Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Black dress with open sleeves
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Black dress with open sleeves.
Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Black dress with open sleeves
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Black dress with open sleeves.
1970's Leonard Silk Jersey Form Fitting Floral Day Dress with Flutter Sleeves
By Leonard
Located in Studio City, CA
Unusual knee-length day dress by Parisian designer, Leonard made from silk jersey.
Brown leather dress with short-sleeves CHANEL
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown leather dress with short-sleeves. No lining. Branded button and buttonhole closure in the middle front. Pockets on both side. Cut-work. No lining. SIZE 40 (Fr) L
Grey cashmere dress with short sleeves Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey cashmere dress with short sleeves. Pocket with branded button and buttonhole on both side. SIZE 44 (Fr) 14 (US) L
Les coyotes de Paris, dress with puff sleeves
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Les coyotes de Paris, Black cotton dress with puff sleeves. The item is new - unworn.
Markus Lupfer, Grey wool dress with balloon sleeves
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Markus Lupfer, Grey wool dress with balloon sleeves and studs. The item is in very good condition.
Michael Kors Flower Embellished Dress With Slit Sleeves
By Michael Kors
Located in London, GB
Michael Kors Flower Embellished Dress With Slit Sleeves Black dress embellished with white floral appliques to the front and the neckline. Featuring long sleeves detailed with a sl...
Black dress with ruffle sleeve MM6 Maison MARGIELA
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black dress with ruffle sleeve; Fabric composition: polyester. INVISIBLE ZIP CLOSURE ON THE MIDDLE BACK; SIZE 44 (It) 40 (Fr) M/L
Navy cashmere knit dress with short sleeves Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy cashmere knit dress with short sleeves. Embroideries on one pocket. SIZE 46 (Fr) 14 (US)
Pierre Balmain One Sleeve Dress with Side Cut outs
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black bodycon bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has one sleeve and a series of diamond shaped cut outs from under the bust to the hips on one side. The skirt is stra...
White short sleeve dress with twisted front CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White short sleeve dress with twisted front . No fabric composition tag but it's probably cotton mixed with stretch and the lining is probably acetate or rayon. Boned bustier inside ...
Navy blue rayon knit dress with wide sleeves ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue rayon knit dress with wide sleeves. Knit composition: 68% rayon, 8% nylon, 22% silk, 2% elastane. The knitting is different and more see-through from the under bust until t...
1920S Black Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Day Dress With Pleated Ruffle At The Collar
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Day Dress With Pleated Ruffle At The Collar
A bronze taffetas day dress with mutton's sleeves - France Circa 1840
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1840. France Bronze taffeta day dress dating from the end of the reign of Louis-Philippe.
1960s Vintage Bonnie Cashin Golden Suede Dress with Kimono Sleeves
By Bonnie Cashin for Sills, Bonnie Cashin
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This iconic suede dress was designed by Bonnie Cashin for Sills in the mid-1960s, showcasing the innovative, modernist style that defines Cashin’s most collectible work. Crafted from...
Long jersey printed dress with black knit sleeve GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long jersey printed dress with black knit sleeve. No fabric composition tag. SIZE S
Alexander McQueen, Mini Dress with Balloon Sleeves, Fall/Winter 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
This stunning Alexander McQueen mini dress from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, "Pantheon Ad Lucem" ("Towards the Light"), is a remarkable example of the designer's vision of trans...
Short sleeve dress with Eiffel Tower print on LOVE Moschino
By Love Moschino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Short sleeve dress with Eiffel Tower print on. Zip on the left side. The fabric composition tag say "Cotton" but it must be a mistake. It's more likely polyester and acetate or rayon...
Black cashmere knit dress with short sleeve and embellishment Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cashmere knit dress with short sleeve and embellishment in the top middle front covered with tulle. Branded buttons and buttonholes on the pockets. SIZE 46 (Fr) 16 (US)
Maison Martin Margiela 2011 Black Dress with Tan Leather Sleeves
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Maison Martin Margiela Black Dress with Tan Leather Sleeves. Dress is in excellent condition ...except one pen mark on the leather sleeve photographed. Zipper closure from the neck...
