Estevez Vintage Yellow Linen Color Block Sheath Dress, 1960s
By Estevez
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant 1960s vintage yellow color block linen sheath dress by Estevez. Fully lined with back hook, covered snap and metal zip closure and shoulder hook closure.
Chic 1960s Pale Yellow Embroidered Flower Linen Vintage 60s Sheath Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s pale yellow embroidered linen sheath dress ! Features intricate embroidery of flowers and daisies throughout the front and back hem.
1960s Oatmeal Linen Textured Linen Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully finished 1960s textured linen work dress in a light cream oatmeal shade. It tapers from the bust to the waist in a classic 60s shift shape and flows down into a...
Shamask White Linen Double Brested Duster
By Ronaldus Shamask
Located in New York, NY
Ronaldus Shamask, simple, clean line, white linen duster/dress, with a flap lapel and double breasted closure.
Alberta Ferretti Tan Brown Black Sz 6 Linen and Silk Patchwork Vintage Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 90s ALBERTA FERRETTI tan, brown and black linen and silk sheath dress! Features tan linen, with brown abstract patches.
1960s Mr Blackwell Khaki + Orange Linen Embroidered Vintage 60s Shift Dress
By Mr Blackwell, Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
BLACKWELL khaki and orange Irish linen and chiffon shift / sheath dress! Features a tailored bodice with embroidered orange, brown and white flowers throughout.
Pauline Trigére Red Ensemble
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Alford, MA
1980s Pauline Trigére dress and jacket in a red linen-blend fabric, the sleeveless sheath dress with square neckline, shoulder tab detail with pearl button closure, and side back zip...
Anne Fogarty for Neiman Marcus 1960s Turquoise Linen Sheath Dress Size 4 / 6.
By Anne Fogarty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Anne Fogarty for Neiman Marcus 1960s turquoise linen short sleeve sheath dress is a size 4 / 6.
Alberta Ferretti Deep Coral Linen Sheath Midi Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Henrico, VA
This linen sheath dress by Alberta Ferretti is great for summer.
Scaasi Navy and White Linen striped Sheath Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Arnold Scaasi 1980s linen navy / white striped pattern sheath dress size 4.
Byblos 1980s Brown Linen Sleeveless Sheath Dress Size 6.
By Byblos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Byblos for Isaackson's store in Atlanta 1980s brown sleeveless sheath dress is an Italian size 42 and fits a size 6. Byblos is an iconic Italian brand that was started in 1973 and h...
Scaasi Black and Red Linen Striped Sheath Dress, Size 6
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Arnold Scaasi 1980s linen black / red striped sheath dress size 6. Ladies please grab your tape measure so you can measure your bust, waist & hips to make certain this gorgeous ...
1991 Ivory Linen Todd Oldham Button Dress
By Todd Oldham
Located in Dallas, TX
From the 1991 Spring Collection comes this wonderful little sheath dress in ivory linen and covered in a wonderful design of mother of pearl buttons.
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1958 Oleg Cassini Vintage Yellow Red & Green Linen Dress w Laced Bodice
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fabulous vintage Oleg Cassini sleeveless linen sheath dress in yellow with a red and green corset tied bodice.
1980s Nina Ricci Sherbert Orange Linen Ensemble
By Nina Ricci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Sensational 1980s Nina Ricci Orange linen two piece ensemble is perfect for the springtime, We believe this piece was designed by the late Jules-François Crahay. The Dress...
1960's Marc Bohan for Dior New York Embroidered Cutwork Shift Dress
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Incredible circa 1964 vintage Christian Dior dress. Ultra fitted linen-weave sheath dress with silk applique.
1980s Gianni Versace Black Linen Sheath Dress with Harlequin Print Silk Overlay
By Gianni Versace
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Gianni Versace black linen sheath dress with banded neck and bold Harlequin print silk overlay at one side.
