La Double J Robe longue Artemis FR40 Ruffled Poplin maxi dress UK12 US10 L
Located in PARIS, FR
Long La Double J dress, Artemis model, in cotton poplin printed with orange and green motifs on a white background, shirt collar fastened with four buttons, two slit pockets at the s...
La Double J Robe longue Artemis FR40 Ruffled Poplin maxi dress UK12 US10 L
Located in PARIS, FR
Long La Double J dress, Artemis model, in cotton poplin printed with large orange and blue motifs on a burgundy background, shirt collar fastened with four buttons, two slit pockets ...
La Double J Robe Mi longue FR40 Black Jersey Geometric Green dress UK12 US10 L
Located in PARIS, FR
La Double J maxi dress in black cotton jersey featuring a geometric print in green, pink, and orange; round neck with tricolor ribbed trim; two side slit pockets; mid-calf length; un...
Christian Dior 1960s Ivory Velvet Maxi Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Whether worn around the house for lounging or dressed up for a special occasion, this dress is sure to make a statement and leave a lasting impression.
Estevez by Eva Gabor for Saks Fifth Avenue Long Lounge Dress Size 6.
By Estevez
Located in Atlanta, GA
Estevez by Eva Gabor for Saks Fifth Avenue 1970s long pool beach lounge dress is a vintage size 12 but fits a modern USA size 6.
Donna Karan Cotton Smocked Strapless Dress, 1990s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comfortable dress to lounge around in in warm weather. Wear over a bathing suit for post beach gatherings.
1980s Christian Dior Floral Print Maxi Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1980s, this Christian Dior maxi lounge dress features a subtle polka dot print mixed with a lovely purple and blue floral pattern.
Zimmermann Robe Longue T1 FR38 Boteh Silk Muslin Maxi Dress UK10 US8 Pristine
By Zimmermann
Located in PARIS, FR
Zimmermann long and oversized dress in silk chiffon with a "cashmere" or "boteh" pattern in 3 different fabrics in shades of parma purple, light orange and black orange, round neck c...
1960S Floral Cotton Lawn Mod Lounge Jacket Mini Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Floral Cotton Lawn Mod Lounge Jacket Mini Dress
La Double J Robe longue Breakfast XL FR42 Ruffled Poplin maxi dress UK14 US12
Located in PARIS, FR
La Double J long dress, Breakfast model, in cotton poplin printed with large flowers and swirls in shades of blue on a white background, gathered neckline with elastic to be position...
Egyptian Vintage Striped Caftan Dress With Ornate Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pullover construction and unstructured silhouette make this the perfect dress for lounging and hostess wear. Excellent condition.
1960S Neon Pastel Colorblock Nylon Jersey Lounge Maxi Dress1960S Neon Pastel Col
Located in New York, NY
1960S Neon Pastel Colorblock Nylon Jersey Lounge Maxi Dress
1970s Christian Dior Abstract Floral Lounge Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designed by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior, this moomoo lounge dress features a square neckline, front square pockets and a colorful floral pattern mixed with a variety of abstract sh...
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT lip and heart print lounge dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Fuchsia-red and white lip and heart print lounge dress from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's.
Satin Paisley Print Kaftan Lounge Dress with Angel Sleeves Size M 1970s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a sweet Kaftan lounge dress with an empire waist, angel sleeves and a vent at the left side of the skirt.
Vintage Christian Dior lounge wear floral boho dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Rare vintage Christian Dior lounge wear boho/hippy colorful floral dress. Size M - Unlined - Front zip closure - Material polyester Measurements taken flat: Ua to Ua 22inch/56cm(x2) ...
Eduardo Saks 5th Ave. jungle print bow tie lounge caftan maxi dress1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eduardo Saks 5th Ave. jungle print bow tie lounge maxi dress1970s...Signed "Eduardo" in the print & labeled Saks 5th Ave...Brightly printed with exotic flora & faun...
