$660Sale Price|20% Off
Geoffrey Beene Vintage 1970s Crinkle Caftan Unisex Taupe Pleated Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Miami, FL
No fabric tag but likely a cotton mix but it is a slightly thicker fabric and holds this strong pleating - plenty of stretch to it. The kaftan has a trim of silver and bronze metall...
Amazing 1970s Brightly Colored Flower Pleated Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dres
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 970s brightly colored flower print pleated cotton kaftan maxi dress! Features accordian pleating with flowers printed throughout.
1970S Kamehameka Pink & Red Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Hawaiian Kaftan Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Kamehameka Pink & Red Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Hawaiian Kaftan Dress MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past.
1970's Pink & Purple Psychedelic Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1970's Pink & Purple Psychedelic Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Kaftan
1970S Printed Tropical Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1960/70's Pleated Cotton Barkcloth Tropical Print Kaftan
1970s Psycadellic Moroccan Pleated Cotton Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1970s Psycadellic Moroccan Pleated Cotton Kaftan
1960S Red & Gold Poly/Cotton Pleated Paisley Print Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1960S Red & Gold Poly/Cotton Pleated Paisley Print Kaftan
1970S Burgundy & Gold Silk Ikat Long Sleeve Unisex Kaftan With Pleated And Embr
Located in New York, NY
1970S Burgundy & Gold Silk Ikat Long Sleeve Unisex Kaftan With Pleated And Embroidered Neckline
Vintage Greencastle 1970s Tropical Accordion Pleat Caftan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into vibrant 1970s glamour with this vintage Greencastle tropical accordion pleat caftan—a stunning fusion of bold design and effortless elegance. Crafted from lightweight, flow...
30.0 Carat Garnet and Diamond Set Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Stone Details: Garnets in huge sizes are rare, and in a color delicate enough that the appearance is a red hue, without turning black, is even more unusual. Remark: "From sleek pl...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Emilio Pucci Yellow Silk Pleated Detail Kaftan Maxi Dress M
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This kaftan maxi dress from Emilio Pucci is vibrant and gorgeous! It is tailored from quality silk and designed with wide sleeves, a tie to the neckline, and a slit to the side. Inc...
Vintage Moroccan Caftan Hot Pink with Gold, 1970's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage Moroccan caftan hot pink color embroidered with gold, circa 1970s. This long maxi poly jersey dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with traditional designs in ...
Geoffrey Beene 1960s Brown Dress with Black Trim
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful brown wool dress with black trim from Geoffrey Beene. It has a crew neckline and long sleeves with black button cuffs. The bodice has pocket flaps at the waist and functi...
Amazing 1970s Colorful Flowers Stripes Sleeveless Vintage 70s Cotton Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s colorful cotton maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of pink, green, yellow, orange, white navy blue in flowers and stretch. Fitted bodice with a full body. Fully lined ...
Amazing 1970s Roberta Lynn Paisley Caftan Vintage 70s Kaftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s ROBERTA LYNN of California paisley print caftan maxi dress ! The silkiest fabric tat looks fantastic on. Simple wrap style with single snap at top left inside should...
Beautiful 1960s 60s Gino Charles Beaded Raw Silk Taupe A - Line Vintage Dress
By Gino Charles
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing, and so beautiful 1960s Gino Charles, for I Magnin taupe raw silk dress! Stunning coral beaded neckline, with functional horn buttons up the bodice. POCKETS at both sides of ...
1970s Vintage Tropical Print Sheer Sleeves Chiffon Maxi Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s tropical print maxi dress with a full sweep and sheer sleeves. Partially lined with rear zip closure and button closure at wrists. Fits like a modern size small. The b...
1970s Liberty House Plus Size XL Colorful Neon Flower Print 70s Maxi Dress
By LIBERTY HOUSE
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible LIBERTY HOUSE 1970s plus size (current 16/18) colorful neon flower print cotton / rayon maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of hot pink, neon green, orange and yellow thro...
1970s Elinor Gay Flower Printed Cowl Neck Jersey Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 70s Elinor Gay flower printed jersey maxi dress ! Ivory / off - white dress with colorful florals printed in purple, green, pink, and yellow throughout. Hidden zipper...
Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon Anne Valone Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon close in the middle back with fabric buttons and buttonhole .Orange acétate lining close with zip in the middle back. Biais. SIZE M
Ceil Chapman 1960s Raspberry Pink + Gold Silk Brocade Flower Vintage 60s Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN gold metallic and raspberry pink silk brocade flowers and swirls printed full length evening dress! Features pink flowers and swirls throughout. Elegan...
1970's BIBA magenta floral broderie anglaise dress
By Biba
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Biba, Late 1970's A romantic maxi dress from Biba, dating to the late 1970's. Made in magenta-purple cotton broderie anglaise fabric, the dress has a loose silhouette gathered benea...
