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
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
$2,500
Size: S (US 4 / IT 40)
Early 2000s Miuccia Prada-Era Miu Miu Suede Shirtdress in Chocolate Brown
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This chocolate brown suede shirtdress in Size S (US4 / IT40) is an archival piece from Miu Miu’s early 2000s collection, designed under the razor-sharp vision of Miuccia Prada. The c...
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...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
$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...
$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...
$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...
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 ...
$600Sale Price|25% Off
Size: S/M
Artisinal Made Blue Fringe Beaded Bralette With Leather Trim & Ribbon Tie Back
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Artisinal made blue Carnival glass beaded fringe bralette is hand made from vintage beaded knit bags from the 1920's . Each cup is trimmed in black kid leather and black studs . Bral...
Vivienne Westwood HandCutMoire CorsetStyle Velvet Red EveningCocktail Dress 1998
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay while producing...
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:...
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,...
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt and a blouse, delicate plunging backline decorated with a bow. Material: silk, lac...
Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Minimalist Olive Green Maxi Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Olive green maxi dress with a high waist and sleeveless sleeves by Moschino. Details: Fully Lined Side Pockets Back Zip Closure Estimated Size: M-L Color: Olive Green Fabr...
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...
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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