Galanos Belted Wool Knit Day Dress
By James Galanos
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos, red, wool knit, shift-like day dress having long sleeves with a slightly dropped shoulder, jewel neckline and a gathered back detail with vertical slits at the upper b...
Chanel Dark Grey Cashmere Turtleneck Dress With Cage Sleeves circa 2007
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Dark Grey Cashmere Turtleneck Dress with Cage Sleeves circa 2007 is a sophisticated and luxurious piece that embodies elegance and modern design. Crafted from plush, high-qual...
Black stretch leather dress with cut-work and short sleeve JITROIS
By Jean-Claude Jitrois
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black stretch leather dress with cut-work and short sleeve. Leather laminated with cotton ( 97%) and lycra (3%). Silk lining ( only inside the top front. Zip and hook&eye closure on ...
Double-lay orange silk wrapped dress with see-through sleeves FENDI
By Fendi
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double-lay orange silk wrapped dress with see-through sleeves and ruffles edge on the middle front. Authenticity hologram SIZE: 42 (It) L
Black cashmere knit dress with short sleeves and clover brooches Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cashmere knit dress with short sleeves and clover brooches. Branded button and buttonhole on the pockets. Gold metal Clover brooch covered with black tulle on the left sleeve. ...
A brown silk faille day dress with pagoda sleeves - France Circa 1880
Located in Toulon, FR
France A brown silk faille day dress, skirt and bodice dating from the early French Troisième République.
1990's LANVIN navy polka dotted dress with three-quarter sleeves
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Navy polka dotted dress with three-quarter sleeves designed by Lanvin dating to the 1990's. French size 36. Approximate measurements: bust 32", waist 28.5", fully hips, arm length fr...
1950S Teal Floral Print Cotton Draped Bodice Dress With Cap Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1950S Teal Floral Print Cotton Draped Bodice Dress With Cap Sleeves
Comme Des Garcons Dark Brown Kimono Sleeve Dress With Elastic 1982
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garcons dark brown kimono dress with drop-waist, high v neck, and butterfly sleeves. Collection 1982. Comme Des Garcons ...
1970s Paper Thin Blue Silk Vintage Dress with Billowy Batwing Sleeves
By The Silk Farm by Icinoo
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate paper thin silk dress in shimmery blue with a cherry blossom floral print, huge billowy batwing sleeves and matching sash. The fabric on this dress is completely amazing! ...
Sue Brett 1960s Women's Canary Yellow A-Line Dress with Lace Sleeves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Label: Sue Brett Circa: 1960s ---------------->><<------------------- Vintage 60s canary yellow dress. A-line silhouette. round collar. 3/4 length crochet lace bell sl...
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA blue crocheted knit dress with flounced sleeves
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Blue, knit wool dress with crocheted detail from Alaia dating to the 1990's. Fits a size small. Approximate measurements (unstretched): shoulders 13.5", bust 30", waist 23", hips 34"...
AZZEDINE ALAÏA 90'S long sleeve mid length knitted dress with ribs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, MILANO
90'S long sleeve mid length knitted dress with horizontal ribs detail by Azzedine Alaïa Brass zipper at back The composition is 100% wool
Pink cotton short sleeve dress with snap closure SONIA by Sonia Rykiel
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink stretch cotton short sleeve dress with snap closure on the middle front. Snap on the bust pocket as well. Pocket on both side of the hips. Buckle on the top of the sleeves. SI...
Jersey printed dress with pink bottom edge and short sleeves JUST CAVALLI
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Branded Jersey printed dress with pink bottom edge and short sleeves. Fabric composition: 90% rayon, 10% elastane. Lining inside the bust. Authenticity hologram. SIZE M
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Emilio Pucci Aqua Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Dress with Sheer Cutouts - 10
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Emilio Pucci Aqua Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Dress with Sheer Cutouts - 10. This dress is in very good condition with some pulling throughout, consistent with such a fragile piece. The...
