1970s Adini Summer Of Love Maxi Dress in a Fine Cotton Floral Gauze w Metallic
By Sultana
Located in Gresham, OR
This gorgeous sheer floral Indian cotton gauze dress is an extra long maxi length with romantic angelwing sleeves, iconic Adini floral print and a huge sweep of bias cut in the skirt...
$617Sale Price|30% Off
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 and new with tags.
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 empire waist. Sash ties in the back. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip with Hook Clo...
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche off the shoulder cotton gauze RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Saint Laurent dress from 1978 is made from airy cotton gauze in a rich berry red color.
$144Sale Price|20% Off
DODO BAR OR Padma beige blue knotted embroidery cotton gauze boho dress US0 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DODO BAR OR Padma beige red blue knotted embroidery cotton gauze boho dress US0 XS Reference: GEGG/A00089 Brand: Dodo Bar Or Model: Padma Material: Cotton Color: Beige, Multicolour P...
1970s Angel Sleeve Poppy Print Cotton Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This is such a great print and the condition of this 1970s original angel sleeve dress is pristine. Made from a lightweight gauze cotton, the dress has a painterly multi-coloured fl...
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 an interior layer of a cream colored gauze with large red, black, burgundy, and oc...
ZIMMERMANN white cotton GAUZE VERITY PANELED LINEAR Dress 2 S
By Zimmermann
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Zimmermann verity paneled mini dress in ivory cotton-gauze (100%) with polka-dot.
1970S Blue, Green & Red Cotton Gauze Elastic Waist Backless Halter Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Blue, Green & Red Cotton Gauze Elastic Waist Backless Halter Dress
ZIMMERMANN multicolor cotton 2022 PATTIE FLORAL GAUZE MINI WRAP Dress 2 M
By Zimmermann
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Zimmermann Pattie wrap dress is crafted in Spliced floral patchwork gauze cotton (100%) in soft shades of white, lilac, orange, yellow, and pink.
DODO BAR OR Padma beige red blue knotted embroidery cotton gauze boho dress US0
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DODO BAR OR Padma beige red blue knotted embroidery cotton gauze boho dress US0 XS Reference: GEGG/A00089 Brand: Dodo Bar Or Model: Padma Material: Cotton Color: Beige, Multicolour P...
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 that gather at the wrist.
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 the shoulder neckline and hem.
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 Biba dating to the 1960's.
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 THAT WILL LAST YOU FOR YEARS PERFECT FOR THE SUMMER IN THE HAMPTONS THE Prad...
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 and eyelet fabric detail at the bust.
Adini Vintage 1970s India Sheer Metallic Cotton Gauze Dress + Sash
Located in Sparks, NV
Highly collectible vintage Adini dress in light weight sheer cotton gauze fabric.
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 very rare 1970's dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent, made from soft airy cotton gauze material in a periwinkle color.
1970s Vintage Sheer Cotton Gauze Indian Blue Block Print Hippie Boho Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Paper thin vintage 1970s cotton gauze dress in a blue floral Indian block print.
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 runway.
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 strip like blocks of japanesque images on a deep brown and white background.
1970s Vintage Indian Screen Print Cotton Gauze Maxi Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage light weight cotton gauze maxi dress with a full sweep and Indian print.
1970s Anne Fogarty One Shoulder Sari Inspired Blue and Orange Print Summer Dress
By Anne Fogarty
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage one shoulder Anne Forgarty 70s Cotton Gauze print dress. color: blue and orange. some rhinestones.
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 ruffles and gathered at the sides, creating a ruched effect through the body to flatter y...
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...
60s Mexican Cotton Gauze Halter Dress with Embroidery
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Mexican Cotton Gauze Halter Dress with Embroidery
Isabel Marant Geeny Ruffled Cotton Gauze Mini Dress FR 40 UK 12
Located in London, GB
Isabel Marant's black cotton-gauze mini dress, this silk-lined style is trimmed with pleated ruffles and gathered at the sides, creating a ruched effect through the body to flatter y...
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-coloured detail along the edges. Cream cotton. Slips on. 100% Cotton. Size: One Size....
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 most beautiful color palette.
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.
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 cuffs.
1970's Ossie Clark Embroidered Floral Grey Cotton Gauze Plunge Belted Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ossie Clark vintage clothing is rare, unique and highly collectible. This stunning grey cotton gauze dress is a perfect example of his talent.
Norma Kamali Terracotta Cotton Gauze Windowpane Check Dress, Circa 1980's
By Norma Kamali
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Norma Kamali, circa 1980's terracotta cotton gauze windowpane check dress, removable velcro shoulder pads, two front pockets with self belt and side zip.
1920's Metallic Embroidered Ivory-White Gauze Cotton Bohemian Peasant Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Romantic bohemian gauze-cotton dresses from the early 20th century are perennial favorites.
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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