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Isabel Marant Etoile Danalia Ecru Block Print Dress
By Isabel Marant
Located in London, GB
Coolest Isabel Marant Etoile Danalia dress - bought for £495 and unworn. Made from ecru viscose crepe with a delicate and colourful block print, it has a soft cut through the bust wi...
$551Sale Price|20% Off
Issey Miyake Pleats Please Abstract Colour Printed Dress
By Pleats Please, Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Issey Miyake Pleats Please colour block printed dress. Unworn. Made from signature pleated polyester with a super vibrant abstract print, it has a flared cut with v neckline.
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Vicky Tiel Couture Color Block Animal Print Silk Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great silk dress from Vicky Tiel Couture with a marigold bodice printed with leopards and a solid black skirt portion. The bodice has a small stand up collar, long sleeves, and hor...
1970s Original Paisley Print Indian Block Work Dress
Located in London, GB
An original 1970s floral Indian paisley print dress in a vibrant pinky red and pale orange. The design boasts a high neck collar and a bibbed front yoke in a similar floral print. Th...
Marimekko Vintage 1980s 80s Textile Print Color Block Avant Garde Batwing Dress
By Marimekko
Located in Sparks, NV
Colorful geometric screen printed avant garde dress by Finnish textile designer Marimekko. Drop waist and batwing sleeves. Details: Unlined No closure Circa: 80s Label: Mar...
GUCCI Resort 2012 Orange & Purple Floral Print Silk Colorblock Shift Dress NWT
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Gucci Resort 2012 orange and purple dual floral print silk color-block shift dress; New with tags.
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 1960s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Orange Silk Print Shift Dress with Ascot
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sparks, NV
Rare 1960s vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress in block printed silk. Fully lined with pussy bow tie and long sleeves.
Oscar de la Renta Exotic Printed & Silver Stenciled Silk Velvet Evening Dress 8
By Oscar de la Renta Active, Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta exotic printed burgundy and silver stenciled silk velvet belted evening dress from the mid 1990s.
1970s Indian Red and Black Sheer Silk Hand Block Print Dress
By Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann, Judith Ann
Located in Houston, TX
Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann. Beautiful floral print sheer silk bishop-sleeved dress. Square neckline, flowy midi, with a gathered drop waist. Comes with a coordinating belt. Dress is...
Vintage One Sleeve Maxi dress in Mode Block Print
Located in Antwerp, BE
Circa 1980 one sleeve maxi dress by August max . The stretchy nature of the synthetic jersey fabric allow for stretch so it can fit a size 38-42 depending if you want to wear the dre...
Oscar de la Renta Color Blocked Zebra Printed Empire Waist Sheath Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Henrico, VA
The dresses print is an animal like striped print and is color blocked in blue and purple.
1980's Koos Gray Print Block Coatdress
By Koos Van den Akker
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Adorned with print motif, this 1980's Koos gray print block coatdress is sure to be a stand out piece in your wardrobe. Clever paneling creates for interesting style lines, this coa...
1970S Blue & Purple Cotton Indian Block Printed Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Blue & Purple Cotton Indian Block Printed Dress
I. Magnin 80s Cotton Block-Print Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
An 80s block-print cotton dress in turquoise, yellow and black from Anciens.
1970s Paper Thin 100% Sheer Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
By Judith Ann
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning paper thing silk dress with a hand block printed Indian design by Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann.
Moschino Color Block Face Print Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress with a face print from Moschino. It is adorned on the front with a brightly colored vintage style photo print of a woman's face enhanced with flowers, birds and jew...
African Block Printed Cotton Tunic Dress
Located in New York, NY
This piece can be worn both as an over dress, short dress, or waistcoat. Ties at side with wood beads. Made from handwoven west African fabric printed by hand.
Morphew Collection African Indian Block Print Tribal Cotton Dress
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Collection African Indian Block Print Tribal Cotton Dress
Liberty & Co of London Block Print Floral Dress, 1930s
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 1930's were a popular time for Indian block print, and perhaps because of England's association with India this dress was created to replicate that style.
Ritu Kumar Indian Hand Block Printed Silk Dress, 1970's
By Ritu Kumar for Roshafi
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970's hand block printed silk dress by Indian designer, Ritu Kumar, for Roshafi.
Color Block Print Vintage Sundress
Located in Alford, MA
Enjoy the warm weather in this color block sundress from the 1960s-'70s featuring a small black floral repeat on turquoise, orange, purple, and pink sections. Spaghetti-strap bodice ...