1970s Geoffrey Beene Vintage Wool Knit Paisley Tapestry Dress with Long Sleeves
By Geoffrey Beene, Nieman Marcus
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1970s Geoffrey Beene wool knit tapestry dress with long sleeves and a flared skirt. The dress is fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. There is no marked size,...
$1,624Sale Price|30% Off
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Trompe L'oeil Maxi Dress with Detachable Sleeves
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage maxi jersey dress with detachable sleeves featuring an x-ray screen trompe l’œil jean jacket and jeans on the front and back. This dress features : - Grey...
Kitri Linen Blend Midi Dress With Balloon Sleeves
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Kitri Linen Blend Midi Dress With Balloon Sleeves Red 'Luella' dress crafted from linen and cotton blend and designed with a shirred bodice and elasticated scoop neck wi...
Valentino Logo Printed Silk Dress With Asymmetric Sleeves
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Logo Printed Silk Dress With Asymmetric Sleeves Black and white printed dress fully crafted from silk and adorned with all-over 'VALENTINO' signature. Featuring asymmetri...
1960s Vintage Suzy Perette Pink Shift Dress with Bell Sleeves, Size M-L
By Suzy Perette
Located in Brooklyn, NY
○ 1960s Suzy Perette pretty pink dress! ○ shift silhouette ○ round collar ○ 3/4 length bell sleeves ○ dress falls to knee length ○ fully lined in pink silk taffeta ○ back metal zip c...
$128Sale Price|20% Off
Uterqüe White Polka Dot Midi Dress with Ruffle Sleeves and Belted Waist - EU 36
Located in Amman, JO
Details: Color: White with brown polka dots Material: Polyester Style: Midi dress Details: V-neckline, ruffled sleeves, button-down front, tiered hem Waist: Removable fabric belt wit...
1930S Burnt Orange Rayon & Silk Crepe Satin Long Sleeve Dress With Adjustable W
Located in New York, NY
1930S Burnt Orange Rayon & Silk Crepe Satin Long Sleeve Dress With Adjustable Waist Sash Handmade Neckline, XL
Ossie Clark angel-sleeve drawstring dress with print by Celia Birtwell, ss 1971
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
▪ Ossie Clark angel-sleeve dress ▪ 'Busy Lizzie' floral print by Celia Birtwell ▪ Pink and green with black ground ▪ Loose fit ▪ Drawstring fastening around chest and shoulders ...
1990S GEOFFREY BEENE Black Wool Jersey Long Sleeve Dress With Sheer Striped Pa
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Has stretch in the bust and hips but not the waist 1990S GEOFFREY BEENE Black Wool Jersey Long Sleeve Dress With Sheer Striped Panels
Edwardian White Linen & Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Linen & Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
"Eiffel Tower " dress with short sleeve MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
"Eiffel Tower " dress with short sleeve . Main fabric composition: 79% acetate, 21% rayon. Lining composition: acetate or rayon. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M
Black short sleeve dress with white print NINA RICCI
By Nina Ricci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black short sleeve dress with white print. Main fabric composition: 78% linen, 17% polyester, 5% stretch. Lining composition: 90% silk, 10% stretch. Zip and hook&eye closure on the ...
Navy blue dress with sunray pleated sleeves PIERRE CARDIN
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue dress with sunray pleated see-through sleeves. Lining in the same fabric with button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole on the cuffs as well. ...
Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
2000S DONNA KARAN Black Rayon Jersey Dress With Sleeves
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
2000S DONNA KARAN Black Rayon Jersey Dress With Sleeves
Silk printed cocktail dress with short sleeve Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk printed cocktail dress with short sleeve. Fabric composition: 100% silk. Lining composition: 64% acétate, 36% cupro. Zip in the middle back. Authentification hologram. NEW WITH...
Yves Saint Laurent Purple Floral Silk Day Dress 1970's
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent purple floral print day dress with short sleeves, button closures down center front, frontal patch pockets, a self belt and a drop pleated skirt. 100% silk,...
$418Sale Price|35% Off
Isabel Marant 2010s Floral Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeves
By Isabel Marant
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Isabel Marant Blaine floral stretch-silk dress. Bought for £1250 and new with tag. Made from red hued floral stretch silk with elastane. It has Marant’s signature cool girl...
