hand Vintage 1990's This ensemble is ELITE Grey/blue color, very very light toned, just a hint of ...
Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs
Located in London, GB
This show stopping flapper coat was couture made in the mid 1920s. Truly a rare piece to find, especially in such flawless condition and it's one of the best we've handled for nearly...
Robert Rodriguez Silk Dress with Large Flower
By Robert Rodriguez
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous mint green silk dress by Robert Rodriguez. It has spaghetti straps and lots of diagonal seaming leading to a large petal flower comprising most of the skirt front. It has...
Christian Dior by John Galliano fw 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior pink mini skirt suit ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Single-breasted blazer jacket in pink wool ▪ Trimmed with fringes of silk threads ▪ Padd...
Vintage 1950s Hot Pink Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress with Embelishment
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1950s Hot pink silk strapless cocktail dress with beaded bust and peplum hem. Bust: 34 inches / Waist: 29” / dress length ; 33
Stunning Thierry Mugler Evening Gown SS 1999 Sexy Lace Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
A masterstroke of provocation, this evening gown by Thierry Mugler is truly gorgeous. The silhouette is pure liquid couture: a slender nude column that clings to the body like beauti...
Chic Vintage Navy Blue and White Hand Painted Polka Dot Sleeveless Ruched Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage navy blue and white hand painted flirty spaghetti strap midi dress! Features a flattering ruched bodice and a forgiving full skirt. Layers of the skirt give the perfect ...
1970s Arnold Scaasi Off-Shoulder Rhinestone Embellished Velvet Bell Skirt Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Arnold Scaasi Off-Shoulder Rhinestone Embellished Velvet Bell Skirt Gown: Boned bodice with slightly ruched silk jersey off-the-shoulder broad band neckline with dropped but fi...
Alexander McQueen New Skirt AW 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great red wool skirt from Alexander McQueen. It has a waistband configured as an extension of the skirt, side zipper and vertical panels which incorporate slits at the front hem....
Vintage Christian Dior S/S 2008 White Silk Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage Christian Dior S/S 2008 white silk gown by John Galliano . Features a draped glamour and architectural tailoring, asymmetrical neckline, sculpted bust details with precise pl...
Christian Dior evening dress winter 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Sequined black dress with long sleeves. Sleeve bottom and dress bottom edged with mink. Black silk buttons. Size 42FR indicated. 1997 Fall-Winter Collection u...
2008 Christian Dior by John Galliano Teal Silk Chiffon Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior teal silk dress was designed for the spring 2008 commercial collection. Created during John Galliano’s heyday at the helm of the fashion house, this vibrant blue-...
Black knit sleeveless dress with black sequin ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black knit sleeveless dress with black sequin. Knit composition: 88% wool, 10% nylon, 2% stretch. SIZE M
Blond Celluloid Art Nouveau Comb
Located in New York, NY
Blond celluloid (replicating Horn) Art Nouveau Comb with 3 gilt filigree applications and rose paste stones from the turn of the 20th Century. Simple form with a lovely pop of color....
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.