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Edwardian Lawn Dress

Antique Edwardian Embroidered Ivory Lace Dress
Antique Edwardian Embroidered Ivory Lace Dress

Antique Edwardian Embroidered Ivory Lace Dress

$1,000

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Antique Edwardian Embroidered Ivory Lace Dress

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian lawn dresses and the like. The yoke at the upper bodice makes the gathered bust area feel fuller

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19th Century Evening Dresses

Antique Edwardian Ivory Embroidered Lace Lawn Dress With Underskirt
Antique Edwardian Ivory Embroidered Lace Lawn Dress With Underskirt

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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19th Century Tea Gowns

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Edwardian 1910s Whitework Embroidered Muslin Lawn Dress
Edwardian 1910s Whitework Embroidered Muslin Lawn Dress

Edwardian 1910s Whitework Embroidered Muslin Lawn Dress

Located in London, GB

This is a superb example of an American made tea or lawn dress from the 1900s Edwardian era or

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Early 1900s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Edwardian Net Wedding or Lawn Dress
Edwardian Net Wedding or Lawn Dress

Edwardian Net Wedding or Lawn Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edwardian Net Wedding or Lawn Dress. White lawn/wedding dress with 3/4 length puff sleeves.

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Early 1900s Day Dresses

Edwardian White Wedding/Lawn Dress with Lace Details
Edwardian White Wedding/Lawn Dress with Lace Details

Edwardian White Wedding/Lawn Dress with Lace Details

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edwardian White Wedding/Lawn Dress with Lace Details. White cotton dress with Swiss dot cotton

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Early 1900s Day Dresses

Edwardian White Cotton Lawn Dress with Crochet Trim
Edwardian White Cotton Lawn Dress with Crochet Trim

Edwardian White Cotton Lawn Dress with Crochet Trim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Perfect summer dress. Lightweight and sheer Edwardian cotton lawn dress with embroidery, crochet

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Early 20th Century Day Dresses

Vintage Edwardian Lawn Dress With Lace & Floral Embroidery
Vintage Edwardian Lawn Dress With Lace & Floral Embroidery

Vintage Edwardian Lawn Dress With Lace & Floral Embroidery

Located in Portland, OR

This vintage Edwardian 1910's vintage ivory and cream day dress has incredible floral embroidery

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1910s European Tea Gowns

Edwardian White Cotton Lace and Embroidered Lawn Dress
Edwardian White Cotton Lace and Embroidered Lawn Dress

Edwardian White Cotton Lace and Embroidered Lawn Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Edwardian lawn dress of sheer cotton with beautiful embroidery, eyelet and crochet lace. High neck

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Early 1900s Day Dresses

Edwardian White Cotton Lawn Dress
Edwardian White Cotton Lawn Dress

Edwardian White Cotton Lawn Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edwardian White Cotton Lawn or wedding Dress. White cotton dress with scalloped hem and floral lace.

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Early 1900s Day Dresses

Vintage Pink Linen Edwardian Long Dress With White Lace Trim
Vintage Pink Linen Edwardian Long Dress With White Lace Trim

Vintage Pink Linen Edwardian Long Dress With White Lace Trim

Located in Portland, OR

We love the Victorian and Edwardian era lawn dresses and this one is so wearable today! This

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Early 1900s North American Maxi Dresses

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Located in Studio City, CA

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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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