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Seashell Dresses

Marysia Seashell Print Midi Dress Size L
Marysia Seashell Print Midi Dress Size L

Marysia Seashell Print Midi Dress Size L

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very Good. Hardly any visible wear to the dress is evident on this used Marysia

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Emilio Pucci Blue Seashell Embroidered Dress Size L
Emilio Pucci Blue Seashell Embroidered Dress Size L

Emilio Pucci Blue Seashell Embroidered Dress Size L

By Emilio Pucci

Located in London, GB

with slip dress Details Blue Viscose Dress Seashell embroidered pattern Knee

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Silk Seashell Animal Print Cream Satin Slip Dress
S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Silk Seashell Animal Print Cream Satin Slip Dress

S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Silk Seashell Animal Print Cream Satin Slip Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a stunning sea motif and animal print silk Roberto Cavalli slip dress. From the Spring

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Robert-David Morton Seashell Dress, 1970s
Robert-David Morton Seashell Dress, 1970s

Robert-David Morton Seashell Dress, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage dress from Robert-David Morton dates to the 1970's and is made of a synthetic jersey with

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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage Zandra Rhodes seashell printed sheer maxi dress
Vintage Zandra Rhodes seashell printed sheer maxi dress

Vintage Zandra Rhodes seashell printed sheer maxi dress

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage Zandra Rhodes seashell printed sheer maxi dress is a stunning piece to own. Always on point

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1970s British Informal Dresses

Ungaro Seashell Print Dress
Ungaro Seashell Print Dress

Ungaro Seashell Print Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in New York, NY

Ungaro, chrome yellow, silk crepe, wrap style, dress with painterly, "seashell" pattern. Neckline

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Stella McCartney Navy Seashell Print Midi Dress Size S
Stella McCartney Navy Seashell Print Midi Dress Size S

Stella McCartney Navy Seashell Print Midi Dress Size S

By Stella McCartney

Located in London, GB

Dress Seashell print Midi Sleeveless Round neck Back zip and hook fastening

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Robert David Morton Vintage 70s Sheer Seashell Print Maxi Dress
Robert David Morton Vintage 70s Sheer Seashell Print Maxi Dress

Robert David Morton Vintage 70s Sheer Seashell Print Maxi Dress

By Robert David Morton

Located in Sparks, NV

Delicate seashell and coral printed maxi dress by Robert David Morton. Sheer angel sleeves, ruched

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1960s American Maxi Dresses

Versace Vintage Sequin Green Seashell Dress 38 - 2/4
Versace Vintage Sequin Green Seashell Dress 38 - 2/4

Versace Vintage Sequin Green Seashell Dress 38 - 2/4

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Original Versace Sequin Green Dress. The model has tank tops, rounded neckline, beaded

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

S/S 2021 New VERSACE GREEN SEASHELL MINI DRESS 38 - 2
S/S 2021 New VERSACE GREEN SEASHELL MINI DRESS 38 - 2

S/S 2021 New VERSACE GREEN SEASHELL MINI DRESS 38 - 2

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Collection 2021 Green silk mini dress Gold-tone hardware on straps The necklace and

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Claude Montana Seashell Dress
Claude Montana Seashell Dress

Claude Montana Seashell Dress

By Claude Montana

Located in Topanga, CA

This Claude Montana print silk dress is perfectly whimsical. Featuring a seashell print and small

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

1970's GUCCI Seashell printed silk organza 2pc. dress set
1970's GUCCI Seashell printed silk organza 2pc. dress set

1970's GUCCI Seashell printed silk organza 2pc. dress set

By Gucci

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Worn once, 1970's, GUCCI Seashell printed, 100% silk organza 2pc. dress set. Original 1970's

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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Emilio Pucci Pearl Trim Silk Seashell Print Day Dress
Emilio Pucci Pearl Trim Silk Seashell Print Day Dress

Emilio Pucci Pearl Trim Silk Seashell Print Day Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Emilio Pucci Sweet Pearl Trim Silk Seashell Print Day Dress This is so sweet. Size 40 Bust 36

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Versace White Silk Seashell Print Kaftan
Versace White Silk Seashell Print Kaftan

Versace White Silk Seashell Print Kaftan

By Donatella Versace

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Versace white silk kaftan with seashell print throughout, V-neckline, dolman sleeves and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kaftans

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Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

An iconic orange stretch silk dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a cylindrical top stitched cone bra top as made famous by Gaultier's designs for Madonna's 1990 Blonde Ambition T...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR

Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

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Herbert Levine Red Stilettos

Herbert Levine Red Stilettos

By Herbert Levine

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous Herbert Levine Red Calf Stilettos decorated with a black "berry" and red ties. Retailed at Bonwit Teller, 1950's USA. 6.5AA, 2.75" widest across front. Very narrow.

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1950s American Shoes

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Torso Creations Pink Purple & Green Silk Caftan W/ Open Back Embroidery Trim

Torso Creations Pink Purple & Green Silk Caftan W/ Open Back Embroidery Trim

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

Torso Creations Pink Purple & Green Silk Caftan W/ Open Back, Embroidery, Purple Velvet Ribbon and Sequin Trim. Fashioned from vintage sari fabric in the style of Thea Porter. Adjust...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Caftans

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Runway Embellished Snake Sheer Cutout Black Dress
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Runway Embellished Snake Sheer Cutout Black Dress

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Runway Embellished Snake Sheer Cutout Black Dress

By Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Runway Embellished Snake Sheer Cutout Back Black Dress IT 40 Look 39 from the Spring 2004 Collection Condition: pulls throughout the sheer mesh sleeves ...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag
Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag

Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag Craie with Palladium Hardware is spectacular in person! Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic o...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

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2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle. Approximate Measure...

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Joy Stevens 1970s Pink Mauve Dusty Rose Long Sleeve Disco Vintage 70s Dress
Joy Stevens 1970s Pink Mauve Dusty Rose Long Sleeve Disco Vintage 70s Dress

Joy Stevens 1970s Pink Mauve Dusty Rose Long Sleeve Disco Vintage 70s Dress

By Joy Stevens

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1970s JOY STEVENS pink / mauve long sleeve jersey dress! Perfectly cut v-neck reveals just the right amount of cleavage. Simply slips over the head and ties in the back to fit a...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Navy and Bright Blue Patchwork Tweed Pencil Skirt Resort 2012
Oscar de la Renta Navy and Bright Blue Patchwork Tweed Pencil Skirt Resort 2012

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By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

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2010s Italian Pencil Skirts

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Seashell Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of seashell dresses available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Gray seashell dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Brown and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of seashell dresses over the years, but those made by Emilio Pucci, Bill Gibb and Donatella Versace are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Seashell Dresses?

On average, seashell dresses on 1stDibs sell for $598, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $2,750 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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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