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Chanel Ballerina Dress

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 2004 White Cotton Sleeveless Midi Dress
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 2004 White Cotton Sleeveless Midi Dress

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 2004 White Cotton Sleeveless Midi Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Milano, IT

- Designed by Karl Lagerfield - Cruise 2004 Collection - Midi Dress - Sleeveless - V-Neck - Zip

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Early 2000s French Ballerina Day Dresses

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 1995 Midi Black Sleeveless Dress with Button
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 1995 Midi Black Sleeveless Dress with Button

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 1995 Midi Black Sleeveless Dress with Button

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Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8 - US 4

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 1995 Midi Black Sleeveless Dress with Button

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Milano, IT

Dress - Button up closure - Black Buttons with Gold “CC” Logo - Two Pockets on the front - Made in

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1990s French Ballerina Day Dresses

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Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Pleated Ballerina Dress, Spring-Summer 2000
Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Pleated Ballerina Dress, Spring-Summer 2000

Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Pleated Ballerina Dress, Spring-Summer 2000

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Geneva, CH

This SS2000 Chanel pleated midi dress is cut from swathes of silk chiffon and features a quilted

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

C. 1995 Chanel Ballerina Sheer Black Mesh Bustier Dress w/ Tulle & Bows
C. 1995 Chanel Ballerina Sheer Black Mesh Bustier Dress w/ Tulle & Bows

C. 1995 Chanel Ballerina Sheer Black Mesh Bustier Dress w/ Tulle & Bows

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: Circa 1995 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld- has a boutique label but it is a couture handmade

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

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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.