1990S GIANNI VERSACE Pastel & Black Wool Blend Sateen Tropical Floral Dress Wit
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in rayon. 1990S GIANNI VERSACE Pastel & Black Wool Blend Sateen Tropical Floral Dress With Classical Greek Designs
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Pastel & Black Wool Blend Sateen Tropical Floral Dress Wit
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in rayon. 1990S GIANNI VERSACE Pastel & Black Wool Blend Sateen Tropical Floral Dress With Classical Greek Designs
D&G DOLCE & GABBANA 2005 Vintage Runway Cheongsam Tropical Floral Dress
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Leonardo, NJ
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Vintage SS05 Runway version has flowers (you can add your own, get silk ones on Etsy, etc) Runway version has the slit higher and more open, you could ...
1920S Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Tropical Floral Drop Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Tropical Floral Drop Waist Dress
1980S Pink & Purple Rayon Silk Tropical Floral Beaded Slouchy Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Pink & Purple Rayon Silk Tropical Floral Beaded Slouchy Cocktail Dress
1970S Hand Printed Tropical Floral Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1970S Hand Printed Tropical Floral Japanese Silk Kimono
1990S LEONARD Pink & Black Silk Chiffon Tropical Floral Gown With Metal Mesh Tr
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
1990S LEONARD Pink & Black Silk Chiffon Tropical Floral Gown With Metal Mesh Trim
Leonard Style Silk Jersey Tropical Floral Low Cut Trained Gown With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Leonard Style Silk Jersey Tropical Floral Low Cut Trained Gown With Sleeves
60s Pierre Cardin Tropical Floral Silk Dress with Attached Cape
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vividly printed tropical floral silk chiffon dress from Pierre Cardin comes with a matching cape that attaches invisibly to the dress straps with a hook and eye.
Vicky Tiel 1980s Tropical Floral Strapless Party Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun, sexy cocktail dress from Vicky Tiel is done with the designer's signature ruched chiffon technique and covered in a vibrant floral print. Fully lined. Side zip.
1980s Pauline Trigere Floral Print Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Houston, TX
Early 1980's black with multi-color tropical floral print long sleeve dress with fantastic fabric flower at neck.
2000s Vintage Diane Freis Tropical Leopard Print Strapless Evening Dress
By Diane Freis
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With its bold leopard print and tropical floral motif, this dress exudes an air of captivating allure and exotic charm.
D&G DOLCE & GABBANA 2005 Vintage Runway Cheongsam Tropical Floral Dress
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Leonardo, NJ
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Vintage SS05 Runway version has flowers (you can add your own, get silk ones on Etsy, etc) Runway version has the slit higher and more open, you could ...
1960s Tropical Hawaiian Floral Tiki Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960s Tropical Hawaiian Floral Tiki Dress
Tropical 1950's Kamehameha Hawaiian Floral Cotton Dress
By Kamehameha
Located in Atlanta, GA
Aloha! Relax island style in this 1950's polished cotton dress from Kamehameha of Hawaii ... a manufacturer of island inspired fashions best known for their vibrant tropical fabrics...
1990S Purple, Pink & Green Floral Silk Tropical Mini Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S Purple, Pink & Green Floral Silk Tropical Mini Dress
1980S LEONARD Pastel Sheer Rayon Blend Jersey Tropical Floral Print Dress
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
1980S LEONARD Pastel Sheer Rayon Blend Jersey Tropical Floral Print Dress
1990S Orange Tropical Floral Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Beaded Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S Orange Tropical Floral Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Beaded Dress
JASON WU white tropical floral print twist draped viscose dress M
By Jason Wu
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JASON WU white tropical floral print twist draped viscose dress M Brand: Jason Wu Material: Feels like viscose Color: White Pattern: Floral Closure: Zip Extra Detail: Soft viscose pr...
JASON WU white tropical floral print twist draped viscose dress M
By Jason Wu
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JASON WU white tropical floral print twist draped viscose dress M Reference: KNLM/A00145 Brand: Jason Wu Material: Feels like viscose Color: White, Multicolour Pattern: Floral Closur...
JASON WU white tropical floral print twist draped viscose dress M
By Jason Wu
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JASON WU white tropical floral print twist draped viscose dress M Reference: KNLM/A00145 Brand: Jason Wu Material: Feels like viscose Color: White, Multicolour Pattern: Floral Closur...