1970S Olive Green Floral Polyester Maxi Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1970S Olive Green Floral Polyester Maxi Dress With Sleeves
NWOT Khaite Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Sheer Sleeves XS
By Khaite
Located in Krakow, PL
Khaite Black Cocktail Dress with Sheer Sleeves – Size UK6 / XS Elegant Khaite cocktail dress crafted from 100% silk with sheer sleeves and a fitted silhouette. Never worn, in perfect...
$475Sale Price|29% Off
Anne Klein Bell Sleeve Column Dress with Beaded Trim 1990s
By Anne Klein
Located in Water Mill, NY
A sophisticated simple black wool column maxi dress by Anne Klein. It has a crew neckline and long bell sleeves both finished with 2" of rows of black glass tubular beads. The dress ...
Bright Blue Jersey Dress with Gathered Sleeves
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Bright blue jersey dress with gathered detail on sleeves. The myth of Halston is that of the glamor and decadence of the 1970s, of a glittering clientele, of many, long nights spe...
Galanos Black Long Sleeve Dress With Button Detail
By Galanos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GALANOS Black Long Sleeve Dress With Button Detail *Please contact buyer prior to purchase for white glove shipping options.
1970s Ethnic Embroidered Cotton Maxi Dress with Bell Sleeves
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Beautiful 1970s embroidered cotton maxi dress with bell sleeves. The perfect little ethnic dress for year round wear. The dress features a fitted bodice with tiny embroidered rose bu...
Romantic Christian Rupert Silk Maxi Dress with Kimono Sleeves
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Lovely, super romantic early 1980's silk dress by Christian Rupert. The perfect frock for any spring or summer event! Think outdoor weddings or just a pilgrimage to your favorite bru...
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Pauline Trigere Vintage Red Dress With Sheer Striped Sleeves & Scarf
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful vintage Pauline Trigere red shift dress with sheer striped sleeves. Pauline Trigere cut and draped the fabric she was using directly on actual women instead of sk...
Margiela Light Blue Tailored Ruffle Dress with Contrast Navy Sleeves
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
A light blue Maison Margiela dress with a vintage 1940’s silhouette. It has a fitted waist, tie-belt, shoulder pads, and ruching details on the front. Like most Margiela pieces, the ...
Yohji Yamamoto Long-Sleeved Black Dress with White Button Detail
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Francisco, CA
This chic Yohji Yamamoto black dress with white buttons has an asymmetrical neckline. The cut of the sleeves twist so that the buttons swirl down the arms. The sleeves end in a point...
Summer 1977 Halston Silk Dot Print Dress with Kimono Sleeves.
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston Summer 1977 dot print silk dress with kimono style sleeves. Bias cut. Slips on overhead.
Yves Saint Laurent Black A - Line Dress With Mirrored Stars At Sleeve
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Yves Saint Laurent blackA-line dress with bateau neckline, seam detailing throughout, multicolor star adornments at sleeves and zip closure at center back.
1970's Black Floral Ruffled 2-in-1 Dress with Capelet Sleeves
Located in London, GB
A feminine and versatile 1970's black dress with pink and yellow floral pattern, featuring a slight ruching on the shoulders from which flared sleeves come forming a capelet-like sha...
1970s I. Magnin Pleated Impressionist Printed Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Magnin Pleated Impressionist Printed Day Dress. Multi-colored day dress with micro-pleated skirt, bell sleeves, v-shaped neck line with tie closure, fully lined, and impressionist pr...
Donna Karan Vintage Dull Gold Sequin Long Sleeve Evening Dress with Sheer Back
By Donna Karan
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Donna Karan New York Vintage Bronze Sequin Long Sleeve Evening Dress with Sheer Back. NWT This is so pretty, it is much sexier than the photos show. Size 8 there is a lot of stre...
Chanel Black Short-sleeved Wool Dress With Gripoix Buttons Sz 38 (Us 6)
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel black wool dress with front and back paneling. The dress has a pocket that opens at either side and features six gripoix buttons in rust, grey, gold and black set on a gold me...
