Edwardian White Linen & Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Linen & Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
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Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
are very minor. The dress is wearable and beautifully hand detailed. Edwardian Cream Silk Antique
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Early 1800s Casual Dresses
A Vintage Edwardian White Cotton Lawn Dress with Lace Detailil
Located in London, GB
A pretty white Edwardian dress, with cotton spot detail . The dress has lace over the sleeves and
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Edwardian White Organic Cotton Drawstring Waist Dress With Lace Detail
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Drawstring Waist Dress With Lace Detail
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Edwardian White Hand Embroidered Organic Cotton Victorian Lace Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Hand Embroidered Organic Cotton Victorian Lace Tea Dress
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Edwardian White Cotton & Lace Tea Dress With 3-D Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Cotton & Lace Tea Dress With 3-D Flowers
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Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lawn Embroidered Lace Summer Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
XS Waist with a 36 Bust Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lawn Embroidered Lace Summer Tea Dress
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Antique Edwardian Ivory Embroidered Lace Lawn Dress With Underskirt
$955
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Antique Edwardian Ivory Embroidered Lace Lawn Dress With Underskirt
Located in New York, NY
This incredible antique Edwardian two-piece dress was made in the early 19th century, and it is a
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Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lace Sailor Collar Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lace Sailor Collar Tea Dress With Sleeves
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Early 1800s Casual Dresses
Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
otherwise a great wearable dress. Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea
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Early 1800s Casual Dresses
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Dress Artfully Pieced In Numerous Styles Of Lace
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Dress Artfully Pieced In Numerous Styles Of Lace
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Edwardian Cream Embroidered Lace Vest Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Edwardian Cream embroidered lace tulle vest coat or sleeveless cardigan top. Size : Medium/ Large
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Edwardian Beige Cotton Tulle Exquisite Pintucked Dress With Heavy Lace Trim
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Beige Cotton Tulle Exquisite Pintucked Dress With Heavy Lace Trim
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1900S White Cotton Edwardian Nightgown Dress With Inset Filet Lace And Hand-Emb
Located in New York, NY
1900S White Cotton Edwardian Nightgown Dress With Inset Filet Lace And Hand-Embroidered Net
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Edwardian Cream Silk Satin & Lace Rare Wedding Or Presentation Gown
Located in New York, NY
dress is one piece with a built in bodice. Appliquéd leaves decorate the bodice with fine silk lace and
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1990S Black Beaded Silk & Lace Edwardian Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown Wit
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Beaded Silk & Lace Edwardian Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown With Short Sleeves
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Edwardian White Day Dress with Lace Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian white day dress. Made of a fine cotton with lace trim around the sleeves and the enlarged
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Rare 1910's Edwardian Couture Ivory Sheer Mixed-Lace Draped Layered Bridal Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Edwardian custom-made dress is in beautiful wearable condition with no serious damage. The garment slips
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White Edwardian Tea Gown with Hand-Embroidery and Lace
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a lovely white Edwardian tea gown with hand-embroidery and lace inserts. The gown has a
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Sexy Rebuilt Edwardian Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Sexy Rebuilt Edwardian Lace Dress
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Edwardian Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
This dress in 100 years old, from around 1910-1915. We have altered it slightly to repair it. We
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Early 20th Century American Day Dresses
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Located in New York, NY
Rebuilt and modern this antique embroidered cotton voile is wonderful. An antique ribbon draws the waist in for a variety of sizes.
