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Vintage Summer Cotton Dress by Nelly Don
Vintage Summer Cotton Dress by Nelly Don

Vintage Summer Cotton Dress by Nelly Don

Located in London, GB

A cute vintage cotton dress by Nelly Don. In white cotton with pink and green detail, the dress has a round collar, button front, cap sleavs and a side zip.

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1950s American Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

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1950s Nelly Don Dress with Country Scene
1950s Nelly Don Dress with Country Scene

1950s Nelly Don Dress with Country Scene

Located in London, GB

A lovely example of 1950’s daywear from American manufacturer Nelly Don. The shirtdress has a rustic feel and features ¾ cuffed sleeves and a button fastening down the front.

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1950s Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

1960s Nelly Don Red Carnation Print Chiffon Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
1960s Nelly Don Red Carnation Print Chiffon Sleeveless Cocktail Dress

1960s Nelly Don Red Carnation Print Chiffon Sleeveless Cocktail Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A charming 1960s Nelly Don red and black carnation print chiffon sleeveless cocktail dress with a detached draped cowl collar.

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1960s American Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

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1930s Pastel Floral Print Day Dress

1930s Pastel Floral Print Day Dress

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1930s Pastel Floral Print Day Dress

Located in Alford, MA

Floral voile 1930s day dress in pastel colors. Sleeveless bodice has capelet effect with ruffle border and ties that fit through tab. Paneled skirt flares at sides. Slips over the he...

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1930s American Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress
Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress

Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress has a white background, with crimson, blue , brown and yellow flowers. It has a decorative bow on either sleave and a self fabric...

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1940s Unknown Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

Vintage Floral Cotton Summer Dress
Vintage Floral Cotton Summer Dress

Vintage Floral Cotton Summer Dress

Located in London, GB

A headturning dress for Summer. This flora cotton dress in an attractive mix of green , yellow and pink, has a square neckline and backline with band detail at the back. It has sho...

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1950s Unknown Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

Vintage Horrocks Print Dress
Vintage Horrocks Print Dress

Vintage Horrocks Print Dress

By Horrockses

Located in London, GB

A pretty cotton print dress by Horrocks ( by appointment to Queen Elizabeth). The dress is in a pretty print of pink, purple, orang and brown. It has a central back zip, button cuffs...

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1950s British Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

Vintage Blue and White dress
Vintage Blue and White dress

Vintage Blue and White dress

By California Cottons

Located in London, GB

A vintage 'California ' blue and white cotton dress. It has a small collar, central back zip and a full skirt.

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1950s American Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

Vintage David Silverman Cotton Dress
Vintage David Silverman Cotton Dress

Vintage David Silverman Cotton Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage cotton dress by David Silverman. The dress has a fabric covered button opening at the front with a drawstring waist.,measuring from 25'' - 28'' , and cap sleeves.

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1970s British Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

1930's Art Deco Cotton Cherry Print Day Dress
1930's Art Deco Cotton Cherry Print Day Dress

1930's Art Deco Cotton Cherry Print Day Dress

Located in New York, NY

1930's Art Deco Cotton Cherry Print Day Dress with floaty capelet collar thats tied at front. A lace modesty panel is inserted at neckline, but can be removed if preferred. Charming ...

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Vintage Susan Small Casual Cotton Summer Dress
Vintage Susan Small Casual Cotton Summer Dress

Vintage Susan Small Casual Cotton Summer Dress

By Susan Small

Located in London, GB

A fun summer dress by Susan Small. The dress has a halterneck and flared skirt with a zip opening. The fabric has a red background , and the word 'denim' printed on to it.

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Vintage Brown and White Summer Cotton Dress
Vintage Brown and White Summer Cotton Dress

Vintage Brown and White Summer Cotton Dress

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage frock for Summer. The dress has a scoop neckline and backline in white cotton with spagetti straps and the skirt is a pretty nut brown. The dress has a central back zip...

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Vintage 1940s  Day Dress
Vintage 1940s  Day Dress

Vintage 1940s Day Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress is in a mixture of grey, cream and red and has a button front opening, shawl collar and cap sleaves.

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Pretty Vintage Cotton Summer Dress
Pretty Vintage Cotton Summer Dress

Pretty Vintage Cotton Summer Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty and easy to wear vintage summer dress. The dress is in cotton with a white background and floral print. It has a square neckline, side zip opening and two pockets at the f...

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Vintage Cotton Summer Gown
Vintage Cotton Summer Gown

Vintage Cotton Summer Gown

Located in London, GB

A head turning summer gown from the 1950s, in a wonderful cotton print in yellow, white, red and green. The dress has a wonderful bustle at the back, cap sleaves, a side zip and self...

