Ralph Lauren Early Floral Cottage Core Cotton Prairie Dress, 1980s
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this iconic prairie dress. Apron pockets with a tie belt waist. Important piece of fashion history
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Prairie Dress
GunneSax By Jessica Tulle Shoulder Angel Sleeve Calico Prairie Dress 1969
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
GunneSax by Jessica made in San Francisco, tulle shoulder angel sleeve calico prairie dress 1969
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Gunne Sax Prairie Dress Pink Calico Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1970s Aesthetic Day Dresses
Vintage Gina Fratini Pink and White Prairie Dress
By Gina Fratini
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage dress by Gina Fratini for Paula Lee. In a pink and white check with central back
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
1970s Yellow Vintage Flower Print Striped Long Sleeve 70s Boho Prairie Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s yellow flower and stripe printed long sleeve boho prairie jersey dress! Fitted bodice
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Original Civil War White Western Prairie Homesteader Shirtwaist Dress -XS, 1860s
$650
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Original Civil War White Western Prairie Homesteader Shirtwaist Dress -XS, 1860s
Located in Tucson, AZ
petticoats—were still demanded. Long sleeve prairie dress with Peter Pan collar and caballero-style cuffs
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1860s American Princess Cut Dresses
CHRISTIAN DIOR multicolor cotton 2021 PATCHWORK PAISLEY VOILE MIDI Dress S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior prairie dress in multicolored voile cotton showcases a stunning
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2010s Casual Dresses
Edwardian Eyelet and Linen Sailor Bodice Tea Wedding Patio Dress – S, 1900s
$1,750
Size: none; comparable to size small
Edwardian Eyelet and Linen Sailor Bodice Tea Wedding Patio Dress – S, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
size, it also sports the beautifully flounced hem being revived in modern prairie dresses today. Long
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1970s Gina Fratini Patchwork Boho Floral Print Dress
By Gina Fratini
Located in London, GB
A Gina Fratini 1970s boho luxe version of a prairie dress with two contrasting fabrics in a patch
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1970s British Maxi Dresses
1970s Floral Boho Prairie Corset Dress
Located in London, GB
swing in America. This is most likely a European equivalent, on account of the dress looking very alpine
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1970s American Casual Dresses
NWT 1970s Jay Morley Fern Violette Bohemian Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Sash Tassels
By Jay Morley, Jay Morley For Fern Violette
Located in San Diego, CA
dress Jay Morley Fern Violette vintage caftan dress hippie luxury designer California bohemian prairie
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1970s American Maxi Dress
2000's Versace Floral & Striped colourful Prairie Summer Dress - Off shoulder
$365
Size: Recommended UK 6
2000's Versace Floral & Striped colourful Prairie Summer Dress - Off shoulder
By Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Colourful 2000's Vintage Versace Mini dress featuring floral & striped prints with
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Vintage cottagecore prairie cotton white red floral print halter backless dress
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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1970s Maxi Dresses
Oscar de la Renta vintage puff sleeve prairie plisse wrap belted maxi dress robe
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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Original Screen Worn Movie Dress Period 1800 Calico Prairie Lace Vintage Antique
Located in Berlin, BE
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1960s Gunne Sax Black Label Cream and Patchwork Dress
Located in London, GB
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1960s American Casual Dresses
CHRISTIAN DIOR light blue linen 2018 LACE TRIM MAXI Dress 40 M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior prairie maxi dress in light blue linen (100%) with ivory Chambray
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2010s Casual Dresses
1960s Gunne Sax Black Label Linen and Crochet Laced Bodice Dress
Located in London, GB
prairie references, this cotton maxi-dress features crochet detailing across a panel that falls the length
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1960s American Wedding Dresses
1960s Gunne Sax Cream Linen Mini Corset Dress with Wooden Beads
Located in London, GB
1967. Incorporating many of the label’s signature prairie references, this full length dress features
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1960s American Wedding Dresses
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1970s Floral Printed Chiffon Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s floral printed chiffon prairie dress featuring sheer full length bishop sleeves, ruffled
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1970s Day Dresses
1970s Gunne Sax Robin's Egg Blue Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunnel Sax cotton voile calf length prairie dress in a robin's egg blue and beige calico
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1970s Day Dresses
1970s Gunne Sax Denim and Crochet Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax cotton denim prairie dress featuring an off white crochet trim along the full
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1970s Day Dresses
1970s Jean Varon Blue Cotton Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A great 1970s Jean Veron floral print prairie dress with a full skirt and balloon sleeves. The
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1970s Maxi Dresses
1969 Gunne Sax Eclectic Horseman Printed Cotton Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1960s (1969; Black label) Gunne Sax cotton prairie dress/cottage dress featuring an "Eclectic
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1960s Day Dresses
1970's Victor Costa Prairie Style Cotton Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
Romantic 1970's dress by Victor Costa in prairie style, in a soft cotton blend, possibly cotton and
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1970s Day Dresses
1960s/1970s Gunne Sax Lace Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1960s to early 1970s Gunne Sax cream prairie/cottage dress featuring crochet lace paneling
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1960s Day Dresses