$676Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Tachi Castillo Hot Pink Mexican Crochet Vintage Cotton 70s Maxi Dress
By Tachi Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s TACHI CASTILLO hot pink 3/4 bell sleeve cotton crochet boho maxi dress ! Castillo was a Mexican designer who was famed for her textile works, and her ability to transform ...
Geoffrey Beene 1960s Chocolate Brown Wool Button Front Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Geoffrey Beene vintage 1960s short sleeve dress with dark plastic tortoiseshell buttons . Faux front pocket detail. Front button closure. No content label, feels like wool. Fully li...
Amazing ' Butterflies and Flowers ' Colorful 1970s 70s Vintage Caftan Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 70s caftan / kaftan! Pretty much every color of the rainbow are included in this beauty, which feature flowers and butterflies throughout. Perfect by itself, or gr...
1970s Maxi Dress & Duster 2-Piece Ensemble in a Garden Floral Print
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Maxi Dress & Duster 2-Piece Ensemble in a Garden Floral Print: Kitschy 70s ensemble in a sensible nylon organza fabric. Tank style neckline on the maxi dress with a slightly Em...
Sybil Connelly 1950's Couture Periwinkle Grey Pleated Linen Gown and Stole
By Sybil Connolly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dusty periwinkle gown and stole by 'Dublin's Dior', Sybil Connolly. Connolly's first Haute Couture line in 1957 showcased pieces made from Irish textiles, and in particular, she beca...
Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...
Exceptional 1950s Vintage Black Silk Taffeta Hi - Lo Dress w/ Rosettes and Lace
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features hand-sewn rosettes throughout the front and back. Black silk chiffon lace flower appli...
Valentino Celadon 1970's Ensemble
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Charming Valentino Celadon Ensemble from the 1970's comprising a silk crepe printed shirt and scarf with cotton twill full skirt. Soft silk crepe de chine pink floral print on celado...
Rare Bill Gibb Devore Silk Velvet Evening Ensemble
By Bill Gibb
Located in Geneva, CH
Incredible early 70s "dévoré" silk velvet and gold lame set composed of a short kimono-caftan and a long buttoned maxi skirt. The top is cut wide with sleeves opening down the waist....
Roberto Cavalli Abstract print Silk Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
This Roberto Cavalli is a striking example of the brand's signature blend of luxury and bold design. Crafted in a lightweight, flowing silk. The gown features a halter neckline that ...
1970s Victoria Royal Kelly Green + White Abstract Floral Sequined Chiffon Gown
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1970s VICTORIA ROYAL kelly green and white abstract floral sequined gown / maxi dress! Printed throughout the dress, sleeves, trim and cuffs. Hundreds of hand-sewn li...
Vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black Silk & Swarovski Maxi Evening Dress Gown Size 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Vintage Oscar de la Renta evening gown is a true masterpiece of elegance and glamour. Crafted from luxurious black silk, this strapless gown drapes beautifully, exuding a sense o...
1990s CD Green Ivory Grey Silver Silk Jersey Chiffon Beaded Paillettes 90s Gown
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 90s CD GREENE ivory, grey/silver silk jersey and chiffon evening dress ! Features a blouson loose fitting chiffon overlay with hook-and-eye closure at center b...
1970S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Geometric Cut Out Low & Backless Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1970S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Geometric Cut Out Low & Backless Gown
Gorgeous 1970s Hand-Beaded Silk Evening Dress Bohemian Gown
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous 1970s gown in the spirit of the 1920s, cut in breathtaking pure silk and entirely hand-embellished. The construction is deceptively simple: a loose, drop-waisted silhouette ...
1970s Leonard Paris Silk Chiffon Angel Sleeve Caftan Maxi Dress Documented
By Leonard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A flurry of mini white polka dots tumbles down onto dramatic black angel sleeves in this wonderful Leonard Paris dress from the Seventies. Cut from silk chiffon, the sleeves are shee...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Velvet Russian Collection Jacket w/Silk Ties
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent Russian collection black silk velvet open-front jacket with Pierrot collar and black silk cord neck ties. In excellent condition - size tag 40. MEASUREMENTS...
Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin Polka Dot Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta metallic gold sequin fitted sleeveless party dress. The sequins switch direction in spots, forming a polka dot pattern. The perfect holiday dress! Back zip and hook...
Victoria Royal 1960s Kelly Green Silk Satin Sequined + Beaded Vintage Gown Dress
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 60s VICTORIA ROYAL Couture Kelly green full length evening gown! Fitted bodice features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Metal zipper at each ...
$525
Size: Small - Small Medium
Amazing 1950s Gold Bronze Silk Metallic Late 50s Vintage Wiggle Bombshell Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering late 1950s vintage silk metallic wiggle dress! Incredible amount of detail was placed on the construction of this gem. Gorgeous golden bronze color. Definite...
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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