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Linen Embroidered Dress

Red Floral Embroidered Linen Dress
Red Floral Embroidered Linen Dress

Red Floral Embroidered Linen Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This embroidered cocktail dress is composed of a linen with red flower embroidery. There is a

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1970s Young Edwardian Embroidered Linen Maxi Dress
1970s Young Edwardian Embroidered Linen Maxi Dress

1970s Young Edwardian Embroidered Linen Maxi Dress

By YOUNG EDWARDIAN

Located in London, GB

This dress was created in the 1970s by Young Edwardian, a collectible American vintage label which

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1970s American Wedding Dresses

Loro Piana Pink Linen Open Work Embroidered Dress with Pockets 42
Loro Piana Pink Linen Open Work Embroidered Dress with Pockets 42

Loro Piana Pink Linen Open Work Embroidered Dress with Pockets 42

By Loro Piana

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Loro Piana Pink linen open work embroidered dress with pockets, marked size 42. Pull on dress with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

1970s-Style Crochet Halter Dress W/ Daisy Embroidered Linen Handkerchief Hem
1970s-Style Crochet Halter Dress W/ Daisy Embroidered Linen Handkerchief Hem

1970s-Style Crochet Halter Dress W/ Daisy Embroidered Linen Handkerchief Hem

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s-s crochet halter dress with daisy embroidered linen handkerchief hem. Bustline and neck are

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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Waist Dresses

1920's Drop Waist Decorated Edwardian Linen Dress
1920's Drop Waist Decorated Edwardian Linen Dress

1920's Drop Waist Decorated Edwardian Linen Dress

Located in New York, NY

1920's Drop Waist Decorated Linen Dress hand embroidered with floral panels, faggoting and irish

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1920s American Shift Dresses

1980s Escada Embroidered Linen Caftan Dress Coat in Chocolate Brown
1980s Escada Embroidered Linen Caftan Dress Coat in Chocolate Brown

1980s Escada Embroidered Linen Caftan Dress Coat in Chocolate Brown

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 37 in W 15 in D 0.05 in

1980s Escada Embroidered Linen Caftan Dress Coat in Chocolate Brown

By Escada

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Escada linen Moroccan caftan style dress coat. Linen chocolate brown color with white embroideries

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20th Century Bohemian Textiles

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Linen

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Vintage Eastern European Hand Embroidered Linen Dress
Vintage Eastern European Hand Embroidered Linen Dress

Vintage Eastern European Hand Embroidered Linen Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Eastern European folk dress likely dates to the 1930's or prior. It is made from cream

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Early 20th Century Unknown Day Dresses

Vintage 1950s Navy Embroidered Irish Linen Dress
Vintage 1950s Navy Embroidered Irish Linen Dress

Vintage 1950s Navy Embroidered Irish Linen Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * white floral embroidered navy Irish linen * bow tie accents on front

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Oscar De la Renta Runway Sleeveless Embroidered Linen Dress, Spring 2006
Oscar De la Renta Runway Sleeveless Embroidered Linen Dress, Spring 2006

Oscar De la Renta Runway Sleeveless Embroidered Linen Dress, Spring 2006

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Oscar De la Renta, Spring 2006 sleeveless butterscotch linen dress, wood bead embroidery around

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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

Oscar De la Renta Pink Wool Linen Cotton Embroidered Dress Ensemble, Resort 2006
Oscar De la Renta Pink Wool Linen Cotton Embroidered Dress Ensemble, Resort 2006

Oscar De la Renta Pink Wool Linen Cotton Embroidered Dress Ensemble, Resort 2006

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Oscar De la Renta, Resort 2006 pink wool linen cotton dress ensemble. Sleeveless embroidered dress

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21st Century and Contemporary American Dress and Coat Ensembles

"The Peacock Dress" Embroidered Vintage Dress
"The Peacock Dress" Embroidered Vintage Dress

"The Peacock Dress" Embroidered Vintage Dress

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H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in

"The Peacock Dress" Embroidered Vintage Dress

By Sarah Espeute

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

. "La Robe du Paon" - embroidered dress from the Situations Romantiques exhibition in Paris, November

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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Decorative Art

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Cotton, Linen

Emilio Pucci Limited Edition Yellow Linen Embroidered Dress
Emilio Pucci Limited Edition Yellow Linen Embroidered Dress

Emilio Pucci Limited Edition Yellow Linen Embroidered Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Geneva, CH

This exquisite limited edition is a work of art, all handmade. This dress is embroidered with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

