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Seersucker Dresses

DDDominick Silk Seersucker Dress
DDDominick Silk Seersucker Dress

DDDominick Silk Seersucker Dress

Located in New York, NY

Lovely DDDominick Black Silk Seersucker versatile summer dress, simply cut with ruffled trim on collar and armholes and a 2 button placket.

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1980s Day Dresses

Graphic Seersucker Floral Print 1930s Wrap Dress
Graphic Seersucker Floral Print 1930s Wrap Dress

Graphic Seersucker Floral Print 1930s Wrap Dress

Located in New York, NY

Charming wrap dress from the 1930s in graphic floral cotton seersucker with lace trim.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Day Dresses

EMILIA WICKSTEAD pink SEERSUCKER GINGHAM SLEEVELESS SHORT Dress 6 XXS
EMILIA WICKSTEAD pink SEERSUCKER GINGHAM SLEEVELESS SHORT Dress 6 XXS

EMILIA WICKSTEAD pink SEERSUCKER GINGHAM SLEEVELESS SHORT Dress 6 XXS

By Emilia Wickstead

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Emilia Wickstead fitted seersucker gingham short dress in pink and off-white polyester (75%), polyamide (15%), silk (8%) and elastane (2%).

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2010s Casual Dresses

EMILIA WICKSTEAD Evelina red seersucker textured square neck maxi dress UK6 XS
EMILIA WICKSTEAD Evelina red seersucker textured square neck maxi dress UK6 XS

EMILIA WICKSTEAD Evelina red seersucker textured square neck maxi dress UK6 XS

By Emilia Wickstead

Located in Hong Kong, NT

EMILIA WICKSTEAD Evelina red seersucker textured square neck tent maxi dress UK6 XS Reference: LNKO/A02663 Brand: Emilia Wickstead Model: Evelina Material: Acetate, Silk Color: Red P...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Maxi Dresses

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1970's Estevez Seersucker Pink & Ivory Candy Stripes Dress
1970's Estevez Seersucker Pink & Ivory Candy Stripes Dress

1970's Estevez Seersucker Pink & Ivory Candy Stripes Dress

By Estevez

Located in London, GB

Celebrated amongst the vintage connoisseurs, Estévez is synonym with tasteful and well made dresses. This textured cotton dress features candy pink and ivory stripes, and has an over...

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1970s Maxi Dresses

Ganni Black/Sweet Lilac Checked Cotton Blend Smocked Seersucker Maxi Dress XS
Ganni Black/Sweet Lilac Checked Cotton Blend Smocked Seersucker Maxi Dress XS

Ganni Black/Sweet Lilac Checked Cotton Blend Smocked Seersucker Maxi Dress XS

By Ganni

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made, it offers a flawless fit and luxe details, ensuring unmatched comfort. This beautiful cr...

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2010s Danish Casual Dresses

Ganni Black/Sweet Lilac Checked Cotton Blend Smocked Seersucker Maxi Dress XS
Ganni Black/Sweet Lilac Checked Cotton Blend Smocked Seersucker Maxi Dress XS

Ganni Black/Sweet Lilac Checked Cotton Blend Smocked Seersucker Maxi Dress XS

By Ganni

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made, it offers a flawless fit and luxe details, ensuring unmatched comfort. This beautiful cr...

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2010s Casual Dresses

Roland Mouret Elliot Asymmetric Seersucker Dress UK 10
Roland Mouret Elliot Asymmetric Seersucker Dress UK 10

Roland Mouret Elliot Asymmetric Seersucker Dress UK 10

By Roland Mouret

Located in London, England

Roland Mouret Elliot Asymmetric Seersucker Dress - Sky Blue Elliot Dress - Asymmetric, a-line style - Crepe material - Short sleeved, round neck - Gathered at waist side - Silk ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Christian Dior Seersucker Plaid Cotton Halter Peasant Dress, 1960s
Christian Dior Seersucker Plaid Cotton Halter Peasant Dress, 1960s

Christian Dior Seersucker Plaid Cotton Halter Peasant Dress, 1960s

By Christian Dior

Located in Atlanta, GA

The cotton seersucker plaid fabric is the perfect foil for the peasant dress silhouette with a fitted halter bodice that zips at the back and a sash tie at the neck.

