Unworn 1970s Teal Traina Vintage Jersey Knit Op Art Maxi Dress with Open Back
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Slinky and sexy jersey knit maxi dress in a unique red and tan print by Teal Traina in unworn condition with the original tags attached. Unlined with rear zip, button, tie and snap c...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Multi-color Op Art Signature Print Silk Maxi Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Multi-color Op Art Signature Print Silk Maxi Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci Style: Maxi dress Color(s): Shades of green, blue, purple, yellow ...
1960s Lilly Pulitzer Op Art Splatter Paint Colorful Velvet Vintage Maxi Dress
By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare 60s LILLY PULITZER colorful op-art print cotton velvet maxi dress! Features chevron prints in vibrant colors of blues, green and orange.
EMILIA BELLINI c.1960's Op Art Signature Print Silk Metallic Knit Maxi Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Emilia Bellini c.1960's op art signature print silk metallic knit maxi dress.
Pierre Cardin 1966 Mod Green Color Block Op Art Shift Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold lime green, aqua, and white color blocking creates a striking op-art and pop-art design. This is quintessential Pierre Cardin—the visionary French couturier who defined futurist...
1960s Vintage Kimberly Teal Blue Knit Secretary Dress with Op Art
By KIMBERLY
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Kimberly knit secretary dress a line silhouette teal blue, dark yellow, red & white mod op art pattern that looks like a mythical bird in the shape of a paisley or maybe ev...
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil c.1996 Op Art Circle Dots Print Cutout Back Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil c.1996 Op Art Circle Dots Print Embellished Cutout Back Semi-Sheer 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 polka dots and swirls.
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...
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.
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Vintage Paganne Maxi Dress-Mint
By Paganne
Located in Boca Raton, FL
If you are a follower of Pucci and Leonard of Paris, add this fabulous chocolate brown and blue floral op art maxi dress by Paganne to your collections.
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.
1970s Black & White Graphic Op Art Floral & Striped Gauze Maxi Dress
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Absolutely awesome 1970s gauze maxi dress. Incredible black and white op-art pleated & striped full skirt with contrasting floral bodice.
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!
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Femme S/S 2001 Rust Brown Constellation Faces Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Thiensville, WI
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Femme S/S 2001 Rust Brown Cream Constellation Faces Op Art Maxi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Jean Paul Gaultier Collection: Spring / Summer 2001 Style: Maxi dre...
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.
Vintage 1970's Rhinestone Black & White Op Art Print Maxi Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Phenomenal black and white maxi dress with a modernist op art print and prong set rhinestone detailing.
Paganne by Gene Berk Dress Long Maxi Column Sleeveless Mod Op Art Vintage 70s
By Paganne by Gene Berk, Paganne
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Vintage maxi dress, made by Paganne and designed by Gene Berk, most likely in the early 70s. Made from a poly/nylon blend jersey fabric, it features a bold abstract print in shades o...
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Size: 12 (Vintage)
RUDI GERNREICH c.1971 Navy & Brown Op Art Check Pattern Wool Knit Mod Maxi Dress
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Rudi Gernreich Design for Harmon Knitwear c.1971 op art check pattern wool knit mod maxi dress. As seen modeled by Peggy Moffitt in 1971.
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Size: Small - Medium / Large
Eric Laage Paris Vintage 1970s 70s Op - Art 3 - D Open Back Halter Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage ERIC LAAGE of Paris 1970s maxi dress! Features an optical illusion op-art print, with navy and white polka dots and 3-D blue and purple flowers throughout.
1970's Op-art Psychedelic Printed Nylon Jersey Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970's Op-art Psychedelic Printed Nylon Jersey Dress
1970s Bergdorf Goodman Vintage Orange Polynesian Tikki Print Op Art Maxi Dress
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Sparks, NV
Colorful vintage long sleeve maxi dress by Bergdorf Goodman. Unlined with rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures 36", waist 29", hips free, shoul...
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 Paganne).
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 and sleeves.
La Mendola Vintage 1970s 70s Custom Couture Graphic Black + White Op Art Dress
By La Mendola
Located in Sparks, NV
Phenomenal graphic black and white op art maxi dress by La Mendola with a custom order couture tag from Bergdorf Goodman on the Plaza.
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Size: Small - Medium
Rare 1970s ' Dear ' Designer Colorful Abstract Geometric Op - Art 70s Maxi Dress
By DEAR
Located in San Diego, CA
AMAZING and super rare vintage 70s DEAR dress! I have only had the privilege of owning one dress from this label before. I was super excited about that dress, BUT this dress takes th...
Green Novelty Print Vintage Maxi Dress with an Op Art Koi Fish Print, 1970s
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage 1970s maxi dress and matching sash belt in a green op art koi fish print.
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolor Op Art Bubble Signature Print Velvet Maxi Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Emilio Pucci c.1960's velvet maxi dress. Multicolor signature op art bubble and windowpane print in shades of blue, pink, purple, green, black, and white.
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Blue Signature Op Art Fringe Drop Waist Silk Maxi Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Blue Signature Op Art Fringe Drop Waist Silk Maxi Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci Designer: Emilio Pucci Style: Maxi dress Color(s): Shades of blue, ...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Circular Op Art Signature Print Silk Drop Waist Maxi Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Circular Op Art Signature Print Silk Drop Waist Maxi Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci, Exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue Designer: Emilio Pucci Styl...
Lanvin Black Label Vintage 1970s 70s Op Art Geometric Print Maxi Dress
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous jersey knit maxi dress with a colorful op art design by Lanvin.
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Size: Not Marked- Medium
Marcel Fenez for Roland Klein Vintage 70s Graphic Op Art Sequin Maxi Dress
By Marcel Fenez, Roland Klein
Located in Sparks, NV
Iconic 1970's black and white graphic printed maxi dress with a clear sequin overlay bodice, pleated skirt and full poet sleeves. Drop waistline leaves room to pair with your favorit...
Rizkallah for Malcolm Starr Vintage 1970s 70s Op Art Pixel Print Maxi Dress
By Rizkallah, Malcolm Starr
Located in Sparks, NV
A phenomenal print by Rizkallah for Malcolm Starr! In warm tones of yellow, orange, brown and black this optical print maxi dress is both eye catching and unique. The dress features ...
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Size: Small-Medium
Victor Costa 1970s Vintage Black, White + Yellow Striped Op Art Print Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1970s Victor Costa maxi dress in a black, white and yellow striped print. Unlined with no closure (pulls on over the head). The marked size is 6, and the dress fits like a mo...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1970's Multicolor Op Art Check Striped Mock-Neck Sleeveless Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1970's Multicolor Op Art Check Striped Mock-Neck Sleeveless Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1970's Designer: Emilio Pucci Style: Maxi Dress Color(s):...
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 green acrylic knit fabric contrasted with a bubble gum pink midriff band designed w...
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.
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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