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Linen Shift Dresses

Joseph Linen Shift Dress
Joseph Linen Shift Dress

Joseph Linen Shift Dress

By Joseph

Located in London, GB

A chic linen shift dress by Joseph. The dress is in an attractive ivory colour, with great

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2010s Day Dresses

1960s Black Linen Hand Painted Butterfly Print Dress
1960s Black Linen Hand Painted Butterfly Print Dress

1960s Black Linen Hand Painted Butterfly Print Dress

Located in London, GB

A superb 1960s black linen shift dress with hand-painted butterfly motifs in green, orange, red

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1960s American Shift Dresses

Donald Brooks 1970s Linen Dress
Donald Brooks 1970s Linen Dress

Donald Brooks 1970s Linen Dress

By Donald Brooks

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black linen shift dress by the great American designer Donald Brooks. It is sleeveless

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1970s American Day Dresses

Donald Brooks Linen Day Dress
Donald Brooks Linen Day Dress

Donald Brooks Linen Day Dress

By Donald Brooks

Located in Geneva, CH

Sixties understated and elegant linen dress with Far-East flavour. The dress closes on the front

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1960s American Shift Dresses

Chanel Spring 2010 Origami Trim Linen & Alpaca Dress
Chanel Spring 2010 Origami Trim Linen & Alpaca Dress

Chanel Spring 2010 Origami Trim Linen & Alpaca Dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous vintage Chanel dress - from the Spring 2010 Collection. Worn one. made from soft, open

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2010s French Shift Dresses

1920's Drop Waist Decorated Edwardian Linen Dress
1920's Drop Waist Decorated Edwardian Linen Dress

1920's Drop Waist Decorated Edwardian Linen Dress

Located in New York, NY

1920's Drop Waist Decorated Linen Dress hand embroidered with floral panels, faggoting and irish

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1920s American Shift Dresses

LORO PIANA oatmeal beige linen MIDI Dress 40 S
LORO PIANA oatmeal beige linen MIDI Dress 40 S

LORO PIANA oatmeal beige linen MIDI Dress 40 S

$2,200

H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in

LORO PIANA oatmeal beige linen MIDI Dress 40 S

By Loro Piana

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Loro Piana dress in oatmeal linen (100%) embodies timeless elegance with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

1960s Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash Belt
1960s Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash Belt

1960s Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash Belt

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1960s linen dress by Pierre Cardin with contrasting mod stitching and a matching sash belt

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1960s French Shift Dresses

LORO PIANA cream linen 2024 LAIA SHIRT MIDI Dress 42 M
LORO PIANA cream linen 2024 LAIA SHIRT MIDI Dress 42 M

LORO PIANA cream linen 2024 LAIA SHIRT MIDI Dress 42 M

By Loro Piana

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Loro Piana Weatherlam knit dress in midnight blue baby cashmere (100

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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

LORO PIANA orange linen LEYLA BELTED SHIRT MIDI Dress 38 XS
LORO PIANA orange linen LEYLA BELTED SHIRT MIDI Dress 38 XS

LORO PIANA orange linen LEYLA BELTED SHIRT MIDI Dress 38 XS

By Loro Piana

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Loro Piana Leyla belted sleeveless shirt dress in orange linen (100%). The fabric is

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2010s Shift Dresses

IRO Size S Black Linen Solid Shift Dress
IRO Size S Black Linen Solid Shift Dress

IRO Size S Black Linen Solid Shift Dress

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IRO Size S Black Linen Solid Shift Dress

By Iro

Located in San Francisco, CA

: Dress More Details Brand: IRO Size: S Color: Black Fabric: Linen Pattern: Solid Style: Shift Age

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

MARNI blue black cotton linen large flower print shift dress IT38 XS
MARNI blue black cotton linen large flower print shift dress IT38 XS

MARNI blue black cotton linen large flower print shift dress IT38 XS

By Marni

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MARNI blue black cotton linen large flower print shift dress IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00172 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

MARNI yellow silk & linen TEXTURED 3/4 SLEEVE SHIFT Dress 40 S
MARNI yellow silk & linen TEXTURED 3/4 SLEEVE SHIFT Dress 40 S

MARNI yellow silk & linen TEXTURED 3/4 SLEEVE SHIFT Dress 40 S

By Marni

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Marni textured shift dress in lemon yellow silk (58%) and linen (42%). With 3/4

