1970s Sandine Originals I. Magnin Black Embroidered Colorful Cotton Maxi Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Sandine Originals I. Magnin 1970s black maxi dress!
1970s Sandine Originals I. Magnin Black Embroidered Colorful Cotton Maxi Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Sandine Originals I. Magnin 1970s black maxi dress!
1970s Moroccan Black + Gold Metal Embroidered Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black crepe Moroccan long sleeve kaftan maxi dress! Features meticulously embrodiered gold metal throughout. Chic bell /angel sleeved have just the right amount of flar...
$1,795
Size: Small - Medium
1970s Giorgio Sant Angelo Vintage Black Jersey 70s Sexy Boho Keyhole Maxi Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and flattering vintage 1970s GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO black jersey maxi dress / gown, with keyhole at center bust! Flattering fitted stretch bodice features gathers leading to the ce...
Louis Feraud Paris Vintage Late 1960s Psychedelic Printed Jersey Maxi Dress 40
By Louis Feraud Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Louis Feraud Paris, late 1960s. This gorgeous maxi dress is crafted from a synthetic jersey fabric and features a vibrant psychedelic paisley and floral graphic print set ag...
Chester Weinberg Innovative Black Silk Pastel Trim Dress c 1970
By Chester Weinberg
Located in University City, MO
Chester Weinberg Innovative black silk pastel trim dress c 1970 The stark black silk crepe dress is illuminated with vibrant pastel silk trim that runs down the front and circles the...
1970s Joseph Magnin Black Multi Colored Flower Print Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage JOSEPH MAGNIN 70s does 30s black cotton short puff sleeve maxi dress! So much detail in this beauty! Features pink, blue and yellow flowers throughout, surrounded b...
Leonard Paris 1970 Luxury Couture Maxi Dress 70s Silk Velvet Gown
By Leonard of Paris
Located in Berlin, BE
Devine Evening Dress, Leonard Paris 1970 Luxurious vintage couture gown amde of high quality silk velvet. Stunning shape and the most vibrant colours. Extremely are vintage couture....
$850
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Lilli Diamond Black Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 70s Wrap Maxi Dress Gown
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet classic 1970s LILLI DIAMOND black jersey rhinestone encrusted faux wrap jersey plunging Grecian halter gown / maxi dress! Features a fitted crossover bodice with a flatteri...
$1,975
Size: Small - Large
Amazing 1970s Black Hand Crochet Fringe 70s Vintage Embrodiered Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s hand crochet black open weave fringed couture quality maxi dress! Incredible amount of details that were completely sewn by hand. Fringe detail at collar, sleeves, and...
1970s Black Embroidered Crochet Flowers Vintage 70s Mexican Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black embroidered crochet Mexican maxi dress! Features vibrantly colored embrodiered flowers in pink, yellow, red, purple and green. Simply slips over the head and stre...
1970s Lillie Rubin Black "Knit Bazaar" Dress with Rhinestone Straps and Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1970s black knit Lillie Rubin "Knit Bazaar" disco dress with rhinestone straps and trim at top.
1971 OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe dress with embroidered moons & stars
By Ossie Clark for Radley, Ossie Clark
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This rare 1971 Ossie Clark black moss crepe wrap dress is a quintessential piece from one of Britain’s most influential designers of the era. Made from Clark’s signature moss crepe, ...
1970s Lilly Pulitzer ' The Lilly ' Black Colorful Vintage 70s Boho Maxi Dress
By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1970s LILLY PULITZER "The Lilly" maxi dress! Black background, with vibrant colored flowers in purple, green, orange, pink and white. Features a square cut neck, ruffle slee...
$956Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small
1960s Greek Levantis Athens Black Red Linen Vintage 60s Embroidered Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 60s LEVANTIS Nikis 3 - Athens black and red linen maxi dress ! Fitted bodice has a full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Bishop sleeves features hid...
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Black Lace Fully Beaded Maxi Dress Gown US 10
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Black Lace Fully Beaded Maxi Dress Gown Designer size - 10 ( please check measurements). Black patterned lace completely covered with black beads to make this...
