$2,042Sale Price|30% Off
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER JUNIOR Vintage Blue Lace Sheer Panel Bra Mini Denim Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER JUNIOR vintage blue denim bra mini dress featuring nylon panels, lace and blue satin bows.
D&G 2000s Medium Blue Denim Corseted Lace Bra Dress
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sexy D&G 2000s Medium Blue Denim Corseted Lace Bra Dress showcases the iconic Dolce & Gabbana label with elegant attention to detail.
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Size: S
F/W 2004 Roberto Cavalli Burgundy Velvet Quilted Satin Lace-Up Corset Bustier
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Roberto Cavalli bustier from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is crafted in burgundy velvet with quilted satin paneling at the bust and sides. The strapless silhouette is fully b...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Fitted Open Back Midi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Fitted Open Back Midi Dress Size XS Look 41 from the Fall 1992 Collection. Excellent Condition. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Corset Plunged Décolleté Silver Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Corset Plunged Décolleté Sheer Panels Open Back Silver Evening Dress Gown Size M
$995Sale Price|23% Off
Size: XS - Medium
1990s Blumarine Anna Molinari Sexy Black Crstyal Studded Vintage Jersey Gown 90s
By Blumarine, Anna Molinari
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintag early 90s BLUMARINE by ANNA MOLINARI black slinky rayon jersey halter floor length evening dress! Super soft rayon jersey clings to the body in all the right places, and ...
Roberto Cavalli animal print dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli animal print dress, fitted bottom and loose chiffon top Size – IT 40 / XS-S Fabric – 12% elastane, 88% poliamide-nylon Condition – very good ........Additional in...
$1,151Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Mesh Toile de Jouy Print Top and Skirt Ensemble
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER FUZZI mesh Toile de Jouy print ensemble including a top and a skirt. TOP features : - FUZZI sheer mesh with a green Toile de Jouy print on a coral color backgroun...
Roberto Cavalli Animalier Print Dress IT 38 Women's 3/4 Sleeve
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful Roberto Cavalli dress Fabric and size tags removed Animalier print 3/4 sleeve Total length cm 94 (37 inches) Shoulders cm 33 (12,99 inches) Worldwide express shipping inclu...
$8,003
Size: Skirt - Small / Top - Medium
Roberto Cavalli leopard print silk and leather top and maxi skirt set, ss 2002
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli silk and leather top and skirt set ▪ Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Cropped suede blouse with floral cut-outs ▪ Drawstring fastening at neckline ▪ Chiffon poet sleeves ▪ M...
Alexander McQueen A-line Mini Dress - '10s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This chic little black dress by Alexander McQueen is crafted from an acetate blend crepe and features a notched square neckline, thin shoulder straps, and a scoop back. The dropped w...
$658Sale Price|30% Off
Size: XS
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Koi Tattoo Flesh-Coloured Sheer Mesh Top Size XS
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage flesh-coloured sheer mesh top featuring a black flocked Japanese koi tattoo print. Knitted collar and cuffs. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille Femme...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
$6,200Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT38
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford G Logo Buckle Black Column Dress Asymmetric
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic single-shoulder black Gucci gown with a gunmetal 'G' strap, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 1998 collection. This stunning gown drapes the body in a d...
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Knit Black Dress with Openwork Details F/W 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
AZZEDINE ALAIA vintage black knit stretch dress featuring gorgeous openwork trim details, V-shaped neckline, long sleeves and zipper closure at center back. From the 1991 Fall/Winte...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress Size XS Black Alaïa sleeveless maxi dress with scoop neck and zip closure at center back. All Eyes on Alaïa For the last ...
NWT S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Asymmetric Neckline Black Jersey Stretch Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black viscose Gucci gown designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this long-sleeve dress perfectly drapes on the wearer's body with a se...
$9,415
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Dolce & Gabbana goat hide and leather patchwork wrap coat, fw 2002
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana goat hide and leather patchwork coat with wrap fastening on the waist, raw edges and leather blanket stitches and tassels throughout. Fall-Winter 2002
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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