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 - Zipper Closure on the back - Made in France - Excellent Condition - Size: 40 FR - 44 IT - ...
$2,310Sale Price|28% Off
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 1995 Midi Black Sleeveless Dress with Button
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
- Sold by SkofArchive - Designed by Karl Lagerfield - Spring-Summer 1995 - Midi Black Sleeveless Dress - Button up closure - Black Buttons with Gold "CC" Logo - Two Pockets on the f...
Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Pleated Ballerina Dress, Spring-Summer 2000
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
This SS2000 Chanel pleated midi dress is cut from swathes of silk chiffon and features a quilted bodice. Iconic Coco Chanel portrait print. Fully lined in silk, this dress fastens wi...
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 piece as you can see from the photo of the inner bodice. The center of the bustier al...
$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 2016 Ribbon Embellished Mini Dress Little Black Dress 36
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Merced, CA
Chanel ribbon embellished little black dress with Chanel interlocking CC logo emblem and from pockets. This is pre-owned in excellent condition.
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage S/S 1992 Runway Collection Ivory White Silk Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Archival Karl Lagerfeld Spring Summer 1992 runway ivory white silk dress. The twin of this dress was modeled in black by Christy Turlington on the runway. Made in a ivory/white silk ...
Chanel S/S 2006 Marissa Cooper Bride Camellia Ivory White Evening Wedding Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel Spring/Summer 2006 cream camellia bride dress, an exceptionally rare and highly collectible final runway look from Karl Lagerfeld’s Spring 2006 collection. This ethereal strap...
Resort 2008 CHANEL by Karl Lagerfeld Black Cut Out Sequin Mini Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sheffield, GB
2008 Resort CHANEL by Karl Largerfeld mini dress, crafted in a Zig Zag textured stretchy black jersey, with a cut out mesh panel detail around the bust, embellished with black crucif...
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
$931
Size: Recommended Size; UK 10
S/S 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Off White Beige Shift Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2006 Christian Dior shift dress by John Galliano. Crafted from 100% Pure Silk, featuring Lambskin Leather pocket details with small decorative bows. The dress feature...
White cotton sleeveless dress Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton sleeveless dress. Fabric composition: 94% cotton, 6% elasthane. Silk lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 36 (Fr) 4 (US) S
John Galliano Spring/Summer 1999 Black Diamond Knit Sleeveless Dress
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring/Summer 1999. Black diamond textured knit sleeveless dress. Scoop neck, semi-sheer mesh at neckline and hem, body-skimming silhouette. House - John Galliano ...
Chanel 1980s Vintage Strapless White Cotton Dress with Lace Detail
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s Chanel strapless white cotton dress with black lace by Karl Lagerfeld . Perfect for rehearsal dinner or wedding. fit size 2/4
Off-white wool sleEveless dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white wool sleeveless dress. SILK LINING ONLY INSIDE THE TOP OF THE DRESS. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Gros-grain inside the waist with hook&eye closur...
Chanel cruise 1997 vintage white wedding midi dress with logo button up front
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage A beautiful vintage button up dress from Chanel Cruise 1997 by Karl Lagerfeld White dress with a very fine waffle/weave texture running over it The dress buttons u...
Stella McCartney Zip Front Sleeveless Dress in White Cotton
By Stella McCartney
Located in Houston, TX
This mini style has a round neck and sleevelss feature, and it's flattering zip up at the front with a flare qt the bottom. Style yours with loafers for days in the city. Stella McC...
CHRISTIAN DIOR off-white viscose TIERED RUFFLED Sleeveless Knit Dress 38 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior ruffle-panelled knit dress in cream viscose (100%). Opens with a concealed zipper on the side and with two buttons on the back. Lined in viscose (90%) a...
CHANEL black cashmere 21S SLEEVELESS KNIT MINI Dress 34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel knit dress in black cashmere (72%), silk (16%), polyester (9%), polyamide (2%) and polyurethane (1%). This luxury Chanel dress features a sleek, fitted silhouet...
