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Pierre Cardin Mod Pastel Color Block Op Art Maxi, 1960s
Pierre Cardin Mod Pastel Color Block Op Art Maxi, 1960s

Pierre Cardin Mod Pastel Color Block Op Art Maxi, 1960s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

blend. The dress features a classic op-art and pop art design that is fully lined. Wear this piece and

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20th Century Maxi Dresses

1970s Liberty House Fringe Op Art Blue and Purple Caftan Maxi Dress
1970s Liberty House Fringe Op Art Blue and Purple Caftan Maxi Dress

1970s Liberty House Fringe Op Art Blue and Purple Caftan Maxi Dress

By LIBERTY HOUSE

Located in San Diego, CA

AMazing vintage 1970s LIBERTY HOUSE fringed hem kaftan / maxi dress! Features an op-art print with

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1970s American Caftans

1970s James Galanos Nude + Black Op Art Polka Dot Vintage 70s Gown Maxi Dress
1970s James Galanos Nude + Black Op Art Polka Dot Vintage 70s Gown Maxi Dress

1970s James Galanos Nude + Black Op Art Polka Dot Vintage 70s Gown Maxi Dress

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1970s JAMES GALANOS nude, black and white long sleeve chiffon gown ! Features a silk base with polka dot prints, along with a sheer overlay with the same prints, but in con...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

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Vintage Rudi Gernreich 1970s Op Art Maxi Dress
Vintage Rudi Gernreich 1970s Op Art Maxi Dress

Vintage Rudi Gernreich 1970s Op Art Maxi Dress

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Vintage Rudi Gernreich 1970s Op Art Maxi Dress

By Rudi Gernreich

Located in New York, NY

Iconic vintage 70s maxi dress from designer Rudi Gernreich. Made of stretch wool. Op-art check

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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage Paganne Maxi Dress-Mint
Vintage Paganne Maxi Dress-Mint

Vintage Paganne Maxi Dress-Mint

By Paganne

Located in Boca Raton, FL

floral op art maxi dress by Paganne to your collections. Long sleeves, peter pan collar. Invisible back

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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

1960's Vintage Op Art Green Stripe Maxi Dress
1960's Vintage Op Art Green Stripe Maxi Dress

1960's Vintage Op Art Green Stripe Maxi Dress

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This vintage 1960's maxi dress is presented in bright green with Op Art white striping. It is

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1960s Unknown Maxi Dresses

Vintage 1970's Givenchy Silk Chiffon Op Art Maxi Dress
Vintage 1970's Givenchy Silk Chiffon Op Art Maxi Dress

Vintage 1970's Givenchy Silk Chiffon Op Art Maxi Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Sparks, NV

Unique silk chiffon maxi dress in a pixelated op art print by Givenchy! Sheer chiffon bell sleeves

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20th Century American Formal Gowns

Elizabeth Arden Vintage 1970's Op Art Confetti Print Maxi Dress
Elizabeth Arden Vintage 1970's Op Art Confetti Print Maxi Dress

Elizabeth Arden Vintage 1970's Op Art Confetti Print Maxi Dress

By Elizabeth Arden

Located in Sparks, NV

Colorful Elizabeth Arden maxi dress with an asymmetric op art confetti print. Bell sleeves and rear

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Pop Art Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Pop Art Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Pop Art Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Op Art sleeveless maxi dress featuring abstract geometric white, black

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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1970s Colorful Op Art Jersey Knit Maxi Dress
Vintage 1970s Colorful Op Art Jersey Knit Maxi Dress

Vintage 1970s Colorful Op Art Jersey Knit Maxi Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Amazing colorful op art maxi dress in light weight silky polyester by Cirette (a division of

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Vintage Rizkallah for Malcolm Starr Op - Art Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
Vintage Rizkallah for Malcolm Starr Op - Art Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

Vintage Rizkallah for Malcolm Starr Op - Art Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

By Rizkallah, Malcolm Starr

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage Rizkallah for Malcolm Starr op-art maxi dress! Fabulous print throughout the dress

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1970s American Maxi Dress

1970s Mod Op Art Poly Knit Sleeveless Gown
1970s Mod Op Art Poly Knit Sleeveless Gown

1970s Mod Op Art Poly Knit Sleeveless Gown

Located in University City, MO

1970s Mod op art poly knit sleeveless gown The stylish retro knit gown is designed with bold lime

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1970s Unknown Maxi Dresses

Vintage 1970s Colorful Op Art Print Maxi Dress
Vintage 1970s Colorful Op Art Print Maxi Dress

Vintage 1970s Colorful Op Art Print Maxi Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Vibrant op art print maxi dress with long sleeves in slinky light weight polyester. Rear zip

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1970s American Formal Gowns

Lilli Diamond Vintage 1970s Op Art Print Caftan Maxi Dress
Lilli Diamond Vintage 1970s Op Art Print Caftan Maxi Dress

Lilli Diamond Vintage 1970s Op Art Print Caftan Maxi Dress

By Lilli Diamond

Located in Sparks, NV

Fantastic Op Art printed caftan by Lilli Diamond with giant bat wing sleeves and an oversized free

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1970s American Kaftans

Erna Beverly Hills Vintage Orange Op Art Print Caftan Maxi Dress, 1970s
Erna Beverly Hills Vintage Orange Op Art Print Caftan Maxi Dress, 1970s

Erna Beverly Hills Vintage Orange Op Art Print Caftan Maxi Dress, 1970s

Located in Sparks, NV

Amazing vintage caftan with giant batwing sleeves by Erna of Beverly Hills. Ruched zip sleeves and front covered button closure. The ultimate lounge caftan! Details: Partially Line...

