Antique Edwardian Embroidered Ivory Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
The sleeves and upper bodice are comprised of Val lace embroidered panels— the embroidery throughout this dress is so substantial, and has a lot of volume and dimension to it, making...
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 bodice front, and back.. The sleeves have a lace detail at the cuffs, and the bodice...
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
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 stunning, museum-worthy (and museum quality) work of art. These Victorian/Edwardian ...
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 rare piece to behold.
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 possibly a tiny bit later.
A Vintage edwardian lawn cotton dress with delicate embroidered flowers
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage edwardian white cotton dress . The dress has lace detail on the the cuffs and collar, with pleats on the front. It has elbow length sleeves with lace detail.
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
1970s Edwardian/Victorian Style White Lace Lawn Dress With Pin-Tuck Detail
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1970s white cotton lawn/prarie dress is in superb condition and is a classic example of the Edwardian/Victorian style that was famously popularised by Laura Ashley dur...
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.
Edwardian White Wedding/Lawn Dress with Lace Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian White Wedding/Lawn Dress with Lace Details.
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 and lace trim.
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, cutwork and lace! The roses on this dress are so lovely and there is a double layer ...
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.
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.
White Edwardian Tiered Vintage Lawn Dress With Lace & Satin Ribbon
Located in Portland, OR
This stunning Edwardian white lawn dress is so so pretty and it has so many lovely details.
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!
1900s Antique White Battenburg Tape Lace Bridal Dress Jacket
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 1900 - 1910s white battenburg or princess tape lace dress jacket is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship and is increasingly scare in this condition. The entire pi...
Edwardian Cream Embroidered Cotton Voile & Lace Tea Dress With Empire Waistline
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Cream Embroidered Cotton Voile & Lace Tea Dress With Empire Waistline And Half Sleeves
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
Edwardian White on White Floral Hand Embroidered Organdy Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
This stunning Edwardian white on white organdy dress is hand embroidered with the most beautiful floral designs. The fabric most likely originated in China and the dress was made in...
Edwardian White Embroidered Cotton Voile Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Embroidered Cotton Voile Tea Dress With Sleeves
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace edge and boléro Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace ( Hand-made Irish crochet) edge and boléro.Zip in the middle back. SIZE M
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Contemporary Medium
Pure White Late Victorian Dress with Lace Hearts, Embroidery and Cut Work
Located in New Hope, PA
This Victorian dress has it all! Made from a very fine handkerchief linen it has a high neck, exquisite floral embroidery, a very generous amount of heart patterned lace insertion, ...
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Dress With Beautiful Lave Trim Detail
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Dress With Beautiful Lave Trim Detail
Edwardian Cream Silk Satin & Lace Rare Wedding Or Presentation Gown
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally made out of the most beautiful and luscious silk. Very soft and very wearable. Actually shows very little signs of ever being worn. Retains original dress shields in gr...
1900s Cream Silk and Tulle Wedding Dress with Lace Peplum
Located in London, GB
This antique silk and lace wedding dress was fashioned by hand circa 1908-1910 and is in rare, wearable condition. Of note, the design and fabrics are entirely original and our resto...
1960s French Couture Cream Guipure Floral Lace Midi Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1960s floral lace midi dress was couture-made in France and was very likely a wedding dress circa 1966-1968. The fabrics used are the very finest available and it is tailored fr...
Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
Super soft tissue weight silk in great condition. There are a few small spots and holes but they are very minor. The dress is wearable and beautifully hand detailed. Edwardian Cream...
Edwardian White Linen & Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Linen & Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
Vintage Long White Summer Gown
Located in London, GB
An elegant and easy to wear white summer gown, or possible wedding dress. The dress is column style and fits over the head, though a zip could easily be added. It has lace sleaves , ...
1920's Drop Waist Decorated Edwardian Linen Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920's Drop Waist Decorated Linen Dress hand embroidered with floral panels, faggoting and irish crochet open work at neckline. Large easy size, fits like tube with some gathers at h...
Edwardian White Cotton and Silk Lace Gown with Pintucks and Insert Embroidery
Located in Kingston, NY
An exquisite Edwardian white gown dating to the early 20th century, beautifully constructed in lightweight cotton and silk with an exceptional variety of period lacework, embroidery ...
Ivory Wool and Lace Shawl
Located in Alford, MA
A finely woven shawl in ivory wool bordered with lace. Large square in excellent condition. Beautiful, lightweight hand. Bergdorf Goodman label.
1930's Art Deco Sequin Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Deep navy, jet and silvered sequin striped evening jacket on silk tulle base from the 1930s. Hook and eye closure at neck and waist. X-Small size, France 1930s. Excellent condition. ...
1930s White Floral Cutout Organza Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent example of a 1930s cut-out work, organza dress in really pristine vintage condition. It is an archetypal 1930s shirt-waister design that reaches ankle length an...
Art Deco 'Flapper' Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering an Extraordinary Art Deco 1920's Couture Black Silk Crepe Beaded 'Flapper' Cocktail Dress. With extreme deco scalloped hem.
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
Lilac One-Shoulder Gown with Hand Beaded Lace Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely custom couture evening gown that was created specifically for it's original owner. There are no labels present for the creator or fabric content. The dress is constr...
Men’s Deep Brown Borsalino Diamonte 25 Fur Felt Fedora Hat – size 7, 1940s
By Borsalino
Located in Tucson, AZ
The gold standard in men’s millinery, Borsalino has been making the finest hats since 1857. This exceptional Diamante 25 fedora hails from the company’s golden age and conjures the b...
1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
Located in University City, MO
1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...
Jean-Louis Scherrer Gold Lace over Leopard Print Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in New Hope, PA
Lustrous gold lace is layered over a leopard print with a gold sheen for a subtle and unusual animal print dress. There are narrow straps, a center back invisible zipper and a scallo...
$195Sale Price|38% Off
1940s Vintage Flora Originals Women's Black Crepe Dress with Accents
Located in Port Hope, ON
Black crepe top and bronze and gold metallic rayon or acetate make up this lovely dress. The metallic pattern is also replicated on the short sleeve cuffs with bows and the two butto...
Issey Miyake Pleats Please Blue Pleated Jacket & Skirt Ensemble 2000
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Issey Miyake Pleats Please blue pleated jacket and skirt ensemble, the jacket is double breasted with a belted hem, long sleeved,...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline, front and back with small gathering at the waist. It is fully lined with a central back...
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 10. This beautiful gown has a mermaid style to it. There is bodice boning all around and the back has a gathering that falls in a...
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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