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Rare 1960s Abercrombie & Fitch Romper Jumpsuit with Skort Red White & Blue

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Vintage 1940s Blue Polkadot Cotton Day Dress US 0 UK 4

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Located in Nashville, TN

This darling 1940's French Blue cotton day dress, with a pattern of embroidered white polkadots and delicate lace details, is just the piece to add to your seasonal vintage collectio...

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Blue Butterfly Sketch New Look Ballerina Sundress with Bib Points - XS, 1950s

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With a silhouette sweet enough for a music-box ballerina and a loose, Matisse-like butterfly sketch print, this singular party dress will be the center of attention at any gathering....

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1970s Patchwork Eyelet Lace Red White and Blue Long Sleeve Vintage Maxi Dress

1970s Patchwork Eyelet Lace Red White and Blue Long Sleeve Vintage Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish vintage 70s red, white and blue patchwork cotton and eyelet lace long sleeve maxi dress! Features a solid white eyelet lace in shapes of flowers. Buttons up the front and at ...

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Chic 1960s Navy Blue Cotton Daisy Flower Print Vintage 60s Shift A - Line Dress
Chic 1960s Navy Blue Cotton Daisy Flower Print Vintage 60s Shift A - Line Dress

Chic 1960s Navy Blue Cotton Daisy Flower Print Vintage 60s Shift A - Line Dress

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Chic 1960s navy blue cotton daisy print sleeveless shift mini dress! Features embroidered daisies throughout the entire dress. Attached bow detail at neck. High quality toon that hol...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Joseph Brennan Trompe L'Oeil Red, White and BLue Rhinestone 70s Midi Dress
1970s Joseph Brennan Trompe L'Oeil Red, White and BLue Rhinestone 70s Midi Dress

1970s Joseph Brennan Trompe L'Oeil Red, White and BLue Rhinestone 70s Midi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 1970s JOSEPH BRENNAN red, white and navy blue trompe O'leil rhinestone encrusted midi dress! Features a navy blue, white and yellow bodice and skirt, with the front of t...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1950s Pocket Watch Novelty Print Red White and Blue Silk 50s Shirt Dress
Chic 1950s Pocket Watch Novelty Print Red White and Blue Silk 50s Shirt Dress

Chic 1950s Pocket Watch Novelty Print Red White and Blue Silk 50s Shirt Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 1950s silk novelty pocket watch print silk fit n' flare nautical shirt dress! Features pocket watches printed throughout in red, white and navy blue. Buttons up the fron...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Blue + Red + White Strawberry Novelty Print Polka Dot Vintage 70s Dress
1970s Blue + Red + White Strawberry Novelty Print Polka Dot Vintage 70s Dress

1970s Blue + Red + White Strawberry Novelty Print Polka Dot Vintage 70s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

The cutest 1970s novelty print jumper dress! This cotton number features a rich blue with red and white strawberries and mini polka dots throughout. Adjustable sleeve straps can be m...

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Vintage 1950s Blue Floral Full Circle Dress 1950's Cotton Day Dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1950s Blue Floral Full Circle Dress 1950's Cotton Day Dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1950s Blue Floral Full Circle Dress 1950's Cotton Day Dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most breathtaking floral pattern, in shades of blue, grey and white, this original 1950's cotton full circle dress, is the perfect piece to welcome the warmer weather...

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OSCAR DE LA RENTA blue red vintage print cocktail dress US0 XS Taylor Swift

OSCAR DE LA RENTA blue red vintage print cocktail dress US0 XS Taylor Swift

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OSCAR DE LA RENTA blue red vintage print cocktail dress US0 XS Taylor Swift Reference: LNKO/A02559 Brand: Oscar de la Renta Designer: Oscar De La Renta Collection: SS 2012 As seen on...

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1990s Sergio Tegon Navy Blue and White Italian Cotton 90s Vintage Bubble Dress

1990s Sergio Tegon Navy Blue and White Italian Cotton 90s Vintage Bubble Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1990s SERGIO TEGON for SEVENTY navy blue and ivory white polka dot cotton sleeveless mini bubble dress! Features a fitted bodice that buttons up the front, with a full bubble sk...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Dress in Red , White and Blue Bird Print
Vintage Dress in Red , White and Blue Bird Print

Vintage Dress in Red , White and Blue Bird Print

Located in London, GB

A chic, shirt dress in a red, white and blue bird print. The dress has fabric covered buttons, a popper opening at the side and is fully lined.

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Blue cotton dress with red buttons Yves Saint Laurent Variation

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By Yves Saint Laurent

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Blue cotton dress with red decoratives buttons. Red top-stitching. ZIP IN THE MIDDLE BACK. NEW WITH TAG. No lining. SIZE: 38 ( fR) 8 (uS)

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GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38

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Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top

Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top

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Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s

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Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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1970s Teal Green Blue Pink Flower Printed Cotton + Lace Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
1970s Teal Green Blue Pink Flower Printed Cotton + Lace Vintage 70s Maxi Dress

1970s Teal Green Blue Pink Flower Printed Cotton + Lace Vintage 70s Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 1970s teal green / blue and pink cotton and lace maxi dress! Features a fitted spaghetti strap sleeveless bodice trimmed in lace on the front and back. Forgiving an...

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Marc Jacobs Collection Neon Green Blue Rhinestone Mod 60s Style Cotton Jacket

Marc Jacobs Collection Neon Green Blue Rhinestone Mod 60s Style Cotton Jacket

By Marc Jacobs

Located in San Diego, CA

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Gucci by Tom Ford black satin cone bra corset bustier, ss 2001

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci by Tom Ford, black satin corset bustier with cone bra style structured bust, internal boning and zip fastening. Spring-Summer 2001

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1970s Joseph Magnin White Eyelet Cotton Embrodiered Vintage 70s Shirt Dress

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Located in San Diego, CA

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By Worth

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Vivienne Westwood brown shearling coat dress, fw 1992

Vivienne Westwood brown shearling coat dress, fw 1992

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Finding the Right Day-dresses for You

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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