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!
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit
By Jack Bryan by Dupuis, Jack Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 4
1940s Couture Old Hollywood Silky Black Jersey Shoulder drape Evening Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 1940s Custom made, old Hollywood silky black Jersey gown with shoulder drape. Couture quality, this gown is sleek & modern the fabric is a weighty matte jersey that drapes bea...
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...
Stunning Snakeskin Patchwork Coat with Sheared Mink Lining and Black Fox Trim
Located in Tustin, CA
The patchwork aesthetic is this fall and winter’s most sought after look, which was proven on the runways during fashion month. Designers created plenty of patchwork pieces for their...
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.
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...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
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
$195Sale Price|33% Off
Dolce & Gabbana Gray & Brown Ankle Strap Shoes Size 39.5 Made in Italy
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in University City, MO
Dolce & Gabbana Gray & brown ankle strap shoes Size 39.5 Made in Italy The stylish high fashion shoes are designed with bands of gray eel skin contrasted with sections of dark brown...
Sold|$1,490
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Sample Golden Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection Sample Wedding Dress White and Golden Yellow Very Shimmery Deep low back Size 10 but see measurements below fits smaller Pristine Measurements ...
Vintage 1950's 50s Black Ruched Jersey Bodice Party Dress with a Drop Waist
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic little black party dress from the 1950's. This dress features a jersey knit ruched bodice, drop waist, sweetheart bustline, 3/4 length sleeves and full flared skirt. ...
$495
Size: US 6, S-M due to alterations
Armani Collezioni Black Silk “Le Smoking” Tuxedo Blazer Jacket - US 6, 2001
By Armani Collezioni
Located in Tucson, AZ
Known for his ladylike but chic designs and masterful fabrics, Giorgio Armani makes a ladies jacket that never disappoints. To wit, his take on the timeless tuxedo jacket incorporate...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Cream Cotton Brocade Detail Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 cream cotton brocade detail skirt. From Alexander McQueen's "It's Only a Game" collection. Botanical filigree metallic brocade trim in shades of beige, cre...
1920's Filet Lace and Chiffon Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Cotton Filet Lace and Chiffon Dress from the 1920's. Pin tucked silk chiffon is inserted with cotton filet lace panels and attached to a lace skirt gathered from hip. Silk k...
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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