1920S HAND EMBROIDERED WHITE LINEN DRESS
1920S HAND EMBROIDERED WHITE LINEN DRESS

1920S HAND EMBROIDERED WHITE LINEN DRESS

Located in Alford, MA

white linen day dress with a multitude of virtuoso details - lace, embroidery, fagotting - that enhances

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chemise Dresses

Anna Sui silk and linen floral embroidered dress
Anna Sui silk and linen floral embroidered dress

Anna Sui silk and linen floral embroidered dress

By Anna Sui

Located in New York, NY

Anna Sui blackand white with floral hand-done embroidery of silk. The white bodice is of linen, the

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1990s Day Dresses

Japanese Embroidered Silk Organza over Linen Dress
Japanese Embroidered Silk Organza over Linen Dress

Japanese Embroidered Silk Organza over Linen Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

A sheer blue grey silk organza is stitched to a linen/cotton lining in a charming circular pattern

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Late 20th Century Japanese Shift Dresses

Hobby Milano Couture Embroidered Linen Dress
Hobby Milano Couture Embroidered Linen Dress

Hobby Milano Couture Embroidered Linen Dress

Located in Geneva, CH

From the Hobby Milano fashion house, this sensational 60's white linen maxi dress is the perfect

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1960s Italian Evening Gowns

1960’s White Linen Shift Dress With Exotic Embroidered Hem
1960’s White Linen Shift Dress With Exotic Embroidered Hem

1960’s White Linen Shift Dress With Exotic Embroidered Hem

Located in Atlanta, GA

Take a simple 1960’s shift dress in an ivory white linen and add a graphic tiki style exotic

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1960s Unknown Shift Dresses

ZIMMERMANN Size S Pink Olive Linen Embroidered High Waisted Dress Pants
ZIMMERMANN Size S Pink Olive Linen Embroidered High Waisted Dress Pants

ZIMMERMANN Size S Pink Olive Linen Embroidered High Waisted Dress Pants

By Zimmermann

Located in San Francisco, CA

ZIMMERMANN dress pants in a pink linen featuring a pink and olive green floral design, belted style

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

ZIMMERMANN Size S Pink Olive Linen Embroidered High Waisted Dress Pants
ZIMMERMANN Size S Pink Olive Linen Embroidered High Waisted Dress Pants

ZIMMERMANN Size S Pink Olive Linen Embroidered High Waisted Dress Pants

By Zimmermann

Located in San Francisco, CA

ZIMMERMANN dress pants in a pink linen featuring a pink and olive green floral design, belted style

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

1960's Herman Marcus Muslin & Linen Bohemian Embroidered Dress
1960's Herman Marcus Muslin & Linen Bohemian Embroidered Dress

1960's Herman Marcus Muslin & Linen Bohemian Embroidered Dress

Located in Atlanta, GA

Great day dress for any occasion! This bohemian style Herman Marcus dress has a black lined muslin

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1960s American Casual Dresses

Colorful Raffia Embroidered Green Linen Two Piece Dress
Colorful Raffia Embroidered Green Linen Two Piece Dress

Colorful Raffia Embroidered Green Linen Two Piece Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

design around the neckline of this two piece dress. The long skirt has an embroidered floral panel at the

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20th Century Philippine Evening Dresses

Vintage 1920s Hand Embroidered Arts and Crafts Linen Day Dress
Vintage 1920s Hand Embroidered Arts and Crafts Linen Day Dress

Vintage 1920s Hand Embroidered Arts and Crafts Linen Day Dress

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage 1920s Hand embroidered Arts and Crafts linen day dress.The Arts and Crafts Movement of the

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1920s American Chemise Dresses

Jeannie McQueeny coral embroidered black linen caftan
Jeannie McQueeny coral embroidered black linen caftan

Jeannie McQueeny coral embroidered black linen caftan

By Jeannie McQueeny

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Jeannie McQueeny coral embroidered black linen caftan. Jeannie McQueeny caftans are a treasure to

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21st Century and Contemporary Bahamian Caftans

Valentino Black Linen Embroidered Dress-SALE!
Valentino Black Linen Embroidered Dress-SALE!

Valentino Black Linen Embroidered Dress-SALE!

