MIU MIU 2020 pink silk white flower embroidered smocked Cottage dress IT40 S
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU 2020 pink silk white flower embroidered smocked puffy sleeve Cottage dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/G00018 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2020 Material: Sil...
Ralph Lauren Early Floral Cottage Core Cotton Prairie Dress, 1980s
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early in Ralph Lauren's historic career, he began to tap into early Americana- as illustrated by this iconic prairie dress. Apron pockets with a tie belt waist. Important piece of fa...
1970s White Cotton Eyelet Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s white cotton cottage dress with eyelet lace ruffles along an applied pinafore silhouette and up over the shoulders.
1920s White Cottage Dress with Hand-embroidery and Pull-work
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s White Cottage Dress with Hand-embroidery and Pull-work.
1960s/1970s Gunne Sax Lace Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1960s to early 1970s Gunne Sax cream prairie/cottage dress featuring crochet lace paneling alone the face of the dress and sleeves.
1970s Pink Cottage Floral Printed and Flocked Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Pink cotton voile cottage dress printed with pink and green roses flocked for texture.
1969 Gunne Sax Eclectic Horseman Printed Cotton Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1960s (1969; Black label) Gunne Sax cotton prairie dress/cottage dress featuring an "Eclectic Horseman" print in tones of blue, lavender, mustard, and indigo.
LOVE SHACK FANCY white cotton square neck lace trimmed ribbon cottage dress XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOVE SHACK FANCY white cotton square neck lace trimmed ribbon cottage dress XS Reference: AAWC/A00155 Brand: Love Shack Fancy Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern: Solid Closure: Be...
Ralph Lauren Pink Floral Cottage Core Cotton Dress, 1980s
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early piece by Ralph Lauren. Timeless 1980's Americana little pink and cream cotton floral sundress. Fitted bodice with gathered skirt, scoop neck and racer back. Button down detail...
S/S 2004 Versace by Donatella Runway Pink Toile Print Ruffle Flare Mini Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Embracing a cottage-core aesthetic, this dress showcases Donatella's artistic interpretation of a willow-style print, evoking a sense of whimsy and femininity.
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 lace up bodice, a wide ruffled hem, and an applied sash that ties in the back over the...
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton and Lace Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax cotton cottage dress adorned with machine lace panels along the full-length skirt, a lace up bodice, sheer lace puff sleeves, satin ribbon trim, and an applied sash t...
1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax white cotton day dress with machine lace trim/embroidery, clear button front closure, pin pleats, gathers, wide ruffled hem, and a double piped waist with adjustable ...
1960s Saks Fifth Ave. Muslin Cottage Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Petite Saks Fifth Ave. "Young Dimensions" cottage dress made of a beige cotton muslin with a full skirt finished with a wide ruffled hem, an empire waist adorned with a handmad...
1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970's Gunne Sax white cotton voile cottage dress with lace and satin ribbon trim, lace-up bodice, full cuffed sleeves, full length skirt finished with lace and a wide ruffled hem.
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 bodice, hem, and scoop neckline are trimmed in white lace and satin trim.
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...
$5,189
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - IT 44
Jean Paul Gaultier knitted wool floral tapestry sweater and skirt set, fw 1984
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier; Tapestry style floral knitted wool turtle neck sweater and skirt set Fall-Winter 1984
$535Sale Price|50% Off
Bally Astara Crocodile Embossed Leather Pencil Miniskirt
By Bally
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
This Bally Astara pencil miniskirt is crafted from crocodile-embossed leather with a sleek, form-fitting silhouette. A concealed back zip closure completes the design. Banded waist B...
AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1990 Runway Bodycon "The Supermodel" Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Spring / Summer 1990 Material: Stretch Color: Black Size: L Made in Italy From Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring Summer 1990 collection, this...
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Python Rhinestone Dragon Black Flap Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this black python flap bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious must-have. A python ...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfield Lace Bow Ankle Strap Black and White Pumps
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Karl Lagerfield - Early 00's - Sold by Skof.Archive - Lace Bow Ankle Strap Black and White Pumps - Lateral openings - White Floral Lace - Black Lace Bow - High heels ...
Gucci Silk Slip Dress with Lace and Leather Trim
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rose silk slip dress from Gucci. It has double spaghetti straps, one in patent leather matching the G adorned strap crossing the upper chest. There is detailed black lace ...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano 2001 Chris 1947 Cadillac Denim Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A very rare Cadillac denim bag designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior Fall 2001 collection Featured on the runway and in the AD campaign Special piece, produced in a very limit...
$675
Size: Small / Medium
1950s Red White Bandanna Print Vintage 50s Western Cotton Sleeveless Crop Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s red and white sleeveless western cotton crop top ! Features buttons up the front, and ties shut at center waist. Great with pants, a skirt, shorts or jeans. In great condi...
Moschino Cheap and Chic burgundy wool jacket with contrasting piping, '9s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Elegant Moschino Cheap and Chic jacket in pure virgin wool, made in Italy by Aeffe. A garment with a tailored cut, typical of the fashion house's ironic and refined style in the 1990...
rare MIU MIU 2014 Runway blue PVC metallic purple wool A-line dress IT40 S
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MIU MIU 2014 Runway blue PVC metallic purple wool jacquard embellished A-line dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/G00025 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: Fall/Winter ...
YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 1987 Collectors Runway & Campaign Bow Dress FR42
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Berlin, BE
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall Winter 1987 Runway / Campaign Dress FR42 - Illustrated by René Gruau Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Yves Saint Laurent Collection: Fall / W...
Chloé Silk Chiffon Cocktail Pleated Dress with Sash
By Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chloé brings back sophisticated 60's cocktail with this fantastic silk chiffon pleated dress. This classic silhouette reminds us of Audrey Hepburn, even alluding to a Catherine Deneu...
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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