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1960s French Maxi Dresses

1970's Saks Fifth Avenue Seersucker Peplum Maxi Dress Ensemble
1970's Saks Fifth Avenue Seersucker Peplum Maxi Dress Ensemble

1970's Saks Fifth Avenue Seersucker Peplum Maxi Dress Ensemble

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Atlanta, GA

Envision Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady and you have a good picture of this adorable 1970's two piece maxi dress ensemble for the Young Dimensions label at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Gino Charles by Malcolm Starr Madras Seersucker Sequin Dress, 1960's
Gino Charles by Malcolm Starr Madras Seersucker Sequin Dress, 1960's

Gino Charles by Malcolm Starr Madras Seersucker Sequin Dress, 1960's

By Malcolm Starr, Gino Charles

Located in Atlanta, GA

Photograph 10 shows the dress dress without the belt. Professionally cleaned and ready to wear.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

ROSIE ASSOULIN white red blue check cotton seersucker drop waist dress US2 S
ROSIE ASSOULIN white red blue check cotton seersucker drop waist dress US2 S

ROSIE ASSOULIN white red blue check cotton seersucker drop waist dress US2 S

By Rosie Assoulin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ROSIE ASSOULIN white red blue check cotton seersucker drop waist dress US2 S Reference: LNKO/A01845 Brand: Rosie Assoulin Designer: Rosie Assoulin Material: Cotton Color: White ...

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2010s Casual Dresses

Leonard Paris Silk Floral Print Dress, 2000s
Leonard Paris Silk Floral Print Dress, 2000s

Leonard Paris Silk Floral Print Dress, 2000s

By Leonard

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Made from an understated black silk seersucker, this circa 2014 dress is the perfect ground to present this floral motif.

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2010s French Day Dresses

BOTTEGA VENETA black & white 2022 TRIANGLE SEERSUCKER Dress XS
BOTTEGA VENETA black & white 2022 TRIANGLE SEERSUCKER Dress XS

BOTTEGA VENETA black & white 2022 TRIANGLE SEERSUCKER Dress XS

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta dress is crafted in sculpting black and white stretch seersucker (polyamide-elastane blend) with a bold wavy triangle print.

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Multicolor Marc Jacobs Seersucker A-Line Dress
Multicolor Marc Jacobs Seersucker A-Line Dress

Multicolor Marc Jacobs Seersucker A-Line Dress

By Marc Jacobs

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Multicolor striped seersucker dress by Marc Jacobs. Tie-shoulder straps.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Angelo Tarlazzi Vintage Red and White Seersucker Nautical Striped Dress
1980s Angelo Tarlazzi Vintage Red and White Seersucker Nautical Striped Dress

1980s Angelo Tarlazzi Vintage Red and White Seersucker Nautical Striped Dress

By Angelo Tarlazzi

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic late 80s / 90s does 1950s / 50s ANGELO TARLAZZI red and white seersucker fit n' flare nautical dress! Features vertical stripes throughout.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Fab Seersucker Victor Costa Maxi
1960s Fab Seersucker Victor Costa Maxi

1960s Fab Seersucker Victor Costa Maxi

By Victor Costa

Located in Rockwood, ON

I am in love with the dress! It's a lightweight printed cotton mix with a seersucker texture running through the design to give it an extra interesting texture.

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1960s Maxi Dresses

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Located in Sparks, NV

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Located in Sheffield, GB

Spring / Summer 2011 Tea dress by Vivienne Westwood. Crafted in a pale blue, apricot and cream seer sucker checked fabric. Featuring a draw tie bust line, boned interior bodice, full...

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Nashville, TN

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

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Located in New York, NY

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Seersucker Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of seersucker dresses available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Beige seersucker dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Pink and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Seersucker dresses designed by Christian Dior, Diane Freis and Marc Jacobs — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering.

How Much are Seersucker Dresses?

On average, seersucker dresses on 1stDibs sell for $569, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $851 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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