Massive Handmade Bib with Ceramic Beads
Located in New York, NY
Mexico 1960's. Incredible scale, caftan ready. Excellent condition.
Vintage 1940s Mexican Choker Necklaces
Brass
Massive Handmade Bib with Ceramic Beads
Located in New York, NY
Mexico 1960's. Incredible scale, caftan ready. Excellent condition.
Brass
Marti Blue Silk Kaftan, 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 1970's azure blue long sleeve silk caftan made by collectible designer Marti of Mexico.
Irene Pulos Mexican Cotton Caftan Dress, 1970's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970's Mexican cotton caftan dress by Irene Pulos with a graphic design in eye catching colors including aqua blue, green, navy blue, orange and pink with black and natural white hig...
1970s Mexican Cotton and Satin Ribbon Fringed Caftan
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1970s Mexican cotton and satin ribbon fringed caftan with Aztec-styled motif embroidered at the center of the Empire-style waist.
1970s Josefa Mexican Cotton Caftan with Tassel Streamers
By Josefa
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1970s Josefa Mexican cotton caftan: Empire styling with long tassel streamers down front and colorful applique at sleeves and throughout garment.
1970s 70s Vintage Lightweight Cotton Red + White Mexican Embroidered Caftan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s vintage Mexican caftan / kaftan dress! Perfect lightweight soft cotton.
1950s Caftan with Traditional Mexican Embroidery Panels and Mixed Lace
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Net and mixed lace caftan with traditional Mexican embroidery panels.
1970's Mexican Bohemian Embroidered Caftan Lounger
Located in Atlanta, GA
The vibrant color palate of this 1970's Mexican caftan starts with an orange and pink striped canvas fabric and continues with turquoise and yellow bohemian floral embroidery.
Vibrant Mexican Festival Tangerine Cotton Caftan Designed by Joesfa c 1970s
By Josefa
Located in University City, MO
Vibrant Mexican festival tangerine cotton caftan designed by Josefa The exotic cotton caftan is embellished with wide colorful satin ribbons that frame the v-neck collar, sleeves...
1970s Black and Yellow Handkerchief Scarf Hem Mexican Embrodiered Caftan Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 70s vintage black and marigold yellow cotton handkerchief hem Mexican kaftan dress. Features yellow embroidery of a peacock and flowers on the front.
Vintage Tachi Castillo Mexican Hand Crochet Cotton 1970s 70s Black Caftan Dress
By Tachi Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Tachi was well known in Mexico for her impeccable attention to detail, and had a very strong and loyal clientele.
Torso Creations Caftan Of Mexican Embroidered Cotton & Striped Thai Silk
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Caftan Of Mexican Embroidered Cotton & Striped Thai Silk in a Myriad of Colors.
1970s Spectacular Angel Wing Caftan Designed by Josefa
By Josefa
Located in University City, MO
The voluminous open sleeves are designed with long dramatic golden fringe The heavy duty cotton caftan is designed with a v-neck collar The caftan zippers up the back side ...
1970s Josefa Hand-Crafted Cotton Caftan with Rainbow Ribbon Trim and Embroidery
By Josefa
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Josefa hand-crafted cotton caftan with rainbow ribbon trim and hand embroidery. Originally sold at I. Magnin
1960s Denim and Cotton Caftan w Op-Art Style Appliqué and Embroidery
Located in Gresham, OR
Victor Camarena for D'Mama Carlota denim and cotton caftan with op-art style applique and embroidery. Back zipper
Mexican Caftan 1960s
By Josefa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage Josefa caftan. Pink cotton item features multi-color applique details with attached long silk tassels. Item slips over head (no zipper). Pristine appears unworn.
Mexican Caftan 1960s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage Tipicano caftan. Black cotton item features bright pink embroidery and matching silk ribbon trim and fringe. Item slips over head (no zipper). Pristine appears unworn.
1970s Casa Maya Handmade & Embroidered Mexican Caftan
Located in Rockwood, ON
The design is based on a classic caftan with wide cut sleeves and a body that widens as it nears the hem.
1979 Zandra Rhodes Mexican Fan Caftan
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a rare, documented book piece that appears in the book "The Art of Zandra Rhodes" from the collection inspired by her trip to Mexico this piece is entitled "Mexican Fan" I th...
1970's Josefa of Mexico Couture Caftan
By Josefa
Located in Houston, TX
Unbelievable Josefa caftan! Vibrant cotton canvas in blue and purple with blue ribbon details is both pure comfort and makes a statement -- a great statement!!!
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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