2008 Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Shirt Dress
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Described as a ‘chic take on the classic nurses uniform’, models wore the sheer organza dresses over garments with matching sheer monogram LV face masks.
1950S White Nylon Pin-Up Nurse Uniform Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S White Nylon Pin-Up Nurse Uniform Dress
1950S White Nylon Pin-Up Nurse Uniform Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S White Nylon Pin-Up Nurse Uniform Dress Decade: 1950s. Material: Nylon .
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W 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 5 in
Repoussé Sterling Silver Belt Buckle of Baroque Dolphins, by William Kerr c1890
Located in valatie, NY
This was the only bit of individuality that was allowed on a nurse's uniform. These buckles are normally worn with a black Petersham belt.
Pre WW2 Nurses Uniform
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pre WW2 Nurses Uniform. Beautifully preserved 1930s Nurses uniform, with original shell buttons and detachable epaulettes.
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in D 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Hermès 2011 Birkin 30cm Pink Box Calf Leather Women's Handbag New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Bag Birkin 30cm Box Calf Pink New - 2410152001 Brand: Hermès Type : Hermes Birkin Bag Inside Detail: N/A Base Size: 30cm Height: 22cm Depth: 16cm Weight: Material: Box Calf L...
$79,200
H 8 in W 14 in D 5.1 in
Hermès Birkin 25 Noir Black Lizard Lisse Exotic with Palladium Hardware K
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Hermès Birkin 25 in Noir Black Exotic Lizard is a rare expression of timeless luxury and impeccable craftsmanship. Crafted from exquisite exotic lizard skin, this iconic handbag...
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT44
F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Matte Sequin Tunic Dress Teal Lining
By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a shimmery sequin Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this dress was featured in the season's ad campaign on ...
F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Purple Futuristic Les Infernales Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Futuristic Thierry Mugler vibrant purple jacket from the Fall Winter 1988 “Les Infernales” collection and variations of it were seen on the runway. This rare jacket features a struct...
Alaïa Black Jumpsuit with Cinched Waist A/W 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Autumn / Winter 1988 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage - Rare black double breasted jumpsuit with wide leg and cinched waist - Worn by Naomi Cambell in ...
55.44 Carat Diamond Tiara / Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Pear-Shaped, Marquise, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 55.44 carats. The center 3 Pear-Shaped Diamonds are GIA certified; 1.65 ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Hermès Kelly Pochette Orange Doblis Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Pochette in orange and doblis leather with palladium hardware. The bag is in good used condition. It shows some signs of wear, especially on the corners. There are pen m...
$6,154
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black corseted mini skirt with gold chains and beads, ss 1991
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Dolce & Gabbana black corseted mini skirt ▪ Gold metal chain detail ▪ Beaded tassels ▪ Metal hook closures at centre-back ▪ IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6 ▪ Spring-Summer 1991
Chanel Embellished Gold Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Chanel embellished mini flap bag, in leather color gold, all over beaded with micro pearls, stones and mirrors, gold hardware. Condition: Good, pre-loved piece with signs of we...
1995 Gianni Versace Black Sweetheart Neckline Rhinestone Medusa Black Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From 1995, this fitted black Gianni Versace dress debuted on the Spring season's Atelier Versace runway, modeled by Shalom Harlow. This dress was further highlighted by model Claudia...
Comme des Garçons by Rei Kawakubo Skirt Suit A/W 1986
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in London, GB
- Autumn / Winter 1986 Comme des Garçons runway collection by Rei Kawakubo - Sold by Mae Vintage - Black avant garde skirt suit. Double breasted jacket with voluminous peplum. Lon...
$6,245
Size: 21-23 inch diameter above ears
Couture Elsa Schiaparelli Paris MakerSigned Fur Felt Ribbon Cloche Hat c1934
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
While sleek cloche hats were the rage in Art-Deco "flapper" fashion, this fur felt hat was commissioned by Parisian couturier Elsa Schiaparelli and hand-crafted by an Irish milliner ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2000 Runway Leopard Sheer Lace Detail Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2000 Runway Leopard Sheer Gold Lace Detail Backless Knit Dress Size: FR 42 Condition: Excellent Please note this dress features a closed colla...
Barcode Boy Brick Lego Bag Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Karl Lagerfeld's Boy Brick Lego bag for Chanel's SS13 collection embodied the brand's youthful spirit. The bag came in various colours with pearl embellishments. In 2014, Lagerfeld c...
Hermès Craie Gold Mini Kelly 20 Special Order Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier, a rare Special Order (HSS) in Craie and Gold Epsom leather. The crisp off-white Craie paired with warm Gold accents and con...
Chanel Black/White Striped Medium Jersey Coco Sailor Pearl Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: GOOD This previously owned and used item is in good condition with some signs of use. Light rubbing around the corners and edges, and straps. stains on the inside and out...
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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