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1970s American Kaftans

1960’s Geoffrey Beene Op-Art Maxi Dress
1960’s Geoffrey Beene Op-Art Maxi Dress

1960’s Geoffrey Beene Op-Art Maxi Dress

By Geoffrey Beene Boutique, Geoffrey Beene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Graphic, ultra chic bengaline maxi dress from Geoffrey Beene is printed with a bold abstracted

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1960s American Maxi Dresses

1970's Rudi Gernreich Op-Art Maxi Dress
1970's Rudi Gernreich Op-Art Maxi Dress

1970's Rudi Gernreich Op-Art Maxi Dress

By Harmon Knitwear, Rudi Gernreich

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage maxi dress from iconic designer Rudi Gernreich dates to the early 1970's and is made of

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin 1970s Rainbow Op Art Asymmetrical Gown
Lanvin 1970s Rainbow Op Art Asymmetrical Gown

Lanvin 1970s Rainbow Op Art Asymmetrical Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vibrant and psychedelic graphic rainbow print dress from Lanvin. Measurements-- Bust: 32 inches

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1970s French Maxi Dresses

1970s Missoni Op Art Floral Silk Jersey Maxi Dress
1970s Missoni Op Art Floral Silk Jersey Maxi Dress

1970s Missoni Op Art Floral Silk Jersey Maxi Dress

By Missoni

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

neckline with multicolored striped knit trim. Incredible op art lined pattern almost ends up looking

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1970s Italian Day Dresses

1971 Rudi Gernreich Op-Art  Gray & Black Checkered Maxi Dress
1971 Rudi Gernreich Op-Art  Gray & Black Checkered Maxi Dress

1971 Rudi Gernreich Op-Art Gray & Black Checkered Maxi Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

plastic in clothes and removing inner construction. This stunning black & gray mod checkered maxi dress is

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1960s Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s Op Art Lanvin Maxi Dress
1970s Op Art Lanvin Maxi Dress

1970s Op Art Lanvin Maxi Dress

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1970s Op Art Lanvin Maxi Dress

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Rockwood, ON

These Lanvin poly shirt dresses from the 1970s epitomize the geeky chic movement, and I get quite

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1970s Clothing

Emilio Pucci Beaded Plunging Op Art Pattern Cocktail Dress
Emilio Pucci Beaded Plunging Op Art Pattern Cocktail Dress

Emilio Pucci Beaded Plunging Op Art Pattern Cocktail Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Emilio Pucci Chic Beaded Plunging Op Art Pattern Cocktail Dress. This is so much prettier in person

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2010s Italian Maxi Dress

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By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

Located in San Diego, CA

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NWT 2004 Roberto Cavalli Pink Print Lace-Up Corset Bustier Top
NWT 2004 Roberto Cavalli Pink Print Lace-Up Corset Bustier Top

NWT 2004 Roberto Cavalli Pink Print Lace-Up Corset Bustier Top

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From 2004, this new-with-tags Roberto Cavalli bustier top features a vibrant floral paisley print in pink and tan tones. The structured corset silhouette includes front hook closures...

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Early 2000s Italian Blouses and Tops

New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5

New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box

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Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006

Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...

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A Coco Chanel (attributed to) Tuxedo Satin Skirt Couture Suit, Paris Circa 1933
A Coco Chanel (attributed to) Tuxedo Satin Skirt Couture Suit, Paris Circa 1933

A Coco Chanel (attributed to) Tuxedo Satin Skirt Couture Suit, Paris Circa 1933

By Chanel

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1933/1934 ​Paris France A reversible black and iridescent white satin silk Tuxedo skirt and jacket suit. Draped shawl collar, Pagoda wide cuffed sleeves. Sheath skirt with bia...

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JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress

JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress

By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE

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Escada sequins bustier cocktail dress

Escada sequins bustier cocktail dress

By Escada

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Sequins bustier cocktail's bustier dress, flowers pattern pastels, black & white / chiffon base

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1990s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress

1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4

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RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress

RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress

By Rodarte

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rodarte creme croc and silk cocktail dress ( runway 2011) (neiman marcus price tag attached $16.000)

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1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress

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Located in University City, MO

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...

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1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress

1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress

By Valentino

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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Alexander McQueen New S/S 2002 Three Piece Skirt Suit with Intricate Embroidery

Alexander McQueen New S/S 2002 Three Piece Skirt Suit with Intricate Embroidery

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

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ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat

By Gianni Versace

Located in Naples, FL

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Op Art Maxi Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary op art maxi dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Orange and more. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Emilio Pucci, Rudi Gernreich and Malcolm Starr are consistently popular.

How Much is a Op Art Maxi Dress?

The price for a op art maxi dress starts at $225 and tops out at $2,294, and on average, selling for $692.

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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