Martin Margiela Lighting Skyline Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
Martin Margiela Lighting Skyline Dress in black rayon/cotton with printed lightening erupting over an urban skyline.
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Skyline Dress
Chanel Paris Moscow Pre Fall 2009 runway Skyline dress by Karl Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel métiers d’art Paris Moscow Pre Fall 2009 collection runway Skyline dress, size 36 FR. Extremely rare and wanted unique piece!
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s Cacharel " Gotham City " Colorful Skyline 90s Silk + Crochet Dress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
This silk vintage 90s Cacharel dress was purchased from a Sample Sale, and appears to have never been worn.
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1990s Italian Shift Dresses
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Chanel New Runway Skyline Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel dress from Runway of Metiers d'Art Collection 2009, as seen on Supermodel Natalia Vodianova. Retail price was about 9,000$ - CC logo ' matryoshka ' buttons at back - ...
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2010s Casual Dresses
Chanel New Runway Skyline Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel dress from Runway of Metiers d'Art Collection 2009, as seen on Supermodel Natalia Vodianova. Retail price was about 9,000$ - CC logo ' matryoshka ' buttons at back - ...
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2010s Casual Dresses
Chanel New Runway Skyline Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New stunning Chanel dress from Runway of Metiers d'Art Collection 2009, as seen on Supermodel Natalia Vodianova. Retail price was about 6,000$ - CC logo ' matryoshka ' buttons at bac...
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2010s Casual Dresses
Chanel 7K$ New Collectors Skyline Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel dress from Runway of Metiers d'Art Collection 2009, as seen on Supermodel Natalia Vodianova. Retail price was about 6,800$ - CC logo buttons at back - sheer black det...
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2010s Cocktail Dresses
Chanel 09A Paris-Moscou Skyline Dress
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Look 21 from the Pre-Fall 2009 Metiers d'Art Runway. Brown Chanel dress with skyline motif throughout, sheer panels at neck and sleeves, Persian lamb trim throughout and CC nesting ...
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Early 2000s Day Dresses
CHANEL FALL 2009 RUSSIAN SKYLINE Dress Sz FR 38
By Chanel
Located in Montgomery, TX
CHANEL Very chic Chanel F/W 2009 dress in black muslin with multicolored Russian skyline scene made of wool, shearling trim.
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses
2003 Walter Van Bierendonck W & LT ‘Alien Moon & Chinese Skyline’ Print Dress
By Walter Van Beirendonck
Located in London, GB
This 2003 short sleeve printed playful jersey dress features a contrasting mix of different printed panels, a pink flower print, green polka dot print, a neon hibiscus printed cotton...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Day Dresses
2000s JC De Castelbajac green linen blend upcycled dress
By JC DE CASTELBAJAC
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
JC De Castelbajac green linen blend upcycled dress with Paris skyline print on the skirt bottom.
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Early 2000s Casual Dresses
City Chanel Black and White City Print Silk Dress with Diverse Usage Scarf
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel innovate city skyline print dress in black and white silk with attached scarf that can be worn in various ways is a great travel piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Casual Dresses
Zandra Rhodes Archive The 1985 Manhattan Dress US 6
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in London, GB
Zandra Rhodes Archive The 1985 Manhatten Dress -Black silk wrap dress with print of Manhatten skyline -Wrap dress with bow tie closure -Crystal embellishment along neckline, centre ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns
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1999 Salvatore Ferragamo Limited Edition Marilyn Monroe Red Swarovski Heels 6B
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Ferragamo pump is a limited edition release from 1999, recreating the heels that Salvatore Ferragamo designed exclusively for Marilyn Monroe. The iconic actress wore the origina...
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1990s Italian Heels
Diane Von Furstenberg Size 0 / 2 Black Silk Chiffon Grecian Dress Open Back
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful DIANE VON FURSTENBERG black silk chiffon dress! Grecian inspired, with layers of black chiffon that literally flow with movement. Semi-sheer chiffon dolman sleeves. Sexy op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
$7,670
Size: Equivalent size 35/36 France
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned bodice with large plunge neckline and cream oblique pleated shape faille on the ches...
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1950s French Evening Dresses
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
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1990s French Cardigans
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress Fringed dress with alligator/snake print from the iconic 2011S/S collection. The low-cut dress has an asymmetric style and is cra...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns
John Galliano black twill evening dress with floral feather appliqués, fw 2005
$21,883
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano black twill evening dress with floral feather appliqués, fw 2005
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Constructed from black acetate-viscose twill ▪ Silk flower stem shaped inserts ▪ Organza and tulle floral appliqués ▪ De...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
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1980s American Evening Dresses
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses
Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New
By Halston
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical purple sequin evening dress. Main fabric composition: 100% nylon. Lining composition: 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Invisible zip on the right side + hook&eye. Wrap on t...
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Early 2000s Chinese Evening Dresses
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Bag Braise with Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a fabulous Hermes Birkin HSS 35 bag featured in Braise and Black porosus crocodile. This exceptional special-order Hermes Birkin is nothing short of breathtaking T...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
New Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2002 Size 38.5 / 8.5 Corset Heels YSL
$975
Size: 38.5 / US 8.5
New Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2002 Size 38.5 / 8.5 Corset Heels YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into early-2000s runway glamour with these ultra-rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent slingback heels from Tom Ford’s iconic Fall 2002 collection. Crafted in sumptuous yellow silk s...
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes
John Galliano Ivory Organza Cut-Work 'L'Ecole de Danse' Dress, ss 1996
$24,618
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8
John Galliano Ivory Organza Cut-Work 'L'Ecole de Danse' Dress, ss 1996
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from delicate ivory cotton organza with intricate cut-work detailing ▪ Features 50 fau...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Loris Azzaro Paris Couture Circa 1973 Vintage Draped Bodice Red Chiffon Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Spectacular Vintage 1973 Loris Azzaro Paris Couture Documented Evening Dress An exquisite piece of fashion history, this 1973 Loris Azzaro Couture or Runway sample evening dress is ...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s Blumarine Anna Molinari Sexy Black Crstyal Studded Vintage Jersey Gown 90s
$995Sale Price|23% Off
Size: XS - Medium
1990s Blumarine Anna Molinari Sexy Black Crstyal Studded Vintage Jersey Gown 90s
By Blumarine, Anna Molinari
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintag early 90s BLUMARINE by ANNA MOLINARI black slinky rayon jersey halter floor length evening dress! Super soft rayon jersey clings to the body in all the right places, and ...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns
Valentino 2000s Size 6 Black Silk Lace Cut-Out Sequin Evening Gown Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet classic early 2000s VALENTINO black silk and lace cut-out evening gown ! Features a tailored bodice with black lace sequin cut-out detail with rhinestone encrusted buckle a...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
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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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