JEAN-CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC Size 8 Color Block Linen Cartoon Print Coat Dress
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous vintage JEAN-CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC coat dress comes in cream, pink, yellow, turquoise, purple and red color block linen with lovely cartoon eye, fish and sun cartoon d...
VALENTINO red grey acetate silk floral print block ruffle dress IT40 S
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO red grey acetate silk floral print block ruffle dress IT40 S Reference: NKLL/A00255 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Acetate, Silk Color: Multicolou...
1970's Bill Blass Silk Organza Color Blocked Print Maxi
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
Fabulous Bill Blass 70's Organza Trans-Period Color Blocked Maxi Dress with Gathered Flare Sleeves.
Torso Creations Embellished Ramona Rull B/W Block Print Hostess Gown w Tassels
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Embellished Ramona Rull B/W Block Print Hostess Gown w Tassels: Complimentary block-printed patterns in black and white make this visually exciting gown sing! Bib fro...
1970s Aled Couture Gold Black and Silver Lame Dress with Oversized Belt
Located in London, GB
Very striking 1970s couture made Art Deco inspired dress made from a metallic lame knit knit in a gold, silver and black geometric block print.
Judith Ann 1970s Vintage Paper Thin Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
By Judith Ann, Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning paper thing silk dress with a hand block printed Indian design by Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann.
Vintage 1970s Paper Thin 100% Sheer Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
By Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann, Neiman Marcus
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning paper thing silk dress with a hand block printed Indian design by Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann.
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1970s Judith Ann Vintage Paper Thin Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
By Judith Ann
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning paper thing silk dress with a hand block printed Indian design by Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann.
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Size: Small-Medium
Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann 1970s Vintage 100% Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann 1970s vintage Indian hand block printed 100% silk dress and sash. Unlined with front hook closure at neckline, button and snap closure a...
1970s Vintage 100% Silk Hand Block Printed Indian Caftan Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage hand block printed caftan maxi dress in 100% silk. Gorgeous Indian print and bat wing sleeves.
1970's Louis Feraud Color Block Maxi Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Louis Feraud color block maxi dress with logo print in three places.
1970s Vintage Sheer Cotton Gauze Indian Blue Block Print Hippie Boho Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Paper thin vintage 1970s cotton gauze dress in a blue floral Indian block print. Unlined with front tie closure.
1990's Jean Paul Gaultier Face Block Print Long Sleeve Shift Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
1990's Face Print Velvet and Silk Long Sleeve Mid-Length Shift Dress with a turtleneck and back zipper. Iconic Vintage. New With Tag.
Christian Lacroix Stretchy Red Pink Graffiti Print Color Block Tube Dress, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix Pret-a-Porter 1990s super stretchy bodycon strapless dress in quartered red and pink fabric with black graffiti-like polka dots, stripes, and tribal print. Pull on,...
Torso Creations Black & White Block-Printed Caftan w Extravagant Draped Sleeves
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Black & White Block-Printed Caftan w Extravagant Draped Sleeves: Traditional block-printed cotton with center mirror front bib and handkerchief hem sleeves in complim...
Sheer gauze block print with gold caftan from India 1960s Woodward & Lothrop
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheer gauze block print with gold caftan from India 1960s Woodward & Lothrop...Bias cut block printed sheer gauze creates a caftan or dress that really flows...Pull on caftan dress c...
Indian Hand Block Print Cotton Kaftan with Leather Macrame and Wood Bead Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
This Indian cotton print Kaftan is ready for any Summer resort get-away. Vintage Indian cotton is block-printed in rich shades of yellow, brown and maroon with green leaves. The Kaft...
Chloe Multicolor Block Print Ruffle Trim Dress S
By Chloé
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It has been crafted from 100% silk and flaunts a multicolored block print pattern throughout. It has been designed to deliver style and makes a statement.
Missoni Signature Print Color Block Knit Dress
By Missoni
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Missoni Brown Knit Mini Dress with Slip Multi-Color Color Block detail at Hem in Signature Missoni Print Size 36 New with Tags Retail $595
Diane von Furstenberg Color Block Print Silk Mondrian Shift Dress S
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This versatile Mondrian dress from Diane von Furstenberg is beautifully crafted with quality material lending this piece a classy finish. Adorned in a colorblcok print, the dress is ...
Vintage 1974 Ossie Clark Red Floral Celia Birtwell Print Crepe Block Color Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
English fashion designer, Raymond Ossie Clark, was a leading light in the London "swinging sixties" fashion era and is now renowned for his romantic flowing dresses and dramatic ense...