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Edwardian Irish Lace Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
Exquisite hand made Irish lace is used for this feminine and wearable dress from the early 20th
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Edwardian Cotton Princess Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely dress made in the later years of the 1910s, as Europe approached World War I. It
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Edwardian Silk and Lace Negligee Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Silk and Lace Negligee Dress
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Edwardian Style Cotton Eyelet Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
From the 1970s in an Edwardian or Victorian style this dress was purchased in Paris and appears to
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Edwardian Lace and Linen Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Edwardian piece of fine linen, with architectural lines and insets of machine
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Edwardian Cotton Batiste and Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful summer dress from the 1910s, most likely dating from around 1915-18. The simple
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Antique Edwardian 1910 Cotton Lawn White Dress Edwardian Lace Lawn Dress UK 12
Located in Nashville, TN
This magnificent 1910's Edwardian lawn cotton dress, with detailed embroidery and lace accents is a
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Size 8 Reworked Edwardian Organic Cotton & Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Size 8 Reworked Edwardian Organic Cotton & Lace Dress
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Edwardian White Organic Cotton Eyelet Lace Hand Embroidered Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Eyelet Lace Hand Embroidered Dress
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Edwardian Off White Silk Cotton & Lace Trim Day Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Off White Silk Cotton & Lace Trim Day Dress
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Edwardian White Cotton Eyelet Lace Clean & Simple Summer Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Cotton Eyelet Lace Clean & Simple Summer Dress
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Antique Cotton and Lace Edwardian Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Dating to the late aughts this dress has a rare almost empire waist.
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Vintage Edwardian Lace Tunic Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Edwardian Lace Tunic Kaftan
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Early 20th Century American Day Dresses
Edwardian Ecru Linen Tea Dress With Hand Made Irish Crochet Lace Panels
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Ecru Linen Tea Dress With Hand Made Irish Crochet Lace Panels
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Early 1800s American Day Dresses
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Voile Dress With Embroidery And Lace
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Voile Dress With Embroidery And Lace
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MORPHEW COLLECTION White Edwardian Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Wrap Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Edwardian Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Wrap Dress
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Sexy Little Summer Dress Hand Made from Victorian + Edwardian Lace
Located in New York, NY
Sexy Little Summer Dress Hand Made from Victorian + Edwardian Lace
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Beautifully Rebuilt Edwardian Hand Embroidered Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
The textiles of this magical dress date from the turn of the century however it's design and
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Edwardian White Cotton Voile & Lace Tea Dress With Rare Blue Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
Made from textiles which are over 100 years old, so small holes and areas of repairs are there to tell the story of age and are not to be looked upon as flaws. Decade: 1800s. Mater...
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By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Original Duster Jacket Dress by Morphew Made from Edwardian Cotton Lace
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Edwardian Cream Organic Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Lace Dress With Sheer Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Cream Organic Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Lace Dress With Sheer Sleeves
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Located in New York, NY
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Edwardian White Cotton Voile Midi Length Tea Dress With Greek Key Lace & Long S
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Cotton Voile Midi Length Tea Dress With Greek Key Lace & Long Sleeves
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Edwardian Off White Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Lace Cold Shoulder Dress
By Comme des Garcons Homme
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Off White Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Lace Cold Shoulder Dress
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MORPHEW COLLECTION White Maxi Resort Dress Made From Edwardian & 1930'S Lace
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Maxi Resort Dress Made From Edwardian & 1930'S Lace MORPHEW COLLECTION is
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An Edwardian Reception dress with train in silk and lace - Circa 1905
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Size: Modelled on size 36 France.
