1970s Psychedelic Paisley Bohemian Billow Sleeve Silk Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 1970s vintage silk dress! Vibrant hues of pinks, purples, blues, greens, golds, and white
1970s Psychedelic Paisley Bohemian Billow Sleeve Silk Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 1970s vintage silk dress! Vibrant hues of pinks, purples, blues, greens, golds, and white
Vintage 1970s Givenchy Colorful Stripe Silk-Chiffon Billow Sleeve Bohemian Dress
By Givenchy, Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-striped dress, dating back to his 1977 Spring/Summer collection, is a perfect example of his brilliance
Vintage 1970 Guy Laroche Couture Embroidered Silk Billow Sleeve Low Plunge Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
metallic gold Slavic inspired embroidery. The capelet collar bodice has bohemian style billow sleeves and a
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Peasant Dress With Drop Waist and Billowed Sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Charming Yves Saint Laurent Variation 1980s cotton peasant dress with dropped waist and billowed
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Rare Vintage Halston Black Caftan Silk Dress w/ Empire Waist & Billow Sleeves
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Important and rare vintage HALSTON caftan / kaftan silk 1970s / 70s dress! Lovely v-neck Mondrian
1960s Vintage Pauline Trigere Large Size Black White Flower Dress Billow Sleeves
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Diego, CA
throughout (on textured silk), with semi-sheer billow sleeves. Looks great alone, or belted, with or without
Vintage Biba Elephant Damask Black Billow Sleeve Mini Dress
By Biba
Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Late 1960s Biba rare elephant damask rayon satin billow sleeve mini dress. Adorable sleeves with
Vintage 1969 Ossie Clark Couture Candy Flower Print Crepe Billow-Sleeve Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" fashion era and is now renowned for his romantic dresses and seductive ensembles. Ossie Clark vintage
Vintage 1975 Ossie Clark Cream Crepe Billow-Sleeve Tie Collar Belted Dress Gown
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vintage clothing is rare, unique and highly collectible. This stunning mid-1970's cream crepe maxi dress
Vintage 1971 Thea Porter Brocaded Cotton & Lace Low Cut Billow-Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Thea Porter
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
voluminous elastic cuff billow-sleeves. My favorite detail is the ivory lace overlay around both arms and the
Vintage 1970's Emilio Pucci Blue Psychedelic Print Silk Billow-Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
feather' pure silk. The bodice has an elegant scoop neck with chic wide-cuff billow sleeves This figure
Vintage 1969 Biba Documented White Cotton Lace Billow-Sleeve Maxi Dress & Jacket
By Barbara Hulanicki Biba, Biba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
capped shoulders, gorgeous high-neck, over the top billow-sleeves and a semi sheer sculpted empire. The
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Couture Deco Print Silk Billow Sleeve Pleated Dress
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dramatic billow-sleeves and wide cuffs. Shaped with beautiful pleatwork, the figure flattering swing cut
Vintage 1970 Christian Dior Haute Couture Ombre Chiffon Billow-Sleeve Dress Set
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
grey ombre silk-chiffon and luxurious smoky silk-velvet. The seductive low-cut plunge billow-sleeve
Vintage 1970's Thea Porter Black & White Floral Brocade Billow-Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Thea Porter
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
floral cotton-brocade. The stunning billow sleeve are made up of a semi-sheer black chiffon and the mix
Vintage 1990 Givenchy Haute Couture Green Silk Billow-Sleeve Plunge Fringed Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
inches Waist: 26 inches Hips: 36-37 inches Sleeve Length: 29 inches (due to billow-design) Total Length
Vintage 1970's Stavropoulos Black Sheer Silk Carwash Gown & Billow-Sleeve Jacket
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
example of his genius. The bodice has seductive thin-straps and matching cropped billow-sleeve jacket. I
Vintage 1971 Thea Porter Couture Silk Chiffon Billow-Sleeve Gown & Maxi Vest
By Thea Porter
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
smocked design. Those voluminous tie cuff billow-sleeves look incredible with movement. The matching full
Vintage 1930's Bradley of London Couture Black Floral Chiffon Billow-Sleeve Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and a flirty ruffle front. I love the billow-sleeves with cuffs trimmed in the floral print. The
Vintage 1980s Naeem Khan Riazee Beaded Ivory Silk Cut Out Billow-Sleeve Gown
