1960s Kenrose Brown and Orange Floral Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
This cotton shirtwaister dress was made by Kenrose in the mid to late 1960s.
1960s Kenrose Brown and Orange Floral Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
This cotton shirtwaister dress was made by Kenrose in the mid to late 1960s.
1950s Turquoise and Grey Mid-Century Print Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
This breezy shirtwaister dress was crafted in the 1950s to early 1960s.
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 style.
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 designs we have even seen from this label. The whimsically printed cotton is quintes...
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 cotton, and has a stand up collar , popper front opening , v neckline and turn back...
1970s Fenno Sport Green White Cotton Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
This mid 1970s printed dress was designed by Fenno Sport who were a Finnish textile and fashion brand that created high quality, boldly coloured graphic prints that were widely renow...
1960s Parikene Cotton Novelty Frame Print Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
This lively cotton dress as designed in the 1960s by Parikene and probably made in France. It showcases a playful novelty print of folk art in elaborate frames and English country ga...
1970s Louis Feraud Sky Blue Silk Shirtwaister Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
Super stylish 1970s silk daywear from Louis Feraud with a high open collar, front fastening buttons and elasticated waist. There is a wide box pleat at the front of the dress for eas...
1950s White Eyelet Shirtwaister Dress with Double Frilled Collar
Located in London, GB
Characterised by embroidered details and peekaboo eyelets on crisp cotton cloth, this well made 1950s dress displays these details across its length. Tailored to a timeless shirtwais...
1960s Navy and White Gingham Shirtwaister Dress with Applique
Located in London, GB
A desirable shirtwaister style which falls to just below the knee, it is full-skirted and pleated, typical hallmarks of dresses which straddled these two decades.
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. Crafted from a lightweight bubble-gum pink crepe playfully patterned with splashy, abstra...
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 tangled vines or electric static - popping out on the rayon cloth against a bright whit...
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 lines create a classic silhouette that can be dressed up or down as evident in the ...
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.
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 of mid-century dress design.
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 is made from a beautiful deep burgundy red cotton with a delicate black woven geom...
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 neckline with gently puffed sleeves.
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 who began his long fashion career at the House of Dior in 1951.
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 button front and cuffs, self fabric belt and lined skirt.
1970s Susan Small Silk Psychedelic Floral Print Dress
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
The gracefully fluid cut can be cinched with the coordinating belt with circular buckle. A shirtwaister style, the dress fastens down the front with a hidden zip and popper closure.
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 fastening fabric buttons, a smart double lapel collar and a three-quarter length sleeve ...
1970s Pucci Style Jersey Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
1970s abstract jersey shirt-waister dress clearly inspired by the colourful prints designed by Emilio Pucci. The dress is an excellent tribute in a combination of lilac, turquoise, ...
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.
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 design that has made him one of the most enduring and admired fashion designers of the ...
Late 1940s Very Early Suzy Perette Labelled Novelty Leaf Print Rayon Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in London, GB
Made from a light weight rayon, the dress is shirtwaister style with a v-neck collar and the original fabric covered buttons intact.
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, and gathered long sleeves with poppered cuffs.
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 coordinating stripes interspersed with a roundel and floral arrangement in red, tur...
Blue & white striped palm print silk dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, England
Christian Dior blue & white striped palm print silk dress - Shirtwaister style dress, with collared deep V neckline, cinched waist and full, long skirt - Watercolour stripe effec...
Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress has a white background, with crimson, blue , brown and yellow flowers. It has a decorative bow on either sleave and a self fabric...
1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Orchid print rayon crepe dress: Large-scale orchid print makes this fabulous V-neck dinner dress really pop! Long sleeves and a sarong-style pleated and gathered panel at sid...
Vintage 1930s floral print rayon dress front day dress US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1930's floral print 1930's rayon dress in a palette of pinks, purples, whites and greys set against a simple white background, is a wonderful statement piece to add to...
1960s Cresta Couture Turquoise Embellished Wiggle Dress
Located in London, GB
1960s embellished dress from quality British label Cresta Couture. It is tailored to a form-fitting wiggle silhouette from a turquoise shot-silk blend which is very textured. The nec...
$2,250
Size: Small - Small Medium
1960s House of Bianchi Demi Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous early 60s HOUSE OF BIANCHI turquoise blue silk brocade short sleeve gown / dress ! Features a vibrant turquoise blue silk with lighter green / blue flower brocade throughout...
