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
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Afghan Dress
19c. Afgan Hazara Violet Silk Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Hand woven violet silk dress with gold braid appliqué decoration on hem and sleeve cuffs. Fully
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19th Century Afghan Wedding Dresses
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
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20th Century Afghan Tunics and Wrap Dresses
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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
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1960s Day Dresses
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Day Dresses
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
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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
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1950s Afghan Formal Gowns
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...
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20th Century Afghan Kaftans
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...
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20th Century Afghan Kaftans
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
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1960s Afghan Day Dresses
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
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1970s Afghan Day Dresses
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
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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
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1970s Afghan Evening Dresses and Gowns
Afghani Gorgeous Multicolored and Metallic Embroidered Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Afghani Gorgeous Multicolored and Metallic Embroidered Dress
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20th Century Afghan Day Dresses
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Located in Sharon, CT
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Located in Gresham, OR
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Located in Sparks, NV
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Located in New Hope, PA
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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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Located in London, GB
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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
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By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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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 Afghan Dress
- What are Afghan dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Dresses in Afghan are conventionally known as Pashtun dresses. These dresses comprise materials such as linen and silk, and they usually are baggy and comfortable. A diverse range of these dresses can be found for both males and females. Find a quintessential collection of Pashtun dresses on 1stDibs today.
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