Chic 1990s 90s Cacharel Poppy Print Flowers + Gingham Day Dress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a chic 90s vintage Cacharel dress! Yellow poppy print throughout, intermixed with gingham at hem, waist, and on shoulder bows.
Chic 1990s 90s Cacharel Poppy Print Flowers + Gingham Day Dress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a chic 90s vintage Cacharel dress! Yellow poppy print throughout, intermixed with gingham at hem, waist, and on shoulder bows.
1990s Cacharel " Gotham City " Colorful Skyline 90s Silk + Crochet Dress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
This silk vintage 90s Cacharel dress was purchased from a Sample Sale, and appears to have never been worn.
1970's CACHAREL white gauze dress with hood
By Cacharel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
White gauze dress, with asymmetrical front pocket, drawstring waist, cap-sleeves and hood designed by Cacharel dating to the late 1970's.
1960s Cacharel Modernist Tree Print Velvet Velour Vintage 60s Maxi Dress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and chic 1960s CACHAREL modernist tree print long sleeve velvet / velour maxi dress!
Cacharel 1980s Cotton Striped Dress Size Medium. Never Worn with Tag.
By Cacharel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cacharel 1980s cotton striped dress with pockets is labeled a size medium.
Vintage Cacharel Silk Dress
By Cacharel
Located in London, GB
A pretty silk dress by Cacharel from 1978, and featured in Vogue from that year.
1970s Cacharel Red Silk Dress
By Cacharel
Located in London, GB
Great 70s shirt dress by Cacharel in red silk with a pretty grey bird print.
Cacharel Liberty of London floral dress 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cacharel floral sun dress in a Liberty of London cotton print...From the 1970s...Pull on style dress with banded bodice, narrow shoulder straps, tiered gathered skirt, with matching ...
1970s Cacharel Liberty of London floral dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the 1970s a cotton print sun dress (looks like Liberty of London Fabric) by Cacharel Paris...Pull on style dress with cap sleeves, pin tucked bodice front & back...In excellent ...
CHLOE 1980s Handkerchief Pleated Dress
By Chloé, Cacharel
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Chloe black silk dress with silver lame dots. Handkerchief pleats. Condition: Excellent. 34" bust, 26" waist, 44" length. Size 2/ 4
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A vintage Cacharel 1990s Floral Print Silk Dress
By Cacharel
Located in London, GB
A 1990's pretty, floaty , floral silk dress by Cacharel. The dress is in a floral print with layers of silk, and has spaghetti straps and a hankerchief hem.
Late 60's - Early 70s Cacharel Floral mini dress sale
By Cacharel
Located in Austin, TX
Late 60s - early 70s Cacharel liberty print cotton mini dress. Two front pockets and tie at waist.
Chic Vintage Cacharel Cotton Terra Cotta Patchwork French Sundress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage Cacharel cotton patchwork french sundress. Beautiful Terra Cotta color. Patchwork detail throughout the front and back. Straps can easily be tucked in for a strapless lo...
Cacharel Vintage 90s multicolor print short-sleeved midi dress
By Cacharel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Cacharel 90s multicolor print short-sleeved midi dress.
CHANEL 1980's strapless tiered chiffon gown w/halter neck &train
By Cacharel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DRESS –
- Bust – 28”
- Waist – 24”
- Hip – 29”
- Bust to waist - 8.5”
- length of neck wraps - 24.5"
- Waist to hem – 40”
- Waist...
Cacharel Black Silk Long Dress
By Cacharel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black crinkle silk chiffon sleeveless dress with tiers and ruffles on each level, hem, around armholes and neck. The dress is ankle length, fully lined, with an A-shape line and a V-...
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2003 Parrot And Tropical Print Crossback Dress Gown Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Size S
Thierry Mugler Dress With Cut Outs
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning white silk bodycon dress from Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves, a crew neck and is semi fitted through to the asymmetric hemline. The upper chest and back, and waist ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Madonna esque Cone Bra Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic orange stretch silk dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a cylindrical top stitched cone bra top as made famous by Gaultier's designs for Madonna's 1990 Blonde Ambition T...
Etro Stripe Silk Top
By Etro
Located in London, GB
A fun silk top by Etro of Italy. The top is in a lovely silk with double layer cap sleaves. It has a v neckline with fold over detail . 92 % silk, 8% lycra. Made in Italy Size EU ,...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Full Skirt Size 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Whiting and Davis design is composed of a gold mesh. This item can be fashioned as a draped halter dress or skirt. Features a zipper closure with drawstring tassel detail. In ex...
1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques
Located in London, GB
This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Beaded Silk Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Gloves
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's "Colletti" Print Multicolor Square Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's "Colletti" Print Multicolor Square Sleeveless Shift Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci; Exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue Designer: Emilio Pucci Style...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
New Badgley Mischka Couture Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 4
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Shell: 100% Silk Lining: 100% Polyester Sequined Neckline Flowing down one side and at back strap Zipper and Hook Closure Bust 36" Empire W...
Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress
By Krizia
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic black maxi dress by Krizia featuring a braided silk bodice, sweetheart bustline, and spaghetti straps. 20" Front slit. DETAILS Zip + Snap Closure Fully lined i...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
MARIA GRACHVOGEL Vintage Mauve Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Maria Grachvogel Vintage 100% pure silk Opalescent purple mauve Pullover The neckline can be pulled taught across, cowl, off one shoulder, etc Size UK 10 Excellent vtg condition, sl...
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...
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.