Courreges Red Wool Long Sleeve Dress with Pockets, 1980s
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Atlanta, GA
Courreges Paris 1980s fire engine red wool long sleeve dress with pockets is a size 8. The waist on this dress is 32" so ladies please make sure to measure your lovely body. Gorgeous...
Late Paco Rabanne Jersey Dress with Chain Mail sleeves
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Paco Rabanne dress in black rayon jersey with classis chain mail sleeves with open armholes.
1960s Cream Lace Mini Dress with Bishop Sleeves and Vest
Located in Greenport, NY
1960s Cream Lace Mini Dress with Bishop Sleeves and Vest A beautiful 1960s cream lace mini dress with sheer bishop sleeves, and cream vest.
Short Sleeve Black Dress with Hand Applied Amber Colored Stones
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This incredibly well made dress by Domisa of Paris comes from one of the most exclusive couturier houses in the late 1960's. Amber colored square stones along the v neck. The bottom ...
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: 1980s Zuccoli velvet dress with batwing style sleeves
Located in Milano, IT
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: 1980s Zuccoli velvet turtle neck dress with batwing style sleeves, two front pockets, button down back and cuffs Size IT: 42 Size USA: 8 Waist: 80 cm Lengt...
Cool Sailor Silk Sac Dress with Kimono Sleeves - Flora Kung NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Loose fit, cool stripe sailor Marina dress. Perfectly matched stripes at each side seam - a sign of Flora's attention to detail and no expense spared. Pulls over head, comfort fit. P...
Emilia Bellini Florence Silk Floral Dress with Ruffle Bottom Bell Sleeves 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Emilia Bellini Florence silk floral print dress with ruffle detail on the bottom and bell sleeves from the 1960s. Just like Emilio Pucci, Emilia Bellini is known for signing her name...
Emilio Pucci Brown with Blue Print Ruched & Pleated Long Sleeve Dress Size 8
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Emilio Pucci Pleated Dress Brown with Blue & Turquoise Print Ruched & Pleated Long Sleeve Made in Italy Slips over the head 100% Rayon
PRADA - Brown Tunic Tent Midi Dress with Three-Quarter Sleeves Size S/M
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Cuggiono, MI
Following Prada's sleek yet iconic style, this tunic dress features a standing ruffled collar, three-quarter sleeves with similar ruffled edges. The polyester fabric is very soft and...
Shannon McLean Vintage Nature Printed Shirt Dress with Three-quarter sleeves
Located in Henrico, VA
This beautiful one of a kind piece is by Shannon McLean. It is a multi colored nature print and is shirt waisted. The dress is long sleeved and has front button closures.
Silk Sailor Dress with Puff Sleeves - Flora Kung NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Flora Kung's puff sleeve silk sailor dress in silk shantung. Tied bow is detachable and can be used as belt. Puff sleeves and sleeve pads. Check out her newly revamped FloraKungOffic...
1970s Renato Balestra Black Dress with Floral Cutout Sleeves
By Renato Balestra
Located in Houston, TX
In this Renato Balestra dress you might be understated at first blush, but upon closer inspection it is clear you are neither boring nor a lightweight. Conversational Matisse-like fl...
Floral Silk Jacquard Shift with Puff Sleeves - FLORA KUNG new but with FLAW
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
This dress is brand new with tag, however has a small discoloration on right side of pink neck band (see close up picture 6). The price reflects this imperfection. Released pleats...
1970s Green and Khaki Botanical Print and Chevron Dress
Located in London, GB
A 1970's button front day dress with a collar and long sleeves. The bodice has a leaf print in black and tan cascading down into the chevron print skirt with bright orange accents.
Red Pink Print Silk Tulip Wrap Dress with Puff Sleeves - NWT Flora Kung Vintage
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
New with tags. Fresh from FLORA KUNG design library. Lined upper body to give the blouson effect. Tulip wrap skirt. Keyhole at center-back with selfcovered button and loop, plus snap...
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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