Vintage Liberty Wool Floral Print Dress
By Liberty of London
Located in London, GB
A great vintage dress for Fall from Liberty. In a wonderful floral mix of purple , green and blue , the dress has tucks on the bodice, shaped end of sleaves , a self fabric tie belt ...
1970s Liberty House Plus Size XL Colorful Neon Flower Print 70s Maxi Dress
By LIBERTY HOUSE
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible LIBERTY HOUSE 1970s plus size (current 16/18) colorful neon flower print cotton / rayon maxi dress!
Vintage Bernard Freres Silk Dress in Liberty Print
By Bernard Freres
Located in London, GB
A wonderful silk dress by Bermard Freres ( Paris, London) in a Liberty print.
1960s Jean Muir Silk Liberty Floral Print Dress with Scarf
By Jean Muir
Located in London, GB
Early in her career, Muir worked with Liberty fabric and this striking psychedelic silk print could certainly be a Liberty design.
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.
Zadig & Voltaire Red Floral Print Crepe Remus Liberty Mini Dress L
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Refresh your summer wardrobe by adding this beautiful dress from Zadig and Voltaire. Creatively made and featuring a poised style this dress will make you look absolutely elegant.
1970’s Liberty Print Dress With Quilted Panel
Located in London, GB
Amazing 70’s dress made up of panels two complimenting Liberty print fabrics in tones of purple.
1970s Origin Liberty Carnation Print Dress
By Liberty of London
Located in London, GB
Late 1970s to early 1980s Liberty carnation print dress by Origin. This classic shirt-waister dress is made from a very fine quality lightweight cotton with a high collar and central...
Liberty & Co of London Block Print Floral Dress, 1930s
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A perfect example of '30s comfort and casual beauty. The warm florals on this dress are gorgeous and soft. The zig zag smocking stitch that lines the collar sleeves and waist are mul...
1960's Dress Liberty of London Cotton Print Floral Fabric
Located in New Hope, PA
This charming dress is made with Liberty Of London fabric yardage in a palette of blues, lavenders, purple and green on a white background. It is sleeveless with a rounded neckline,...
Marion Donaldson Liberty Print 1970s Victoriana Style Cotton Floral Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
This popular Scottish designer rose to eminence during the 60s and 70s in tandem with labels such as Biba and Laura Ashley, creating desirable, wearable pieces in a host of innovativ...
Vintage Liberty Print Dress
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
A pretty cotton print dress from Liberty. In a plumb and cream print, the dress has a round neckline,button opening at the back and an elasticated waist.
Vintage Liberty Print Wool Dress
By Liberty of London
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage Liberty print wool dress. The dress has a black background with a floral print, with elbow length sleaves, an elasticated waist, front button opening and a pocket on e...
Vintage Liberty Print Cotton Dress
By Liberty of London
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage cotton dress by Liberty. The dress is in a floral print with as blue trim.
1970S LIBERTY OF LONDON Brown & Neutral Tones Cotton Art Nouveau Metallic Print
By Liberty of London
Located in New York, NY
1970S LIBERTY OF LONDON Brown & Neutral Tones Cotton Art Nouveau Metallic Printed Dress
1960's Annacat Liberty Floral Print Dress
By AnnaCat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cute as a button Liberty cotton Annacat dress with blue, purple, yellow and orange flowers and an indigo blue trim. From London's Annacat boutique, dating from the late 1960's. The c...
Vintage Summer Dress by Senatore Moda Milano in Liberty Print Cotton
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage day dress by Senatore Moda Milano, Italy. The dress is made of Liberty print cotton, in a colurful mix of blue , pink , yellow and turquoise.
1970s Colin Glascoe Liberty Print Psychedelic Floral Embellished Dress
By Colin Glascoe
Located in London, GB
This above the knee dress is cut from bright aqua jersey printed with neon florals to an attention-grabbing, kaleidoscopic pattern so indicative of this era.
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Size: Recommended UK 12 ( Label 46)
Vivienne Westwood Saloon print liberty Renaissance Cocktail Party dress
By ANGLOMANIA by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fabulous Vivienne Westwood 'Anglomania collection' liberty print Saloon dress. With renaissance imagery depicted throughout.