Oscar De La Renta Beige Linen Sheath Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Beige linen sheath dress by Oscar de la Renta. Crew neck.
Guy Laroche Vintage Open Back Linen Sheath Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in Sparks, NV
Yellow and black sheath dress with an open criss cross back by Guy Laroche.
Guy Laroche Vintage 1980s 80s Yellow + Black Open Back Linen Sheath Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in Sparks, NV
Yellow and black sheath dress with an open criss cross back by Guy Laroche. Details Fully Lined Back Zip Closure Circa: 1980s Label: Guy Laroche Estimated Size: M Colors:...
"Giraffe" print linen dress
Located in New York, NY
This brown and white "Giraffe" print linen dress can double as a overcoat in the spring and summer. It's lightly padded, with three buttons in front. This short sleeve dress can be w...
Norell Moygashel Linen Day Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
Norman Norell, cornflower blue, moygashel linen, capped sleeves, day dress, having a sheath silhouette, that buttons in the front with a self belt.
Carolina Herrera Mod Linen Blend Sheath for Saks Fifth Avenue US Size 6
By Carolina Herrera
Located in University City, MO
Carolina Herrera Mod color block linen blend sheath dress US Size 6 c 1990 The stylish dress is designed with a bold hounds tooth pattern combined with a solid black panel.
1960's Mollie Parnis Blue Linen Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in New Hope, PA
A great shade of blue, an elegant little cut out on the bodice, and a sleek shape all combine to make a very wearable summer dress. Retailed by Bonwit Teller the dress has a center ...
Catherine de Poorter, Paris Natural Linen Dress & Jacket
Located in New Hope, PA
The sleeveless sheath dress is fully lined and has a center back zipper.
RALPH LAUREN Size 8 Black Woven Linen Scoop Neck Dress
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION dress comes in black woven linen fabric with a scoop neck, cap sleeves, and sheath silhouette.
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Size: Italian 42/S (Best Fits US 6)
Giambattista Valli Animal Print Silk Linen Dress With Ruffled Collar
By Giambattista Valli
Located in Atlanta, GA
The sheath style dress is a combination of a textured nubby black linen and an animal print that has textured characteristics of dupioni silk, though a little more refined, and also ...
Guy Laroche Hot Pink Linen Dress With Blue Bow, 1980's
By Guy Laroche
Located in Atlanta, GA
Guy Laroche puts a bow on it with this 1980's hot pink viscose rayon dress with the look and feel of nubby linen accented with a removable blue taffeta bow. The dress buttons down th...
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Norman Norell
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
A rich brown linen makes this Norman Norell sheath dress a summer stand out.
1960's Holt Renfrew Black Linen Dress
By Holt Renfrew
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Italian made for HR Boutique black linen sheath sleeveless dress with faux drawstring detail and self-tie over left shoulder.
Jacques Heim Paris Vintage 1960s 60s Asymmetric Cream Linen Sheath Dress
By Jacques Heim
Located in Sparks, NV
This is a beautiful and rare cream linen sheath dress by Parisian designer Jacques Heim.
1960s Harvey Berin by Karen Stark Vintage Yellow + White Linen Sheath Dress
By Karen Stark
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautifully done white linen dress with yellow trim by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin. Fully lined with front button, hook and snap closure. Front faux pockets. The marked size is 8, b...
Norman Norell for I. Magnin Vintage 1960s 60s Linen Sheath Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage 1960's sheath dress by Norman Norell for I. Magnin. Heavy weight linen fabric that is fully lined in silk.
Christian Dior-New York Pink Sheath Dress, Circa 1960
By Christian Dior, Bonwit Teller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a light pink linen sheath day dress by Christian Dior, from the 1960's.
Givenchy Haute Couture Linen Day Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Geneva, CH
Spring-Summer 1960 Givenchy (un-labelled) haute couture “Jeanne Moreau” off-white linen day dress with pointed cummerbund belt fastened with a single button, tying obi-style at the f...
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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