1970s Gunne Sax Floral Printed Cotton Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax Rust colored floral printed prairie day dress made of a fine cotton voile. The full
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1970s Day Dresses
Doen Tan Lace-Trimmed Prairie Dress
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Tan lace-trimmed maxi prairie dress by Doen. Crew neck. Short sleeves. Buttons at
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shift Dresses
Diane Von Furstenberg Navy & Multicolor 80s Prairie Dress
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Vintage navy, black and white prairie dress by Diane Von Furstenberg. Circa 1980s
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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses
Vintage Gunne Sax Red Print Lace Bell Sleeve Prairie Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Embrace a casual and effortlessly chic look with this vintage prairie dress. Measurements: SH: Seam to
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1970s Aesthetic Day Dresses
1970s Handmade Southwestern Prairie Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early 1970s Handmade Southwestern Prairie dress! Flattering empire waistline with square neckline
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1970s American Maxi Dresses
French 1970s Paisley Ruffle Prairie Midi Dress
By La Provence De Pierre Deux
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
French 1970s Indie Paisley Ruffle Prairie dress! Black and red contrasting floral print on soft
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1980s French Informal Dresses
1970'S Navy Blue Polyester Chiffon Prairie Floral Boho Dress From Belgium
Located in New York, NY
1970'S Navy Blue Polyester Chiffon Prairie Floral Boho Dress From Belgium
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1970s Maxi Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Red Orange Paisley Ruffle Prairie Skirt and Top Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche red orange paisley print prairie style skirt with
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1970s French Casual Dresses
Vintage Boho 1970s Cotton Voile Raspberry Pink and Ivory Lace Halter Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
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1970s Maxi Dresses
1970's Valentino Prairie Dress wRuffled Eyelet Lace Trim
By Valentino
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Valentino 100% linen off-white prairie dress with ruffled eyelet lace trim at collar, cuffs
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1970s Italian Day Dresses
Vera Mont 1970s Prairie Navy Polka Dot Dress
By Vera Mont
Located in London, GB
This enchanting Vera Mont 1970s prairie dress with high-collar neckline and ruffle detail is a fine
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1970s British Day Dresses
Christian Dior By Maria Grazia Chiuri Runway Day Shirt Dress, Resort 2018
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Geneva, CH
nature in her refined “Prairie Dresses”. Made from panels of cotton in a kind of black and white checked
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21st Century and Contemporary French Casual Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Blue Paisley Ruffle Prairie Skirt and Top Set
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Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Blue Paisley Ruffle Prairie Skirt and Top Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blue print prairie style skirt with tiered ruffle hem
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1970s French Casual Dresses
1970s Gunn Sax Grey Blue Cotton Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunnel Sax overdid grey/blue cotton prairie dress with black lace trim throughout. The bishop
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1970s Day Dresses
1970s Vintage Blue & White Floral Prairie Cotton Ruffled Dress & Apron Skirt
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1970s Vintage Blue & White Floral Prairie Cotton Ruffled Dress & Apron Skirt
Located in Portland, OR
is so similar to Ulla Johnson and other mainstream modern designers who have embraced this prairie
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1970s American Day Dresses
Cardinali Plaid Peasant Prairie Dress with Ruffle Hem, Fall 1972
By Cardinali
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Cardinali Plaid Peasant Prairie Dress from Fall 1972. From the Archive of Marilyn Lewis, the
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1970s American Evening Dresses
Gina Fratini Vintage Patchwork Fabric Cotton Voile Prairie Dress, 1970s
By Gina Fratini
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Gina Fratini Vintage Patchwork Fabric Cotton Prairie Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: UK 10/ US 6/ EU
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1970s British Informal Dresses
1970s Victor Costa Sheer Floral and Paisley Print Prairie Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Houston, TX
Victor Costa blue, gold and rust sheer floral print dress with paisley style borders has a large
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1970s American Maxi Dresses
1978 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Plaid Ruffled Documented Peasant Prairie Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
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1970s French Informal Dresses
Bill Blass 1980s Maxi Cotton Dress Size 8 / 10.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass for I.Magnin 1980s white eyelet cotton top long prairie dress with pockets & belt is
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1980s American Casual Dresses
Rare Vintage Ralph Lauren 1980s High Neck Plaid Prairie Style Dress Size 8
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Portland, OR
This is a rare 1980's Ralph Lauren vintage plaid dress with a high neck and white buttons down the
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1980s American Day Dresses
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Prairie Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary prairie dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Gray and more. Finding the perfect prairie dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Yves Saint Laurent, Cardinali and Diane von Furstenberg are often thought to be among the most stylish.
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On average, a prairie dress on 1stDibs sells for $675, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $900 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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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