ADOLFO 1970's Black Knit Maxi Gown with Cut Out Detail Size 8 10
By Adolfo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Adolfo gown is composed of a black knit. Features a criss-cross cut out detail with a flower accent. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **...
$995
Size: Small / Small Medium
Amazing 1970s Rhinestone Patchwork Print Multicolor Black Jersey 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1970s rhinestone encrusted multi color patchwork print jersey maxi dress! Features a tailored black scoop neck jersey bodice. Dozens of hand sewn rhinestones at waist...
$550Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 8
Vintage Rena Lange 1990s Silk Chiffon ' Dragonfly ' Dress Set Blouse + Skirt
By Rena Lange
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage RENA LANGE silk chiffon skirt and blouse set! Features colorful dragonflies printed throughout. Beautiful colors of pink, green, blue and yellow. Lace edges at bust and ...
$596Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s bubblegum pink Jackie O style silk dress! Flattering sheath shape with a bow at top left center neck. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Perfect for ...
Oscar de la Renta Red and Black Tribal Print Dress with Ruffle Bottom
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta red, black and ivory tribal ikat batik print sleeveless pencil dress with flared bottom. A thin stiff mesh ring at skirt bottom and light boning at side bust and c...
Ralph Lauren Black Label "Anna Karenina" Black Cashmere Coat Size 8
By Ralph Lauren Black Label
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ralph Lauren Black Label "Anna Karenia" black cashmere coat. Named for it seaming and fit and flare flattering design. AMazing droped waist in back of coat, it is a round shape to gi...
Pale pink silk asymmetrical evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk asymmetrical evening dress. Invisible Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side . High split on the side front. Boned. SIZE 34 / XS / SAMPLE
$795
Size: Small-Medium
Late 1970s/ Early 1980s Bernard Perris Vintage Purple + Blue Mohair Trench Coat
By Bernard Perris
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage Bernard Perris coat in purple and blue woven mohair with matching tie sash belt. Partially lined with front button and tie closure. Side patch pockets. The bust meas...
$845
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Teal Green Blue Pink Flower Printed Cotton + Lace Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s teal green / blue and pink cotton and lace maxi dress! Features a fitted spaghetti strap sleeveless bodice trimmed in lace on the front and back. Forgiving an...
1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress
Located in London, GB
Tailored to a classic 1920s drop-waist silhouette, this is a rare surviving culottes dress from the earlier part of the flapper era and our oldest ever jumpsuit design! This antique ...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Navy + Beige Silk Striped Pants + Top 2-Piece Ensemble
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic navy blue and beige silk two piece ensemble with diagonal stripes by Giorgio Armani. Both pieces can be worn together or separately! Details: Unlined Side Pockets on Pants ...
Vintage 1960's yellow sequin beaded cocktail dress wiggle dress UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1960's yellow knitted wool dress, embellished in its entirety with clear iridescent sequins, and finished with floral beaded details in yellow rocaille beads, and i...
Chic Vintage 1960s Floral Watercolor Print A - Line 60s Colorful Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s watercolor floral dress! Beautiful vibrant colors of pink, purple, blue, green, and white, forming a wonderful floral watercolor print! Jackie-O style, with a high neck co...
Gianni Versace S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Bustier Jacket Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Bustier Jacket Top IT 38 Look 36 from the Spring/Summer 1993 Collection. Gianni Versace bustier top featuring double breasted closure at front...
1930s White Cotton Pin Tuck Blouse with Peter Pan Collar
Located in London, GB
One of the best 1930s cotton blouses we've ever had at Circa. Made from a lightweight white cotton mousseline which has been pleated and pink tucked across the front panel. Superbly ...
1990S Fuchia Beaded Silk & Nylon Chantilly Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Fuchia Beaded Silk & Nylon Chantilly Lace ...
1990S Brown & Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Brown & Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Lace Gown
Numbered Courreges Haute Couture Trousers Suit Ensemble
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Geneva, CH
This ultra chic late 60’s - early 70’s haute couture Courrèges ensemble, is made up of a fitted tunic-top and high waisted trousers. Constructed in dark blue wool, this fully lined s...
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.