2000S Vivienne Westwood Silk Charmeuse Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
2000S Vivienne Westwood Silk Charmeuse Dress
2000S Vivienne Westwood Silk Charmeuse Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
2000S Vivienne Westwood Silk Charmeuse Dress
2000S Cream Silk Charmeuse & Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S Cream Silk Charmeuse & Chiffon Cocktail Dress
1990S Navy Blue Matelassé Lightweight Silk Organza Charmeuse Lined Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S Navy Blue Matelassé Lightweight Silk Organza Charmeuse Lined Cocktail Dress With Accents
1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Backless Violet Silk Charmeuse Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Alexander McQueen Purple violet silk charmeuse gown with interesting sleeves and exposed
1980S Black Silk Charmeuse & Lace Trimmed Robe
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Silk Charmeuse & Lace Trimmed Robe
Halston silk charmeuse strapless gown
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Halston gown in silk charmeuse. A very architectural look, the bodice wraps around the body
1990S Black Silk Charmeuse & French Chantilly Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Silk Charmeuse & French Chantilly Lace Gown
MORPHEW COLLECTION Cream & Gray Floral Silk Charmeuse Two Scarf Sagittarius Dre
Located in New York, NY
Floral Silk Charmeuse Two Scarf Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC
1970s Jean Patou Burgundy Plum Silk Charmeuse Gown
By Jean Patou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1970s Jean Patou Silk Charmeuse in Red Plum with long sash. Bust: 38"/ Waist: 28
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Green & Purple Floral Print Silk Charmeuse Ruched Waist Dr
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Green & Purple Floral Print Silk Charmeuse Ruched Waist Dress With Pink
1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Old Hollywood Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Old Hollywood Gown
2000S GUCCI Ecru Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Minimal Trained Gown
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
2000S GUCCI Ecru Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Minimal Trained Gown
1990S MAURIZIO GALANTE Ecru Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Artfully Hand-Pleated
By Maurizio Galante
Located in New York, NY
Missing label 1990S MAURIZIO GALANTE Ecru Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Artfully Hand-Pleated
1990S Black Silk Chantilly Lace & Net Ruffled Ball Gown Lined In Lilac Charmeuse
Located in New York, NY
Gown Lined In Lilac Charmeuse
1980s Stanley Platos - Martin Ross Red Fuchsia and Black Zebra Silk Satin Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
charmeuse cocktail dress with side slit pockets and original matching bow belt. Skirt is fully lined for
Christian Dior Lingerie Label Creme Charmeuse Navt Trim Chemise Dress Size Med
By Christian Dior
Located in Palm Desert, CA
looks like silk charmeuse. the charm of this dress is the navy trapunto collar ond sleeve cuff. It has a
1990's SHAMASK COUTURE / MOSS Gold silk dress
By Ronaldus Shamask
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Never worn, 1990's SHAMASK COUTURE / MOSS Gold silk charmeuse dress with excellent draped front
FLORA KUNG Double Silk Charmeuse deep-V Jade Rose Dress - NWT made in France
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
100% luxurious silk double charmeuse twist front dress. Discreet tulip slit at center front
1990s PRADA Black Silk Charmeuse Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990s PRADA Black Silk Charmeuse Dress
1990S Alberta Ferretti Deconsturcted Crinkle Silk Charmeuse Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in New York, NY
1990S Alberta Ferretti Deconsturcted Crinkle Silk Charmeuse Dress
Italian Black Charmeuse Dress, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1980's Italian dress design offers a sculptural silhouette starting with dramatic shoulders
Vintage 1990s John Galliano Black Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1990’s John Galliano black silk charmeuse dress has a biased cut and is inspired by a 1930’s
Chanel Silk Charmeuse Shirt Dress
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel, burnt orange, silk charmeuse, shirt dress having a "Faux" quilted print. Signature Chanel
MORPHEW COLLECTION Champagne Silk Charmeuse Sagittarius Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Champagne Silk Charmeuse Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely
MORPHEW COLLECTION Champagne Silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Champagne Silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Silk Charmeuse Sagittarius Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Silk Charmeuse Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Silk Charmeuse Two Scarf Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Silk Charmeuse Two Scarf Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand
MORPHEW COLLECTION Champagne Silk Charmeuse Two Scarf Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Champagne Silk Charmeuse Two Scarf Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by
MORPHEW COLLECTION Lyons Blue Silk Charmeuse Sagittarius Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Lyons Blue Silk Charmeuse Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely
Morphew Collection Black Silk Charmeuse 3 Scarf Dress
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Collection Black Silk Charmeuse 3 Scarf Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand
MORPHEW COLLECTION Mayan Gold Silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Mayan Gold Silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by
1990s BILL BLASS Burnt Orange Silk Charmeuse Asymetrical Neckline Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage BILL BLASS Orange Burnt Silk Gown with asymmetrical shoulder strap. zip at the back and slightly ruching on the waist. What an elegance gown. Fit US - Medium Bust: 38 inch / ...
