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Located in New York, NY
I am so excited to share this incredibly rare Victorian calico dress; it's so difficult to find
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Original Screen Worn Movie Dress Period 1800 Calico Prairie Lace Vintage Antique
Located in Berlin, BE
One of a kind rare collectors piece! The original dress worn on screen by actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw
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1940s Red Rayon Print Crepe Swing Dress With Pleated Peplum and Shoulders
Located in Gresham, OR
A sweet 1940s red crepe novelty calico-style print rayon swing dress with sewn-down pleated peplum
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Fall 1996 Comme des Garcons deconstructed calico dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Fall 1996 Comme des Garcons Made in Japan from pure cotton, this layered midi dress features a v
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By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
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Victorian Black & Beige Cotton 1890S Home Spun Printed Floral Calico Dress
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Black & Beige Cotton 1890S Home Spun Printed Floral Calico Dress
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A Printed Cotton French Quilt Romantic Period - Provence Circa 1830
Located in Toulon, FR
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Victorian Black & White Organic Cotton Calico Print 1880'S Dress With Original
Located in New York, NY
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By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning Torso Creations 2-piece calico patchwork hand-crochet top and coordinating skirt
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1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax navy cottage dress featuring a floral calico print, satin and lace trim, velvet
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1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax navy blue calico printed cotton cottage dress with blue and marron flowers. The
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By Lanz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lanz red cotton dress featuring a fine calico print with heart-centered flowers, fitted
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$14,437
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
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Calico Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary calico dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning gray, beige, blue and more. You’re likely to find the perfect calico dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley, Claire McCardell and Stella McCartney each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Calico Dress?
On average, a calico dress on 1stDibs sells for $775, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $1,100 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Day-dresses for You
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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