Moroccan Caftan Floral Brocade Multicolored Embroidered Kaftan 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern inspired, the gown caftan chic silhouette can be worn while lounging at home or dressed up with dramatic accessories for a night out.
Late 20th Century Lucie Ann Minimalist Maxi Dress or Lounge Dress
By Lucie Ann
Located in Houston, TX
Flowing dress by Lucie Ann of Beverly Hills. This mid-calf length dress features a peach and black wave design that extends throughout the piece. The dress features bat wing sleeves,...
1940's Asian Inspired Tiki Paku Mumu Lounge Hostess dress
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning Raspberry Satine Rayon 1940's post WWII Asian inspired Paku Mumu Hostess Lounge Dress. Perfect for lounging by the pool or at Viva Las Vegas Tiki Party!
1940's Novelty Victorian Dancers Rayon Print Wide-Leg Lounge Jumpsuit
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its stunning Victorian dancers scenic rayon print and easy-to-wear silhouette, this rare 1940's jumpsuit makes a memorable impression. The flattering bodice nips in at the waist...
1960s Emilio Pucci for Formfit Rodgers Lounge Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Houston, TX
Emilio Pucci for Formfit Rodgers long-sleeve silk jersey lounging dress can be worn with a slip as a day dress or without as a comfortable robe or sleepwear.
Tom Ford/Gwyneth Paltrow Iconic Oscar Gown & Cape New!
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super stunning iconic Tom Ford evening gown with matching cape. Identical to the one worn by Gwyneth Paltrow to the Oscars. The gown fashioned of off white silk crepe and lined in...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
Art Deco Faux Pearl Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Faux Pearl and paste tiara from the 1920's. Paste elements with pearls are attached to a rhodium band and is hinged so that it can expand with wearer. Interior band ...
$1,238Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Small
1960s An Original By Constantino White Beaded Couture Vintage Wedding Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s AN ORIGINAL BY CONSTANTINO white beaded, sequin, pearl long sleeve silk lace wedding dress ! Couture quality, with so much attention to details. Silk taffeta with...
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
$18,413
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano black bias-cut satin evening dress with chain straps, ss 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Constructed from black bias-cut satin ▪ Cowl neck ▪ Multi-strand metal chain shoulder straps ▪ Diamond-shaped panelling at the...
Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare and unique piece to behold, this original vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Coat, Rendered in a cream wool and lined in silk, is just the piece to add to your couture collecti...
Christian Dior by John Galliano green tweed 3-piece suit, fw 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano green tweed 3-piece suit comprising: single breasted blazer jacket with shawl lapel, straight leg pants and knee length pencil skirt. Fall-Winter 1998
Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s does 40s vintage VALENTINO navy blue and white polka dot silk blended long sleeve dress ! Features a curved notch collar with a tailored bodice and flirty forgiving skirt. P...
Alexander McQueen Stunning Poppy Print Daffodil Gown NWT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Alexander McQueen gown in layers of silk organza. Strapless fitted bodice extends into a voluminous ballgown skirt. Designed in a rich daffodil yellow ground overlaid in...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Madame Grès Haute Couture 1956 Pleated Chartreuse Yellow Jersey Hellenic Gown
By Madame Gres
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A true relic of 20th-century fashion history, this original Madame Grès Haute Couture gown from 1956 embodies the sculptural elegance and technical mastery that define her legacy. Cr...
$20,459
Size: FR 42 - UK 14 - US 8
John Galliano black bias-cut velvet evening dress with train, ss 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Constructed from bias-cut black cut-velvet with floral motifs ▪ Crystal shoulder straps ▪ Floor-length skirt with train ▪ FR 42...
$16,367
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano black evening dress with lace inserts, ss 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1999 ▪ Constructed from black Viscose Crepe de Chine ▪ Chantilly lace inserts in a chevron pattern...
PRADA Leather Hat Rare Cap Visor Equestrian Aviator
By Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
Symphony in Leather: The Rare Prada Masterpiece The rare Prada leather hat showcases the brand's unparalleled craftsmanship and avant-garde design ethos. Crafted from the finest, s...
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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