1970S Multicolor Tropical Large Floral Nylon Jersey Maxi Dress With Corded Lace
Located in New York, NY
1970S Multicolor Tropical Large Floral Nylon Jersey Maxi Dress With Corded Lace Cut Out Midriff
1970's Giant Floral Tropical Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1970's Giant Floral Tropical Kaftan
1980S Floral Multicolored Polyester Jacquard Pink Tropical Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1980S Floral Multicolored Polyester Jacquard Pink Tropical Kaftan
ISTANTE GIANNI VERSACE 1998 Vintage tropical Jungle floral draped back dress M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISTANTE GIANNI VERSACE 1998 Vintage tropical Jungle floral draped back dress M Reference: GIYG/A00152 Brand: Istante Designer: Gianni Versace Collection: 1998 Material: Viscose ...
ISTANTE GIANNI VERSACE 1998 Vintage tropical Jungle floral draped back dress M
By Gianni Versace, Istante by Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISTANTE GIANNI VERSACE 1998 Vintage tropical Jungle floral draped back dress M Reference: GIYG/A00152 Brand: Istante Designer: Gianni Versace Collection: 1998 Material: Viscose, Blen...
1980S Pink & White Tropical Polyester Jacquard Floral Silky Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1980S Pink & White Tropical Polyester Jacquard Floral Silky Kaftan
White Mandarin Collar 1980s Satin Tropical Floral Half Zip Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
White Mandarin Collar 1980s Satin Tropical Floral Half Zip Kaftan
1990S Grey Silk Charmeuse Tropical Floral Tunic Dress1990S Grey Silk Charmeuse T
Located in New York, NY
1990S Grey Silk Charmeuse Tropical Floral Tunic Dress
1980S Blue & White Cotton Tropical Floral Print Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1980S Blue & White Cotton Tropical Floral Print Kaftan
1970S LEONARD Aqua & Pink Silk Jersey Draped One Shoulder Tropical Floral Gown
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
1970S LEONARD Aqua & Pink Silk Jersey Draped One Shoulder Tropical Floral Gown
1990S Pink & Orange Bias Cut Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Tropical Floral Halter S
Located in New York, NY
Dress is lined in jersey for a smooth stretch to fit line. 1990S Pink & Orange Bias Cut Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Tropical Floral Halter Slip Dress With Beaded Fringe Ties
ROBERTO CAVALLI 100% silk red tropical floral crochet seam poncho cover up top S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Red tropical floral print. Orange crochet knitted details.
1950S Red Tropical Cotton Rockabilly Hawaiian Floral Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Red Tropical Cotton Rockabilly Hawaiian Floral Dress
1970’s Diane Von Furstenberg Tropical Floral Maxi Wrap Dress
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an unusual maxi version of Diane Von Furstenberg’s classic wrap dress. The cotton jersey fabric features a graphic red and white tropical floral print.
Chic Vintage Albert Nipon Tropical Hawaiian Floral Line Wrap Dress
By Albert Nipon
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage Albert Nipon colorful linen wrap dress! Double breasted, functional buttons on bodice, with snaps at bust, and at skirt. Wonderful marigold color, with vibrant hawaiian ...
Bill Blass Pink Tropical Print Mini Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage hot pink mini dress. tropical floral print. halter style v neck bodice with notch lapels & open back. off center/side zip closure at skirt. wrap style closure at bodice with ...
Vintage African Straw & Leather Pagoda Style Hat
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pagoda shape provides both shade and a fun silhouette to pair with everything from beach wear to a tropical floral dress. Excellent condition. MEASUREMENTS The hat measure 44" i...
Pierre Cardin Tropical Floral Silk Dress with Cape
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vividly printed tropical floral silk chiffon dress from Pierre Cardin comes with a matching cape that attaches invisibly to the dress straps with a hook and eye.
1940's Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Silk Strapless Sarong Dress Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely exquisite 1940's "Jaxon's Waikiki" sarong dress with its original shawl-wrap! The print is a beautiful autumn-hue yellow, orange & brown tropical-floral in "light as a fea...
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Size: 40IT UK8, S
Dolce & Gabbana Black Multicolor Jungle Tropical Print Mini Dress Cotton Floral
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in WELWYN, GB
Dolce & Gabbana Jungle Tropical printed mini dress Size 40IT UK8, S. 100% cotton Made in Italy Brand new with tags! Please check my other DG clothing, bags, shoes & accessories!
1950's Suzy Perette Tropical Floral Cotton Halter Full Sun Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning "Suzy Perette" tropical rose-garden cotton-print dress! Suzy Perette was not an actual person, but the name of a dress manufacturing company that made affordable versions of...
