Vintage 1970s Orange Goddess Maxi Dress with Crochet Lace Trim, Size M
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beyond amazing vintage goddess maxi dress in a pretty dark orange! sleeveless with long dramatic
Vintage 1970s Orange Goddess Maxi Dress with Crochet Lace Trim, Size M
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beyond amazing vintage goddess maxi dress in a pretty dark orange! sleeveless with long dramatic
1970's Estevez Seersucker Pink & Ivory Candy Stripes Dress
By Estevez
Located in London, GB
dresses. This textured cotton dress features candy pink and ivory stripes, and has an oversized shawl
1970's Lavender & Green Tiered Dress with Velvet Ribbon
Located in London, GB
Romantic 1970's tiered off-the-shoulder dress in a soft lavender and green floral pattern. This
Estevez Vintage 1970s 70s Draped Batwing Goddess Maxi Dress in Cream Jersey Knit
By Estevez
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage jersey knit maxi dress by Estevez! Plunging neckline with draping and batwing sleeves
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1999 Runway Goddess Trompe L'oeil Graffiti Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1999 Runway Goddess Trompe L'oeil Graffiti Maxi Dress Please note size tag
Emilio Pucci 1970s Goddess Motif Silk Halter Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Show off with this amazing Pucci dress! Circa 1970s, this Silk maxi dress features a halter top
SELF PORTRAIT Georgette Flower powder blue embellished goddess midi dress UK6 XS
By Self-Portrait
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SELF PORTRAIT Georgette Flower powder blue embellished goddess midi dress UK6 XS Reference: GEGG
1970's Rappi Watercolor Blue Green Abstract Print Silk Ruched Goddess Maxi Dress
By Rappi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
breathtaking 1970's sculpted goddess gown is fashioned from couture quality silk-chiffon. The watercolor
Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring 1999 RTW “Graffiti Goddess” dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Prague, CZ
A holy grail of Gaultier, the famous “Graffiti Goddess” dress. The same dress is a part of the V&A
1970's Fluorescent Viscose Kaleidoscope Print Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
Striking 1970's fluorescent viscose dress with a kaleidoscopic floral print, featuring a smock
1970's Coral Marble Roll Neck Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
colourful gown is a great way to make a fun statement this season, you can dress it down with a pair of
1970's Monochrome Chevron Stripe and Red Poppy Print Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
Striking 1970's maxi dress from C&A in a relaxed fit, featuring a scoop neckline and long sleeves
1970's Red And White Mirrored Mandala Dress
Located in London, GB
A 1970's red jersey maxi dress featuring a mirrored mandala print throughout. The dress closes with
1960's Green & Coral Floral Dress & Bolero
Located in London, GB
A feminine summery 1960's adjustable buttoned halter neck dress with a bolero. The dress has a V
1970's Black & Vibrant Print Halter Dress
Located in London, GB
The focal point in this 1970's black halter dress is the striking placement print in white, orange
Victorian White Embroidery and Lace High Neck Lawn Dress
Located in London, GB
This stunning Victorian high neck lawn dress is the perfect lightweight dress for the summer season
1970's Anne Fogarty Multicolour Polka Dot and Square Print Dress Size UK 8
By Anne Fogarty
Located in London, GB
Quirky 1970's maxi dress by Anne Fogarty. The dress features a vibrant retro video game like print
1970's Cotton Jersey Bright Colourful Print Halter Sundress
Located in London, GB
This 1970's sundress is a fun and colourful halter neck maxi dress that is great for the summer
1970's Bob Mackie Pink Pleated Silk-Chiffon Goddess Backless Maxi Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
breathtaking peach-pink goddess gown is a perfect example of their genius. The entire dress is fashioned from
1970's Tropical Flower Print V-Neck Maxi Dress - Size S/M
By Gottex
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 1970's dress is the perfect way to get into the spring/summer spirit with its
Cotton Voile Balloon Sleeved Boho Goddess Maxi Dress, 1970s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
diaphanous balloon sleeves we've ever seen on a dress! With the luxurious fabric, incredible goddess worthy
Vintage Marjon Couture Blue Jersey Grecian Goddess Dress, 1970s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
slinky, draped/ soft pleated royal blue jersey with art deco style beading at the waist and a maxi length
1970's Radley Black Maxi Dress (Ossie Clark design) - Size L
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous black Radley Maxi dress from the 1970's is made from moss crepe. Its iconic 70's
Original Voyage Blue Camouflage Shirt Dress Approx Size UK 6
Located in London, GB
Funky blue camouflage shirt dress by Voyage featuring a bold pointed collar with a beaded edge
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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