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Vintage Afghan Kuchi Embroidered Cotton Kaftan Dress, 1970s Unisex
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage kuchi dress from Afghanistan, Ethnic Boho Baluchi ethnic dress, embroidered dress circa
Afghani 1970's Purple Velvet Intricately Embroidered Kuchi Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a wonderful example of the traditional Kuchi dress found predominately in Afghanistan. This
Pashtun Embroidered Ethnic Dress, Afghanistan, 1950s
Located in Bozeman, MT
estate of a diplomat who lived in Afghanistan. Embroidery to beat the band, trimmed with bullion ribbon
Traditional Afghani Dress In Emerald Green with Intricate Beadwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary incarnation of traditional Afghani dress. In emerald green with gold jacquard flowers
1950s Changeant Silk Dress w/ Ethnic Embroidery & Sheer Wrap
Located in Bozeman, MT
diplomat's wife who lived in Afghanistan. Changeant fucshia silk with a pretty turquoise dot. Hand
1950s Green Cotton Summer Gown w/ Ethnic Ribbon Detail
Located in Bozeman, MT
living in Afghanistan. Vivid green semi-sheer cotton is outlined with green, yellow, and red embroidered
Antique Hand Embroidered West Asian Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous colors and hand work abound from neck to toe on thins piece. Dating to the early part of the 20th century this would have been for a person of wealth and status. The body an...
Metal Embroidered Chiffon Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
This is an ankle-length red chiffon tunic, embroidered with stunning floral motifs. The tunic falls to the floor in the front and back, and is slit all the way up to the hips on both...
1960's AFGHAN hand embroidered floral dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Hand-embroidered, floral printed dress from Afghanistan dating the 1960's. Labeled a size M. This
1970's AFGHAN floral printed folk style dress with hand embroidery
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Hand-embroidered, floral printed folk style dress from Afghanistan dating the 1970's. No size is
Comme des Garcons Black Cardigan with Afghan Knit Details 2009
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comme des Garcons button front black knit cardigan sweater dress with multicolor Afghan knit
Vintage Silk Afghani Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage silk dress from the Middle East. The dress has a v neckline with embroidery
Afghani Gorgeous Multicolored and Metallic Embroidered Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Afghani Gorgeous Multicolored and Metallic Embroidered Dress
Gianfranco Ferre beige wool column dress, fw 1999
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianfranco Ferre beige wool column dress ▪ Wide funnel neck with halter ▪ High leg slit at center-front ▪ Extra long skirt ▪ Fully lined ▪ IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6 ▪ Fall-Win...
$3,500
Size: One-Size-Fits-All
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Avante Gard Turkish-Inspired Spiral Toque w Tassel
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Avant Garde Turkish-Inspired Spiral Toque w Tassel: Very rare, one-of-a-kind black Fall/Winter fur felt sculpted to the heavens in a tiered spiral twist---a ...
1960s Helga Vintage 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...
Halston Silk Chiffon Jersey Grecian Goddess Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston's iconic ivory cream fine silk jersey two piece Grecian goddess dress. The separate strapless boned bustier bodice of ruched and pleated chiffon jersey. The long skirt loosel...
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
Sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin embroideries 1920's style
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin embroideries 1920's style. No fabric tag composition but probably polyester. Hidden zip on the left side. SIZE M
Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips 2 piece evening gown. A simple oversized kimono sleeve T overshirt in sheer hand painted chiffon is paired with a simple strap gown...
Vintage 1930s Black Lace Boho Dress
Located in London, GB
A wonderful black lace evening dress , dating from the 1930s. The dress would be ideal for a party or dancing. It has black ribbon straps. Measurements; Bust up to 38''. length 36''
Romeo Gigli for Callaghan Spring-Summer 1991 silk pant and shawl ensemble
By Romeo Gigli
Located in London, GB
Romeo Gigli for Callaghan Spring-Summer 1991 silk pant and shawl ensemble
$950
Size: none; comparable to size S
Schiaparelli-Inspired Sapphire Silk Velvet Bead and Pearl Peplum Suit - S, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Although it bears no label, this suit betrays all the hallmarks of a Schiaparelli master work: saturated color, silk velvet fabric (her favorite), sharp shoulders paired with curving...
Yves Saint Laurent Long silk Haute Couture Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Long silk Haute Couture dress. No size label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width...
Fiandaca Couture Vintage 1960s Sheer Tan Angel Wing Dress With Slip
By Alfred Fiandaca
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step back in time with this exquisite Vintage 1960s Sheer Tan Angel Wing Dress by renowned US designer Alfred Fiandaca. This remarkable piece embodies the elegance and romance of the...
$43,813
Size: IT38 - FR34 - UK6 - US2
Dolce & Gabbana Couture Wood Beaded Jute Fringe Dress with Crystals, SS 2005
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana couture evening dress, originally made to order. The bodice and halter neck are intricately embellished with wooden beads, forming a lattice pattern. The dress is des...
Hand Embroidered White Net Kaftan W/ Machine Lace Panels & Eyelet Fringe Details
Located in Gresham, OR
This stiff white mesh net Kaftan is silk embroidered with shades of green and white and yellow thread. Floral motif silk embroidery on each side panel create an etherial feel which i...
1960s Light Green Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Sheer light green sheer dress beaded in pearls . Dress comes with light green slip. perfect for wedding or cocktail party Fit size 4 *** slip has stains see image attached
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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