CHRISTIAN DIOR black viscose 2022 SLEEVELESS FLARED KNIT Dress XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior dress in black technical knit crafted from viscose (75%), polyamide (23%), and elastane (2%) in an 18-gauge construction, the precision-engineered fabri...
GUCCI by TOM FORD White Sleeveless V-Neck Viscose Knit Midi Dress, Circa 2004
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Sleek minimalist white knit dress designed during Tom Ford's final years at Gucci, circa 2004. A clean, unembellished design allows the impeccable cut to take center stage. • Gucci ...
F/W 1989 Ralph Lauren Naomi Campbell Black Bias Cut Silk Sleeveless Dress 8
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Ralph Lauren’s Fall/Winter 1989 collection, this black silk dress features a bias-cut silhouette that drapes elegantly over the body. The sleeveless design and high neckline cre...
F/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Semi Sheer Black Lace Poet Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous black lace dress from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, designed by Tom Ford, is from the Fall/Winter 2002 collection. It debuted on the runway as Look 33, modeled by Ama...
$12,892
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
F/W 1998 Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Runway Black Lace Blue Stretch Gown FR40
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alexander McQueen's Fall/Winter 1998 "Blade Runner" collection for Givenchy, this sheer black lace gown features striking a blue underlay. Inspired by the retro-futuristic costu...
Calvin Klein Collection by Calvin Vintage 1990s Tailored Pinstriped Suit
By Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Calvin Klein collection by Calvin Klein vintage 1990's tailored pin stripe suit Calvin Klein defined the look of American minimalism in the 1990s, sleek, understated, and effortlessl...
John Galliano Black Knit Dress with Floral Chiffon Ruffles and Scarf, FW 2004
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano dress and matching scarf from the Fall-Winter 2003 collection are crafted from a black wool/viscose blend with intricate knit patterns, interwoven with tonal black...
$18,352
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Satin Crystal Evening Dress, SS 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano sleeveless floor-length evening dress in black hammered satin, cut as a close-fitting bias column with a subtly flared hem. The front features a drape...
$19,032
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...
$16,993
Size: FR 38 / 40
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink tweed and yellow lace skirt suit, fw 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior skirt suit ensemble ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Pink Donegal tweed ▪ Jacket with attached scarf edged with yellow Calais lace ▪ Nipped-in waist ▪ Knee-length ...
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Iconic Lace Inserted Crepe Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Lace Inserted Silk Crepe Gown from the 1970's. Made in the period when Lagerfeld helmed the direction of Chloe with his weightless body conscious layer...
Vintage Givenchy Pinstripe Blazer Set
By Givenchy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Givenchy Pinstripe Blazer Set is a timeless classic that represents the high level of craftsmanship and style Givenchy is known for. Its striped pattern offers a sophisti...
VALENTINO Lilac Feather-Trimmed Silk-Cady Wide-Leg Jumpsuit
By Valentino
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Step into luxury with this unforgettable Valentino jumpsuit in “Cherry Blossom” lilac silk-cady. Voluminous ostrich feather cuffs, a sleek fitted bodice, and a floor-sweeping wide-le...
Unavailable|$2,447
Size: 42 / US 8
Chanel Fall 1994 Size 42 8 Lagerfeld Vintage Olive Military Green Skirt Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Chanel Fall 1994 army/military green lightweight wool skirt suit ! Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Features a tailored jacket with buttons one large button with CC logo at center...
1996 Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Cheetah pattern Velvet Pin Up Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
Sublime 1996 Dolce & Gabbana structured velvet mini dress in an elegant cheetah 'animal' print fabric. The silhouette is timeless featuring a simple shoulder strap, slim cut at t...
$5,042Sale Price|20% Off
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Chanel by Karl Lagerfield S/S 1992 Wool Pink Tailleur
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Karl Lagerfied - Money by Skof.Archive - Wool Pink Tailleur - Spring Summer 1992 Collection - Runway Set - Round Neckline - Double-breasted front closure with six match...
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.