1920S Teal Silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress With Bias Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1920S Teal Silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress With Bias Skirt
2000S GUCCI Burgundy Silk & Spandex Charmeuse Tie Front Dress
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Tagged size 38 2000S GUCCI Burgundy Silk & Spandex Charmeuse Tie Front Dress
MORPHEW COLLECTION Mayan Gold Silk Charmeuse Two Scarf Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Mayan Gold Silk Charmeuse Two Scarf Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Silk Charmeuse Oversized Button Down Shirt Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Silk Charmeuse Oversized Button Down Shirt Dress, Wrap Dress and Duster
MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & Gold Silk Charmeuse Two Scarf Sagittarius Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & Gold Silk Charmeuse Two Scarf Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is
MORPHEW COLLECTION Champagne Silk Charmeuse Oversized Button Down Shirt Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Champagne Silk Charmeuse Oversized Button Down Shirt Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is
1990s John Galliano Cream Silk Charmeuse Bias Cut Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1990s John Galliano cream silk charmeuse bias cut dress with flutter sleeves. Perfect for
1990S ROBERTO CAVALLI Leopard Print Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
1990S ROBERTO CAVALLI Leopard Print Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress
MORPHEW COLLECTION Mayan Gold Silk Charmeuse Oversized Button Down Shirt Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Mayan Gold Silk Charmeuse Oversized Button Down Shirt Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION
DOLCE & GABBANA Sorrento Print silk Charmeuse Short Sleeve Dress 38 XS
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana 3/4 sleeve sheath dress in multicolor Sorrento print silk charmeuse
1950s Helen Rose Navy Charmeuse Tailored Day Dress
By Helen Rose
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeously simple and stunningly tailored 1950s Helen Rose navy blue silk charmeuse day dress
1990S Grey Silk Charmeuse Tropical Floral Tunic Dress1990S Grey Silk Charmeuse T
Located in New York, NY
1990S Grey Silk Charmeuse Tropical Floral Tunic Dress
1970S Bill Blass Jewel-Tone Silk Charmeuse Boho Cocktail Or Day Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
1970S Bill Blass Jewel-Tone Silk Charmeuse Boho Cocktail Or Day Dress
1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
2000S Stella Mccartney Chloe Light Green Silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress With Si
Located in New York, NY
2000S Stella Mccartney Chloe Light Green Silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress With Silver Beaded Straps
Vintage CHANEL Creme and Black Silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Classic CHANEL Creme and Black silk charmeuse cocktail dress. Dress has gold pearl buttons
Geoffrey Beene Silk Charmeuse Cowl Neck Shift
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, herringbone pattern, silk charmeuse, shift style day dress, having a soft, cowl
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Grey silk Charmeuse Cocktail Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford grey silk charmeuse cocktail dress. Marked size: 36F / Fit US 2
1990S LEONARD Pink & Orange Psychedelic Silk Charmeuse Kaftan
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
1990S LEONARD Pink & Orange Psychedelic Silk Charmeuse Kaftan
70S ADOLFO black silk charmeuse gown
By Adolfo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy yet demure Adolfo black silk charmeuse gown. Bust: 34" / Waist: 26" / Hip: 34" / Length: 55"
Morphew Collection Black Silk Charmeuse Iman Gown
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Collection Black Silk Charmeuse Iman Gown MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in
2000S Emerald Green & Black Silk Charmeuse Chiffon Victorian Inspired Bubble Sk
Located in New York, NY
2000S Emerald Green & Black Silk Charmeuse Chiffon Victorian Inspired Bubble Skirt Cocktail Dress
MORPHEW COLLECTION Cream & Navy Blue Silk Charmeuse Floral Geometric Two Scarf
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Cream & Navy Blue Silk Charmeuse Floral Geometric Two Scarf Dress MORPHEW
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Charmeuse Bias Cut Slip Cockta
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Charmeuse Bias Cut Slip Cocktail Dress
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Charmeuse Bias Cut Slip Cocktai
Located in New York, NY
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Charmeuse Bias Cut Slip Cocktail Dress
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Charmeuse Bias Cut Slip Cockta
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Charmeuse Bias Cut Slip Cocktail Dress
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Champagne Silk & Lycra Charmeuse Satin Bra Top Cocktail D
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Champagne Silk & Lycra Charmeuse Satin Bra Top Cocktail Dress With Cut Outs
