1990S White & Silver Metallic Silk Chantilly Lace Empire Waist Gown With Satin
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 White & Silver Metallic Silk Chantilly Lac...
1990S DONNA KARAN Cherry Red Bias Cut Rayon Blend Satin Minimal Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990S DONNA KARAN Cherry Red Bias Cut Rayon Blend Satin Minimal Gown
Cobalt Blue Silky Cocktail Dress with Pussy Bow, Size 12, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage 1980s French Cobalt Blue Satin Cocktail Dress with Matching Scarf. A masterclass in understated glamour, this exquisite vintage 1980s cocktail dress captures the essence of r...
1970s Frank Usher 70s Vintage Royal Blue Satin Strapless Gown and Shawl
By Frank Usher
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1970s 70s FRANK USHER for NEIMAN MARCUS royal blue strapless satin evening dress and matching shawl! Features a fitted bodice, with attached side sash.
1980S Yves Saint Laurent Black Tiger Print Silk Satin Gown With Sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
1980S Yves Saint Laurent Black Tiger Print Silk Satin Gown With Sleeves
2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Sample Black Net Overlay Strapless Satin Gown 42IT
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted in 2001, this prototype gown, never mass-produced, is a testament to Gucci's commitment to quality. The strapless dress, made entirely of luxurious Silk, features a black sat...
Edwardian Bronze Silk Mesh Over Pale Pink Satin Gown With Long Sleeve
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Bronze Silk Mesh Over Pale Pink Satin Gown With Long Sleeve
1980S GIVENCHY Electric Blue Haute Couture Silk Double Faced Satin Sleeved Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
in near perfect condition, few very slight areas of abrasion to the satin. 1980S GIVENCHY Electric Blue Haute Couture Silk Double Faced Satin Sleeved Gown With Slit & Sash
1930S Emerald Green Bias Cut Acetate Duchess Satin Open Back Ruffled Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Emerald Green Bias Cut Acetate Duchess Satin Open Back Ruffled Gown
1990S Pearl White Strapless Silk Duchess Satin Gown With Floral Covered Tulle S
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 Pearl White Strapless Silk Duchess Satin G...
1990S Black Chantilly Lace Underlined In Teal Silk Satin Gown With Organza Ribb
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 Black Chantilly Lace Underlined In Teal Si...
1960S Blue & White Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Cut Velvet Gown With Bows
Located in New York, NY
The rich silk has been woven into a luscious duchess satin. Then the silk is delicately cut on the surface with razors to turn the satin in areas into velvet!
Sunray pleated pink cocktail dress with bow Miss Eliette Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sunray pleated pink cocktail dress with satin bow on the waist. No fabric composition but probably polyester.
$4,396Sale Price|20% Off
NWT F/W 2005 Alexander McQueen Corseted Black Satin Halter Tie Runway Gown 42IT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This floor-length dress is complete with a removable halterneck spaghetti strap tie and a slit at the back hem.
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Merlot Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Gown With Sash
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Merlot Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Gown With Sash Belt
1940S NICHOLAS UNGAR Dusty Rose Rayon Blend Satin Plissé Stripe Gown With Train
By Nicholas Ungar
Located in New York, NY
1940S NICHOLAS UNGAR Dusty Rose Rayon Blend Satin Plissé Stripe Gown With Train
Vintage Bill Blass Size 10 12 Black Chantilly Silk Satin Lace 1990s Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BILL BLASS black chantilly lace, silk and satin long sleeve evening gown ! Features nude chiffon under the bodice.
1970S Halston Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Crepe Back Satin Iconic One Shoulder Gown
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
1970S Halston Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Crepe Back Satin Iconic One Shoulder Gown
2000S CALVIN KLEIN Burgundy Bias Cut Silk Crepe Back Satin Patchwork Cut-Out Go
By Calvin Klein
Located in New York, NY
2000S CALVIN KLEIN Burgundy Bias Cut Silk Crepe Back Satin Patchwork Cut-Out Gown With Very Full Skirt
1990S Black & Blue Silk Crepe Back Satin Art-Deco Seamed Gown With Lace Panel XL
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in Silk Satin 1990S Black & Blue Silk Crepe Back Satin Art-Deco Seamed Gown With Lace Inset Panels XL
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche "Le Smoking" Dress 80s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
- Early 1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Black wool and silk satin trim 'Le Smoking" tuxedo dress with side buttons - Excellen...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
1960s Helga Vintage Metallic Silk Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print.
Vintage Edwardian Tea Gown Circa 1905 Grey Satin Muslin Floral Print
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1905/1910. England A nice Tea Gown of an English Lady dating from the early twentieth century. Grey satin and muslin printed circular patterns. Effect of an apron and bib embe...
1970s Blue and White Painted Silk Chiffon Floral Layered Angel Sleeve Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Made of painted silk chiffon, this airy, and delicate tiered maxi dress brings a jovial 70s vibe to the wearer. The hems of each layer are finished masterfully by hand, and is lined ...
F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Purple Satin Lace Skirt Set FR36
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous sheer lace Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche top and skirt set designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2003 Diana Ross-inspired collection, these pieces debuted...
$775Sale Price|22% Off
Rare 1990s Coltrane Conui Couture Pink + Raspberry ' Petal ' Silk Bodycon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Ultra rare 90s vintage COLTRANE CONUI pink and raspberry silk + satin bodcon 'petal' dress! Coltrane Conui is a highly sought after label that only produced for a couple years.
Geoffrey Beene Red Wool Baby Doll
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene 1960s red wool crepe baby doll dress with black satin bow and button decoration.
1950s Jean Desses Haute Couture Duchesse Satin Princess Coat Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and lovely, the lilac shade of this late 50's - early 60's Jean Desses haute couture coat dress is so refreshing ! Tailored from the most refined duchesse satin (for a close-fi...
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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