1960s organza dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ANONYMOUS -Long dress in green organza with pink, orange and blue flowers. The short sleeves are composed of ruffles reminiscent of petals. No size or composition label present, it c...
1960s Jean Allen Organza Abstract Maxi Print Dress
By Jean Allen
Located in London, GB
The dress has an inverted empire line and scoop neck from which flows a fantastic manmade organza overlay which falls to around ankle length.
Archival 1974 Courreges Documented Green Print Cotton Ruffle Organza Maxi Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vibrant green and white abstract watercolor André Courrèges maxi dress dating back to his 1974 spring-summer collection.
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1970s Bob Mackie Ray Aghayan Aqua Blue Dot Organza Maxi Dress w Puff Sleeves
By Bob Mackie
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful, ethereal vintage Bob Mackie aqua blue dot organza dress has both a cream organza lining and a cream satin lining. The dress was featured on the cover of the book "Dr...
Hanae Mori, Ruffled Organza Maxi Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in New York, NY
Hanae Mori, poly organza, maxi dress in an olive green muted toned foulard print, with an empire waist line, "U" shaped ruffle neck, sheer sleeve, and a ruffled cuff.
1970S Bright Multicolor Gold Lamé Poly/Lurex Fil Coupé Organza Maxi Dress
Located in New York, NY
Elastic waist goes up to a 36. 1970S Bright Multicolor Gold Lamé Poly/Lurex Fil Coupé Organza Maxi Dress
1970's Bill Blass Silk Organza Color Blocked Print Maxi
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
Fabulous Bill Blass 70's Organza Trans-Period Color Blocked Maxi Dress with Gathered Flare Sleeves.
Oscar de La Renta Organza Shirt Dress 1970's
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta, maxi dress in a silk organza, abstract print in pretty shades of tangerine, periwinkle blue and yellow.
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Ruffled Organza Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most beautiful dress for your wardrobe! Circa 1980s, this Yves Saint Laurent maxi dress is crafted from organza and features a black & white scalloped motif.
new DRIES VAN NOTEN Domy SS18 Runway cape organza train sleeveless dress FR36 S
By Dries van Noten
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new DRIES VAN NOTEN Domy SS18 Runway cape organza train sleeveless dress FR36 S Brand: Dries Van Noten Designer: Dries Van Noten Collection: Spring Summer 2018 Model Name / Style: Do...
1970S SARMI Red Silk Bold Floral Print Maxi Dress
By Sarmi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s SARMI red and black silk organza floral print maxi dress with satin bow. 3/4 sleeves.
1960s Kiki Hart Poppy Print Organza Maxi Dress with Ruffled Collar
By Kiki Hart
Located in Gresham, OR
A sweet 1960s Kiki Hart Poppy and polkadot print organza maxi dress: sleeveless with grosgrain waistband and extravagant ruffles and silk flowers at the collar.
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Size: Small-Medium
Victoria Royal Vintage Nude Organza Paisley Print Sequin Maxi Dress Gown, 1970s
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage nude organza maxi dress or evening gown by Victoria Royal.
Vintage rosy taupe organza & lace square neck maxi dress 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage rosy taupe organza & lace square neck maxi dress 1960s...With all the romance the mid 60s brought to the fashion scene, with design references to 18th century ...This dress h...
Tiffeau & Busch LTD. 1966 Chartreuse & Black Silk Organza & Twill Maxi Dress
By Jacques Tiffeau & Busch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
New York, 1966 chartreuse yellow & black hand print silk organza & silk twill maxi dress. Jacques Tiffeau was known for his elegant designs crafted from start to finish by a designer...
1930s Sheer White Organza Lantern Sleeve Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s Sheer white organza, lantern sleeve, gored skirt maxi dress, handmade.
1960s Multicolor Florals Silk Organza Sleeveless Satin Bow Maxi Dress / Gown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A stunning organza watercolor floral print dress. The back is detailed with two chocolate brown satin bows. The designer label was lost along the way, the Martha palm beach label rem...
