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Cotton Gauze Dresses

NEW 1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche cotton gauze dress
NEW 1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche cotton gauze dress

NEW 1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche cotton gauze dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This is a 1970's dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent, fabricated from soft airy cotton gauze

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1970s French Day Dresses

Loewe + Paula's Ibiza Striped Cotton-Gauze Midi Dress
Loewe + Paula's Ibiza Striped Cotton-Gauze Midi Dress

Loewe + Paula's Ibiza Striped Cotton-Gauze Midi Dress

By Loewe

Located in London, GB

Super fun and flirty Loewe + Paula's Ibiza Belted Striped Cotton-gauze Midi Dress. bought for £1250

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2010s Unknown Casual Dresses

Cotton Gauze Peasant Maxi Dress with Lace Trim, 1970s
Cotton Gauze Peasant Maxi Dress with Lace Trim, 1970s

Cotton Gauze Peasant Maxi Dress with Lace Trim, 1970s

Located in Sparks, NV

Soft cotton gauzy maxi dress with darling floral print ribbon and lace trim. Long sleeves and

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche off the shoulder cotton gauze RUNWAY dress
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche off the shoulder cotton gauze RUNWAY dress

1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche off the shoulder cotton gauze RUNWAY dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This Saint Laurent dress from 1978 is made from airy cotton gauze in a rich berry red tone. The

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1970s French Day Dresses

1970s Angel Sleeve Poppy Print Cotton Maxi Dress
1970s Angel Sleeve Poppy Print Cotton Maxi Dress

1970s Angel Sleeve Poppy Print Cotton Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

. Made from a lightweight gauze cotton, the dress has a painterly multi-coloured floral arrangement

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

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Valentino Cotton Gauze Polka Dot  Evening dress
Valentino Cotton Gauze Polka Dot  Evening dress

Valentino Cotton Gauze Polka Dot Evening dress

Located in New York, NY

Valentino shirt style cotton gauze evening dress with outer layer of black and white polka dots and

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1970s Italian Evening Gowns

YSL Floral Print Peasant Dress
YSL Floral Print Peasant Dress

YSL Floral Print Peasant Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

YSL, cotton gauze, floral print peasant style dress. Gathered at the neckline with long sleeves

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1970s French Maxi Dresses

Yves St. Laurent
Yves St. Laurent

Yves St. Laurent

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Size: 36

Yves St. Laurent

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves St. Laurent teal, cotton gauze, peasant style, 1970's dress with smocked bodice,flounced off

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1970s French Day Dresses

OSSIE CLARK
OSSIE CLARK

OSSIE CLARK

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Size: 4/6

OSSIE CLARK

By Ossie Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dark grey cotton gauze graduation dress with pink floral embroidery at shoulders, pink piping

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1960s British Day Dresses

1960's BIBA long white cotton gauze dress with lace trim
1960's BIBA long white cotton gauze dress with lace trim

1960's BIBA long white cotton gauze dress with lace trim

By Biba

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, long white cotton gauze dress with tan lace dress designed by Barbara Hulanicki for

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1970s British Day Dresses

Prada Pleated Cotton Gauze Dress
Prada Pleated Cotton Gauze Dress

Prada Pleated Cotton Gauze Dress

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Size: 38 (ITALIAN)

Prada Pleated Cotton Gauze Dress

By Prada

Located in Switzerland, CH

MIUCCIA PRADA OFF-WHITE ASYMMETRICAL GRECIAN GODDESS DRAPED PLEAT DRESS A CLASSIC PRADA PIECE

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1970s Cotton Gauze Dress in Off White
Vintage 1970s Cotton Gauze Dress in Off White

Vintage 1970s Cotton Gauze Dress in Off White

Located in Sparks, NV

Beautifully done vintage 1970s off white cotton gauze peasant style dress with full blouson sleeves

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1970s Indian Kaftans

1999 Romeo Gigli cinnamon brown RUNWAY dress with lace trim
1999 Romeo Gigli cinnamon brown RUNWAY dress with lace trim

1999 Romeo Gigli cinnamon brown RUNWAY dress with lace trim

By Romeo Gigli

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Cinnamon brown cotton gauze dress from Romeo Gigli’s Spring 1999 collection exactly as seen on the

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hanae Mori Cotton Gauze Geisha Print Dress
Hanae Mori Cotton Gauze Geisha Print Dress

Hanae Mori Cotton Gauze Geisha Print Dress

By Hanae Mori

Located in New York, NY

Hanae Mori long sleeved crinkle cotton gauze print dress. Printed with double geisha faces and film

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1970s Japanese Day Dresses

Isabel Marant Geeny Ruffled Cotton Gauze Mini Dress
Isabel Marant Geeny Ruffled Cotton Gauze Mini Dress

Isabel Marant Geeny Ruffled Cotton Gauze Mini Dress

Located in London, GB

Isabel Marant's black cotton-gauze mini dress, this silk-lined style is trimmed with pleated

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

1971 Thea Porter Brocade Cotton Gauze & Lace Dress
1971 Thea Porter Brocade Cotton Gauze & Lace Dress

1971 Thea Porter Brocade Cotton Gauze & Lace Dress

By Thea Porter

Located in Rockwood, ON

The combination of silk taffeta and lace with the added touches of the hand painted design (perhaps done by Thea herself) makes this Couture label gown very special. The bodice has a...