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

REDUCED FROM $350! Valentino black linen dress with allover irregularly shaped embroidery

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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Vintage 1960's Pink Linen Embroidered Dress with Wrap
Vintage 1960's Pink Linen Embroidered Dress with Wrap

Vintage 1960's Pink Linen Embroidered Dress with Wrap

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1960's dress * fuschia pink heavy linen * beautiful black yarn embroidery * metal back

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Linen Floral Embroidered Dress
1950s Linen Floral Embroidered Dress

1950s Linen Floral Embroidered Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s white linen day dress with pink and green raised floral and foliage embroidery, satin covered

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1950s Day Dresses

Vita Kin Embroidered Linen Mini Dress
Vita Kin Embroidered Linen Mini Dress

Vita Kin Embroidered Linen Mini Dress

By Vita Kin

Located in London, GB

Intricately hand-embroidered with turquoise and bright-orange threads, this dress is loosely cut

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dresses

Zeus + Dione Tangara Embroidered Linen Midi Dress - Size US 6
Zeus + Dione Tangara Embroidered Linen Midi Dress - Size US 6

Zeus + Dione Tangara Embroidered Linen Midi Dress - Size US 6

Located in London, GB

Zeus + Dione Tangara Embroidered Linen Midi Dress - Lightweight linen - Black and gold embroidered

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Vita Kin Golden Orange Linen Embroidered Belted Midi Dress - Size M
Vita Kin Golden Orange Linen Embroidered Belted Midi Dress - Size M

Vita Kin Golden Orange Linen Embroidered Belted Midi Dress - Size M

By Vita Kin

Located in London, GB

Vita Kin Golden Orange Linen Embroidered Belted Midi Dress - Ukrainian monochrome embroidered

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Zimmermann White Linen and Cotton Embroidered Mini Dress XS
Zimmermann White Linen and Cotton Embroidered Mini Dress XS

Zimmermann White Linen and Cotton Embroidered Mini Dress XS

By Zimmermann

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made it

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2010s Mini Dresses

See by Chloe Cream Linen And Cotton Embroidered Draped Mini Dress XL
See by Chloe Cream Linen And Cotton Embroidered Draped Mini Dress XL

See by Chloe Cream Linen And Cotton Embroidered Draped Mini Dress XL

By See By Chloe

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

personality. It is tailored using cream linen and cotton with an embroidered draped detail and a strapless

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

See by Chloe Cream Linen And Cotton Embroidered Draped Mini Dress XL
See by Chloe Cream Linen And Cotton Embroidered Draped Mini Dress XL

See by Chloe Cream Linen And Cotton Embroidered Draped Mini Dress XL

By See By Chloe

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

personality. It is tailored using cream linen and cotton with an embroidered draped detail and a strapless

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2010s Mini Dresses

ZIMMERMANN AMELIE EMBROIDERED DRESS Size M
ZIMMERMANN AMELIE EMBROIDERED DRESS Size M

ZIMMERMANN AMELIE EMBROIDERED DRESS Size M

By Zimmermann

Located in Montgomery, TX

Zimmermann Take a leap of faith and shop this ZIMMERMANN AMELIE EMBROIDERED LINEN MINI DRESS

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2010s Asian Day Dresses

Vita Kin Blue Rhombus Dress US 6
Vita Kin Blue Rhombus Dress US 6

Vita Kin Blue Rhombus Dress US 6

By Vita Kin

Located in London, GB

Vita Kin Blue Rhombus Dress -Blue embroidered linen dress -Dress features yellow and black

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

1950s Yellow Embroidered Linen Day Dress
1950s Yellow Embroidered Linen Day Dress

1950s Yellow Embroidered Linen Day Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Yellow Embroidered Linen Day Dress. Scallop neckline detail. Comes with doubled matching

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1950s Informal Dresses

Late 19th Century Embroidered Linen Nomad Dress
Late 19th Century Embroidered Linen Nomad Dress

Late 19th Century Embroidered Linen Nomad Dress

Located in Chicago, IL

Magical embroidered pakistani dress that dates to the late 19th century Silk Embroidered ecru

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Late 19th Century Omani Kaftans

Osman Ariana Navy Linen Embroidered Shirt Dress
Osman Ariana Navy Linen Embroidered Shirt Dress

Osman Ariana Navy Linen Embroidered Shirt Dress

Located in London, GB

Osman Ariana Navy Linen Embroidered Shirt Dress - Navy line shirt dress with front button up

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Zimmerman Open-Back Embroidered Linen Mini Dress
Zimmerman Open-Back Embroidered Linen Mini Dress

Zimmerman Open-Back Embroidered Linen Mini Dress

By Zimmermann

Located in London, GB

Zimmerman Open-Back Embroidered Linen Mini Dress -Linen embroidered ivory mini dress with

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

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By Guy Laroche

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Linen Embroidered Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary linen embroidered dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Beige, Gray, Blue and more. Finding the perfect linen embroidered dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Oscar De La Renta, Vita Kin and Karl Lagerfeld — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Linen Embroidered Dress?

On average, a linen embroidered dress on 1stDibs sells for $695, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $2,024 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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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