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MOLLIE PARNIS 1960's Black Linen A-Line Shift Dress Size 10
MOLLIE PARNIS 1960's Black Linen A-Line Shift Dress Size 10

MOLLIE PARNIS 1960's Black Linen A-Line Shift Dress Size 10

By Mollie Parnis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Mollie Parnis cocktail dress is composed of a black linen. Features an A-Line silhouette

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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Norrell  Linen  Shift Dress
Norrell  Linen  Shift Dress

Norrell Linen Shift Dress

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Size: 8

Norrell Linen Shift Dress

By Norman Norell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This perfectly timeless wearable vintage 1960s Norell shift dress is great for 3 seasons of the

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1960s American Shift Dresses

90s Valentino Raw Silk Linen Shift Dress with Bow
90s Valentino Raw Silk Linen Shift Dress with Bow

90s Valentino Raw Silk Linen Shift Dress with Bow

By Valentino

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Lovely little linen dress! Simple and classically chic with a little bow in front. Heathered shades

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

60s White Irish Linen Cutout Crochet Lace Shift Dress
60s White Irish Linen Cutout Crochet Lace Shift Dress

60s White Irish Linen Cutout Crochet Lace Shift Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s white Irish linen cutout crochet lace shift. Metal zipper up the back. Unlined.

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1960s Shift Dresses

1980's Bill Blass Beige Linen Dress
1980's Bill Blass Beige Linen Dress

1980's Bill Blass Beige Linen Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

This 1980's Bill Blass beige linen dress with 3-quarter length sleeves will always stay a staple in

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1980s Shift Dresses

Valentino Multicolour Diagonal Striped Linen A-line Shift Dress
Valentino Multicolour Diagonal Striped Linen A-line Shift Dress

Valentino Multicolour Diagonal Striped Linen A-line Shift Dress

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

A light and Summery linen dress by Valentino. The dress has a simple, sleeveless, A-line shift

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

1960's Grey and Tan Linen Shift Dress
1960's Grey and Tan Linen Shift Dress

1960's Grey and Tan Linen Shift Dress

By Teal Traina

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1960's chic sleeveless color block day dress in tan and grey linen with half linen, half rayon

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1960s American Shift Dresses

Norman Norell For I. Magnin Turquoise Linen Shift Dress w/ Belt
Norman Norell For I. Magnin Turquoise Linen Shift Dress w/ Belt

Norman Norell For I. Magnin Turquoise Linen Shift Dress w/ Belt

By Norman Norell

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic 60s mod Norman Norell turquoise blue linen shift dress made for I. Magnin store. Size

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960’s White Linen Shift Dress With Exotic Embroidered Hem
1960’s White Linen Shift Dress With Exotic Embroidered Hem

1960’s White Linen Shift Dress With Exotic Embroidered Hem

Located in Atlanta, GA

Take a simple 1960’s shift dress in an ivory white linen and add a graphic tiki style exotic

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1960s Unknown Shift Dresses

Norman Norell 60s Chartreuse Linen Shift Dress with Belt
Norman Norell 60s Chartreuse Linen Shift Dress with Belt

Norman Norell 60s Chartreuse Linen Shift Dress with Belt

By Norman Norell

Located in Gresham, OR

A smart Norman Norell 60s day or cocktail dress in a subdued chartreuse linen with wide button belt

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

PRADA Linen Shift Dress and Cropped Jacket Ensemble Size 36 38
PRADA Linen Shift Dress and Cropped Jacket Ensemble Size 36 38

PRADA Linen Shift Dress and Cropped Jacket Ensemble Size 36 38

By Prada

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Prada set is composed of a a combination of textured cotton. The classic shift design dress is

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles

RALPH LAUREN Size 4 Beige & Gold Metallic Linen Blend Shift Dress
RALPH LAUREN Size 4 Beige & Gold Metallic Linen Blend Shift Dress

RALPH LAUREN Size 4 Beige & Gold Metallic Linen Blend Shift Dress

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sleeveless RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL shift dress comes in beige linen blend woven micro tweed with

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Shift Dresses

Shamask Linen Day Dress
Shamask Linen Day Dress

Shamask Linen Day Dress

By Ronaldus Shamask

Located in New York, NY

Ronaldus Shamask, coral/red, linen button down day dress with seam fagoting detail.