An Edwardian Reception dress with train in silk and lace - Circa 1905
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1905 France or Europe Majestic long-tail reception or dinner dress dating from the Belle
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1900S Baby Pink Cotton & Lace Edwardian Long Tunic Length Vest
Located in New York, NY
1900S Baby Pink Cotton & Lace Edwardian Long Tunic Length Vest
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Edwardian White Victorian Organic Cotton Embroidered & Lace Trimmed Chemise Dre
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Victorian Organic Cotton Embroidered & Lace Trimmed Chemise Dress
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1900-1910 Victorian Edwardian Lace Blouse + Skirt With Silk Ribbon
Located in New York, NY
1900-1910 Victorian Edwardian Lace Blouse + Skirt With Silk Ribbon
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Embroidered Edwardian Net and Lace Gown, Coordinating Cape/Train
By Jason Lyon
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian embroidered and cut out cotton net. Dress goes on like a wrap dress with an interesting design
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Edwardian Black & White Silk Cotton Embroidered Tulle Lace 1917 Early Art-Deco
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Black & White Silk Cotton Embroidered Tulle Lace 1917 Early Art-Deco Dress
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Edwardian White Organic Cotton Eyelet Lace Tea Gown With Irish Crochet Details
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Eyelet Lace Tea Gown With Irish Crochet Details
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Hand Embroidered Handmade Lace Cotton, Silk Edwardian DressDuster
Located in New York, NY
Hand Embroidered Handmade Lace Cotton, Silk Edwardian Dress Duster
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Edwardian Lace Dress With Rose Crochet and Strips of Lace
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Lace Dress With Rose Crochet and Strips of Lace
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YOUNG EDWARDIAN Satin Dress with Lace Size 2
By YOUNG EDWARDIAN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Young Edwardian gown is composed of a off white yellow hued satin. Features a smocked back
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Edwardian White Cotton and Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Cotton and Lace Dress
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White Dress Made from Antique Irish Crochet & Edwardian Lace
Located in New York, NY
White Dress Made from Antique Irish Crochet & Edwardian Lace
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Edwardian Embroidered & appliqued White Batiste & Filet Lace Handmade Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edwardian handmade embroidered & appliqued, white batiste and filet lace dress. Heavily
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1900S White Cotton Lawn & Edwardian Eyelet Lace Dress With Pintucked Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1900S White Cotton Lawn & Edwardian Eyelet Lace Dress With Pintucked Sleeves
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Edwardian White Cotton Voile & Lace Swan Neck Ruffled Long Sleeve Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Cotton Voile & Lace Swan Neck Ruffled Long Sleeve Tea Dress
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Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea Dress
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White Cotton Handmade Edwardian Lace Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
White Cotton Handmade Edwardian Lace Kaftan
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1900S Cream & Pink Silk Cotton Formal Edwardian Lace Tea Dress With Blouse Fron
Located in New York, NY
1900S Cream & Pink Silk Cotton Formal Edwardian Lace Tea Dress With Blouse Front Train
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Edwardian Charmeuse and Lace Dressing Gown, 1924
Located in Tucson, AZ
Part of a spectacular wedding trousseau, this gown is covered in 3 ½” swaths of French lace around
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1970s Edwardian/Victorian Style White Lace Lawn Dress With Pin-Tuck Detail
Located in London, GB
. The bodice of the dress features a striking V shaped lace embellishment below a high collared
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White Edwardian Eyelet and Lace Full Bridal Petticoat Nightgown - XS, 1900s
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
White Edwardian Eyelet and Lace Full Bridal Petticoat Nightgown - XS, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
another dress. Its shapely princess seams, ample lace and pintucked bottom ruffle make it an ideal bridal
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MORPHEW COLLECTION Ecru Edwardian Hand Made Cotton & Rayon Fringed Lace Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
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Edwardian Trousseau Ivory Charmeuse and Lace Tabard Chemisette Negligée-XS, 1924
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
Edwardian Trousseau Ivory Charmeuse and Lace Tabard Chemisette Negligée-XS, 1924
Located in Tucson, AZ
behaves more like a swirling dance dress than a piece of lingerie. Sleeveless nightgown with triple
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Edwardian Creme Lace Net Blouse and Skirt Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Edwardian 1910 Creme Net Lace Blouse and long maxi skirt Perfect for wedding / bridal gown For best
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1930S Ivory Bias Cut Silk & Antique Edwardian Bridal Lace Gown XL
Located in New York, NY
1930S Ivory Bias Cut Silk & Antique Edwardian Bridal Lace Gown XL
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Size: 12
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$741
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By Pierre Balmain
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By Yves Saint Laurent
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Edwardian Lace Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of edwardian lace dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for white edwardian lace dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, black and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much are Edwardian Lace Dresses?
The prices for edwardian lace dresses start at $366 and top out at $4,500 with these items, on average, selling for $988.
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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