1970s Black Embroidered Crochet Flowers Vintage 70s Mexican Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black embroidered crochet Mexican maxi dress! Features vibrantly colored embrodiered
1970s Black Embroidered Crochet Flowers Vintage 70s Mexican Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black embroidered crochet Mexican maxi dress! Features vibrantly colored embrodiered
1970s Yolanda Floral Embroidered Mexican Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
A 1970s wedding dress by Yolanda that originates in Mexico, this ankle-length piece has many
1960s Vintage Embroidered Central American Dress Red Birds Estate Collection
Located in Portland, OR
exceptional vintage 1960's Guatemalan and Mexican embroidered dresses. This one has lovely thick red
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Josefa Vintage Cream Cotton Long Dress Embroidered Flowers Butterflies & Birds
By Josefa
Located in Portland, OR
This is a cream heavy weight cotton dress with hand embroidered flowers and birds in shades of pink
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Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Tachi Castillo Ivory Hand - Embroidered Cotton Mexican Wedding Dress
By Tachi Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and RARE vintage Tachi Castillo dress! Exquisite hand embroidery throughout the entire
1960s blue & white embroidered Oaxacan Mexican wedding dress vintage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s blue and white cotton embroidered peasant dress from Oaxaca, Mexico an area know for it's
Mexican Embroidered Two Piece Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
Mexican Embroidered Two Piece Ensemble
1970s Tachi Castillo White Embroidered Cotton Mexican Wedding Dress
By Tachi Castillo
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 1970s Mexican wedding dress from Tachi Castillo with stripes formed of hand crocheted
Tachi Castillo 1970s White Embroidered Cotton Mexican Wedding Dress
By Tachi Castillo
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1970s white cotton Mexican wedding dress is by Tachi Castillo, designer of the
1970S Turquoise Hand Embroidered Cotton Mexican Wedding Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Turquoise Hand Embroidered Cotton Mexican Wedding Dress
1970s Mexican Colourful Hand Embroidered Sun Dress
Located in London, GB
Mexican Huipil dress to perfection. The thick cotton fabric is skillfully embroidered with woolen thread
Embroidered boheimian peasant dress 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous embroidery on black pinch pleated cotton with lace insertion...tribal peasant dress from
Santa Marguerite Flor de Celo Embroidered Angel Wing Kaftan Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It doesn't get any more bohemian than this dress! This incredible kaftan boasts the longest angel
1970'S Mexican Cotton Dress Covered In Hand Embroidered Flowers
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mexican Cotton Dress Covered In Hand Embroidered Flowers
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
1970s Embroidered Floral Denim Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exceptional dress from the 70s made of denim with details of embroidery from Guatemala and Mexico
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. Red, with
1970s mexican embroidered blouse and skirt set ensemble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful mexican off shoulder embroidered blouse and skirt set. Blouse measurement: 48" bust
1960S Black Multicolored Powerful Long Embroidered Cloak Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1960S Black Multicolored Powerful Long Embroidered Cloak Kaftan MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely
Unique Balmain Olivier Rousteing Body-Molding Mexican-style Embroidered Dress
By Balmain
Located in Paris, IDF
Italy) is set on preserving continuity. A unique body-molding mini dress smothered in gold, red, navy
1970s Casa Maya Handmade & Embroidered Mexican Caftan
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is just an amazing piece of art-to-wear. Hand made in Mexico in the late sixties, maybe early
1960s Vintage Embroidered Central American Dress Red Birds Estate Collection
Located in Portland, OR
exceptional vintage 1960's Guatemalan and Mexican embroidered dresses. This one has lovely thick red
Oaxacan Embroidered Happy Birds Dress 70s
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Oaxacan embroidered dress from circa 1970s. A-Line silhouette taupe pink / beige cotton
Tachi Castillo Navy Blue Cotton Dress with Embroidered Birds
By Tachi Castillo
Located in Chicago, IL
, Mexico. She designed wonderful contemporary clothing inspired by classic Mexican clothing styles, and she
1960s Vintage Hand Embroidered Folk Dress Red Birds and Flowers on Cotton Muslin
Located in Portland, OR
Central American, South American and Mexican hand embroidered vintage dresses from the 1960s and the 1970s
1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
$625Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 2 or 4
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are t...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...
$1,265Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Medium
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
Superb JEANNE LANVIN 1930’s long Purple Tweed Boucle Wool Swing Coat
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Jeanne Lanvin 1930’s long Purple Tweed Wool Swing Coat MADE IN FRANCE. Remarkable 1930’s Jeanne Lanvin Coat in Purple Tweed, superbly cut along the waistline with asymmetric...
$1,421
Size: Recommended UK 8 / 38
A/W 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Elegant Long Black Wool Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sheffield, GB
An Elegant Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Long Black Wool Coat from the Autumn / Winter 1994 Collection. (Look 2 worn on the Runway by Linda Evangelista). MADE IN FRANCE. Size; Recom...
$19,048
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...
Vintage Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Silk Chiffon Evening Gown No.173.195
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Pierre Balmain haute couture No. 173.195 black silk chiffon halter neck evening gown with ties at the back neck, a high-low ruffled hemline, an interior silk bustier w/boning...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Green Asymmetric Strapless Ruffle Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Green Asymmetric Strapless Ruffle Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1996 Style: Strapless dress Color(s): Shade...
Vintage Powder Pink Tulle Dress, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vintage powder pink tulle dress with velvet decorations. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Piece from the 1930. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Shoul...
Vintage Bill Blass 1990s Size 6 Lipstick Red One Shoulder 90s Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 90s BILL BLASS for Saks 5th Avenue lipstick red one shoulder silk dress! Features a flattering fit with a spaghetti strap on the left shoulder and a cap sleeve on the...
Ceil Chapman Black Cocktail Dress with Draped Detail Size Small
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black silk. The dress features a drape detail at the waist and shawl style draping at the upper back. There is an interior foundatio...
1970s Jean Varon Blue and White Lace Ruffle Maxi-Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
This very early 1970s lace maxi dress was made by British label Jean Varon and is a beautiful example of the designer's penchant for romantic detailing, synonymous with his work duri...
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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