Chanel Coloured Striped Tweed Dress
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel multi-coloured wool blend striped tweed dress from 2000 spring/summer collection
Chanel Coloured Striped Tweed Dress
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel multi-coloured wool blend striped tweed dress from 2000 spring/summer collection
Chanel Yellow Striped Dress circa SS19
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Wow Spring is calling! This classic yellow Chanel striped sun dress is a real show stopper
Chanel Multi-Colored Wool Blend Striped Tweed Dress
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel multicolored wool blend horizontal stripe tweed dress from 2000c collection
1986 Chanel Blue White Breton Striped Knit Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This knitted daytime tunic-dress by Chanel dates back to 1986. We believe it was created as part of
Vintage Chanel 1994 - CC knitted Striped Runway Dress
By Chanel
Located in Iba, PH
CHANEL READY-TO-WEAR SPRING-SUMMER 1994. Vintage Chanel 1994 - CC knitted Striped Dress. As seen
Chanel Spring/Summer 2015 Pink & White Striped Bouclé Dress FR 34
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Chanel Spring/Summer 2015 Pink & White Striped Bouclé Dress FR 34 Description: A rare Chanel dress
CHANEL black & white STRIPED HALTER NECK MINI Dress S VINTAGE
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel striped halter neck mini dress in black and white cotton (assumed cause tag
CHANEL black & silver 23P LUREX STRIPED FLARED Dress 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel dress in black polyamide (87%) and elastane (13%) with silver lurex
$1,299Sale Price|35% Off
Size: FR 42
CHANEL Embellished Striped Beaded Cashmere Blend Tunic Kaftan Mini Dress 42
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Striped signature cashmere mix dress by Chanel So versatile, can be worn as a dress, tunic, top etc
CHANEL blue & white 2019 19C LA PAUSA STRIPED KNIT Dress 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel short sleeve dress in blue & white striped cotton (65%) and polyester (35
CHANEL blue pink yellow cotton 2011 11P STRIPED KNIT Dress 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel striped sleevless dress in navy, pink, baby blue, baby pink and mustard
$1,299Sale Price|35% Off
Size: FR 34, fits best US 4-6 / XS-S
CHANEL Embellished Striped Beaded Cashmere Blend Tunic Kaftan Mini Dress 34
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Striped signature cashmere mix dress by Chanel So versatile, can be worn as a dress, tunic, top etc
CHANEL ivory & navy cotton blend 2017 17P STRIPED KNIT Dress 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2017 short knit dress in ecru and navy blue paper (71%), cotton (23%) and
Chanel Vintage S/S 1994 Black White Vinyl PVC Striped 94P Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
black and white striped mini dress. Made from sleek vinyl PVC, it boasts a striking chevron pattern that
Chanel Lace Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
unexpected patterned skirt speaks to Chanel’s simple aesthetic and grand personality. A rare find, this dress
CHANEL pink black cashmere STRIPED SLEEVELESS KNIT Dress 38 S 11C
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel (Sample) sleeveless embroidered knit dress in black, ivory and rose cashmere (100%) with a
CHANEL blue & pink 2015 15C DUBAI SHORT SLEEVE KNIT Dress 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel striped knit dress in blue, pink and white polyamide (41%), viscose (23
Unavailable
Chanel Nubby Woven Striped Summer Dress
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable dress by Chanel. Stretchy, striped, sleeveless with flared wrap skirt. Pockets at waist
Chanel Striped Tweed Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This multicoloured wool blend striped tweed dress from Chanel features a round neck, a sleeveless
Chanel Sleeveless Multicolor Striped Dress
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Sz.40 Like new condition.
