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Gunne Sax Prairie Dress Pink Calico Print
Gunne Sax Prairie Dress Pink Calico Print

Gunne Sax Prairie Dress Pink Calico Print

Located in Los Angeles, CA

*Lace detail on neck, sleeve and bodice. *1970s Gunne Sax for Jessica McClintock  *Victorian-esque dress, with delicate detailing, and corset like ties in the front *Floral design...

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1970s Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s Gunne Sax Black Label Cream and Patchwork Dress
1960s Gunne Sax Black Label Cream and Patchwork Dress

1960s Gunne Sax Black Label Cream and Patchwork Dress

Located in London, GB

This Gunne Sax midi-dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era.

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1960s American Casual Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Maxidress
1970s Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Maxidress

1970s Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Maxidress

Located in New York, NY

The dress is fully lined except in the sleeves, and the transparency creates an ethereal effect with your every movement.

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1960s Gunne Sax Cream Linen Mini Corset Dress with Wooden Beads
1960s Gunne Sax Cream Linen Mini Corset Dress with Wooden Beads

1960s Gunne Sax Cream Linen Mini Corset Dress with Wooden Beads

Located in London, GB

This late 1960s to early 1970s Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock 'hippie' dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era.

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1960s American Wedding Dresses

1970s Long Sleeve Empire Waist Maxidress
1970s Long Sleeve Empire Waist Maxidress

1970s Long Sleeve Empire Waist Maxidress

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Gunne Sax style dress is so 1970s-does-Victorian. The blue color is just a dream!

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1970s Maxi Dresses

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1960s/1970s Gunne Sax Lace Cottage Dress
1960s/1970s Gunne Sax Lace Cottage Dress

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 alone the face of the dress and sleeves.

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1960s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Denim and Crochet Prairie Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Denim and Crochet Prairie Dress

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 length sleeves, tied-neckline, and wide ruffle hem.

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Robin's Egg Blue Prairie Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Robin's Egg Blue Prairie Dress

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 printed overskirt/bust.

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1970s Day Dresses

1969 Gunne Sax Eclectic Horseman Printed Cotton Dress
1969 Gunne Sax Eclectic Horseman Printed Cotton Dress

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 Horseman" print in tones of blue, lavender, mustard, and indigo.

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1960s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Floral Printed Cotton Day Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Floral Printed Cotton Day Dress

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.

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1970s Day Dresses

Vintage Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Floral Maxidress
Vintage Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Floral Maxidress

Vintage Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Floral Maxidress

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1970s Gunne Sax dress is a romantic dream. In the 1970s, Gunne Sax borrowed heavily from Victorian silhouettes, igniting an entire aesthetic that went on to define the s...

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

Gunne Sax Cotton Lace High Neck Victorian Style Dress
Gunne Sax Cotton Lace High Neck Victorian Style Dress

Gunne Sax Cotton Lace High Neck Victorian Style Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Gunne Sax lace dress takes your wardrobe back to the Victorian era, with a fully lined, babydoll-style silhouette and a high ruffled neck.

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1970s Babydoll Day Dresses

Vintage Gunne Sax Ivory Floral Off-the-Shoulder Dress
Vintage Gunne Sax Ivory Floral Off-the-Shoulder Dress

Vintage Gunne Sax Ivory Floral Off-the-Shoulder Dress

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Size: Size XS, pls see description

Vintage Gunne Sax Ivory Floral Off-the-Shoulder Dress

Located in New York, NY

There are numerous ways to wear this dress: it has tie straps which can be worn tied, or simply worn without— just tuck the straps into the dress.

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Vintage Gunne Sax Red Print Lace Bell Sleeve Prairie Dress
Vintage Gunne Sax Red Print Lace Bell Sleeve Prairie Dress

Vintage Gunne Sax Red Print Lace Bell Sleeve Prairie Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elevate your spring fashion game with our Vintage Gunne Sax Red Print Lace Bell Sleeve Prairie Dress. This stunning maxi dress features charming bell sleeves and a striking red print...

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1970s Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1970s Empire Waist Maxidress
Vintage 1970s Empire Waist Maxidress

Vintage 1970s Empire Waist Maxidress

Located in New York, NY

In the style of Gunne Sax, this dress is classic 1970s bohemian-meets-Victorian.

