1970s White Gunne Sax Maxi Dress with Blue Floral Embroidery
Located in London, GB
This Gunne Sax dress by Jessica McClintock is from the brand’s highly collectable mid 1970s era.
1970s White Gunne Sax Maxi Dress with Blue Floral Embroidery
Located in London, GB
This Gunne Sax dress by Jessica McClintock is from the brand’s highly collectable mid 1970s era.
Gunne Sax Prairie Dress Pink Calico Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Lace detail on neck, sleeve and bodice. *1970s Gunne Sax for Jessica McClintock *Victorian-esque dress, with delicate detailing, and corset like ties in the front *Floral design...
1960s Gunne Sax Black Label Cream and Patchwork Dress
Located in London, GB
This Gunne Sax midi-dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era.
1970s Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Maxidress
Located in New York, NY
What dreams are made of! In the 1970s, Gunne Sax borrowed heavily from Victorian silhouettes, igniting an entire aesthetic that went on to define the style of an era.
1960s Gunne Sax Black Label Linen and Crochet Laced Bodice Dress
Located in London, GB
This Gunne Sax maxi-dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era.
1960s Gunne Sax Cream Linen Mini Corset Dress with Wooden Beads
Located in London, GB
This late 1960s to early 1970s Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock 'hippie' dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era.
Jessica McClintock for Gunne Sax Strapless Lime Ballerina Dress – XS - S, 2003
Located in Tucson, AZ
fabric: lace, taffeta, tulle noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: invisibly repaired one 1 ¾” loss in outer tulle skirt layer condition: very good with above repair measuremen...
$172Sale Price|25% Off
1970s Long Sleeve Empire Waist Maxidress
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Gunne Sax style dress is so 1970s-does-Victorian.
1960s/1970s Gunne Sax Lace Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1960s to early 1970s Gunne Sax cream prairie/cottage dress featuring crochet lace paneling alone the face of the dress and sleeves.
1970s Gunne Sax Denim and Crochet Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax cotton denim prairie dress featuring an off white crochet trim along the full length sleeves, tied-neckline, and wide ruffle hem.
1969 Gunne Sax Eclectic Horseman Printed Cotton Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1960s (1969; Black label) Gunne Sax cotton prairie dress/cottage dress featuring an "Eclectic Horseman" print in tones of blue, lavender, mustard, and indigo.
1970s Gunne Sax Floral Printed Cotton Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax Rust colored floral printed prairie day dress made of a fine cotton voile.
1970s Gunne Sax Robin's Egg Blue Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunnel Sax cotton voile calf length prairie dress in a robin's egg blue and beige calico printed overskirt/bust. The belted back waist is trimmed with a matching blue satin alo...
Vintage Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Floral Maxidress
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1970s Gunne Sax dress is a romantic dream. In the 1970s, Gunne Sax borrowed heavily from Victorian silhouettes, igniting an entire aesthetic that went on to define the s...
Gunne Sax Cotton Lace High Neck Victorian Style Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Gunne Sax lace dress takes your wardrobe back to the Victorian era, with a fully lined, babydoll-style silhouette and a high ruffled neck.
Vintage Gunne Sax Ivory Floral Off-the-Shoulder Dress
Located in New York, NY
This vintage floral Gunne Sax maxidress was made in the 1970s and is adorned with the sweetest ditsy floral print.
Vintage Gunne Sax Red Print Lace Bell Sleeve Prairie Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your spring fashion game with our Vintage Gunne Sax Red Print Lace Bell Sleeve Prairie Dress.
Vintage 1970s Empire Waist Maxidress
Located in New York, NY
In the style of Gunne Sax, this dress is classic 1970s bohemian-meets-Victorian.
VINTAGE 1970s GUNNE SAX VICTORIAN-STYLE DRESS
Located in New York, NY
The vintage Gunne Sax dress you've been dreaming of: in the 1970s, Gunne Sax borrowed heavily from Victorian silhouettes, igniting an entire aesthetic that went on to define the styl...
