$368Sale Price|20% Off
H 55 in L 55 in
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 1970s.
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 dress is typically ornamented with vests and headdress jewelry and is used in cere...
Pashtun Embroidered Ethnic Dress, Afghanistan, 1950s
Located in Bozeman, MT
October 2011 - our last month on 1stdibs.
Be sure to visit our website, kakkoiimono.com, where you will discover almost 1,000 vintage finds. We'll be celebrating our ...
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 and with silver bullion and intricate beadwork. Heavily embroidered with inset mirr...
1950s Changeant Silk Dress w/ Ethnic Embroidery & Sheer Wrap
Located in Bozeman, MT
October 2011 - our last month on 1stdibs.
Be sure to visit our website, kakkoiimono.com, where you will discover almost 1,000 vintage finds. We'll be celebrating our ...
1950s Green Cotton Summer Gown w/ Ethnic Ribbon Detail
Located in Bozeman, MT
A lot of hours - and fabric - went into the construction of this dress. True surplice bodice with a figure-enhancing drape (but you can see that...).
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.
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 indicated although this dress best fits a size S.
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 appliqué on front.
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 detail , gathering at the waist and detail on the back. Measurements: Bust up to 39'...
Afghani Gorgeous Multicolored and Metallic Embroidered Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Afghani Gorgeous Multicolored and Metallic Embroidered Dress
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Haute-Couture Chanel coat-dress pink wild silk
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Haute-Couture Chanel coat-dress shall numbered in pink wild silk and mother of pearl buttons
$224Sale Price|20% Off
H 7 in W 3 in L 7 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Bamboo Leather Handbag Metallic Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI small bamboo top handle bag is crafted of pigskin leather in metallic brown featuring gold toned hardware and a black bamboo handle. Front flap magnetic snap closu...
$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 ...
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Celine, Michael Kors
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
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...
1970s Emanuel Ungaro Parallele Paris Vintage Camel Wool Cape Coat/ Jacket
By Emanuel Ungaro, Parallele
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage heavy wool cape coat by Emanuel Ungaro from the 1970s. Single button closure at the front of the neck. Beautiful camel colored wool. Unlined. This cape should fit ...
Brocade and black satin evening coat Circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brocade and black satin evening coat. Small black satin roses embellishment. Silk taffetas lining. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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 John Galliano, Christian Dior
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...
Lorrie Kabala 1980s Ivory Lace Sheer Size 8 Vintage 80s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde early 80s LORRIE KABALA ivory / off white sheer lace embroidered caftan maxi dress ! Features romantic vintage lace with embroidered lace trims. Buttons up the top back c...
$917Sale Price|29% Off
H 3 in W 2.75 in
ANTIQUE CHINESE Blue Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH Ch'ing
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Blue Silk with lovely floral embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These...
1970s Gay Gibson Trompe L’Oeil Lace Print Yellow Cotton Voile 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 1970s GAY GIBSON yellow cotton voile vintage trompe l’oeil lace and flower print lightweight long sleeve belted maxi dress ! Features the perfect vibrant marigold yellow c...
Thierry Mugler Vintage Jacket Mint Condition
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler vintage jacket Mint looks unworn condition Size 42 Color is off white please see pictures Final sale
$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...
$43,545
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...
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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