1970s Original Paisley Print Indian Block Work Dress
Located in London, GB
An original 1970s floral Indian paisley print dress in a vibrant pinky red and pale orange. The design boasts a high neck collar and a bibbed front yoke in a similar floral print. Th...
1970s Indian Red and Black Sheer Silk Hand Block Print Dress
By Judith Ann, Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann
Located in Houston, TX
Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann. Beautiful floral print sheer silk bishop-sleeved dress. Square neckline, flowy midi, with a gathered drop waist. Comes with a coordinating belt. Dress is...
1970S Blue & Purple Cotton Indian Block Printed Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Blue & Purple Cotton Indian Block Printed Dress
Morphew Collection African Indian Block Print Tribal Cotton Dress
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Collection African Indian Block Print Tribal Cotton Dress
1970s Paper Thin 100% Sheer Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
By Judith Ann
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning paper thing silk dress with a hand block printed Indian design by Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann.
Ritu Kumar Indian Hand Block Printed Silk Dress, 1970's
By Ritu Kumar for Roshafi
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970's hand block printed silk dress by Indian designer, Ritu Kumar, for Roshafi.
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.
Judith Ann 1970s Vintage Paper Thin Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
By Judith Ann, Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning paper thing silk dress with a hand block printed Indian design by Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann.
Vintage 1970s Paper Thin 100% Sheer Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
By Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann, Neiman Marcus
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning paper thing silk dress with a hand block printed Indian design by Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann.
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.
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Size: Free (Small, Medium, Large)
1970s Judith Ann Vintage Paper Thin Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
By Judith Ann
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning paper thing silk dress with a hand block printed Indian design by Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann.
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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.
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. Vintage Indian cotton is block-printed in rich shades of yellow, brown and maroon with green leaves. The Kaft...
Oscar de la Renta Exotic Printed & Silver Stenciled Silk Velvet Evening Dress 8
By Oscar de la Renta Active, Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Absolutely gorgeous gown in an exotic silk velvet print which has been over stenciled in silver. The design is done in rich deep shades of burgundy, russet, purple, orange & silver, ...
Vintage 1970s Indian Cotton Gauze Block Print Dress with Balloon Sleeves
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
The floral block print is so bohemian while the dramatic balloon sleeves and gold lame and satin embroidered peacocks further the rich hippie look, perfect for summer.
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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.
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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.
Amazing 1970s Roberta Lynn Paisley Caftan Vintage 70s Kaftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s ROBERTA LYNN of California paisley print caftan maxi dress ! The silkiest fabric tat looks fantastic on. Simple wrap style with single snap at top left inside should...
$1,150
Size: Small - Small Medium
Fantastic Early 1970s Boho Chic Paisley Print Vintage Red 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous early 1970s lightweight wool boho chic paisley print maxi dress! Features a red background with vibrant hues of blue, green, yellow and orange throughout. Open back reveals ...
$3,750
Size: Small / Medium
Oscar de la Renta 1970s Boho Batik Paisley Print Vintage 70s Wide Leg Jumpsuit
By Oscar De La Renta, Oscar de la Renta Boutique
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary early 70s OSCAR DE LA RENTA silk chiffon batik print wide leg jumpsuit ! A dress and a jumpsuit all in one ! I have the sister sleeveless version of this also in my 1st...
$1,499Sale Price|21% Off
Size: small
Vintage Leonard Paris Printed Silk Mini Dress / Tunic & Pants Set 1970s
By Leonard of Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Synonymous with luxury and innovation, Leonard Paris is collected for its unique prints, like the one found on this dazzling three-piece set from the 1970’s. The kaleidoscopic print ...
A Vintage 1970s Quad Floral Print Cotton Dress
By Quad 5
Located in London, GB
A great vintage dress for summer, and festivals This long floral cotton gown by Quad has a frill around the neckline and hem , a front button opening, and self fabric tie belt.
1960's Mod Paisley Paper Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's iconic mod paper dress. Allover pastel mod paisley print. Sleeveless with an A-line cut. Cotton fabric banding at arms and neckline. Slight fade throughout. In very good vinta...
1960s Mustard Paisley Silk Short-Sleeve Pleated Dress
Located in London, GB
This timeless 1960s silk dress is crafted from a smooth silk and printed all-over with a classic paisley design updated for the era in vibrant mustard, aqua and coral-red hues. It ha...
1970s Documented Paulette Buraud Pink and Gold Silk Paisley Dress
Located in London, GB
This high-glamour maxi-gown is attributed to French Couturier Paulette Buraud and is from the summer 1970 pret-a-porter collection. A near identical dress was photographed for Jours...
Vintage Paisley Print Gown With Smocking Detail
Located in London, GB
A pretty dress for Spring, in a pale yellow paisley print. The dress has elbow length selves with smocking detail, and there is smocking detail under the bust. It is fully lined wit...
1970S Polyester Piqué Pastel Paisley Printed Dress XL
Located in New York, NY
1970S Polyester Piqué Pastel Paisley Printed Dress XL
Vintage 1970s Floral Print Dress with Frill Collar
Located in London, GB
A pretty brown background floral print dress with a frill collar and tie at the neck. It has a drawstring waist, for multiple sizing, and frill at the hem. The waist will fit up t...
$676Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Rhonda Roy Abstract Print Mock Neck Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early 1970s RHONA ROY of England abstract print maxi dress ! Warm colors of purple, tan and brown throughout. In great condition Approximately Size Medium Measurements: 38-...
1970s Pauline Coral Psychedelic Print Dress
Located in London, GB
A Vintage 1970s Pauline dress; featuring a coral psychedelic print of peach and white flower swirling into golden-brown leaves. The bodice features a scooped neckline and empire wais...
1960s Jean Muir Silk Liberty Floral Print Dress with Scarf
By Jean Muir
Located in London, GB
This is a fine Jean Muir 1960s dress and matching tassel scarf and is without question, the best ensemble from this designer we have ever had in our collection. Early in her career,...
A vintage 1970s abstract floral printed Shift day Dress
Located in London, GB
An easy to wear floral printed day dress. The dress is sleavless and has an elasticated waist , and a 12 ''slit on the left side.
1970s Aztec Novelty Print Amazing Vintage 70s Knit Rope Belted Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Aztec inspired 1970s knit belted shirt dress! Features warm tones of red, chartreuse green, navy blue and maroon throughout. Zips up the front to control cleavage. Tw...
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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