Lanz
$595
Lanz
By Lanz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the sexiest Lanz dress I have ever seen. Dark blue dress with black square pattern detail
$595
Lanz
By Lanz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the sexiest Lanz dress I have ever seen. Dark blue dress with black square pattern detail
1960s Lanz Black Cocktail Shift Dress
By Lanz Originals
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Adorable 1960s Lanz black wool shift style cocktail dress. The sleeveless dress fastens up the back
$265
Size: Unmarked, fits XS
1960s Lanz Originals Button Back Little Black Dress from Bullocks of Wilshire
By Lanz Originals
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1960s little black dress by Lanz Originals for Bullock's of Wilshire Collegienne department
1960s Lanz Tulip Printed Summer Dress
By Lanz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lanz Tulip Printed Summer Dress. The base color is an aqua blue that has baby pink tulips and
1960s Lanz Navy and White Mini Shift Dress
By Lanz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lanz navy mini shift dress with a white peter pan collar, white double frogs, and white dome
Lanz Original Vintage Dress 1960s Hot Pink Tweed Sleeveless Fringe
By Lanz
Located in Portland, OR
beautiful double hemline. This Lanz Original dress has pretty fringe, a 20” back zipper and 2 hooks and eyes
60s Lanz Simple Black Sheath Dress
By Lanz
Located in Miami Beach, FL
almost-edgy silhouette by Lanz; it's certainly an unexpected vibe for them, as they are known for their
LANZ ORIGINALS c.1960's Multicolor Cotton Colorblock Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Lanz Originals
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Lanz Originals c.1960's cotton canvas sleeveless shift dress. Bright multi-color abstract
Darling 1960s Vintage Yellow Mini Dress with Rhinestone Buttons
By Lanz
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling 1960s mini dress in vibrant yellow satin. This sleeveless dress features a matching sash
1970s Lanz Navy Polka Dot Dress
By Lanz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lanz navy blue cotton dress featuring bold white polka-dots, a drop waist line, in-set
1950s LANZ 'Whimsy' Print Shirtwaist Dress
By Lanz
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Lanz (of California) 'whimsy' print shirtwaist dress. Fine stiff cotton print
Lanz 1960s novelty print Vintage dress
By Lanz Originals
Located in London, GB
one of the most incredible pieces I have ever found by the fabulous Lanz Originals. Bubble gum pink
1960s Lanz Mod Daisy Dress
By Lanz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lanz Mod Daisy Dress. Mod yellow and beige tweed sleeveless dress with daisy embroidery along
1960s Lanz Red Heart Calico Printed Cotton Dress
By Lanz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lanz red cotton dress featuring a fine calico print with heart-centered flowers, fitted
1970s Lanz Sundress
By Lanz
Located in Long Island City, NY
1970s Lanz Maxi Sundress. Preppy Hippie. Never Worn. Fully Lined. Waist 28". Length is somewhat
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: Original Lanz Dirndl vintage low-cut dress
Located in Milano, IT
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: Dirndl made in Austria. Low-cut dress with trimmings on the neckline and on
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
$713Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Gay Gibson Navy Blue + Red Lightweight Wool Nautical Halter Maxi Dress 70s
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 70s GAY GIBSON navy blue and red wool halter maxi dress ! Features a tailored navy bodice with a full red skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Hoo...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
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...
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
Vivienne Westwood 'Time Machine' tartan wool skirt suit, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood skirt suit ▪ 'Time Machine', Fall-Winter 1988 ▪ Green Harris Tweed ▪ Tartan wool in shades of green, blue, purple, red, cream and brown ▪ Single-breasted jacket...
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage washed babylamb leather coat FR36 S
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage washed blue babylamb leather coat FR36 S Reference: TGAS/E00670 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Lambskin Leather Color: Blue, ...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Vintage Sexy and Chic Black Jersey Draped Halter Long Dress Size 6
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Love a great vintage evening dress especially one in this as new condition. It is so sexy but still classy and chic. The label is Betsy & Adam by Linda Bernell and made in the USA. R...
1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Simple and stunning beautiful Geoffrey Beene 1960s gown. Sleeveless with curved seams at the waist that create a full skirt that with beautiful draping. Invisible zipper up the back ...
Tulle stretch jersey leopard printed dress Roberto Cavalli" Class"
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Tulle stretch jersey leopard printed dress. Gold metal ring on each shoulders straps, in the front. Wrap on the bust. Double lays of stretch leopard jersey on the bust and waist. pe...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
Azzendine Alaia 1989 Knitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Azzedine Alaïa, celebrated as the "King of Cling," was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and mastery of the female form. His designs from the 1980s revolutionized moder...
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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