Chanel Striped Knit Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This cream, black and pink cashmere and cotton striped knit dress from Chanel features a round neck
Chanel Black & Grey Striped Mini Dress - 40
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black & Grey Striped Mini Dress - 40. This cotton dress is in excellent condition
Chanel Striped Cashmere Knit Logo Embroidered Dress
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Comfortable and casual style with this dress from the Chanel. It is created using pale-blue
Chanel Boutique Tan & White Striped Dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Vintage tan and white striped dress by Chanel Boutique. Pointed collar. Short
Chanel Multicolor Striped Cotton Knit Sleeveless Dress
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Beautiful Chanel Multi coloured stripe dress featuring crewneck neckline. This stunning dress
Chanel Grey & White Striped Mini Dress 2009
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
2009 Cruise collection Chanel mini dress in a repeating pattern of pale grey and off-white stripes
Pink & White Chanel Striped Sweater Dress
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Pink and white striped sweater dress by Chanel. Boatneck. Long sleeves. Ribbed
Chanel Sky Blue & White Striped Shirt Dress - L
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Sky Blue & White Striped Shirt Dress - L. This dress is in very good condition and is from
CHANEL 07P Tunic Dress Cami Dress Coco Mark Striped Silk
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
07P collection Outer material: 100% silk; Base fabric: 91% cotton, 9% viscose color: ivory white black blue red Good condition. Has some yellowness inside.
Chanel 1970s Navy & White Silk Striped Pleated Dress - 42
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1970s Navy & White Silk Striped Pleated Dress - 42. This dress is in excellent vintage
Chanel Tan and Multi-Colored Cotton Knit Striped Dress & Cardigan - 36
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Tan and Multi-Colored Cotton Knit Striped Dress and Cropped Cardigan - 36. This beautiful
Chanel Pink and Black Striped Cashmere Knit Sleeveless Dress
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel sleeveless embroidered knit dress. Pink, black and beige cashmere with white cotton
CHANEL white blue red STRIPED cotton Short Sleeve Knit Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel short sleeve knit dress in white, blue, light blue and red cotton (96%) and
CHANEL 23S pink white cotton blend striped tweed CC mini dress FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 23S pink white cotton blend striped tweed CC mini dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A01287 Brand
Striped knitted dress with pocket on both side CHANEL Resort 2015
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Striped knitted dress with short sleeve and pocket on both side with jewellery button. Knit
Chanel 2pc White Polka Dot and Navy Striped Dress with Belt
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an adorably chic Chanel 2 pc dress set with belt. It features polka dot embroidered fabric
CHANEL 07P blue cream striped cotton silk blend CC cowl neck mini dress FR36 S
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 07P blue cream striped cotton silk blend CC cowl neck mini dress FR36 S Reference: NILI
Chanel CC Buttons Charming Summer Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Charming Chanel striped summer dress from 2018 Spring Collection. - CC logo buttons - made of
Chanel Saint-Tropez Collection Runway Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New fabulous Chanel striped beige dress with shimmering from Runway of Paris / SAINT-TROPEZ Cruise
Chanel Black Crepe Zip Front Midi Dress Sz.38
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel Black Satin Striped-Trim Midi Dress From 2017 Very good condition. Sz.38 Hanger is not
Chanel Black Crepe Zip Front Midi Dress Sz.38
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Timeless and chic, this Chanel Black Satin Striped-Trim Midi Dress from 2017 is a must-have for any
CHANEL 07P blue cream striped cotton silk blend CC cowl neck mini dress FR36 S
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 07P blue cream striped cotton silk blend CC cowl neck mini dress FR36 S Reference: NILI
CHANEL 2018 Runway CC button brown striped linen cotton knit dress FR38 M
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2018 Runway CC button brown striped linen cotton knit dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00785
new CHANEL 2018 Runway CC button brown striped linen cotton knit dress FR38 M
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHANEL 2018 Runway CC button brown striped linen cotton knit dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS
Chanel Tan Striped Halter Dress With Pleats - Size 38
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Tan Striped Halter Dress W/Pleats - Size 6 Age: c. 2006 Made in France
