1990s Y2K Hawaiian Novelty Print Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1990s or early 2000s Hawaiian dress is, in its most literal sense a 'Hawaiian dress' featuring a scenic print of lush vegetation, hula ladies, Hawaiian mountain ranges against a...
1950s Vintage Surf and Shore Hawaiian Silk Screen Print Dress with Bell Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Rare 1950s Hawaiian dress made by Surf and Shore in Honolulu.
Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Novelty Print Dress, Circa 1959
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Alfred Shaheen bombshell wiggle dress signature Shaheen hand printed cotton red and cream abstract tapa print Hawaiian islands map print 50th state written throughout in gold...
Valentino Hawaiian Couture Cape Dress - '10s
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Valentino Hawaiian Couture Cape Dress from the exclusive 2016 capsule collection.
$304Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Pomare Hawaiian Halter Maxi Dress, Floral Print, Size 16
By Hilo Hattie
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Pomare Hawaiian halter dress, made in Hawaii in the 1960s and attributed to Pomare, the company behind the Hilo Hattie apparel line.
1970S Kamehameka Pink & Red Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Hawaiian Kaftan Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Kamehameka Pink & Red Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Hawaiian Kaftan Dress MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past.
Kenolo Fashions Hawaiian Floral Print Maxi Dress with Bow Detail, 1970s
Located in Milford, DE
This 1970s Kenolo Fashions maxi dress, made and styled in Hawaii, captures the essence of vintage tropical glam.
1960S STAN HICKS Blue Cotton Sateen Maxi Dress Made In Hawaii
Located in New York, NY
1960S STAN HICKS Blue Cotton Sateen Maxi Dress Made In Hawaii
Rayon TIKI Hawaiian Pineapple Print Wrap Dress, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Rayon TIKI Hawaiian Wrap Dress features a colorful pineapple print on a light and adjustable material.
Tori Richard 1960s Flower Printed Vintage Hawaiian 60s Belted Shirt Dress
By Tori Richard, LIBERTY HOUSE
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage late 1960s TORI RICHARD for LIBERTY HOUSE A - Line belted shirt dress! Features a beautiful Allover floral print in vibrant pastels. Large oversized Avant Garde co...
1970S Turquoise & Pink Cotton Hawaii Tropical Surf Beach Wrap Dress Swim Cover
Located in New York, NY
1970S Turquoise & Pink Cotton Hawaii Tropical Surf Beach Wrap Dress Swim Cover Up
1970s Pomare Hawaiian Vintage Colorful Tropical Print Halter Wrap 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, yet versatile POMARE of HAWAII brightly colored floral wrap halter maxi dress!
Rare 1960s Novelty Print Dancing Hula Girls Hawaiian Print Mini Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Superb and rare vintage 60s novelty print tropical Hawaiian mini cotton shift dress! Features a tropical 3-D print with palm tress, flowers, clouds, waterfalls, mountains, and DANCIN...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta 1990s Turquoise Blue + White Hawaiian 90s Halter Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA turquoise blue and white Hawaiian tropical print empire waist halter dress!
1980s Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Tropical Hawaiian Avant Garde 80s Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage late 80s VICTOR COSTA taffeta flower gown / maxi dress! Features a tropical flower print in vibrant colors of pink, fuchsia, blue, green and black. Avant Garde accor...
Vintage Neiman Marcus Size 8 Hawaiian Flower Strapless Origami Wiggle Dress
By Neiman Marcus, A.J. Bari
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage NEIMAN MARCUS Size 6/ 8 strapless Hawaiian print wiggle dress! Features amazing origami detail at left side bust.
1940S Green & Orange Cotton Silk Hawaiian Printed Dress Bolero Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
1940S Green & Orange Cotton Silk Hawaiian Printed Dress Bolero Ensemble
MC Green Multicolored Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print
Located in New York, NY
From florals to authentic Hawaiians and fun conversational prints each dress tells it's own story.
Kuhio Hawaiian Red Rayon Pake Muu, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Hawaiian full length dress in bright red cold rayon with tropical motif print.
1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bold periwinkle blue, black and white rayon 1940's hostess gown printed with Hawaiian ethnographic motifs. Mandarin collar with interesting Asian influenced knotted closure and keyho...
1960s Kamehameha Hot Pink + Orange Paisley Print Short Sleeve Vintage Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a fun statement in this rare 60s KAMEHAMEHA original Hawaiian short sleeve maxi dress caftan! Soft cotton blend fabric, with a incredible paisley prints.
1950s Alfred Shaheen Surf n’ Sand Hand Printed Vintage Blue Cotton 50s Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and super rare 1950s ALFRED SHAHEEN Surf n’ Sand hand printed cotton fit and flare dress! Features Aloha Hawaii prints in beautiful hues of blues throughout.
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage HALSTON vibrant colored Hawaiian / Tropical print maxi dress! Features a terracotta backdrop with brightly colored abstract flowers in purple, red, orange, sorbet, g...
Vintage Seashell Handbag
Located in New York, NY
It measures 9.5" at widest point x 9" tall, with a 21.5" strap drop that is long enough to be worn cross-body. The Vintage Hawaiian Floral Halter Dress pictured is also available.
1940s style Hawaiian mini dress 40 bust
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 70's does 40's mini dress. Hawaiian style tropical print. Center back zipper.