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1970s Empire Waist Dresses

VINTAGE 1970s GUNNE SAX VICTORIAN-STYLE DRESS
VINTAGE 1970s GUNNE SAX VICTORIAN-STYLE DRESS

VINTAGE 1970s GUNNE SAX VICTORIAN-STYLE DRESS

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Size: Size XS + Small, see description

VINTAGE 1970s GUNNE SAX VICTORIAN-STYLE DRESS

Located in New York, NY

The vintage Gunne Sax dress you've been dreaming of: in the 1970s, Gunne Sax borrowed heavily from Victorian silhouettes, igniting an entire aesthetic that went on to define the styl...

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1970s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Lace and Teal Velvet Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Lace and Teal Velvet Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Lace and Teal Velvet Dress

Located in London, GB

Full length and elaborate 1970s Gunne Sax cotton lace and teal velvet dress. This is a one of the more expensive medieval inspired gowns designed by Jessica McClintock which dates fr...

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1970s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Medieval Lace-Up Maxi Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Medieval Lace-Up Maxi Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Medieval Lace-Up Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

This Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock dress perfectly embodies the nostalgic hippie trends of the early to mid 1970s.

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

1980s Gunne Sax White Strapless Lace Dress
1980s Gunne Sax White Strapless Lace Dress

1980s Gunne Sax White Strapless Lace Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1980s Gunne Sax white strapless teal-length dress with a fitted bodice, machine lace, lace ruffled neckline, and waist, and a net overskirt.

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1980s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress
1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress

1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Gunne Sax white cotton day dress with machine lace trim/embroidery, clear button front closure, pin pleats, gathers, wide ruffled hem, and a double piped waist with adjustable ...

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Cottage Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Cottage Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Cottage Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Gunne Sax navy cottage dress featuring a floral calico print, satin and lace trim, velvet lace up bodice, a wide ruffled hem, and an applied sash that ties in the back over the...

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Dress with Crochet Trim
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Dress with Crochet Trim

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Dress with Crochet Trim

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s soft cream colored cotton Gunne Sax Full length granny style dress with machine crochet trim along the full sleeves, deep v-neckline, and wide skirt ruffles.

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton and Lace Cottage Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton and Lace Cottage Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton and Lace Cottage Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Gunne Sax cotton cottage dress adorned with machine lace panels along the full-length skirt, a lace up bodice, sheer lace puff sleeves, satin ribbon trim, and an applied sash t...

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunn Sax Grey Blue Cotton Prairie Dress
1970s Gunn Sax Grey Blue Cotton Prairie Dress

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.

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1970s Day Dresses

Vintage Gunne Sax Lace, Cotton, and Burlap Prarie Driess
Vintage Gunne Sax Lace, Cotton, and Burlap Prarie Driess

Vintage Gunne Sax Lace, Cotton, and Burlap Prarie Driess

Located in Greenport, NY

Vintage Gunne Sax Lace, Cotton, and Burlap Prarie Driess An amazing 1970s gunne sax long sleeve maxi dress, with lace up bust.

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Day Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Day Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Navy Calico Day Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Gunne Sax navy blue calico printed cotton cottage dress with blue and marron flowers.

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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress
1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress

1970s Gunne Sax White Cotton Cottage Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970's Gunne Sax white cotton voile cottage dress with lace and satin ribbon trim, lace-up bodice, full cuffed sleeves, full length skirt finished with lace and a wide ruffled hem.

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1970s Day Dresses

70s Gunne Sax Edwardian Revival Natural Cotton and Cobalt Blue Velvet Maxi
70s Gunne Sax Edwardian Revival Natural Cotton and Cobalt Blue Velvet Maxi

70s Gunne Sax Edwardian Revival Natural Cotton and Cobalt Blue Velvet Maxi

Located in San Francisco, CA

70s Gunne Sax Edwardian Revival Natural Cotton and Cobalt Blue Velvet Maxi. Center back zip closure, Lace upfront, Cotton lace trim.

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Vintage Floral Gown With Shawl
Vintage Floral Gown With Shawl

Vintage Floral Gown With Shawl

Located in New York, NY

Excellentcondition. 100% silk. Made in France for Sax Fifth Avenue. Dress bust 36" waist 28" hips 36" length 50" shawl 48" by 72"

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Located in London, GB


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By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...

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By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA

Located in San Diego, CA

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1990s American Evening Gowns

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By Mollie Parnis

Located in San Diego, CA

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

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Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Alexander McQueen

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Sheffield, GB

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Sax Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary sax dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Black, Blue and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a sax dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years.

How Much is a Sax Dress?

The price for a sax dress starts at $195 and tops out at $895, and on average, selling for $295.

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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