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 flowers in pink, yellow, red, purple and green.
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 hallmarks of traditional Mexican design. It is tailored to a breezy A-line silhouette fro...
1960s Vintage Embroidered Central American Dress Red Birds Estate Collection
Located in Portland, OR
This outstanding vintage dress comes from an estate we acquired that included a collection of exceptional vintage 1960's Guatemalan and Mexican embroidered dresses.
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Josefa Vintage Cream Cotton Long Dress Embroidered Flowers Butterflies & Birds
By Josefa
Located in Portland, OR
This dress was made in Mexico in the 1970's and we estimate it to fit a modern day size 4.
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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 dress! Slight dolman short sleeves. Pictures do not do this piece of art any justice!...
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 indigenous cultures and native handicrafts...White cotton dress with long sleeves, the...
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 lace, pin tucked white cotton sections and plain white cotton embroidered with chains ...
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 timeless "Mexican Style" , and is a very collectable piece. Extolled for her innovate c...
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
This wonderful 1970s black cotton sundress with colourful hand embroidery is a beautiful example of the Mexicana style popular in the 60s and 70s and is an American label emulating t...
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 the 1960s...closes at back with a metal zipper and hook and eye...in lovely conditio...
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 wing sleeves we've ever seen! Covered in bright and colorful intricate floral and bu...
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 canvas fabric and continues with turquoise and yellow bohemian floral embroidery. The v...
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. In vibrant colors the contrasting colors off the denim make this dress truly uniqu...
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.
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/ waist: 55" ( mannequin is size: 2) Skirt: 26" waist/ length: 36"
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 by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials sourced from around the globe...
Unique Balmain Olivier Rousteing Body-Molding Mexican-style Embroidered Dress
By Balmain
Located in Paris, IDF
Resort 2012 is the first season in which Rousteing has had control of the collection since Decarnin’s exit earlier in the year, and by the looks of the “Elvis in Vegas” theme he’s wo...
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 seventies, this is the epitome of hippie chic and is very easy to wear.
1960s Vintage Embroidered Central American Dress Red Birds Estate Collection
Located in Portland, OR
This outstanding vintage dress comes from an estate we acquired that included a collection of exceptional vintage 1960's Guatemalan and Mexican embroidered dresses.
Oaxacan Embroidered Happy Birds Dress 70s
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Oaxacan embroidered dress from circa 1970s. A-Line silhouette taupe pink / beige cotton base with bright white birds appliques and embroidered butterfly, flower motifs. A lov...
Tachi Castillo Navy Blue Cotton Dress with Embroidered Birds
By Tachi Castillo
Located in Chicago, IL
This sweet design is like a mid-century style take on a Mexican folk art dress. It’s made of navy blue cotton with white accents.
1960s Vintage Hand Embroidered Folk Dress Red Birds and Flowers on Cotton Muslin
Located in Portland, OR
This dress comes from an estate we acquired that included many Central American, South American and Mexican hand embroidered vintage dresses from the 1960s and the 1970s.
1960s Jo Ro Imports Blue and Cream Sequin Shift-Dress
Located in London, GB
This early 1960s sequin and beaded dress was designed by Boutique by Jo Ro Imports. Crafted to the highest quality, it is tailored from rayon fabric and smothered all over in tiny ir...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
1940s Moire Opera Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black moire full length opera coat. It has 15 round self covered buttons and loops closing up the front and an A line skirt portion. It is lined in black and has front a...
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...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950's Pink Satin Embroidered Scalloped Tiered Tulle Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly spectacular 1950's dress, rendered in a blush pink satin which is embroidered with pink lurex and cream threads in a swirling floral design, set against layers of matching...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
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...
2000s Dolce & Gabbana Black strappy bustier dress with orange flowers print
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
Dolce & Gabbana 2000s Cotton printed dress with a delicate orange and pink blossom print, strappy shoulders, exposed bra-let and past the knee length hem. MADE IN ITALY. Size; Recomm...
Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to welcome to your seasonal wardrobe. The slim V shaped neckline is framed by a simple ...
1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress
Located in London, GB
Tailored to a classic 1920s drop-waist silhouette, this is a rare surviving culottes dress from the earlier part of the flapper era and our oldest ever jumpsuit design! This antique ...
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cas...
Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a front scoop neck, a deep cut out back and fabulous tan leather shoulders. It is semi fitted though the ...
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress IT 44
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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