1950's Hawaiian Tropical-Hibiscus Blue Floral Print Cotton Halter Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely exquisite 1950's Hawaiian resort dress just in time for the summer season! The vibrant blue-ombre screen print cotton has the most breathtaking watercolor hibiscus-flor...
1950's Hibiscus Tropical Floral Print Cotton Halter Circle-Skirt Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its vivid pink hibiscus tropical-floral print and flawless styling, this garment has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for.
Vintage 1960's Tropical Tiki Floral Print Cotton Drop-Waist Tiered Resort Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Truly a wonderful and unusual designer sundress from Sara's Las Vegas boutique. I think this is one of the best examples of 1960's flower power fashion I have seen in a long time. Th...
1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Red-Ombre Wiggle Sarong Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shaheen pioneered Hawaii's vital garment manufacturing industry by stretching beyond the limits imposed by the isolation of the Hawaiian Islands. This beautiful tropical hibiscus-flo...
1950s Shaheen Tropical Floral Cotton Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * Hawaiian print cotton * metallic accents * smocked waist * adjustable straps * bodice stays * metal back zipper * by Shaheen condition | excellent...
90s Thierry Mugler Tropical Floral Print Silk Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Summerweight light silk dress from the 1990s by Thierry Mugler. Tropical floral print with body con shirred with snap front closure and self belt that clasps at back.
Vintage 1960's era tropical floral printed silk dress
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage 1960's era tropical floral printed silk dress. Ruffle detail neck line with self fabric covered, adjustable waist belt.
1970s Vintage Gottex Tropical Hibiscus Floral Caftan Style Semi-Sheer Dress
By Gottex
Located in Portland, OR
This pretty dress has red trim and the bold tropical floral print with red hibiscus and white flowers is in shades of black, green, white, yellow, red and pink.
1950's Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Metallic Turquoise Print Cotton Halter Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The vibrant turquoise screen print cotton has the most breathtaking metallic silver hibiscus-floral tropical design. The bodice has an elegant sculpted drape halter design complete w...
1970's Pauline Trigere Tropical Floral Watercolor Silk Rhinestone Resort Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Trigère designs commanded some of the highest prices often because they were made with very expensive materials. This stunning tropical floral print resort dress is a perfect example...
Emanuel Ungaro Parallele Vintage Dress in Tropical Floral Print Caftan Style
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful silk Ungaro dress has gorgeous pleating on the front and very unique peaked sleeves. The dress is labeled a size 6 and is meant to be free flowing. The dress has pre...
1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Wiggle Sarong Dress Swimsuit Set
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alfred Shaheen was the most creative and prolific Hawaiian designer in post-WWII fashion. Shaheen pioneered Hawaii's vital garment manufacturing industry by stretching beyond the lim...
1950's Hoaloha Hawaiian Ruby-Red Tropical Floral Print Cotton Halter Wiggle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The print cotton is a beautiful ruby-red and black tropical hibiscus floral. I simply love the seductive low-cut plunge sweetheart halter.
1930's Andree Gay Tropical Floral-Print Silk Cut-Out Halter Fishtail Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The breathtaking Andree Gay tropical-floral and butterfly print used for this 1930's silk-rayon gown has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible.
Early Gianni Versace Late 1970's Dress Jungle Parrots Print 100% Silk
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Very early Gianni Versace Caftan dress jungle parrots print from late 1970's. Good condition.Please see pictures with couple off flaws showing. Strap show some wear but since its ...
Gianni Versace Couture Silk Dress with Leather Hip Band A/W 2001
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress from Gianni Versace in an abstract bright pink, taupe, black and white print. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, a top stitched leather inset around the hips...
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...
UNWORN Versace Ruched Rose Floral Print Silk Dress 2004 seen on Teri 38
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning VERSACE signature dress Beautiful rose printed silk Neckholder with open back Ruched details Slight tail - longer on back Silver-tone hardware details on neckholder and bac...
Dolce & Gabbana F/W 1999 Vintage Bustier Silk Floral Print Midi Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana F/W 1999 Vintage Bustier Silk Floral Print Bodycon Midi Dress Condition: Good vintage condition, size tag is missing, fits like M-L.
1970s Vintage Tropical Print Sheer Sleeves Chiffon Maxi Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s tropical print maxi dress with a full sweep and sheer sleeves. Partially lined with rear zip closure and button closure at wrists. Fits like a modern size small. The b...