Vintage 1970s Indian Cotton Gauze Block Print Dress with Balloon Sleeves
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
The floral block print is so bohemian while the dramatic balloon sleeves and gold lame and satin embroidered peacocks further the rich hippie look, perfect for summer.
Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann 1970s Hand Block Printed Silk Dress
By Judith Ann
Located in US
Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann boho style dress in 100% silk with a floral print in a variation of maroon, tan, and brown colors on a black background. Dress has cuffed sleeves with butto...
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Phool Vintage Indian Cotton Smock Floral Block Print & Gold Paint Dress, 1970s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Phool Vintage Indian Cotton Smock Floral Block Print & Gold Paint Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: Best fits a women's Small to Medium due to loose, smock fit.
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Phool Vintage Indian Cotton Smock Floral Block Print & Gold Paint Dress, 1970s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Phool Vintage Indian Cotton Smock Floral Block Print & Gold Paint Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: Best fits a women's Small to Medium due to loose, smock fit.
1970s Pakistani I. Magnin Hand Block Print Kaftan
By I. Magnin
Located in Houston, TX
Kaftans are so "in" and this one is a winner! This taupe, mustard, and rust print on cotton was made for I. Magnin in Pakistan. Mini mirrors embroidered at random intervals atop the...
Vintage PHOOL 1970s Indian Smock Yoke Paisley Black Printed Dress
Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Vintage 1970s Phool block printed medium weight cotton dress, paisley design, yoke is quilted and fastens with ties, has fitted cuffs with buttons.
1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This full-length evening dress was designed by Stella McCartney for Chloé and appeared on the runway in black as part of the brand’s Spring 1999 collection (look 56/77). McCartney se...
$653
Size: F 36 (Vintage)
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Wine Red Silk Tie Neck Open Front Blouse, 1970s/1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Munich, DE
This is a beautiful deep wine red silk blouse by Yves Saint Laurent from the late 1970s or early 1980s with a celebrity bonus. It comes direct from the estate of Hannelore Elsner, an...
L'Wren Scott Bold Black White Geometric Pattern Halter Gown New!
By Valentino, L'Wren Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold entrance making creation by fashion designer L'Wren Scott (1967-2014). Known for her impeccable taste and style as well as for long slenderizing silhouettes, femininity and im...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Fur Trim Crop Jacket 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
Vintage Gucci FW 2006 Runway Metallic Gold Bronze Stretch Mini Plunging Dress M
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Gucci Metallic Gold Bronze Stretch Mini Sexy Dress F/W Runway 2006 Collection Designer size - M Metallic gold bronze color, Deep plunging neckline, Elasticized band around h...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2003 Embroidered Denim Jacket Unisex Small Fit
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2003 Roberto Cavalli Fitted denim jacket embroidered in floral motif. color : pink, yellow , green and white long sleeve, buttons, nehru collar, and faux pockets Size Small fit US 2/4
Dolce & Gabbana Pink Green Geometric Print Lace up Sides Silk Dress 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adj...
1990s CD Green Ivory Grey Silver Silk Jersey Chiffon Beaded Paillettes 90s Gown
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 90s CD GREENE ivory, grey/silver silk jersey and chiffon evening dress ! Features a blouson loose fitting chiffon overlay with hook-and-eye closure at center b...
Iconic Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Silk Pagoda Jacket YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic. The famous Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW 2004 Collection. The Pagoda Jacket made of 100% pure Silk. Tom Ford's final show for Yves Saint Laurent, his exquisite YSL Riv...
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cas...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
$980
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Rare Documented Pleats Please Issey Miyake Pleated Shirt Cardigan Top, FW1999
By Issey Miyake
Located in Geneva, CH
From the Pleats Please line, this unlabeled 1999 documented Issey Miyake pleated cardigan shirt features a whimsical colorful print with naïf characters and imaginary animals. Folded...
2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Burgundy Silk Chinoiserie Suit NWT
Located in Montgomery, TX
2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Burgundy Silk Chinoiserie Suit FR Size 40 - US 8 100% Silk New, with tags Pristine condition. The skirt from the runway look is also a...
Bill Blass Demi Couture Gold Bronze Brown Faux Fur Vintage Gown, 1960s
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 60s BILL BLASS demi couture long sleeve faux fur evening gown! Features flower prints in gold, rose gold, and brown on metallic silk. Long sleeves feature brown faux fur ...
Roberto Cavalli Sheer Gold Sequin Evening Gown Spring 2017 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Gold sequin evening gown with feathers. Beautiful deep V neckline, Leather Laces. Zips on the side. Spring/Summer 2017 Size 40IT
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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