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1980s American Shift Dresses

Pierre Cardin Linen Day Dress
Pierre Cardin Linen Day Dress

Pierre Cardin Linen Day Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in New York, NY

Pierre Cardin, linen blend, bias cut, shift, day dress with tie at the neck and scalloped hem

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1960s French Shift Dresses

Rudi Gernriech Linen and Eyelet Dress
Rudi Gernriech Linen and Eyelet Dress

Rudi Gernriech Linen and Eyelet Dress

By Rudi Gernreich

Located in New York, NY

Rudi Gernreich, ecru, linen and eyelet collarless, long sleeve shift dress.

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1960s American Shift Dresses

Pauline Trigere 2 Tone Linen Day Dress
Pauline Trigere 2 Tone Linen Day Dress

Pauline Trigere 2 Tone Linen Day Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in New York, NY

Pauline Trigere, linen, bias cut, belted day dress with 2 tones of lime green, geometrically cut

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1970s American Shift Dresses

Vintage Chanel Embellished Lace Trim Linen Dress
Vintage Chanel Embellished Lace Trim Linen Dress

Vintage Chanel Embellished Lace Trim Linen Dress

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Woven from natural linen, this vintage Chanel dress is beautifully textural and has a loose fit

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shift Dresses

Japanese Embroidered Silk Organza over Linen Dress
Japanese Embroidered Silk Organza over Linen Dress

Japanese Embroidered Silk Organza over Linen Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

A sheer blue grey silk organza is stitched to a linen/cotton lining in a charming circular pattern

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Late 20th Century Japanese Shift Dresses

Pierre Cardin Linen Day Dress C. 1960's
Pierre Cardin Linen Day Dress C. 1960's

Pierre Cardin Linen Day Dress C. 1960's

By Pierre Cardin

Located in New York, NY

Pierre Cardin, yellow linen, long sleeve shift, having no collar, shoulder "epaulettes", deep

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1960s French Shift Dresses

1960s  Pierre Cardin Mod linen butterfly print dress
1960s  Pierre Cardin Mod linen butterfly print dress

1960s Pierre Cardin Mod linen butterfly print dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Swinging 60s, vivid butterfly print mod style dress from Pierre Cardin...Linen blend fabric with

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1960s Shift Dresses

LORO PIANA white linen LONG SLEEVE SHIRT Dress L
LORO PIANA white linen LONG SLEEVE SHIRT Dress L

LORO PIANA white linen LONG SLEEVE SHIRT Dress L

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H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in

LORO PIANA white linen LONG SLEEVE SHIRT Dress L

By Loro Piana

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Loro Piana long sleeve shirt dress in white linen (100%) with a flat collar and

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2010s Shift Dresses

Geoffrey Beene 60's Colorful Linen Dress With Asymmetric Hem
Geoffrey Beene 60's Colorful Linen Dress With Asymmetric Hem

Geoffrey Beene 60's Colorful Linen Dress With Asymmetric Hem

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene, 60's, colorful, linen, abstract ,heart pattern day dress. Collarless, sleeveless

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1960s American Shift Dresses

LORO PIANA beige linen SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT Dress 44 L
LORO PIANA beige linen SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT Dress 44 L

LORO PIANA beige linen SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT Dress 44 L

By Loro Piana

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Loro Piana short-sleeve shirt dress in beige linen (100%) and off-white silk (94

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2010s Shift Dresses

JUNYA WATANABE Size S Blue Cotton / Linen Asymmetrical Patchwork Flair Dress
JUNYA WATANABE Size S Blue Cotton / Linen Asymmetrical Patchwork Flair Dress

JUNYA WATANABE Size S Blue Cotton / Linen Asymmetrical Patchwork Flair Dress

By Junya Watanabe

Located in San Francisco, CA

This unique JUNYA WATANABE Comme des Garcons DENIM dress comes in a cotton linen blend denim blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Shift Dresses

LORO PIANA cream linen 2024 LAIA SHIRT MIDI Dress 42 M
LORO PIANA cream linen 2024 LAIA SHIRT MIDI Dress 42 M

LORO PIANA cream linen 2024 LAIA SHIRT MIDI Dress 42 M

By Loro Piana

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Loro Piana Laia dress in cream linen (with 2% cotton) captures effortless

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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

LORO PIANA light blue linen LEYLA BELTED SHIRT MIDI Dress 40 S
LORO PIANA light blue linen LEYLA BELTED SHIRT MIDI Dress 40 S