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Size: FR 40 (fits smaller)
early 1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche yellow liberty floral print dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Yellow Liberty printed floral dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1970's.
Late 60's - Early 70s Cacharel Floral mini dress sale
By Cacharel
Located in Austin, TX
Late 60s - early 70s Cacharel liberty print cotton mini dress. Two front pockets and tie at waist.
1950s Liberty House Tiki Print Hawaiian Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * Hawaiian tiki print cotton * pleated skirt * tie shoulders * metal back zipper * by Liberty House condition | excellent fits like xs/s length ...
Annabelinda Hera Liberty Print Maxi Dress 1970s Vintage Velvet Cotton
Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Anna Belinda cotton velvet Liberty "Hera" print maxi dress. From a boutique in Oxfordshire that was founded in 1970s, Liberty prints were featured in every collection, by 1973 the co...
The Vampire's Wife Splendour Dress in Liberty Printed Silk Dusty Pink Size US 6
Located in London, GB
The Vampire's Wife Splendour Dress in Liberty Printed Silk Dusty Pink Slender fitting bodice with defined waist and a three-tiered hem.
1960s Liberty House Mod Printed Hawaiian Dress
By LIBERTY HOUSE
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Liberty House Mod Printed Hawaiian Dress in magenta, black blue and white, with an empire waist.
Trrags Cotton Liberty Lanthe Print Art Nouveau Dress Midi
Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Vintage 1970s 80s cotton Trrags dress with Lanthe Liberty print. Front button fastening and scalloped neck line.
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set IT42
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this two-piece black pantsuit features a fitted tunic top and high-waisted flared trousers. The set is accented with bold, strategi...
Ocimar Versolato haute couture light grey wool evening pant suit, fw 1998
By Ocimar Versolato
Located in London, GB
Presenting a rare and exceptional piece from Ocimar Versolato's Autumn-Winter 1998 haute couture collection, the evening wool pant suit, a true embodiment of the designer's visionary...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
Unworn 1970s Teal Traina Vintage Jersey Knit Op Art Maxi Dress with Open Back
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Slinky and sexy jersey knit maxi dress in a unique red and tan print by Teal Traina in unworn condition with the original tags attached. Unlined with rear zip, button, tie and snap c...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Bob Mackie gown is composed of a light green mint hue silk chiffon. The upper bodice features an embellished center front and short sleeve, with a floral pattern. There ...
Marchesa pink strapless wedding bustier silk layered dress gown with train 10
By Marchesa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A incredibly dreamy dress by Marchesa in soft petal pink Strapless cut with an inner boned corset that zips up separately inside the dress Composed of four layers ...
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The i...
$3,217Sale Price|35% Off
Size: One Size
Magnificent Silk Yves Saint Laurent Wrap Stole Jacket Cape 2006
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Store Display Stunning Fuchsia Silk Evening Cape/Overcoat Size: One Size Hand Sewn and Limited Edition Fall 2006 A rare Find The black sash tie on the runway i...
$995Sale Price|33% Off
Size: Extra Small
Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped Applique Jacket Fall 2013
By Comme des Garçons
Located in University City, MO
Comme des Garcons Avant-garde striped floral rosette applique jacket Fall 2013 Extra Small Size The edgy unique high fashion jacket is constructed with black & white stripes thro...
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress Wit
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress With Full Side Slits
Chic 1950s Pale Blue Couture French Lace Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 50s Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 50s demi couture pale blue French Lace wrap blouse top! Features a chiffon backing, with taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the wai...
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
Moschino Vintage Black Cut Out Bow Tie Mini Dress, 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage Moschino mini dress with a cut out bow tie detail. Sleeveless sleeves and mini length. Details: Unlined Rear Zip Closure Marked Size: Unmarked Estimated Size...
Vintage Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black and Yellow Floral Print Wrap Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s vintage Yves Saint Laurent white, black and yellow rose print silk wrap summer dress. Black silk piping on the sleeves and V neck collar. Hook an eye fastener. Dress is styled...
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?
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