Chanel Vintage Navy & Ivory Silk Striped Sleeved Dress - 42 - circa 1980's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Navy & Ivory Silk Striped Sleeved Dress - 42 - circa 1980's. This short sleeve dress
CHANEL white cotton CRUISE 2019 STRIPED Shirt Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cruise collection 2019 long shirt dress in white cotton (100%) with
Chanel 11P Boucle Striped Knit Dress New with Tags Size 44
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous dress is from Chanel's 2011 collection. Made from a gorgeous knit in ecru, it
Classic Chanel Striped Blue White Red Maritime Knit Dress
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
GORGEOUS STRIPED CHANEL KNIT DRESS IN THE FAMOUS CHANEL COLORS RED, BLUE AND WHITE WITH
Chanel Runway Striped Crochet-Knit Maxi Dress, Resort 2011
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
The 2011 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld resort collection was all about the carefree spirit of summer
CHANEL blue white red STRIPED cotton Short Sleeve Knit Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel short sleeve knit dress in white, blue, midnight blue and red cotton (96
Chanel Lace and Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
unexpected patterned skirt speaks to Chanel’s simple aesthetic and grand personality. A rare find, this dress
Rare 1990s Chanel Striped Button Up Dress Shirt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rock the resurgence of the logo trend in this 1990s Chanel Button Up! Grey and white striped print
CHANEL 15P Oatmeal Navy Striped Cashmere Sweater Dress
Located in Krakow, PL
CHANEL 15P Oatmeal/Navy Striped Cashmere Sweater Dress Sz. -FR 34 2015 Spring / Summer Collection
Chanel Black And White Striped Dress
By Chanel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chanel black and white striped cashmere short sleeve dress. 57% Cashmere 25% Silk 12% Cotton
Chanel Striped Cashmere Dress (Pre-Fall 2008)
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striped cashmere dress by Chanel Pre-fall 2008 Made in Italy Off-white Black stripes Crew neck
CHANEL BLACK/WHITE LOGO STRIPED DRESS
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CHANEL BLACK/WHITE LOGO STRIPED DRESS.
Chanel Monochrome Striped Perforated Knit Midi Dress S
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
silhouette, this Chanel dress is cut from a quality cotton blend. It flaunts a monochrome striped design
Chanel Multicolor Striped Cotton Knit Sleeveless Dress S
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a classy style statement with this dress from Chanel. Designed to beautify, this creation can
Chanel Multicolor Striped Cotton Knit Sleeveless Dress S
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a classy style statement with this dress from Chanel. Designed to beautify, this creation can
2000s Chanel White And Black Striped Dress
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Chanel white and black striped cotton dress, with round neckline and decorative white V-neck
Chanel Pale Blue Striped Cashmere Knit Logo Embroidered Dress L
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Coming from the globally recognized house of Chanel, this dress is a treasure and a wardrobe
Chanel Black Striped Tweed Wool Mini Dress S
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a dazzling style statement with this chic dress from Chanel. Designed to beautify, this black
Chanel Multicolor Striped Cotton Knit Sleeveless Dress S
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a classy style statement with this dress from Chanel. Designed to beautify, this creation can
Chanel Multicolor Striped Cotton Knit Sleeveless Dress S
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a classy style statement with this dress from Chanel. Designed to beautify, this creation can
Chanel Navy Blue Striped Jersey Scallop Detail Sleeveless Dress M
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
You'll absolutely love wearing this dress from Chanel as it is stylish and bound to give you a
Chanel Navy Blue Striped Jersey Scallop Detail Sleeveless Dress M
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
You'll absolutely love wearing this dress from Chanel as it is stylish and bound to give you a
Chanel Multicolor Striped Knit Midi Dress M
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Chanel dress is a luxurious piece featuring a harmonious blend of vibrant hues. Crafted from
Chanel Burgundy Striped Cashmere Sweater Dress L
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Chanel sweater dress is an exquisite blend of luxury and style. Crafted with the finest
Chanel Fuschia Striped Rib Knit Varsity Logo Detail Belted Dress M
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Creations from Chanel are high in quality, style, and class. This dress is an effortlessly modish
1990s Chanel Boutique Black and Cream Striped Dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Milan, Italy