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1950s Dragonfly Ferns Hawaiian Sarong Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * fern/dragonfly print red cotton * cotton lined bust * wrap style sarong skirt * halter strap * metal back zipper condition | excellent fits like ...
1950s Hawaiian Tiki Print Cotton Sarong Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * fan print rust cotton * cotton lined bust * wrap style skirt * optional straps * metal side zipper condition | excellent fits like xs length 3...
Tori Richard Hawaiian Print Sleeveless Maxi Dress, 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
Early Tori Richard multicolor, vibrant Hawaiian print sleeveless cotton maxi dress. Known for vibrant Hawaiian prints and wearable design, the dress is perfect resort wear for spring...
Alfred Shaheen Hawaii California Maxi Dress with Butterfly Floral Print in Pink
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Alfred Shaheen Hawaii California maxi dress with butterfly and floral print in dusty pink.
1960s Lame and Cotton Hawaiian Inspired Gown
Located in Houston, TX
Everyone needs a piece of fun and comfortable resort wear whether you make it to the beach or just need to channel that beach vibe. This uber chic cotton gown with its ethnic prin...
1970s Hawaiian Floral Printed Cotton Skort Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s skort dress (inset shorts hidden by exterior face panel) featuring a loud Hawaiian floral print orange, violet, blue, on a grey and white background color.
1970s Hawaiian Floral Printed Ribbed Cotton Skort Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s skort dress (inset shorts hidden by exterior face panel) featuring a loud Hawaiian floral print in tones of red, greens, and whites.
Psychedelic Hawaiian Dress
Located in New York, NY
Psychedelic Hawaiian Dress homemade in the late 1960s the print on this dress is out of this world.
1960S Hot Pink Cotton Barkcloth Made In Hawaii Hawaiian Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Hot Pink Cotton Barkcloth Made In Hawaii Hawaiian Dress
1970S ALFRED SHAHEEN Yellow Asian Fan Printed Hawaiian Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in New York, NY
1970S ALFRED SHAHEEN Yellow Asian Fan Printed Hawaiian Dress
Gladys Williams Hawaiian Dress Red Silk Print with a Japanese Inspired Design
Located in New Hope, PA
Bright and cheerful this red silk print dress has two red frog closures at the Mandarin collar neckline. There are two more above the openings on either side of the dress. The sleeve...
1940s 1950s Tropical Hawaiian Swing Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940s 1950s Tropical Hawaiian Swing Dress
1940s Tropical Hawaiian Cotton Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940s Tropical Hawaiian Cotton Print Dress
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Size: 14 Vintage size
Lurline Casuals Waikiki Hawaiian Pake Muu Dress Bleeding Hearts Black Red 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual gradient colour print of bleeding heart flowers, red, pink, white, there is a gold & black shadow print running through the background of bamboo branches. Traditional Hawaiia...
1960s Tropical Hawaiian Floral Tiki Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960s Tropical Hawaiian Floral Tiki Dress
"Made In Hawaii" Bold Multicolor Abstract Maxi Dress with Train Feature
Located in New York, NY
Made in Hawaii, this wonderful maxi dress of bold multicolors has a "train" feature in back.
Prada Blue and White Hawaiian Flower Print Dress - 46
By Prada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Prada dress is made of a cotton-elastin blend and has a green, blue, and white Hawaiian flower print on it.
Tropical 1950's Kamehameha Hawaiian Floral Cotton Dress
By Kamehameha
Located in Atlanta, GA
Relax island style in this 1950's polished cotton dress from Kamehameha of Hawaii ... a manufacturer of island inspired fashions best known for their vibrant tropical fabrics.
Malia Hawaiian Cotton Halter Tiki Dress, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Return to the tropics in this Malia of Honolulu late 1960's abstract floral halter maxi dress in a vibrant color combination of flame red and white. The heavy cotton fabric has a pi...
1960S Blue & Green Cotton Hawaiian Tiki Floral Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Blue & Green Cotton Hawaiian Tiki Floral Print Dress
1960S Cotton Barkcloth Hawaiian Gold Foil Printed Maxi Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Cotton Barkcloth Hawaiian Gold Foil Printed Maxi Dress
1960s Tori Richard Hawaiian Nautical Print Cotton Maxi Dress
By Tori Richard
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1960s cotton Tori Richard for I. Magnin Honolulu, Hawaii nautical print maxi dress in tomato red and white with button down front and matching belt.
1970's Hilo Hattie's Red & White Hawaiian Floral Muumuu Dress
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1970's Hilo Hattie's muumuu dress conjures up images of a Hawaiian sunset and oceans breezes.
Hawaiian Red & Black Tiki Tribal Print Muumuu Dress, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Aloha! This classic Hawaiian muumuu dress is from the Lei-O-Hawaii label and features an exotically printed fabric in shades of red and black with a touch of gold for good measure.
1970S Purple & Cream Poly/Cotton Made In Hawaii By Muumuu Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Purple & Cream Poly/Cotton Made In Hawaii By Muumuu Dress
1950S Blue & Green Cotton Nani Of Hawaii Shelf Bust Tiki Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Blue & Green Cotton Nani Of Hawaii Shelf Bust Tiki Dress
1960S Cotton Mod Hawaiian Floral Printed Maxi Dress With Side Slit
Located in New York, NY
1960S Cotton Mod Hawaiian Floral Printed Maxi Dress With Side Slit
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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