MORPHEW COLLECTION Magenta & Beige Indian Sari Silk Butterfly Sleeve Kaftan Dre
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Magenta & Beige Indian Sari Silk Butterfly Sleeve Kaftan Dress With Gold Embroidery MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique ...
$550
Size: XL; comparable to size M - L
Sheer Indian Black Silk and Gold Bead Kaftan Coat - M-L, 1980s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Halfway between a kaftan and a maxi coat, this sheer topper makes up in glamour what it lacks in warmth. The repeating floral pattern consists of clear bugle beads that catch and ref...
$1,950
Size: none; comparable to S - M
Green Sari Silk and Gold Thread Jellaba-Inspired Hooded Kaftan, Morocco-M, 1970s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Hand-made in Morocco from an Indian silk sari, this kaftan was originally owned by the wife of a State Department ensign in the Nixon administration, and is rare for its hooded const...
1970s Indian Multi Color Embroidered Kaftan Ensemble
Located in Houston, TX
Three gorgeous stand alone pieces or one combined work of art! Wear is its individual pieces or become the artwork! Absolutely Beautiful and traditional Indian multi-color three ...
Custom Orange and Gold Indian Kaftan Size Small
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom vintage kaftan is composed of an orange knit and is trimmed with metallic gold. There are center front buttons, bell sleeves, and side slits. A very interesting garment i...
1970S Fuchia & White Cotton Blend Indian Paisley Kaftan With Drawstring Waist
Located in New York, NY
1970S Fuchia & White Cotton Blend Indian Paisley Kaftan With Drawstring Waist
1970'S Orange & Blue Cotton Voile Indian Embroidered Tie Dye Kaftan Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970'S Orange & Blue Cotton Voile Indian Embroidered Tie Dye Kaftan Dress
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Size: Equivalent size 38 France
An Indian Painted Chintz Kaftan Dress From a Tree of Life Hanging Circa 1830
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1900 for the Cut Circa 1820/1850 for the fabric India for Fashion in the West Amazing kaftan dress made in a Palempore from the Indies in Painted cotton Chintz. Beautiful tre...
Indian Hand Block Print Cotton Kaftan with Leather Macrame and Wood Bead Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
This Indian cotton print Kaftan is ready for any Summer resort get-away.
Amazing 1970s Purple, Blue and Gold Raw Silk Indian Inspired 70s Kaftan Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s raw silk Indian inspired caftan maxi dress! Features the softest silk ever, with gold silk embroidery throughout.
1970s Vintage 100% Silk Hand Block Printed Indian Caftan Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage hand block printed caftan maxi dress in 100% silk. Gorgeous Indian print and bat wing sleeves. Free size will fit XS-XL. No closure, pulls on. Unlined.
1970s Vintage Sheer Cotton Gauze Indian Blue Block Print Hippie Boho Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Paper thin vintage 1970s cotton gauze dress in a blue floral Indian block print. Unlined with front tie closure. High low hem. The marked size is small. 100% cotton. The bust measure...
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Size: Small-Medium
Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann 1970s Vintage 100% Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann 1970s vintage Indian hand block printed 100% silk dress and sash. Unlined with front hook closure at neckline, button and snap closure a...
Vintage Metal Waist Belt Indian 70s Flower Floral Brass Copper 1970
Located in Berlin, BE
Perfect to wear with Indian dresses and Kaftans. Adjustable size, easy to wear and not heavy.
Vintage 1970 Zandra Rhodes Hand-Painted 'Indian Feathers' Sheer Silk Dress Set
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
As shown, a model wears the 'Indian feather sunspray' kaftan in this shoot for Japanese fashion magazine Anan in late 1971.
Vintage 1970s Indian Cotton Maxi Kaftan Dress with Pointed Angel Sleeves
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A beautiful vintage bohemian maxi caftan dress with a loose flowing fit from the 70s with a striking Indian floral block print throughout a medium weight cotton with pointed sleeves ...
Treacy Lowe Print Chiffon Silk 1970s Indian Caftan
By Treacy Lowe
Located in US
Treacy Lowe caftan featured in dusty rose and subtle multicolored print throughout a delicate silk chiffon. Caftan has short sleeves with a cape layered over the shoulders, back zipp...
1970's Vintage Sultana by Adini Printed Boho Indian Caftan Dress
By Sultana
Located in US
Sultana vintage Boho Indian caftan dress featured in a light blue and lavender with silver metallic threading, three buttons at the bust, and asymmetric cut sleeves. Dress is compose...
Vintage 1970s Indian Cotton Gauze Block Print Dress with Balloon Sleeves
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A stunning vintage and highly collectable vintage Indian dress from the 70s in a fine cotton gauze which is so floaty has a just the right amount of sheerness when the sun hits the s...
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Size: Fits like S-M
Phool Vintage Indian Cotton Smock Floral Block Print & Gold Paint Dress, 1970s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Phool Vintage Indian Cotton Smock Floral Block Print & Gold Paint Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: Best fits a women's Small to Medium due to loose, smock fit. Bust - up to 40” / 1...
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Size: Fits like S-M
Phool Vintage Indian Cotton Smock Floral Block Print & Gold Paint Dress, 1970s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Phool Vintage Indian Cotton Smock Floral Block Print & Gold Paint Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: Best fits a women's Small to Medium due to loose, smock fit. Bust - up to 40” / 1...
NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning brand new with original Bergdorf Goodman store tags still attached 1990s THOMAS STEINBRUCK black and grey silk evening gown! This rare find is so flattering on. Deep plungin...
$650
Size: Medium / Large
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 Ivory Silk Chiffon Full Length Ballgown Dress Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 Ivory Silk Chiffon Gathered Full Length Ballgown Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2007 Style: Ballgown Color(s): Shades of ivory ...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Alexander McQueen FW 2002 Black Silk Blouse Top Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
In the captivating language of Alexander McQueen's FW 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Collection, this jacket or blouse is a poetic embodiment of elegance and drama. Its sleek black Silk...
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1986 Azzedine Alaïa hooded runway dress Extremely rare and highly collectible hooded runway dress designed by Azzedine Alaïa dating to 1986. This design is one of Alaïa’s most iconi...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
$5,039Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 42
UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Incredible Versace Grecian Goddess Silk Evening Gown Featured In The AD Campaign, Runway Show And Worn By Many Models & Celebs Like Jennifer, Liz, Leona, Daria and many more So...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
Valentino New Cut out Silk Gown SS 2001
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk gown from Valentino. It is sleeveless with cut outs at the waist front, sides and back which including the chest décolletage are covered in fine black c...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
1970s Lilli Diamond Taupe + Mint Green Marabou Feather 70s Maxi Dress + Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...
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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