1970s Gunne Sax Medieval Lace-Up Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock dress perfectly embodies the nostalgic hippie trends of the early to mid 1970s.
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Lace and Teal Velvet Dress
Located in London, GB
Full length and elaborate 1970s Gunne Sax cotton lace and teal velvet dress. This is a one of the more expensive medieval inspired gowns designed by Jessica McClintock which dates fr...
1980s Gunne Sax White Strapless Lace Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980s Gunne Sax white strapless teal-length dress with a fitted bodice, machine lace, lace ruffled neckline, and waist, and a net overskirt.
1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax white cotton day dress with machine lace trim/embroidery, clear button front closure, pin pleats, gathers, wide ruffled hem, and a double piped waist with adjustable ...
1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax navy cottage dress featuring a floral calico print, satin and lace trim, velvet lace up bodice, a wide ruffled hem, and an applied sash that ties in the back over the...
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Dress with Crochet Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s soft cream colored cotton Gunne Sax Full length granny style dress with machine crochet trim along the full sleeves, deep v-neckline, and wide skirt ruffles.
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton and Lace Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax cotton cottage dress adorned with machine lace panels along the full-length skirt, a lace up bodice, sheer lace puff sleeves, satin ribbon trim, and an applied sash t...
Vintage Gunne Sax Lace, Cotton, and Burlap Prarie Driess
Located in Greenport, NY
Vintage Gunne Sax Lace, Cotton, and Burlap Prarie Driess An amazing 1970s gunne sax long sleeve maxi dress, with lace up bust.
1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax navy blue calico printed cotton cottage dress with blue and marron flowers.
1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970's Gunne Sax white cotton voile cottage dress with lace and satin ribbon trim, lace-up bodice, full cuffed sleeves, full length skirt finished with lace and a wide ruffled hem.
70s Gunne Sax Edwardian Revival Natural Cotton and Cobalt Blue Velvet Maxi
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Gunne Sax Edwardian Revival Natural Cotton and Cobalt Blue Velvet Maxi. Center back zip closure, Lace upfront, Cotton lace trim.
$985
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Jay Morley for Fern Viollete Vintage Rose Print Pink + White Maxi Dress
By Fern Violette, Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 70s JAY MORLEY FOR FERN VIOLLETE pink and white rosette cotton voile maxi dress! Features allover mini roses, with embroidered rosette waistband. Sizable bow should...
Pretty 1970s Boho Cotton Voile + Lace Flower Print Long Sleeve 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage 1970s lightweight cotton voile and lace flower print long sleeve maxi dress! Beige background, with light shades of pastel pink, green, yellow and blue throughout. But...
1970s Catherine Buckley Antique Floral Patchwork Dress
Located in London, GB
British designer Catherine Buckley founded her brand in 1963 and went on to open her first shop in Notting Hill, London. Her romantic, slightly eccentric designs drew on historic ref...
1970s Bellville Sassoon White Silk Sequin Embroidered Dress
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
High-end British fashion house Bellville Sassoon was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville. Designer David Sassoon joined the company in 1958 and in 1970 the company was renamed Bellv...
1970s Victorian Inspired Wool Challis Autumnal Fall Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s Victorian inspired Autumnal lightweight wool challis long sleeve maxi dress ! Features warm tone of khaki, brown, red, burgundy, green and orange. Printed flowers and...
Cotton Gauze Peasant Maxi Dress with Lace Trim, 1970s
Located in Sparks, NV
Soft cotton gauzy maxi dress with darling floral print ribbon and lace trim. Long sleeves and empire waist. Sash ties in the back. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip with Hook Clo...
1970s Vintage Tropical Print Sheer Sleeves Chiffon Maxi Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s tropical print maxi dress with a full sweep and sheer sleeves. Partially lined with rear zip closure and button closure at wrists. Fits like a modern size small. The b...
