1950s Sambo Fashions Purple and White Silk Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
Sublime mid to late 1950s shirtwaister dress by Sambo Fashions, cut in a classic fit and flare
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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
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1920s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
1950s Alice Edwards Floral Cotton Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
This feminine, princess length shirt-dress dates back to the mid 1950s and is one of the earliest
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1950s British Casual Dresses
Vintage Red and White Stripe Cotton Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic and fund vintage dress for Spring /Summer. The dress is in a red and white vertical stripe
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1950s Day Dresses
1970s Louis Feraud Sky Blue Silk Shirtwaister Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
and elasticated waist. There is a wide box pleat at the front of the dress for ease of movement and
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1970s French Casual Dresses
1960s Navy and White Gingham Shirtwaister Dress with Applique
Located in London, GB
This midnight blue and white gingham cotton dress was made in the USA in the late 1950s to 1960s by
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1960s American Casual Dresses
1970s Gold Label by Tricoville Abstract Print Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
This vibrant dress was designed by Tricoville in the 1970s as part of their Gold Label line
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1970s British Casual Dresses
1940s White and Purple Rayon Floral Print Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
This unusual rayon crepe shirt-dress dates to the 1940s. The purple and black print looks like
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1940s British Casual Dresses
1990 Yves Saint Laurent Colourful Abstract Print Shirtwaister Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This staple dress is from the 1990 A/W Rive Gauche collection from Yves Saint Laurent. The simple
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1990s French Formal Wear
1970s Green Shirtwaister Dress with Jacquard Detail and Ruffle Collar
Located in London, GB
This pretty seafoam green dress was designed in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Tailored to a
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1970s Hong Kong Casual Dresses
1950s Abstract Purple and Blue Cotton Shirt Dress
Located in London, GB
This good size 1950s shirtwaister dress is labelled Penney's Brentwood and showcases many hallmarks
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1950s American Casual Dresses
1950s Lou-Ette Red and Black Cotton Shirt Waister Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a superb and incredibly classic late 1950s shirtwaister dress by Lou-Ette of California. It
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1950s North American Informal Dresses
1980s Guy Laroche Novelty Horse Print Cotton Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
1980s or early 1990s Guy Laroche cotton shirtwaister dress that features a crossover sweetheart
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1980s French Evening Dresses
1970s Ted Lapidus Boho Silk and Leather Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in London, GB
Original 1970s Ted Lapidus boho shirtwaister dress. A wonderful creation by this revered designer
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1970s French Informal Dresses
Vintage Stripe Shirtwaister by J Tiktiner France
Located in London, GB
A great dress for Summer by French designer J Tiktiner. In a pinstripe , this vintage dress has a
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1970s French Day Dresses
1970s Susan Small Silk Psychedelic Floral Print Dress
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
This playful, bright mid-length shift dress is by collectable British designer Susan Small. Dating
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1960s British Casual Dresses
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1950s Gold Lame Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s or early 1960s lame dress in a classic shirtwaister style with two large front
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
1970s Pucci Style Jersey Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
1970s abstract jersey shirt-waister dress clearly inspired by the colourful prints designed by
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1970s Unknown Aesthetic Day Dresses
1970s Ralph Colourful Jersey Print Dress with Belt
Located in London, GB
1970s colourful and bold shirtwaister dress simply labelled 'Ralph' and of excellent quality. It
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1970s British Sheath Dresses
1970s Ossie Clarke Black Moss Crepe Maxi Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Original 1970s Ozzie Clark for Radley moss crepe shirtwaister dress. This is the classic Ozzie
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1970s British Aesthetic Day Dresses
Late 1940s Very Early Suzy Perette Labelled Novelty Leaf Print Rayon Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Suzy Perette labelled dress with novelty leaf print in navy, green and ochre. The company
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1940s American Informal Dresses
1970s Colourful Floral and Silver Lame Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
This early 1970s silver lame shirtwaister dress features a pointed collar with a deep V neckline
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
1970s Floral Striped Shirtwaister Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a really fun 1970s maxi print that reminds me of a fiesta dress. It has brightly coloured
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1970s American Maxi Dresses
Blue & white striped palm print silk dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior blue & white striped palm print silk dress - Shirtwaister style dress, with
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses
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Located in Water Mill, NY
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By John Galliano, Christian Dior
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By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
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By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
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By John Galliano
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$12,961
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Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped silk corset and skirt set, ss 1998
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
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By MADEMOISELLE
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Shirtwaister Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary shirtwaister dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning beige, black, brown and more. If you’re looking for a shirtwaister dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Louis Feraud, Ted Lapidus and Ceil Chapman are consistently popular.
How Much is a Shirtwaister Dress?
The price for a shirtwaister dress starts at $300 and tops out at $1,575, and on average, selling for $595.
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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