By Riazee, Naeem Khan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beaded with white glass beads and large pearls. The heavily embellished, cut-out billow-sleeves really
Vintage 1973 Christian Dior Couture Sapphire Blue Chiffon Billow-Sleeve Dress
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
wide collar button-down plunge which flows into dramatic wide-cuff rhinestone button billow sleeves. My
Vintage 1950s Pierre Balmain Black and Nude Silk Dress w/ Billow-Sleeve Jacket
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
statement piece in it's own right. Just look at those dramatic billow-sleeve cuffs. It is extremely rare to
Vintage 1970's Hanae Mori Couture Floral Sheer Silk Billow Sleeve Illusion Gown
By Hanae Mori
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hips:Free Flowing Sleeve Length:23 inches Total Length:60 inches This vintage Hanae Mori Couture dress is
Vintage 1930's Sheer Floral Print Chiffon Pintuck Billow-Sleeve Bias Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
innocence that I find irresistible. The bodice has a sculpted high-neck with dramatic pintuck billow sleeves
1990s Thierry Mugler Sheer Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Navy Blue Bodycon Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning navy blue knit Thierry Mugler long-sleeve gown, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Mid-1990s, this knit bodycon dress features a mock neck and stands out with...
S/S 1986 Azzedine Alaïa Black Knit Halter Neck Bodycon Backless Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Azzedine Alaïa dress from the Spring/Summer 1986 collection is knit in black with a fitted bodycon silhouette and halter neckline. The back is fully open with a deep scoop, clos...
Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
$43,752
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano black full length lamb and lace coat, fw 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black full-length coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Mongolian lamb with lace overlay ▪ Heavyweight ▪ Large button fastening at the waist ▪ 100% lamb, lace - 100%...
Bill Blass Vintage Black Soutache Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Bill Blass black evening dress with a soutache bodice and asymmetric front slit. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip Hook Closure/ Front Button Closure Marked Size: 6 Estimated S...
$5,742
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Vivienne Westwood blue denim jacquard peplum jacket skirt suit, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood blue denim jacquard skirt suit ▪ 100% Cotton ▪ Asymmetric peplum jacket with accentuated waist ▪ Gold Orb etched buttons ▪ Matching mini skirt ▪ FR 36 - UK 8 - ...
$2,461
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10
Gianni Versace red silk jersey pleated full length evening dress, 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace red silk jersey pleated full length evening dress with internal bodysuit and pleated bodice at the back circa 1990s
1930S Cranberry Red Paisley Rayon Backless Bias Cut Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cranberry Red Paisley Rayon Backless Bias Cut Slip Dress
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Design...
Issey Miyake black nylon oversized parachute coat, fw 1987
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Issey Miyake; Black nylon oversized parachute coat with batwing sleeves and two front pockets Fall-Winter 1987
$9,228
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano red croc-embossed lambskin leather coat, fw 2005
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior red croc-embossed lambskin leather coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Double-breasted ▪ Large logo etched buttons ▪ Silk lining ▪ FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8 ▪ Fall-Winte...
Alexander McQueen black low plunge evening dress, fw 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black evening maxi dress with draped low plunge neckline. Fall-Winter 1998
Giorgio Armani Pleated Evening Dress
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Geneva, CH
This alluring Giorgio Armani bustier gown is constructed of silk jersey in a refined blackish grey-brown. The flattering bustier is entirely pleated and features two oversized satin ...
Early 1970s Holly's Harp Rare Black Silk Jersey Wrap Cap Sleeve 70s Wrap Blouse
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early label vintage 1970s HOLLY'S HARP black silk jersey boho wrap top! Features a stretch silk jersey with a unique innovative style. Wraps over the shoulders into a racerback,...
Prada Taupe silk organza fairy pant suit, ss 2008
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada; Taupe silk organza pant suit with printed illustrations by James Jean. Loosely cut transparent blouse with black ribbon trim, choker, fabric button fastenings and caplet. Slim...
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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