Ralph Lauren Blue Label Greek Goddess Plunge Neck Violet Blue Silk Maxi Dress M
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren blue label Greek Goddess, plunge neck, violet blue silk jersey maxi dress.
Ralph Lauren Blue Label Greek Goddess Plunge Neck Violet Blue Silk Maxi Dress M
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren blue label Greek Goddess, plunge neck, violet blue silk jersey maxi dress.
1970's Estevez Seersucker Pink & Ivory Candy Stripes Dress
By Estevez
Located in London, GB
Celebrated amongst the vintage connoisseurs, Estévez is synonym with tasteful and well made dresses. This textured cotton dress features candy pink and ivory stripes, and has an over...
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 beautiful dress features a ruffled collar which sits beautifully over the shoulder and...
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. Details Unlined Back Zip and Hook Closure Circa: 1970s Label: Estevez Marked ...
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1999 Runway Goddess Trompe L'oeil Graffiti Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1999 Runway Goddess Trompe L'oeil Graffiti Maxi Dress Please note size tag is missing.
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 neckline and one of Pucci's signature abstract patterns.
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/A00162 Brand: Self Portrait Model: Georgette Flower Material: Viscose Color: Blue Pat...
1970's Rappi Watercolor Blue Green Abstract Print Silk Ruched Goddess Maxi Dress
By Rappi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rappi was a talented Viennese-born woman named Syd Rappaport who made a name for herself with glamorous formal wear which was much beloved by debutantes with a particular eye for uni...
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 Museum collection as it was also seen on the runway. Missing size Label, but wil...
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 shape with billowing sleeves. The dress closes up with a zip at the centre back. It is ...
1970's Coral Marble Roll Neck Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1970's gown is made from a printed chiffon overlay in tones of peach, turquoise, mustard yellow and crimson to create a marbled effect. It has a high standing collar and full le...
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. The focal point of this dress is the chevron striped pattern embellished with brigh...
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 a zip at the centre back and is fully lined with a red mesh fabric. The dress feat...
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-neckline which runs 9 inch low and has a free hip. The bolero jacket has an elastic...
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 and green. Made from a black lightweight synthetic fabric, extremely soft to the to...
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! The breathable cotton fabric allows the dress to be comfortable to wear and the h...
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 with bright multicoloured dot, square and zig zag pattern running through the middl...
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 lawn party. The print is bohemian in vibrant tones of magenta, violet, turquoise, suns...
1970's Bob Mackie Pink Pleated Silk-Chiffon Goddess Backless Maxi Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bob Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating ev...
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 tropical flower print in tones of blue, magenta, pastel pink, mustard and ivory. It has a ...
Cotton Voile Balloon Sleeved Boho Goddess Maxi Dress, 1970s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An absolute dream of a vintage bohemian dress, by British boutique label, Fiona Dresses. This breathaking gown is in a delicately floral printed, flowing, cotton voile with some of t...
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 shape is given to the garment through the use of a black satin ribbon tie that sits und...
Vintage Marjon Couture Blue Jersey Grecian Goddess Dress, 1970s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An elegant vintage evening gown from the 70s by British label Trina Lewis & Marjon Couture in a slinky, draped/ soft pleated royal blue jersey with art deco style beading at the wais...
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, buttons that partially run down the front of the garment and a diamante 'v' under the ...
B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
$12,116
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
BNWT Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti Gown, FW 2005
By Gucci
Located in Marlborough, GB
Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti gown, FW 2005 A rare example of the brief chapter of Facchinetti’s creative direction in-between Tom Ford and Frida Giannini, worn on the runway by Ge...
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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