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Silk Shantung Dresses

1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress

1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress

By Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman, Jerry Silverman

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress: With a banded open

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1960s American Day Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR pink wool & silk 2024 BELTED SHANTUNG MIDI Dress 36 XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR pink wool & silk 2024 BELTED SHANTUNG MIDI Dress 36 XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR pink wool & silk 2024 BELTED SHANTUNG MIDI Dress 36 XS

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Christian Dior dress in fuchsia shantung wool (84%) and silk (16%) is a vibrant

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1960s I Magnin Chartreuse Green Silk Shantung 3 Piece Dress and Jacket Ensemble
1960s I Magnin Chartreuse Green Silk Shantung 3 Piece Dress and Jacket Ensemble

1960s I Magnin Chartreuse Green Silk Shantung 3 Piece Dress and Jacket Ensemble

By I. Magnin

Located in San Diego, CA

long sleeve silk shantung shift dress. High collar, with button cuffs at sleeves. Elastic waistband can

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1960s American Shift Dresses

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Gianfranco FERRÉ "New" Haute Couture Yellow Silk Shantung Dress - Unworn
Gianfranco FERRÉ "New" Haute Couture Yellow Silk Shantung Dress - Unworn

Gianfranco FERRÉ "New" Haute Couture Yellow Silk Shantung Dress - Unworn

Located in Somo (Santander), ES

Gianfranco FERRE "New" Haute Couture Yellow Silk Shantung Dress - Unworn. SIZE: equivalent to

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

MARNI yellow/ green   shantung shift dress with pockets
MARNI yellow/ green   shantung shift dress with pockets

MARNI yellow/ green shantung shift dress with pockets

By Marni

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous and in pristine condition silk shantung dress by Marni. . Easy to wear and very

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2010s Italian Shift Dresses

Bill Blass Shantung silk corset summer dress
Bill Blass Shantung silk corset summer dress

Bill Blass Shantung silk corset summer dress

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

Delicate and beautiful, never worn Bill Blass Shantung silk corset summer dress. Peach and cream

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1990s American Casual Dresses

Silk Shantung minimalist mini waif dress - Flora Kung
Silk Shantung minimalist mini waif dress - Flora Kung

Silk Shantung minimalist mini waif dress - Flora Kung

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

Flora Kung silk sac Ona waif dress. Substantial silk shantung fabric produces a subtle shimmer and

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Early 2000s American Mini Dresses

Silk Sailor Dress with Puff Sleeves  - Flora Kung NWT
Silk Sailor Dress with Puff Sleeves  - Flora Kung NWT

Silk Sailor Dress with Puff Sleeves - Flora Kung NWT

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

Flora Kung's puff sleeve silk sailor dress in silk shantung. Tied bow is detachable and can be used

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1980s American Tunics and Wrap Dresses

1960s Lord & Taylor mocha and black stripe silk shantung dress
1960s Lord & Taylor mocha and black stripe silk shantung dress

1960s Lord & Taylor mocha and black stripe silk shantung dress

By Lord & Taylor

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1960s Lord & Taylor mocha and black stripe silk shantung dress with bow. Size: 4-6

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

DELFINA Size S Turquoise Silk Beaded Knee-Length Shantung Dress
DELFINA Size S Turquoise Silk Beaded Knee-Length Shantung Dress

DELFINA Size S Turquoise Silk Beaded Knee-Length Shantung Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

DELFINA dress comes in a turquoise silk with a beaded trim featuring a shantung style, deep v-neck

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

BALENCIAGA  blue silk shantung gown with shawl
BALENCIAGA  blue silk shantung gown with shawl

BALENCIAGA blue silk shantung gown with shawl

By Balenciaga

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s BALENCIAGA silk shantung gown with kimono sleeve style. Gown comes with Blue silk shawl. Size

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1990s French Evening Gowns

AKRIS Size 10 Green Silk Shantung Pleated Skirt Stapless Gown
AKRIS Size 10 Green Silk Shantung Pleated Skirt Stapless Gown

AKRIS Size 10 Green Silk Shantung Pleated Skirt Stapless Gown

Located in San Francisco, CA

AKRIS strapless evening gown comes in a vibrant green silk shantung taffeta with a deep V neckline

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

50s Silk Day Dress with Polkadots and Shawl Collar
50s Silk Day Dress with Polkadots and Shawl Collar

50s Silk Day Dress with Polkadots and Shawl Collar

Located in Gresham, OR

A super-cute 1950s silk shantung day dress from Tobie in cappuccino brown with white polkadots, a

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1950s American Casual Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Day Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Day Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Day Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint laurent, turquoise, silk shantung, sleeveless, notches collar day dress, that buttons

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1980s French Day Dresses

Pierre Cardin
Pierre Cardin

Pierre Cardin

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Size: 4-6

Pierre Cardin

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Silk Shantung paisley print mini dress with quilted chartreuse trim and cap sleeves.