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1970s Day Dresses

Jeff Banks Vintage Cotton Gauze Kaftan One Size
Jeff Banks Vintage Cotton Gauze Kaftan One Size

Jeff Banks Vintage Cotton Gauze Kaftan One Size

By Jeff Banks

Located in London, GB

This vintage kaftan by Jeff Banks is made from cream cotton gauze in an oversized fit with multi

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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

1970's Rizkallah for Malcolm Starr Bohemian Gauze Maxi Dress
1970's Rizkallah for Malcolm Starr Bohemian Gauze Maxi Dress

1970's Rizkallah for Malcolm Starr Bohemian Gauze Maxi Dress

By Rizkallah

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Beautiful 1970's Rizkallah for Malcolm Starr cotton gauze maxi dress. Incredible piece with the

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1970s American Day Dresses

Sportmax Black Cotton Gauze Long Sleeve Tunic XS
Sportmax Black Cotton Gauze Long Sleeve Tunic XS

Sportmax Black Cotton Gauze Long Sleeve Tunic XS

By Sportmax

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Look elegant and classy no matter what in this tunic. Complement it with high heels and statement jewelry for a chic feminine look.

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2010s Tunics and Wrap Dresses

Vintage Thea Porter 1971 Lace Brocade Maxi Dress
Vintage Thea Porter 1971 Lace Brocade Maxi Dress

Vintage Thea Porter 1971 Lace Brocade Maxi Dress

By Thea Porter

Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Thea Porter 1971 cotton gauze brocaded brown and blue dress. With back metal zip and elasticated

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1970s British Maxi Dresses

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Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf

Located in San Diego, CA

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Late 20th Century Scarves

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Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...

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1950s American Day Dresses

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VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set

VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in Thiensville, WI

VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...

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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

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Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6

Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6

By Jacques Fath

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6. This stunning Jacques Fath top is in excellent condition, it shows minimal sign of use. It is made of ivory silk organza throughout and has lac...

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2010s French Blouses and Tops

Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents

Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pencil Skirts

Lilli Ann 1950s Wool Jacket
Lilli Ann 1950s Wool Jacket

Lilli Ann 1950s Wool Jacket

$175Sale Price|53% Off

Size: M, L

Lilli Ann 1950s Wool Jacket

By Lilli Ann

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black wool jacket by Lilli Ann. The large collar has ties and is top stitched in a diamond pattern with prong set rhinestones at the points. It is double breasted with self ...

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1950s American Jackets

Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996

Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress  New!
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress  New!

Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Y2K Cream Pinstriped Button Up 'Office Siren' Blouse
Jean Paul Gaultier Y2K Cream Pinstriped Button Up 'Office Siren' Blouse

Jean Paul Gaultier Y2K Cream Pinstriped Button Up 'Office Siren' Blouse

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jean Paul Gaultier Femme early 2000's ruched pinstripe cream button down. Calling all office sirens! We know she's going to get snagged up in a flash.  Circa 2002-2004. The elastic e...

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1970's Tan Shearling Embroidered Coat

1970's Tan Shearling Embroidered Coat

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Winter warm 1970's tan sheepskin shearling fur coat by San Francisco manufacturer Furs by Max. Beautiful embroidery throughout the front and seams of coat. Coat hits right below the ...

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1970s American Coats and Outerwear

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Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chic 1960s 60s Judy Wayne Chocolate Brown Mod Vintage Sweater Dress
Chic 1960s 60s Judy Wayne Chocolate Brown Mod Vintage Sweater Dress

Chic 1960s 60s Judy Wayne Chocolate Brown Mod Vintage Sweater Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 60s Judy Wayne 60s sweater dress! Ribbed, with camel and maroon stripes at collar, hem, and cuffs. A-Line shape makes for a very flattering look. Tailored long sleeves, with hid...

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1960s American Casual Dresses

1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress

1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress

By Janine of London, Lillie Rubin

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

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Christian Dior by John Galliano black full length lamb and lace coat, fw 2001

Christian Dior by John Galliano black full length lamb and lace coat, fw 2001

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior black full-length coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Mongolian lamb with lace overlay ▪ Heavyweight ▪ Large button fastening at the waist ▪ 100% lamb, lace - 100%...

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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

Chic Black Tailored Thierry Mugler 2000's Lambskin Leather Box Jacket
Chic Black Tailored Thierry Mugler 2000's Lambskin Leather Box Jacket

Chic Black Tailored Thierry Mugler 2000's Lambskin Leather Box Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Sheffield, GB

An Exquisite Black Lamb skin leather jacket by THIERRY MUGLER. Circa 2000. The jacket crafted from a butter-soft black lamb skin features a tailored silhouette, long sleeves, square ...

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape
Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape

Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vintage early 1960s turquoise / teal blue chiffon wiggle dress, with attached chiffon caplet! Wonderful flattering fit, with heavy attention to detail. Attached bow belt f...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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Cotton Gauze Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of cotton gauze dresses. Our collection of cotton gauze dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Cotton gauze dresses designed by Norma Kamali, Ossie Clark and Prada — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering.

How Much are Cotton Gauze Dresses?

On average, cotton gauze dresses on 1stDibs sell for $448, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $3,200 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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.

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