1990s Chanel Boutique striped knitted dress, sleeveless, oval neckline, gold logo buttons closure
Chanel Black and Grey Striped Knit Dress
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Chanel dress has an ethereal beauty - the top is made of a super fine black knit, while the
Chanel Pale Blue Striped Cashmere Knit Logo Embroidered Dress L
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Achieve a comfortable and casual style with this dress from the House of Chanel. It is created
Chanel Cashmere Horizontal Striped Sleeveless Dress With Ivory Crochet Bands
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cashmere Sleeveless Dress proves that Chanel is so much more than classic boucle skirt suits
Pink and red silk chiffon bustier evening dress with drape Bob Mackie for Saks
By Bob Mackie
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink and red silk chiffon bustier evening dress with drape. Boned bustier inside with adjustable waist band. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE S
2003 Roberto Cavalli Embroidered Denim Jacket
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
ZIMMERMANN Garnet burgundy silk 2024 CORSET SATIN MIDI Dress 0 XS
By Zimmermann
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Zimmermann cocktail dress in Garnet burgundy satin silk exudes effortless elegance. Designed with a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette, it features a structured ...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Stretch Dress F/W 2002 Collection Designer size - 38 Deep V-neck style, Black satin trim, Removable tie, Very stretch. Made in Italy Excellent new condition....
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this two-piece black pantsuit features a fitted tunic top and high-waisted flared trousers. The set is accented with bold, strategi...
Thierry Mugler Couture Dramatic Silk Corset Top Bodice Bustier
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Thierry Mugler Couture 02/03 Silk Corset. A vision of bold sensuality and architectural elegance. This is piece is unworn and comes with the original tag from FW 2002/20...
$12,925
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Rayon Jersey Cutout Evening Dress, FW 2002
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
This Gucci by Tom Ford evening dress from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is constructed in black rayon jersey with a self-lined finish, enhancing structure and opacity while maintai...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
$795
Size: Small - Medium
1970s Sirena of California Hot Pink Flowers and Polka Dots Jersey Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome vintage SIRENA OF CALIFORNIA hot pink, orange, fuchsia, yellow, purple and navy blue boho maxi dress! Features a lace-up bodice that can adjust to fit an array of bust sizes....
$1,394
Size: 40 (It) 6 (Us) S
Yellow bustier eveni ng dress with 2 bows on the bust Boutique MOSCHINO NEW
By Boutique Moschino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow bustier evening dress with 2 bows on the bust. Main fabric composition: 70% triacétate, 30% polyester. Satin lining only inside the bust. Boned. Invisible zip on the left sid...
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Logo Belt Plunging Backless Wrap Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Logo Belt Plunging Backless Wrap Dress IT 38 Look 8 from the Spring 2005 Collection.
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1995 Virgin & Child by Jean Fouquet Print Slip Mini Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1995 Virgin & Child with Angels by Jean Fouquet Print Sheer Mesh Slip Mini Dress Size M Print seen on Kim Kardashian.
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Tattoo Print Plunging Bodycon Maxi Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Tattoo Print Plunging Bodycon Maxi Evening Dress Gown
Christian Dior Haute Couture Matrix Collection Men Skirt Automne Hiver 1999-2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Unique waxed cotton and leather "skirt" by John Galliano for Christian Dior Haute Couture. The collection from which this "skirt" derives from was presented at Versailles. Guests we...
VERSACE pale pink silk 2024 BAROCCO PLEATED MINI Skirt 44 L
By Versace
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Versace skirt in lightweight pale pink crepe silk (100%) is adorned with the iconic Barocco print, embodying the brand's opulent aesthetic. Designed with a high-w...
Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Runway Bamboo Jungle Print Keyhole Cutout Back Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Runway Bamboo Jungle Print Keyhole Cutout Back Dress Look 14 from the Spring 2000 Collection. Iconic tropical jungle bamboo print dress from Gianni Versace...
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
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.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.