Joan Leslie for Kasper Paisley Silk Organza 30s Inspired Maxi Dress 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Joan Leslie for Kasper Paisley silk organza 30s inspired maxi dress from the 1970s. This summery dress is done in a bright candy colour over size paisley print.
Vintage 1970s Metallic Organza Silk Caftan Maxi Dress with Kimono Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Metallic gold floral design on chocolate brown organza silk. Kimono bell sleeves, V-neck, and long length. Details: Fully Lined Rear Zip and Hook Closure Colors: Metallic Gol...
1972 Emilio Pucci Grapevine Motif Sheer Silk Organza Billow-Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely gorgeous and totally timeless Emilio Pucci couture psychedelic grapevine motif semi-sheer silk organza maxi dress dating back to spring-summer 1972.
Vintage 1969 Pierre Cardin Pink Psychedelic Print Organza Bell-Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular Pierre Cardin psychedelic fantasy floral print silk organza maxi dress from his 1969 spring-summer collection.
1940's Emma Domb Watercolor Floral Print Organza Full-Length Gown & Shawl
By Emma Domb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1940's garden gown by "Emma Domb". The garment is fashioned from a beautiful floral garden silk-organdy. The cut is ultra flattering; a low-cut plunge ...
Zimmermann Cream Organza & Lace Trimmed Charm Star Maxi Dress L
By Zimmermann
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Zimmermann maxi dress is an ethereal and enchanting piece that combines delicate lace and sheer organza fabric.
Hershelle Young Mayfair Brown Polka Dot Print Organza Collar Maxi Dress, 1960s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- Fully lined - Back zipper - Deep neckline Materials: Cotton voile and synthetic organza. Hershelle Young Mayfair Brown Polka Dot Print Organza Collar Maxi Dress, 1960s
$2,500
Size: S (US 4 / IT 40)
Early 2000s Miuccia Prada-Era Miu Miu Suede Shirtdress in Chocolate Brown
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This chocolate brown suede shirtdress in Size S (US4 / IT40) is an archival piece from Miu Miu’s early 2000s collection, designed under the razor-sharp vision of Miuccia Prada. The c...
1990s Ralph Lauren Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Crystal Straps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where s...
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$395Sale Price|33% Off
Size: Medium - Large
Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...
$625Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 2 or 4
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are th...
$390Sale Price|21% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
Adorable 1960s Lime Green and Pink Polka Dot Vintage A - Line 60s Cotton Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable 1960s chartreuse / lime green and hot pink polka dot cotton mini A - Line dress! Soft cotton, with a fitted bodice and an amazing A-Line fit and flare fit. Full metal zipp...
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Geneva, CH
Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...
Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
wedding / bridal / bride Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Size Medium but fits like a XS/S Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in i...
New Etro Silk Paisley Print Orange Black Long Dress with Belt It. 42
By Etro
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Etro Silk Paisley Long Dress with Belt Designer size 42 100% Silk, Famous Etro Paisley Print, Orange and Black Colors, Attached Belt, Side Zip Closure, Fully Lined in Black Silk....
Travilla Long Blood Orange Chiffon Gown, Circa 1970
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long blood orange chiffon gown by Travilla, from the 1970's. The gown has a deep neckline with gathers, a halter neck, layers of ruffles at the hemline, and a zipper up the...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Nude Color Ostrich Feather Embellished Dress Gown 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
An exquisite Oscar de la Renta evening gown, masterfully combining glamour and craftsmanship. Designed in a nude-toned illusion net base, the gown features intricate hand embroidery ...
1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique on Grosvenor Street. The quality a...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
1980s Bernard Perris Vintage Wool/ Cashmere Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble
By Bernard Perris
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage Bernard Perris skirt suit in a coral red and pale celery green plaid. Fabric feels like a cashmere/ wool blend. Fully lined with front zip closure on jacket and rear...
Iconic 1989 Bob Mackie White Embroidered Beaded Grapevine Design Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
The same dress in gold color was worn by Sharon Stone in the 1995 film Casino. A white embroidered net gown with a beaded grapevine design, from the California Collection - a salute...
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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