LORO PIANA light blue linen LEYLA BELTED SHIRT MIDI Dress 40 S

By Loro Piana

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Loro Piana Leyla belted sleeveless shirt dress in light blue linen (100%). The

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2010s Shift Dresses

Black Sleeveless Knee Shift Dress Size M
Black Sleeveless Knee Shift Dress Size M

Black Sleeveless Knee Shift Dress Size M

By Nicole Farhi

Located in London, GB

discolouration on this used Nicole Farhi designer resale item. Details Black Linen Shift dress Knee

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Donald Brooks Asian Inspired Day Dress
Donald Brooks Asian Inspired Day Dress

Donald Brooks Asian Inspired Day Dress

By Donald Brooks

Located in New York, NY

Donald Brooks Boutique, oyster tone linen, empire waist, Asian inspired shift dress with metal

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1960s American Shift Dresses

Bonavitacola Vintage Lack Linen Bais-Tier Dress
Bonavitacola Vintage Lack Linen Bais-Tier Dress

Bonavitacola Vintage Lack Linen Bais-Tier Dress

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bonavitacola Vintage Lack Linen Bais-Tier Dress. Shoulder to shoulder measurements are 15 inches.

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1960s Shift Cocktail Dresses

Sofie D'Hoore Ecru Linen Embroidered Midi Dress Size M
Sofie D'Hoore Ecru Linen Embroidered Midi Dress Size M

Sofie D'Hoore Ecru Linen Embroidered Midi Dress Size M

Located in London, GB

designer resale item. Details Ecru Linen Shift dress Midi length V neckline

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Early 1960s Artistic Mod Linen and Net Dress
Early 1960s Artistic Mod Linen and Net Dress

Early 1960s Artistic Mod Linen and Net Dress

Located in New York, NY

slip in nude with a trapeze dress over it in nude net with white linen appliqués. Perhaps inspired by

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1960s Shift Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Philippe Venet Paris printed linen/cotton shift dress 1980s
Vintage Philippe Venet Paris printed linen/cotton shift dress 1980s

Vintage Philippe Venet Paris printed linen/cotton shift dress 1980s

By Philippe Venet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1980s a summery shift dress in a linen cotton splashed with brush strokes of bright colour. The dress

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Late 20th Century French Informal Dresses

ANDREW GN beige linen cotton floral embroidery enamel  button shift dress FR36
ANDREW GN beige linen cotton floral embroidery enamel  button shift dress FR36

ANDREW GN beige linen cotton floral embroidery enamel button shift dress FR36

By Andrew Gn

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ROSETTA GETTY black knitted foldover banded off shoulder stretch top XS Brand: Rosetta Getty Designer: Rosetta Getty Model Name / Style: Off shoulder top Material: Nylon blend Color:...

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s colourful Madeira applique linen shift dress
1960s colourful Madeira applique linen shift dress

1960s colourful Madeira applique linen shift dress

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Colourful linen applique shift dress made in Madeira from the 1960s...Possibly from Farra's of

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1960s Portuguese Shift Dresses

Fresh 1960's Young Elegante Linen Shift Dress With Eyelit Underskirt
Fresh 1960's Young Elegante Linen Shift Dress With Eyelit Underskirt

Fresh 1960's Young Elegante Linen Shift Dress With Eyelit Underskirt

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 1960's vanilla linen dress by Young Elegante has an 'elegant' design worthy of its label. The

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1960s American Shift Dresses

Moschino natural silk linen shift dress with floral appliques and ribbon belt
Moschino natural silk linen shift dress with floral appliques and ribbon belt

Moschino natural silk linen shift dress with floral appliques and ribbon belt

By Moschino Cheap and Chic

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Moschino natural mid weight silk linen sleeveless shift dress with scoop neckline trimmed with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shift Dresses

HERMES Size 10 Taupe Woven Linen Sleeveless Shift Dress
HERMES Size 10 Taupe Woven Linen Sleeveless Shift Dress

HERMES Size 10 Taupe Woven Linen Sleeveless Shift Dress

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

HERMES sleeveless dress comes in a taupe woven linen featuring a shift style, slit pockets, gold

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20th Century French Shift Dresses

Donald Brooks Linen Day Dress
Donald Brooks Linen Day Dress

Donald Brooks Linen Day Dress

By Donald Brooks

Located in Geneva, CH

Sixties understated and elegant linen dress with Far-East flavour. The dress closes on the front