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1950s American Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

Rayon Plisse Day Dress Mid Century Dress
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Rayon Plisse Day Dress Mid Century Dress

Located in New York, NY

Charming Rayon Plisse Mid Century Day Dress with grosgrain trim. Made of an unusual mini pleated navy rayon crepe with a wonderful drape trimmed with a cotton grosgrain placket with ...

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Vintage Jaeger Silk Dress
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Vintage Jaeger Silk Dress

By Jaeger

Located in London, GB

An attractive vintage silk dress by Jaeger. The dress has a black background with an pretty brown floral print. The dress has a v neckline , button front opening with attractive ova...

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Vintage Linen Mix Dress with Interesting Collar
Vintage Linen Mix Dress with Interesting Collar

Vintage Linen Mix Dress with Interesting Collar

Located in London, GB

An easty to wear dress in a linen mix. The dress has a button through front opening, and bracelet length sleaves with turnback cuffs and an interesting collar.

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Vintage Chloé 70s dress by Karl Lagerfeld
Vintage Chloé 70s dress by Karl Lagerfeld

Vintage Chloé 70s dress by Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Carnate, IT

Vintage Chloé 70s dress by Karl Lagerfeld, cream-colored pleats. Asymmetrical jabot collar. Half sleeve kimono The label of the composition is missing but it is in silk crepe. In v...

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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress with snaps closure on the left side. Satin lining with zip closure on the left side as well. Total length in the front: 160 cm Total leng...

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Located in New York, NY

Unusual Silk Art Deco Slip Dress with Bell Flower motifs. Peachy pink and lavender silk are mixed in this charming bias slip dress with a pair of reversible silk bell flower motifs h...

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1930s Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

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MAXWELL SHIEFF 1950's Pink Heavily Embellished Drape Gown Size 2 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Maxwell Shieff gown is composed of a pink embellished silk, with rhinestone and bead applique. There is a center back zipper and drape. In excellent vintage condition. **P...

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Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955

By Jean Patou

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spring-Summer 1955. To note, presences of ...

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1930's Moss Crepe and Gold Thread Evening Dress
1930's Moss Crepe and Gold Thread Evening Dress

1930's Moss Crepe and Gold Thread Evening Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Timeless 1930's miss crepe and gold embroidered evening dress with slightly gathered shoulder and hand rouched wide waistline. Elegant V neck and short sleeves are trimmed in hand s...

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1950s Fred Perlberg Beautiful Robins Egg Blue Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress

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By Fred Perlberg, Fred Perlberg Originals

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG robin eggs blue fit n' flare dress! Features a ribbed fitted bodice with cap sleeves. Full forgiving skirt with attached sash belt. Full metal zipper up...

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1950s American Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

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1970s Cardinali Silk Brocade Dress by Marilyn Lewis, Size 2/4

1970s Cardinali Silk Brocade Dress by Marilyn Lewis, Size 2/4

By Marilyn Lewis, Cardinali

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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1960s American Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

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1930s-40s Pink Rayon Cream Lace Trimmed Wrap & Tie Robe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1930s-40s pink rayon with cream lace wrap & tie robe. A beautiful robe reminiscent of robes worn in Hollywood movies from the late 1930s thru the early 1940s. Silky pink rayon is tri...

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1930s American Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

1930's lace and silk chiffon deshabillé
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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most breathtaking floral pattern, in shades of blue, grey and white, this original 1950's cotton full circle dress, is the perfect piece to welcome the warmer weather...

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By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Nashville, TN

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Edwardian White Embroidered Batiste Filet Lace Tie Waist Blouse - XS - S, 1910s
Edwardian White Embroidered Batiste Filet Lace Tie Waist Blouse - XS - S, 1910s

Edwardian White Embroidered Batiste Filet Lace Tie Waist Blouse - XS - S, 1910s

Located in Tucson, AZ

As delicate as a spider web (and almost as sheer), this blouse is an alluring exercise in concealing and revealing: though every inch of skin is covered, its gossamer lightness allow...

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1910s American Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

Art Deco Three Strand Baroque Shaped Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond Large Clasp
Art Deco Three Strand Baroque Shaped Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond Large Clasp

Art Deco Three Strand Baroque Shaped Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond Large Clasp

Located in Napoli, IT

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Located in Nashville, TN

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1950s Nelly Don Vintage Dresses

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Vintage Red and White Stripe Cotton Shirtwaister Dress

Vintage Red and White Stripe Cotton Shirtwaister Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic and fund vintage dress for Spring /Summer. The dress is in a red and white vertical stripe cotton, and has a stand up collar , popper front opening , v neckline and turn back...

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Finding the Right Day-dresses for You

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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