$1,592Sale Price|20% Off
SAINT LAURENT brown silk LEOPARD ONE SHOULDER KAFTAN Dress 42 L
By Saint Laurent
Located in Zürich, CH
Saint Laurent leopard print one-shoulder kaftan in black, brown, beige and off-white silk (100
Roberto Cavalli Italy Signature Silk Abstract Print One Shoulder Gown Size 8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A chic dress draped to perfection. One shoulder. The silk print (signed) is a tropical floral
Incredible 1960s 60s Psychedelic Vintage One Shoulder Silk Caftan Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely amazing late 1960s 60s/ early 1970s 70s colorful one shoulder silk caftan / kaftan dress
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Size: One Size Fits All
Incredible Vintage 1960s 60s One Shoulder Tropical Cotton Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1960s one shoulder toga caftan / kaftan maxi dress! Vibrant colorful hibiscus print in pink
DAD Milano X Franz Kraler Chinchilla Fur Coat IT 42
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Amzing italian fur coat Special Edition x Franz Kraler Cortina / Dobbiaco Real chinchilla fur Grey shaded color Zip closure Two pockets Hooded Length shoulder/hem cm 60 (23,6 inches...
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Ascot 40th Anniversary Gown S/S 2008 Sz 2
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Ralph Lauren Purple Label - Full length black and white polkadot skirt and white silk ruffle blouse with waist cinching corset belt. This newsworthy ensemble was on the Spring/Summe...
1970s Vintage Paper Thin Sheer Metallic Flecked Silk Dress
By The Silk Farm by Icinoo, Neiman Marcus
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1970s vintage dress in gorgeous paper thin silk. The fabric is flecked with metallic threads and features an allover floral print. No closure, pulls on over the head. Partia...
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Wool Tartan Jacket Velvet Details Red Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning 1993 Thierry Mugler signature sculpted blazer jacket. Timeless and extremely bautiful red tartan jacket, dramatic silhouette fiitted waist and pointy sharp details. Plaid hi...
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress
By André Laug
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage couture maxi dress by Andre Laug with handwritten details on the inside of the dress. This piece is numbered and was likely a custom couture piece for a client. Hand...
An Iconic 1980s Gucci Vintage Monogram Canvas Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage Gucci travel bag from the 1980s embodies the brand’s timeless elegance and attention to detail. Crafted from Gucci’s signature GG monogram canvas in beige and brown, it ...
Elegant Silver Grey Persian Lamb Fur Cape Coat with Fox Fur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage astrakhan/persian lamb fur coat trimmed with grey fox fur cuffs Rare to find model We offer more exclusive fur, view our frontstore Details: The coat has 3 closing h...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: M-L
Arnold Scaasi Vintage Colorful Metallic Lamé Silk Evening Gown Dress, 1980s
By Scaasi Boutique
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage metallic lame dress by Arnold Scaasi with a high low hemline and open back with chain detail. Petal shaped flap sleeves and tropical-inspired floral printed colorf...
90s John Galliano Teal Blue Silk Halter Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s John Galliano empire sweetheart bust bias cut gown with thin spaghetti strap with slit. Big bow ties in the front. Fit US size 4 or 6 Bust 34 - 36 inch /Waist: 32 inch / hip ...
1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible and rare 1960s Nina Ricci Couture ruby red evening ensemble: an evening gown with a portrait neckline, fitted "princess" seaming, 3/4 sleeves and a faux Empire waist tr...
1970s Moroccan Black + Gold Metal Embroidered Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black crepe Moroccan long sleeve kaftan maxi dress! Features meticulously embrodiered gold metal throughout. Chic bell /angel sleeved have just the right amount of flar...
1970s Galanos Long sleeve Multi color Maxi Silk Dress in Abstract Print.
By Galanos for Amelia Gray, James Galanos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Galanos for Amelia Gray Purple, Blue, Green , orange and yellow Abstract print flown silk chiffon gown with billowy sleeves. Size: Small / 4 Measurement; Bust: 34’ / Waist: 2...
$530
Size: 38 (German Vintage Size)
Von Fürstenberg Munich 1950s Bow Embellished Red Silk Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in Munich, DE
This is an enchanting and elegant couture dance dress by Von Fürstenberg from the 1950s. The "New Look" was in full swing at that time and the excessive use of fabric and the full sk...
Balmain Fully Embellished "Taking Over" Cocktail Dress size 40
By Balmain
Located in Montgomery, TX
Balmain sequined cocktail dress with "Taking Over" text at left shoulder. Designer size - 40 Deep V neckline, Long sleeves; zipper cuffs. Padded shoulders. Fully lined in Silk, Back...
Vivienne Westwood Military Tweed Suit
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in New York, NY
Vivienne Westwood English tweed suit with oversized shoulders, epaulets, collar, revers and peplum. Great dip front hem jacket wearable as separate. Oversized flaps cover pockets at ...
$2,150
Size: Skirt : IT42 (US6 / UK10 / FR38)
Emanuel Ungaro Silk Chiffon & Gold Lurex Bias Cut 3 Pieces Evening Set, SS2006
By Emanuel Ungaro, Giambattista Valli
Located in Geneva, CH
If you wish to make an « Red Carpet » appearance at your next event, you can rely on this fantastic 00's Ungaro set composed of a maxi skirt, a blouse and a ruffled shawl. The maxi ...
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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