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1960s American Shift Dresses

Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash, 1960s
Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash, 1960s

Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash, 1960s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1960s linen dress by Pierre Cardin with contrasting mod stitching and a matching sash belt

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1960s French Shift Dresses

1960s Linen Floral Shift Dress
1960s Linen Floral Shift Dress

1960s Linen Floral Shift Dress

Located in London, GB

A cute and pretty little 60’s shift dress here with a fun blue green and purple print. This linen

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1960s Day Dresses

Vintage ARNOLD SCAASI 1980's era Coral linen shift dress
Vintage ARNOLD SCAASI 1980's era Coral linen shift dress

Vintage ARNOLD SCAASI 1980's era Coral linen shift dress

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage ARNOLD SCAASI Coral linen shift dress with sunburst style engraved bone buttons. Concealed

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1980s American Shift Dresses

Max Mara Lovely Linen Shift Dress
Max Mara Lovely Linen Shift Dress

Max Mara Lovely Linen Shift Dress

Located in New York, NY

This creme linen dress is beautiful in its simplicity. It has no adornment other than three mother

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1980s Shift Dresses

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1970s Vintage Metallic Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeves

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By The Silk Farm, Icinoo

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous paper thin metallic printed silk dress with batwing sleeves by The Silk Farm. Unlined with rear button closure. 100% silk. The marked size is 6 and the dress fits like a siz...

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1970s American Caftans

Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005
Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005

Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace

Located in London, GB

This Versace dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is crafted from silk chiffon, featuring a lightweight, airy construction with a slip dress silhouette. The intricate multico...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1920's Filet Lace Dress  Made in France

1920's Filet Lace Dress Made in France

Located in New Hope, PA

This 1920's filet lace dress was Made in France and it is a very beautiful and wearable dress. It has a square neckline with two small hand embroidered panels at the center front. Th...

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1920s French Chemise Dresses

1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown
1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown

1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown

By Chloé

Located in London, GB

This full-length evening dress was designed by Stella McCartney for Chloé and appeared on the runway in black as part of the brand’s Spring 1999 collection (look 56/77). McCartney se...

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...

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1990s Evening Dresses

Y2K Thierry Mugler Couture Aqua Lamé Halter Top and Skirt
Y2K Thierry Mugler Couture Aqua Lamé Halter Top and Skirt

Y2K Thierry Mugler Couture Aqua Lamé Halter Top and Skirt

By Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in London, GB

This spectacular Y2K lamé top and skirt ensemble were couture crafted by Manfred Thierry Mugler circa 1998 to 2001. Designed by the master of empowering, hyper-feminine tailoring, th...

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1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress
1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress

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 ...

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1920s Art Deco Ivory Silk Shirtwaister Dress
1920s Art Deco Ivory Silk Shirtwaister Dress

1920s Art Deco Ivory Silk Shirtwaister Dress

Located in London, GB

An elegant 1920s cream silk art deco dress that is very well-made and extremely well preserved with some archetypal details from the era including the shirtwaister blouson style and ...

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Edwardian Pleated Cream Silk Wedding or Tea Dress
Edwardian Pleated Cream Silk Wedding or Tea Dress

Edwardian Pleated Cream Silk Wedding or Tea Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Edwardian Tea or Wedding Dress of long pleated cream silk in the manner of Fortuny. With attached silk belt. Lace collar and cuffs with faux pearls.

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Early 20th Century American Wedding Dresses

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Linen Shift Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of linen shift dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black linen shift dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find beige, red and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Linen shift dresses designed by Loro Piana, Donald Brooks and Chanel — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering.

How Much are Linen Shift Dresses?

The prices for linen shift dresses start at $198 and top out at $7,000 with these items, on average, selling for $578.

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.

Questions About Linen Shift Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    No single designer made the shift dress. Instead, the style evolved over time. Many fashion historians credit Coco Chanel's little black dress as an important precursor to the modern-day shift dress and Mary Quant for popularizing the style in the 1960s. Designer Lilly Pulitzer reinvented it with colorful, bold prints, while Yves Saint Laurent elevated it with a color block motif inspired by the painting Composition with Yellow, Red, Black, Blue, and Gray by Piet Mondrian. Explore a diverse assortment of shift dresses on 1stDibs.

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