Martin Margiela Lighting Skyline Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Martin Margiela Lighting Skyline Dress in black rayon/cotton with printed lightening erupting over an urban skyline.
Martin Margiela Lighting Skyline Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Martin Margiela Lighting Skyline Dress in black rayon/cotton with printed lightening erupting over an urban skyline.
1990s Cacharel " Gotham City " Colorful Skyline 90s Silk + Crochet Dress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
This silk vintage 90s Cacharel dress was purchased from a Sample Sale, and appears to have never been worn.
Zandra Rhodes Archive The 1985 Manhattan Dress US 6
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in London, England
Zandra Rhodes Archive The 1985 Manhatten Dress -Black silk wrap dress with print of Manhatten skyline -Wrap dress with bow tie closure -Crystal embellishment along neckline, centre ...
Chanel Paris Moscow Pre Fall 2009 runway Skyline dress by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel métiers d’art Paris Moscow Pre Fall 2009 collection runway Skyline dress, size 36 FR. Extremely rare and wanted unique piece!
Chanel 09A Paris-Moscou Skyline Dress
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Look 21 from the Pre-Fall 2009 Metiers d'Art Runway. Brown Chanel dress with skyline motif throughout, sheer panels at neck and sleeves, Persian lamb trim throughout and CC nesting ...
Chanel New Runway Skyline Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel dress from Runway of Metiers d'Art Collection 2009, as seen on Supermodel Natalia Vodianova. Retail price was about 9,000$ - CC logo ' matryoshka ' buttons at back - ...
Chanel New Runway Skyline Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New stunning Chanel dress from Runway of Metiers d'Art Collection 2009, as seen on Supermodel Natalia Vodianova. Retail price was about 6,000$ - CC logo ' matryoshka ' buttons at bac...
Chanel New Runway Skyline Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel dress from Runway of Metiers d'Art Collection 2009, as seen on Supermodel Natalia Vodianova. Retail price was about 9,000$ - CC logo ' matryoshka ' buttons at back - ...
Chanel 7K$ New Collectors Skyline Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel dress from Runway of Metiers d'Art Collection 2009, as seen on Supermodel Natalia Vodianova. Retail price was about 6,800$ - CC logo buttons at back - sheer black det...
CHANEL FALL 2009 RUSSIAN SKYLINE Dress Sz FR 38
By Chanel
Located in Montgomery, TX
CHANEL Very chic Chanel F/W 2009 dress in black muslin with multicolored Russian skyline scene made of wool, shearling trim.
2003 Walter Van Bierendonck W & LT ‘Alien Moon & Chinese Skyline’ Print Dress
By Walter Van Beirendonck
Located in London, GB
This 2003 short sleeve printed playful jersey dress features a contrasting mix of different printed panels, a pink flower print, green polka dot print, a neon hibiscus printed cotton...
2000s JC De Castelbajac green linen blend upcycled dress
By JC DE CASTELBAJAC
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
JC De Castelbajac green linen blend upcycled dress with Paris skyline print on the skirt bottom.
City Chanel Black and White City Print Silk Dress with Diverse Usage Scarf
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel innovate city skyline print dress in black and white silk with attached scarf that can be worn in various ways is a great travel piece.
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Miss O Size 8 / 10 Kaleidoscope Print Silk Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage Oscar de la Renta MISS O kaleidoscope / Ikat tropical print silk midi dress! Features a flattering tailored bodice, with a loose fitting forgiving full skirt. Vibrant co...
$950
Size: Small - Medium
Vivienne Tam 1990s Vintage Blue Multi Colored Semi Sheer Watercolor Print Dress
By Vivienne Tam
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early 90s VIVIENNE TAM empire waist dress and slip set! Features a vibrant blue, white, red, pink, and green. Dress is signature mesh. Slip is blue jersey that stretches to f...
1960s Multi Color Metallic Silk Brocade Dress with Embellishment
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1960s multi color metallic silk brocade is in rich jeweled tone adorned with red, gold, yellow large sequins embellishment on the waist. Dress has empire style waist wit...
Ella Singh for Escada Limited Edition Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress NWT Size 10
By Ella Singh, Escada
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This very limited edition dress was done for Escada by the extremely talented, Ella Singh. She designed and had made a collection of intricately beaded dresses for Escada, Germany. O...
Sleeveless cotton chemise dress HELMUT LANG
By Helmut Lang
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cotton chemise dress . Fabric button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Belt, belt-loop and metal buckle . Pocket on both side SIZE 38/M
CHANEL Colorful Fantasy Tweed Dress with Black Silk Trimmings 38
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
CHANEL tweed dress Classic Chanel signature piece - a timeless classic that will last for many years Beautiful playful colors Fringe details Black silk top & trimmings Hidden zip...