MORPHEW COLLECTION Champagne Silk Charmeuse Bias Cut Slip Gown
Located in New York, NY
Made from Silk Charmeuse. Can fit sizes 0-6. MORPHEW COLLECTION Champagne Silk Charmeuse Bias Cut
2000S MISSONI Brown, Peach & Teal Rayon Blend Knit Floral Silk Charmeuse Wrap Dr
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
2000S MISSONI Brown, Peach & Teal Rayon Blend Knit Floral Silk Charmeuse Wrap Dress
2000S GUCCI Ecru Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Minimal Trained Gown
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
2000S GUCCI Ecru Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Minimal Trained Gown
2000S GUCCI Ecru Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Minimal Trained Gown
Located in New York, NY
2000S GUCCI Ecru Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Minimal Trained Gown
1990S Gucci Lime Green Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Minimalist Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Gucci Lime Green Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Minimalist Gown
1990S Nude Silk Charmeuse Swarovski Encrusted Lace Bodice Gown With Train
Located in New York, NY
1990S Nude Silk Charmeuse Swarovski Encrusted Lace Bodice Gown With Train
1990S Brown Silk Charmeuse Gown With Beaded Lace And High Slit
Located in New York, NY
1990S Brown Silk Charmeuse Gown With Beaded Lace And High Slit
1990S Nude Silk Charmeuse Swarovski Encrusted Lace Bodice Gown With Train
Located in New York, NY
1990S Nude Silk Charmeuse Swarovski Encrusted Lace Bodice Gown With Train
Roberto Cavalli off white silk charmeuse floral print bias cut gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Roberto Cavalli bias cut off white silk charmeuse print gown with blue, green, brown
1990S MAURIZIO GALANTE Ecru Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Artfully Hand-Pleated C
Located in New York, NY
1990S MAURIZIO GALANTE Ecru Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Artfully Hand-Pleated Cocktail Dress
1980S THIERRY MUGLER Pink Silk Charmeuse & Black Chantilly Lace Trained Gown Wi
Located in New York, NY
Tagged a French size 44 1980S THIERRY MUGLER Pink Silk Charmeuse & Black Chantilly Lace Trained
90s Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier emerald green silk charmeuse gown with bra
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing Jean Paul Gaultier silk charmeuse with his iconic bra. Open back. Bust ( blousy) 44", but
1990'S ROBERTO CAVALLI Silver Grey Silk Charmeuse Bias-Cut Ombré Print Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
1990'S ROBERTO CAVALLI Silver Grey Silk Charmeuse Bias-Cut Ombré Print Gown
Roberto Cavalli blue-grey and gold brocade-print silk corset mini dress, fw 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli silk corseted mini dress ▪ Blue-grey and metallic gold brocade printed silk ▪ Corseted bodice with asymmetric ruching ▪ Ruffled mini skirt with frayed hem ▪ Cors...
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR
By John Galanos
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Silk and Lace Gown with Faint Pink and Lavender Flair Spring/Summer Size 36FR. Measurements: Bust 34" Waist 27" Hips 34" Gown is cut on the bias and ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...
S/S 2004 Christian Dior by Galliano Dress Bias Cut Silk Black Crepe Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
This Beautiful, black silk crepe mini dress for Christian Dior's Spring / Summer 2004 Collection designed by John Galliano features a superb (stretchy) figure hugging silhouette, num...
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
UNWORN Exotic Fendi Embroidered Sequin Mini Croissant Bag - Special Piece
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Special Piece! Stunning Mini Croissant Bag by Fendi Champagne-colored satin is beautifully embroidered with sequins & pearls FF Logo buckle closure Exotic snakeskin trimming Adju...
$16,953
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
NWT's THE DANES Vintage Black Silk Extra Long Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
The Danes Vintage Black 100% silk Extra long Pullover Sheer mesh back Size USA 8 NWT's, Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 66, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of waist...
Victorian Cream Cotton & Lace High Swan Neck Blouse With Trim Sleeves Hand-Made
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cream Cotton & Lace High Swan Neck Blouse With Trim Sleeves Hand-Made Buttons
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Asymmetric Neckline
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress by Thierry Mugler. It is a semi fitted dress with an asymmetric jagged edge neckline outlined in black velvet and a straight skirt. It is fully lined in s...
$2,099Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 38
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Lace Dress Special Edition Collection 38
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Dress. For a sensational silhouette Black stretch fabric, satin and lace details Straps are adjustable Hook-fastening details in front A ti...
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?
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