$184Sale Price|50% Off
See By Chloe Women's Smoky Pink Vintage Inspired Dress, Size FR34/UK6
By See By Chloe
Located in London, GB
Absolutely dreamy, super feminine See By Chloe vintage inspired dress - bought for £650 and unworn. Made from super soft Smoky Pink viscose crepe with soft viscose slip lining. So be...
Vintage 2000's Blumarine Pink Nude Drap Dress
By Blumarine
Located in London, GB
Vintage 2000's Blumarine pink mini dress . Features a fluid draping and figure skimming silhouette, soft stretch jersey in a nude tone, square neckline framed , adjustable spaghetti ...
Joseph Blush Pink Silk Dress with Asymetric Hem
By Joseph
Located in London, GB
An easy to wear blush pink silk dress by Joseph. The pink dress is in a nice heavy silk with back opening and asymetric hem. Measurements: Bust 36'', length 53''
1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This full-length evening dress was designed by Stella McCartney for Chloé and appeared on the runway in black as part of the brand’s Spring 1999 collection (look 56/77). McCartney se...
Ossie Clark For Radley Pink Crepe Maxi Dress With Keyhole Neckline
By Ossie Clark
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Ossie Clark for Radley pink moss crepe maxi dress featuring a wrap skirt with extra long waist ties, a collared neckline with keyhole opening detail, fabric-covered buttons an...
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld 1970's Ecru Silk 1920's Inspired Drop Waist Dress
By Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A darling 1970's Chloé dress from the defining era of Karl Lagerfeld's reign. This sweet silk dress is detailed with delicate early 1920's inspirations such as the drop waist silhoue...
Chloe brown strapless corset bustier layered chiffon satin maxi dress gown 36
By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Please note that the model is 6 foot 1" / 185 cm and wearing very high heels - on someone shorter this dress would be much longer Chloe strapless bustier dress in...
Chloé 2012 Robe FR40 Chalk Crepe Tie Dress UK12 US10 Chloe
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé dress from the Pre Fall 2012 collection in acetate crepe (70%) and silk in the ecru "Craie" color according to the house of Chloé, mid-length, the top is slightly draped with a...
Fendi Vintage 1980s Rose Pale Nude Unisex Dress Size 44 Made in Italy
By Fendi
Located in Capri, IT
Fendi Rose Pale nude Dress NWOT Totally made in italy size 44 it
$559Sale Price|20% Off
Byblos Plissé silk dress size 44
By Byblos
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Wonderful work of plissé Purple color 2008 Collection of Byblos
Vintage 2004 John Galliano Dusty Pink Chiffon Gown
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Vintage 2004 John Galliano Dusty Pink Chiffon Gown. This gown features a draped chiffon silk overlay all over the surface of this gown, which can be draped in multiply ways. The left...
SIMONE ROCHA 2019 Runway blush pink sequins dropped seam midi dress UK6 XS
By Simone Rocha
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SIMONE ROCHA 2019 Runway blush pink sequins dropped seam midi dress UK6 XS Reference: AAWC/A00039 Brand: Simone Rocha Collection: 2019 - Runway Material: Polyester Pattern: Solid Clo...
Robe Maxi Couture FR38 Pink Nude Silk Crepe Vestal Maxi Dress UK10 US8
Located in PARIS, FR
Long dress in pale pink beige silk crepe (flesh or nude), sleeveless, draped at the waist, long straight skirt with wide hollow pleat in front, V-neckline in the back draped on each ...
Vintage 2004 John Galliano Dusty Pink Chiffon Gown
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Vintage 2004 John Galliano Dusty Pink Chiffon Gown. This gown features a draped chiffon silk overlay all over the surface of this gown, which can be draped in multiply ways. The left...
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
No.21 Alessandro Dell'Acqua Light Mauve Pink Knit Spaghetti Strap Summer Dress
By Alessandro Dell'Acqua
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
No.21 Alessandro Dell'Acqua Light Mauve Pink Knit Spaghetti Strap Dress summer dress Fit US 4/6 MEDIUM Measurement ( stretch knit fabric) Bust: 32 inch - 36 inch / Waist: 26 inch- 3...
1960s Maggy Rouff Pink Silk Dress
By Maggy Rouff
Located in Paris, FR
Maggy Rouff pink silk dress featuring a white ribbon detail, a center back zip opening, a silk lining. Label: Maggy Rouff - 14 Avenue Montaigne Paris, circa 1968/1970 Estimated size...
Rochas Alessandro Dellacqua 2015 maxi nude dress
By Rochas, Alessandro Dell'Acqua
Located in CANNES, FR
Rochas X Alessandro Dellacqua 2015 Maxi nude dress. Size 42.
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 ...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
$985
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Jay Morley for Fern Viollete Vintage Rose Print Pink + White Maxi Dress
By Fern Violette, Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 70s JAY MORLEY FOR FERN VIOLLETE pink and white rosette cotton voile maxi dress! Features allover mini roses, with embroidered rosette waistband. Sizable bow should...
$500
Size: size 4; comparable to size small
Vera Wang Blush Neoclassical Delphos Column Gown with Trailing Ties – S, 2008
By Vera Wang
Located in Tucson, AZ
A gown so Neoclassical it looks as if it came right off a Greek statue, with floating sash ties that permit endless styling variations. Neither pink nor peach, this gown is a flatter...
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...
1990s Ralph Lauren Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Crystal Straps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where s...
$595
Size: IT 40, approximate US 4
Vintage Alexander McQueen S/S 2003 Black and Red Cherry Print Silk Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 2000s Alexander McQueen floaty silk chiffon bias cut ruffle skirt from the Spring/Summer 2003 "Irere" collection. Semi-sheer black, red and grey cherry patterned burnout chif...
Fox Fur Shearling Leather Jacket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This jacket is made of soft brown tuscany lamb shearling with fox fur We offer more exclusive fur /winter items, view our frontstore. Details: Made of brown soft quality shearling...
$446Sale Price|65% Off
Size: Small
1970's Pauline Trigere Silk Chiffon Dress with Large Matching Shawl
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
A spectacular print is used for this silk chiffon faux wrap style evening dress and oversized shawl from Pauline Trigere circa 1970. The colors range from palest blue to emerald gree...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Iconic Lace Inserted Crepe Gown
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Lace Inserted Silk Crepe Gown from the 1970's. Made in the period when Lagerfeld helmed the direction of Chloe with his weightless body conscious layer...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Embellished White Silk Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This gown is the ultimate bridal dream for true John Galliano devotees. A rare and deeply romantic piece from Dior’s Spring Summer 2005 collection, it embodies everything collectors ...
Roberto Cavalli Sheer Gold Sequin Evening Gown Spring 2017 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Gold sequin evening gown with feathers. Beautiful deep V neckline, Leather Laces. Zips on the side. Spring/Summer 2017 Size 40IT
$8,775
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen striped cotton and lace dress with pleated skirt, ss 2005
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen dress ▪ Constructed from a fine cotton-silk fabric in two colour-ways of red, cream and blue stripes ▪ Ivory lace inserts and trim ▪ Low-waisted skirt made up of...
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2001 Logo Sheer Bias Cut Slip Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2001 Logo Monogram Sheer Bias Cut Slip Dress Please note this dress is 2 piece and can be worn with or without the slip underneath, based on pre...
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.