1970s Pale Light Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s pale yellow and white cotton voile and lace boho empire maxi dress! Features white lace around the bodice and at the ruffle hem. Can be worn on or off the shoulders. Fl...
1970s Lori Till White + Pink Lightweight Cotton Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Ftastic 1970s LORI TILL white, pink, and ivory lightweight cotton and lace maxi dress! Features a luxurious soft textured white cotton with ivory lace down the bodice and at the skir...
NWT Vintage 1970s Birdine’s Sunshine White Beaded Grecian Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant vintage 1970s Birdine’s Sunshine Fashions white maxi dress showcasing a fluid Grecian silhouette with a softly gathered neckline, sleeveless bodice, and open keyhole back. Th...
1970's BIBA magenta floral broderie anglaise dress
By Biba
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Biba, Late 1970's A romantic maxi dress from Biba, dating to the late 1970's. Made in magenta-purple cotton broderie anglaise fabric, the dress has a loose silhouette gathered benea...
$971Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small
1970s Charm of Hollywood Boho Chic Flower 70s Vintage Yellow Brown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s CHARM OF HOLLYWOOD flower and polka dot print cotton maxi dress ! Features a brown and white polka dot bodice, with ruffles around the neck. Ties at center bust. Hidden...
Vintage Women's Blush Pink Lace Dress Circa 1950s with Pearl Accents
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage light blush pink lace dress. fit and flair silhouette. round collar. tiny faux seed pearls and rhinestones along the collar. short capped sleeves. peplum panel at front waist...
1970s Edwardian Style Cream Chiffon Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1970s wedding gown draws on the decade’s love affair with certain aspects of 'Victorina' and Edwardian tailoring. It is crafted from a manmade, off-white chiffon trim...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Sylvia Ann 1970s Rose Print Pink Ivory Chiffon Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
By SYLVIA ANN
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s SYLVIA ANN pink, ivory and green chiffon ruffled maxi dress / gown! Features rose bouquets in various sizes throughout. Flutter sleeves, with a flowy layer of chiffon drap...
$676Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Tachi Castillo Hot Pink Mexican Crochet Vintage Cotton 70s Maxi Dress
By Tachi Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s TACHI CASTILLO hot pink 3/4 bell sleeve cotton crochet boho maxi dress ! Castillo was a Mexican designer who was famed for her textile works, and her ability to transform ...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
By Krizia
Located in Austin, TX
2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30" waist, 31" hips, 29" length One size ( fits US 0 - 6 )
Dolce & Gabbana 1997 Black Sheer Lace Bustier Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in North Wales, PA
A quintessential piece of 1990s Dolce & Gabbana — this floor-length gown embodies the house’s signature sensuality from their most celebrated era. Constructed from stretch black Chan...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Vintage Mollie Parnis 1970s Blue and White Novelty 70s Linen + Cotton Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Features the perfect linen/cotton blend ...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
$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...
Sold|$400
Size: UK 8 - 12 / Medium - L
1990’s Vintage Sheer Long Black Bias Cut Silk Beaded Evening Gown
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb 1990’s Vintage bias-cut, completely see-through evening dress, in a sheer black chiffon Silk, with hand beaded antique floral print. The dress features a cowl neck collar, f...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
$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-...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...
1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket ensemble! Dress simply slips over the head, and features multiple layers of soft lightwei...
$5,893
Size: Recommended Size; UK 4 - 6 / XS
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN A/W 2009 Black Leather Biker Jacket with Mongolian Lamb Collar
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Sheffield, GB
An extraordinary Alexander McQueen Autumn / Winter 2009 Runway sample ! This Black Leather Biker Jacket features an incredibly plush Mongolian Lamb Collar that runs all the way arou...
Galanos Spring 1972 Red Silk Chiffon Layered Dress with Flower Appliqué
By Galanos for Amelia Gray, Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A James Galanos masterpiece from his Spring 1972 collection with beautiful runway documentation. This elegant dress was for his exclusive collaboration with the Beverly Hills luxury...
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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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