1970's LEONARD of Paris floral printed silk jersey dress
By Leonard Fashion, Leonard
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A 1970's Leonard Paris dress in black silk jersey. It has a simple V-neck bodice with a lightly gathered high waist, falling into a straight skirt. The sleeves are cropped and loose ...
1920s Yellow and Brown Floral Print Silk Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Yellow and brown floral print silk day dress. Size: 6-8 dress comes with silk belt As is! Fragile
Gianni Versace Silk Patchwork Print Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gianni Versace in a compilation patchwork of some of his most notable colorful prints including scrolls, feathers and flowers. It is sleeveless and has a ...
F/W 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Cherry print Runway Satin Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
An impeccable Fall / Winter 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway dress, crafted in a duchesse satin with the highly coveted Cherry print. Featuring a square collar line, fitted silhouette...
Laura Ashley Batsheva 80s Sz 6 Purple Pink Avant Garde Vintage Floral Midi Dress
By Laura Ashley
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic early 1980s LAURA ASHLEY Batsheva Avant Garde purple, pink and green cotton midi dress! Features the signature Ashley floral print. Great double layer of ruffled slee...
Emanuel Ungaro Spring Summer 2004 one shoulder floral midi dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in PARIS, FR
Emanuel Ungaro pistachio green floral midi one-shoulder dress from the Spring Summer 2004 collection. Many similar pieces were seen on the runway. Designer : Giambattista Valli Deta...
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Pink Poppy Floral Stretch Mini Dress IT 38
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gianni Versace’s Spring/Summer 2002 collection by Donatella Versace, this stretch mini dress features an allover vibrant pink poppy floral print. Crafted in a slinky silhouette ...
Dolce And Gabbana Floral Silk Iconic “Ruched" Dress Celebrity Owned Size EU 42/6
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This iconic Dolce and Gabbana ruched floral silk dress was owned by a beloved Hollywood TV/Movie celebrity. It was purchased before her untimely passing. She was known for sexy, body...
Dolce Gabbana floral printed chiffon dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in CANNES, FR
Dolce and Gabbana Floral printed chiffon dress in pink colors. Size 38 Italian.
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Silk Floral Print Slip Evening Dress & Wrap 2 Piece Set
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Silk Floral Print Slip Evening Maxi Dress and Wrap Shawl 2 Piece Set IT 42 Wrap Approximate Measurements - 47" x 53"
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
On Hold|$12,223
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
Crysanthemum Embroidered Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Crysanthemum Embroidered Silk Kimono from the 1950's. Hand embroidered florals on aquamarine silk crepe base with rayon? lining. Self belt. Size 36 label. 1950's Japan x e...
Moschino Color Block Rainbow Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful dress with a bit of stretch from Moschino. It is is sleeveless with a crew neck and incredible brightly colored shapes each individually sewn together comprising...
$2,250
Size: none; comparable to size medium
Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
From its rare beads to its scalloped hem to its wearable size, this Jazz Age gem is a “unicorn” among flapper dresses. Quite literally dripping with silver-plate hollow beads and cry...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware handbag. Crafted in 2018, this iconic handbag is a testament...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Galanos Spring 1984 Black Silk Tiered Gown with Pink Flower
By James Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Romantic and refined evening gown by Galanos, dating to his Spring 1984 collection. This wonderfully feminine dress has been crafted from a sheer silk chiffon in a timeless shade of ...
DONNA KARAN 90's Vintage Silk Marbled Print Slip Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Late 1990's 100% silk Beige tan marbled print Pullover Size IT44 Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 58, smallest of waist 13.5 to 16.5, pit to pi...
1970's OSSIE CLARK For QUORUM black bias-cut maxi gown with low back
By OSSIE CLARK / Quorum, Ossie Clark
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1970's Ossie Clark for Quorum black bias-cut maxi gown is a classic example of Ossie Clark’s approach to cut and silhouette. Made from jet black viscose, it is cut on the bias, ...
Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Cut outs
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning brilliant yellow green silk bodycon dress from Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves and is semi fitted through to the asymmetric hemline. The upper chest, upper back and ...
Maison Martin Margiela Vintage Circa 2012 White Cotton Slip On Maxi Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Maison Martin Margiela women's collection line circa Spring Summer 2012 (Matthieu Blazy era) white ribbed cotton maxi slip on dress.In 2011, Matthieu Blazy became a designer at Maiso...
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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