Lanz
$595
Lanz
By Lanz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the sexiest Lanz dress I have ever seen. Dark blue dress with black square pattern detail
$595
Lanz
By Lanz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the sexiest Lanz dress I have ever seen. Dark blue dress with black square pattern detail
1960s Lanz Black Cocktail Shift Dress
By Lanz Originals
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Adorable 1960s Lanz black wool shift style cocktail dress. The sleeveless dress fastens up the back
$265
Size: Unmarked, fits XS
1960s Lanz Originals Button Back Little Black Dress from Bullocks of Wilshire
By Lanz Originals
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1960s little black dress by Lanz Originals for Bullock's of Wilshire Collegienne department
1960s Lanz Tulip Printed Summer Dress
By Lanz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lanz Tulip Printed Summer Dress. The base color is an aqua blue that has baby pink tulips and
1960s Lanz Navy and White Mini Shift Dress
By Lanz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lanz navy mini shift dress with a white peter pan collar, white double frogs, and white dome
Lanz Original Vintage Dress 1960s Hot Pink Tweed Sleeveless Fringe
By Lanz
Located in Portland, OR
beautiful double hemline. This Lanz Original dress has pretty fringe, a 20” back zipper and 2 hooks and eyes
60s Lanz Simple Black Sheath Dress
By Lanz
Located in Miami Beach, FL
almost-edgy silhouette by Lanz; it's certainly an unexpected vibe for them, as they are known for their
LANZ ORIGINALS c.1960's Multicolor Cotton Colorblock Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Lanz Originals
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Lanz Originals c.1960's cotton canvas sleeveless shift dress. Bright multi-color abstract
Darling 1960s Vintage Yellow Mini Dress with Rhinestone Buttons
By Lanz
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling 1960s mini dress in vibrant yellow satin. This sleeveless dress features a matching sash
1970s Lanz Navy Polka Dot Dress
By Lanz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lanz navy blue cotton dress featuring bold white polka-dots, a drop waist line, in-set
1950s LANZ 'Whimsy' Print Shirtwaist Dress
By Lanz
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Lanz (of California) 'whimsy' print shirtwaist dress. Fine stiff cotton print
Lanz 1960s novelty print Vintage dress
By Lanz Originals
Located in London, GB
one of the most incredible pieces I have ever found by the fabulous Lanz Originals. Bubble gum pink
1960s Lanz Mod Daisy Dress
By Lanz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lanz Mod Daisy Dress. Mod yellow and beige tweed sleeveless dress with daisy embroidery along
1960s Lanz Red Heart Calico Printed Cotton Dress
By Lanz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lanz red cotton dress featuring a fine calico print with heart-centered flowers, fitted
1970s Lanz Sundress
By Lanz
Located in Long Island City, NY
1970s Lanz Maxi Sundress. Preppy Hippie. Never Worn. Fully Lined. Waist 28". Length is somewhat
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: Original Lanz Dirndl vintage low-cut dress
Located in Milano, IT
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: Dirndl made in Austria. Low-cut dress with trimmings on the neckline and on
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
$1,000
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Kelly-Inspired Modest Ivory Peter Pan Illusion Wedding Gown w Cap – XS, 1951
Located in Tucson, AZ
An alluring, yet fully-covered gown for those brides who seek modesty without looking mousy, this wedding gown was custom-made for a 1951 bride who valued discretion and beauty in eq...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
$713Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Gay Gibson Navy Blue + Red Lightweight Wool Nautical Halter Maxi Dress 70s
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 70s GAY GIBSON navy blue and red wool halter maxi dress ! Features a tailored navy bodice with a full red skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Hoo...
$16,519
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
A.F.Vandevorst Spring Summer 2001 Runway Bias Cut Nude 100% Silk Long Dress
By AF VANDERVORST
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
A.F.Vandevorst Spring Summer 2001 Runway 100% silk nude open back long dress, This is a fantastic archive worthy nude silk dress from the Iconic Belgian designers duo A.F.Vandevorst ...
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...
Vintage Black Leather coat with Fur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage coat is made from black leather with black yak fur details, has 2 pockets, 1 zipper, 3 closing hooks and narrow sleeves. Its in pre-loved vintage condition with some wea...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Divine 1970s Jean Muir Pleated Chiffon Ivory Black Dots Layered dress
By Jean Muir
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The self-taught Jean Muir made her name in the 1960s, creating a reputation for exquisitely tailored timeless, feminine clothing. Having previously worked as a designer for the famou...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1997 Couture Faux Fur Brown & Gold Sparkly Coat - Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Sheffield, GB
Thierry Mugler Fall 1997 Couture Faux Fur Brown & Gold Sparkly Coat. Plush Brown & Gold Thick Faux fur Coat with Stole style exaggerated collar line and farrier hook closure,...
Vintage Sexy and Chic Black Jersey Draped Halter Long Dress Size 6
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Love a great vintage evening dress especially one in this as new condition. It is so sexy but still classy and chic. The label is Betsy & Adam by Linda Bernell and made in the USA. R...
1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible and rare 1960s Nina Ricci Couture ruby red evening ensemble: an evening gown with a portrait neckline, fitted "princess" seaming, 3/4 sleeves and a faux Empire waist tr...
$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...
1960s Ceil Chapman Vintage Metallic Gold + Red Silk Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Ceil Chapman dress in metallic gold and red silk. Darling cut with full sleeves and a flared skirt. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size:...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
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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