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1960s French Casual Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Black Silk Cocktail Dress
Oscar De La Renta Black Silk Cocktail Dress

Oscar De La Renta Black Silk Cocktail Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant Oscar De La Renta Black Silk Shantung Cocktail Dress with thin spaghetti strap with tulle

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

1990s Yves Saint Laurent Beige Silk Dress
1990s Yves Saint Laurent Beige Silk Dress

1990s Yves Saint Laurent Beige Silk Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Yves Saint Laurent beige silk shantung dress with wide round neck, short sleeves, side slits, back

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1990s French Day Dresses

1990s Issey Miyake Beige Dress
1990s Issey Miyake Beige Dress

1990s Issey Miyake Beige Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Yves Saint Laurent beige silk shantung dress with wide round neck, short sleeves, side slits, back

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1990s French Day Dresses

2000s Dolce&Gabbana Beige Long Dress
2000s Dolce&Gabbana Beige Long Dress

2000s Dolce&Gabbana Beige Long Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Yves Saint Laurent beige silk shantung dress with wide round neck, short sleeves, side slits, back

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1990s French Day Dresses

The Full Wrap Dress
The Full Wrap Dress

The Full Wrap Dress

By Ralph Rucci, Chado Ralph Rucci

Located in New York City, NY

Iridescent Pink Silk Shantung dress with 3/4 sleeves and wide matching belt. Wrap with inside tie

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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

Chado Ralph Rucci Platinum Silk Shantung Wrap Dress With Sash
Chado Ralph Rucci Platinum Silk Shantung Wrap Dress With Sash

Chado Ralph Rucci Platinum Silk Shantung Wrap Dress With Sash

By Ralph Rucci, Chado Ralph Rucci

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chado Platinum Silk Shantung Wrap Dress With Sash illustrates why Ralph Rucci was invited by the

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Mila Schön Orange Shantung Silk Dress
1980s Mila Schön Orange Shantung Silk Dress

1980s Mila Schön Orange Shantung Silk Dress

By Mila Schon

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

1980s orange shantung silk midi-dress designed by Mila Schön, featuring a wrap-around style

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1980s Italian Formal Gowns

Carven Paris Pink Silk Shantung Sleeveless Shirt Dress, 1960s
Carven Paris Pink Silk Shantung Sleeveless Shirt Dress, 1960s

Carven Paris Pink Silk Shantung Sleeveless Shirt Dress, 1960s

By Carven

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Carven Paris Shocking Pink Silk Shantung Sleeveless Shirt Dress, 1960s Size: fits like a UK 10-12

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1960s French Tea Gowns

Artisanal Red shantung silk Embroidered Gold details
Artisanal Red shantung silk Embroidered Gold details

Artisanal Red shantung silk Embroidered Gold details

Located in Brindisi, IT

Artisanal Italian dress shantung silk fabric red and black, featuring golden embroidered details

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1970s Italian Toga Dresses

Jim Thompson Golden Yellow Thai Silk Dress, 1960s
Jim Thompson Golden Yellow Thai Silk Dress, 1960s

Jim Thompson Golden Yellow Thai Silk Dress, 1960s

Located in Houston, TX

also covers the buttons throughout the dress and are placed atop a solid silk shantung like border

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1960s Thai Casual Dresses

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Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...

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1950s American Day Dresses

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B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back

B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back

$475Sale Price|29% Off

Size: XS, S

B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...

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1960s American Day Dresses

Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat
Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat

Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat

$9,900Sale Price|34% Off

Size: Size not marked. Medium fit.

Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat

Located in Tustin, CA

Shown as the ultimate symbol of status and elegance, Russian Sable is considered to be the most coveted fur in the world. This Russian sable fur coat from Michael's Furs of Los Angel...

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Late 20th Century American Opera Coats

Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown

Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown

By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...

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1990s French Informal Dresses

1960s I. Magnin Double-Breasted Leopard Print Faux Fur w Notched Collar
1960s I. Magnin Double-Breasted Leopard Print Faux Fur w Notched Collar

1960s I. Magnin Double-Breasted Leopard Print Faux Fur w Notched Collar

By I Magnin and Co

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Russell Taylor / I. Magnin Double-Breasted Leopard Print Faux Fur w Notched Collar: A Puuuuurrrrr-fect coat for the coming Fall months, with a plush warm weight, wide notched ...

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1960s American Coats

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

$175Sale Price|30% Off

Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Atlanta, GA

Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...

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1990s French Blouses and Tops

Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s  Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s  Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic

Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...

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1980s Italian Mini Dress

New Rare Spring 2005 Gucci Crocodile and Patent Leather Heels Mules Sz 37
New Rare Spring 2005 Gucci Crocodile and Patent Leather Heels Mules Sz 37

New Rare Spring 2005 Gucci Crocodile and Patent Leather Heels Mules Sz 37

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Brand New * Stunning in Black Patent Leather Spring 2005 * European Size: 37 * Crocodile Ankle Strap * Metallic Gold Insole * Brass Hardware * Patent Heel * 4.25" Heel * Comes...

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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket

GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket

By Givenchy

Located in Thiensville, WI

GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...

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1960s French Single-Breasted Jackets

Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown

Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown

By Christian Lacroix

Located in San Francisco, CA

Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...

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1990s French Maxi Dresses

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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1990s Japanese Blouses

Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nashville, TN

A rare and unique piece to behold, this original vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Coat, Rendered in a cream wool and lined in silk, is just the piece to add to your couture collecti...

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1960s Coats

Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar

Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar

Located in Amsterdam, NL

We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...

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20th Century German Skirt Suits

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...

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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

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Silk Shantung Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of silk shantung dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Beige silk shantung dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Black, Green 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 silk shantung dresses over the years, but those made by Dynasty, Akris and Angelo Tarlazzi are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Silk Shantung Dresses?

Prices for silk shantung dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $148 and can go as high as $4,500, while these items, on average, fetch $925.

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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