Vintage 1940s Women's Lavender Cotton Day Dress with Embroidered Skirt
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
1940’s day dress; lavender bodice with embroidered cream border skirt. • Lavender lightweight bodice; sleeveless with wide structured square shoulders • V-neckline with small pointe...
1960s Vintage Floral Print Formal Silk Cocktail Sheath Dress
By Fanya
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous silk fabric! Vintage 1960s cocktail dress with a vibrant floral print and front ruffle detail. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Small Color: ...
Vintage 1950's Aqua Blue Floral Rhinestone Cotton Day Dress US 2 UK 6
By Rappi
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most eye-catching combination of aqua blues and greens with purple and white accents, embellished with a scattering of matching coloured claw set rhinestones, this or...
Embroidered Lavender 1950s Summer Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Lovely style and fabric in this summer dress of lavender voile embroidered allover with a repeat linear pattern in white and edged with a narrow white scallop. The shirt-style dress ...
1950's Aqua Floral Watercolor Gown with Hi-Lo Skirt Size 2-4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of an aqua and white fabric with a watercolor flower motif. Features a high - low skirt. There is a center back zipper closure. (photographed with crinoline, n...
Claire McCardell Cotton Faille Dress
By Townley, Claire McCardell
Located in New York, NY
American modernist Claire McCardell defined the 50's in her casual yet refined designs for the American market. Her "Go to" silhouette of a bias cut fitted bodice with full skirt is ...
Vintage Floral Cotton Summer Dress
Located in London, GB
A headturning dress for Summer. This flora cotton dress in an attractive mix of green , yellow and pink, has a square neckline and backline with band detail at the back. It has sho...
Vintage 1960's cotton paisley dress aqua coloured day dress box pleat UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This vibrant 1960's cotton dress, in a bright palette of greens and blues, with contrasting white accents in a paisley pattern, is just the piece to brighten up your seasonal wardrob...
1960s Couture Turquoise and Gold Floral Lamé Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This striking gown was couture crafted in the late 1960s to early 1970s. The fabric is really the star of the show; thick aqua jacquard is textured with geometric, floral and cloud-s...
1930's Lavender Floral Cotton Lace Tea Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely lavender cotton lace summer gown from the 1930s. Fully lined. Snap closure down side. Simple, flattering and sweet silhouette with velvet trim. Great for balmy evenings. Lig...
$596Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1950s Turquoise Blue and White Diagonal Plaid Cotton + Rayon Fit n Flare Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic turquoise teal blue and white diagonal plaid fit and flare dress! Super soft rayon and cotton blend, with vibrant strokes of blue and white. Three mock cargo pocket...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
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-...
Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Rendered in blush silk that beautifully reflects the ligh, this 1995 Thierry Mugler dress captures the designer at his most unexpectedly tender. Known for architectural severity and ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
Ultra-rare Belle Époque pleated pink fine straw evening bag
Located in Rubiera, RE
Ultra-Rare Belle Époque Pleated Fine Straw Evening Bag with Gilt Brass & Pink Opaline Jewel Clasp – Pristine Original Silk Interior with Period Lockstitch Sewing – Museum Quality...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
1960s Vintage Victoria Royal Pink Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress US 4 UK 8
By Victoria Royal
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of pale pink shantung silk and embellished with bright gold beads, pearlescent beads and pink claw set rhinestones, in a swirling paisley pattern, this ...
Silk Ivory backless nightgown with lace inset Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk Ivory backless nightgown with lace inset and belt wrapped around the waist. SIZE 44/L
Vintage 1930s Blush Pink Crepe Silk Bia Cut Gown US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1930's crepe silk gown rendered in the warmest shade of blush pink, accented by draped waterfall pleats and the most figure flattering bias cut, is a rare piece to ...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
Unavailable|$3,995
Size: Medium / Large
1970s HALSTON Cashmere Camel Tan 70s Vintage Dress and Cardigan Sweater Jacket
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
No one did cashmere or beading quite like HALSTON! This chic 1970s HALSTON ensemble consists of a long cashmere cardigan and sleeveless cashmere dress. Simply slips over the head and...
$1,495
Size: Small / Small Medium
Gorgeous 1960s Demi Couture Pale Pink Silk Shantung Dress and Jacket Ensemble
Located in San Diego, CA
Channel you inner Jackie O in this wonderfully chic demi couture light candy pink raw silk shantung sleeveless dress and pillbox jacket set! Nearly completely sewn by hand, with so m...
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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