Vintage 1990’s Martin Margiela oversized tuck dress
By Maiscon Martin Margiella, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
This piece epitomises the deconstructed era of the Margiela house in the 1990’s. A mid length, A line shaped dress in a signature colour for the house with tucks and folds over the ...
1970s Rainbow Silk Chiffon Tiered Haute Couture Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This vivacious 1970s pure silk chiffon haute couture dress with rainbow hemline is of excellent quality and in superb vintage condition. Although unlabelled, we are able to discern t...
Maison Margiela Women's Acetate Dress IT 40
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Kaunas, LT
Check my other listings. I have many more designer clothes and accessories for sale. Open to any offers. Item for sale is a 100% genuine Maison Margiela Women's Dress. Brand: Maiso...
MARTIN MARGIELA RUNWAY Replica '1970's evening dress'
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Martin Margiela Replica “1970’s Evening Dress” in jet black. Inspired by a vintage 1970s silhouette, this dress is made from a soft, fluid jersey that drapes beautifully on the body....
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42
Vintage 1990’s Martin Margiela A line long deconstructed dress with felt patches
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
This piece epitomises the deconstructed era of the Margiela house in the 1990’s. A maxi length, A line shaped dress in a signature colour for the house (taupe/olive) with grey felt ...
MARGIELA Black Rayon Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Margiela Black Rayon dress with interesting sleeves. Marked size 40 Bust: 34 inch / Waist 26 inch - 32 inch / hip 36 inch / Dress Length: 43 inch
1960s French Batik Rainbow Silk Sleeveless Dress
Located in London, GB
This French couture dress was designed in the late 1960s and is tailored from a watercolour rainbow printed silk chiffon using a batik technique. The dress has a fitted top with tiny...
$112Sale Price|20% Off
Byblos 1990s Multicoloured Women's Dress Size Large Vintage Fashion
By Byblos
Located in Capri, IT
Byblos multicoloured dress Size L
Maison Martin Margiela New DoubleFaced Convertible Draped Billowing Dress ss2007
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Chicago, IL
As arguably the most versatile garment that former fashion designer Martin Margiela made with his eponymous Paris-based Maison Martin Margiela, this convertible double-faced semi-tra...
Multicolor knit jacquard sleeveless dress M Missoni
By M Missoni
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Multicolor knit jacquard sleeveless dress. Main fabric composition: 59% cotton, 41% rayon. Lining: 100% polyester. SIZE 44 (It) 40 (Fr) 10 (Us)
Jean Paul Gaultier Madonna esque Cone Bra Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic orange stretch silk dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a cylindrical top stitched cone bra top as made famous by Gaultier's designs for Madonna's 1990 Blonde Ambition T...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
$645
Size: XS but can fit Small to Medium
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 2002 Vintage Mesh Tank Top JPG Tee T-Shirt Eyelash
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 2002 Sheer ivory white mesh 3D eyelash print Pullover Size XS but can fit up to a Medium New Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length...
$6,900
Size: Labeled Small also fits XS
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Hand Beaded / Pearled Floral Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Light dusty grey/blue/green-ish color 100% silk Delicate floral pattern with glas...
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2004 AD Runway Silk Black Plisse Cocktail Dress It. 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Campaign Runway Silk Cocktail Black Dress F/W 2004 Collection Designer size 38 Sexy Black Silk Plisse Dress, Fully Lined, Stretch, Front Slit, Side Zip Closure. Ma...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
Dolce & Gabbana Silk Flower Print Skirt Suit
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk 2 piece skirt and jacket suit from Dolce & Gabbana in a red and white lily pattern on a grey background. The jacket is single breasted with a lapel collar, lightly p...
Balestra Rome Couture Vintage 1960s Ombre Silk Chiffon Dress
By BALESTRA, Renato Balestra
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1960's Italian Couture sheath dress from the Roman couturier Balestra. Pieces by Renato Balestra are very hard to find, especially examples of his earlier work like this dre...
GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Collection: Couture; Spring / Summer 1998 Designer: Ale...
NEW Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Bridal Goddess Gown Cape Dress 8
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Switzerland, CH
INCREDIBLE VALENTINO GRECIAN GODDESS IVORY SILK EVENING GOWN Gorgeous off-white evening gown inspired by the Grecian goddesses by VALENTINO. Details: Draped Neckline Three-quarter...
1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible and rare 1960s Nina Ricci Couture ruby red evening ensemble: an evening gown with a portrait neckline, fitted "princess" seaming, 3/4 sleeves and a faux Empire waist tr...
1930s Interesting Draped Floral Print Evening Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930's Couture Quality draped floral printed chiffon evening dress. Bias cut with asymetrical side panel, and looping side drape which catches at the shoulder of the bodice. Floral p...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Crochet and Chainmail Dress, SS 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior dress from the Spring-Summer 2001 collection, designed by John Galliano, combines hand-crocheted textile with industrial chainmail, reflecting the designer’s fusi...
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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