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Tropical Floral Dresses

JASON WU white tropical floral print twist draped viscose dress M
JASON WU white tropical floral print twist draped viscose dress M

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Casual Dresses

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60s Pierre Cardin Tropical Floral Silk Dress with Attached  Cape
60s Pierre Cardin Tropical Floral Silk Dress with Attached  Cape

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

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1960s American Day Dresses

Vicky Tiel 1980s Tropical Floral Strapless Party Dress
Vicky Tiel 1980s Tropical Floral Strapless Party Dress

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

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Pauline Trigere Floral Print Dress
1980s Pauline Trigere Floral Print Dress

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

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1980s American Day Dresses

Tropical 1950's Kamehameha Hawaiian Floral Cotton Dress
Tropical 1950's Kamehameha Hawaiian Floral Cotton Dress

Tropical 1950's Kamehameha Hawaiian Floral Cotton Dress

By Kamehameha

Located in Atlanta, GA

manufacturer of island inspired fashions best known for their vibrant tropical fabrics. This casual dress has

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1950s American Casual Dresses

JASON WU white tropical floral print twist draped viscose dress M
JASON WU white tropical floral print twist draped viscose dress M

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

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2010s American Casual Dresses

1970's Giant Floral Tropical Kaftan
1970's Giant Floral Tropical Kaftan

1970's Giant Floral Tropical Kaftan

Located in New York, NY

1970's Giant Floral Tropical Kaftan

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1970s Kaftans

1970’s Diane Von Furstenberg Tropical Floral Maxi Wrap Dress
1970’s Diane Von Furstenberg Tropical Floral Maxi Wrap Dress

1970’s Diane Von Furstenberg Tropical Floral Maxi Wrap Dress

By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in Atlanta, GA

fabric features a graphic red and white tropical floral print. The stylish wrap silhouette provides for

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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

Bill Blass Pink Tropical Print Mini Dress
Bill Blass Pink Tropical Print Mini Dress

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

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1990s American Day Dresses

Vintage African Straw & Leather Pagoda Style Hat
Vintage African Straw & Leather Pagoda Style Hat

Vintage African Straw & Leather Pagoda Style Hat

Located in Atlanta, GA

with everything from beach wear to a tropical floral dress. Excellent condition. MEASUREMENTS The hat

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1980s Ghanaian Hats

Pierre Cardin Tropical Floral Silk Dress with Cape
Pierre Cardin Tropical Floral Silk Dress with Cape

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

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1960s French Casual Dresses

1940's Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Silk Strapless Sarong Dress Set
1940's Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Silk Strapless Sarong Dress Set

1940's Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Silk Strapless Sarong Dress Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

is a beautiful autumn-hue yellow, orange & brown tropical-floral in "light as a feather" silk. It

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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Suzy Perette Tropical Floral Cotton Halter Full Sun Dress
1950's Suzy Perette Tropical Floral Cotton Halter Full Sun Dress

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

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1950s Ballerina Day Dresses

1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Red-Ombre Wiggle Sarong Dress
1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Red-Ombre Wiggle Sarong Dress

1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Red-Ombre Wiggle Sarong Dress

By Alfred Shaheen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

isolation of the Hawaiian Islands. This beautiful tropical hibiscus-floral cotton dress is a perfect example

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1950s Day Dresses

1950s Shaheen Tropical Floral Cotton Dress
1950s Shaheen Tropical Floral Cotton Dress

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

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

90s Thierry Mugler Tropical Floral Print Silk Dress
90s Thierry Mugler Tropical Floral Print Silk Dress

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

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1990s French Day Dresses

Vintage 1960's era tropical floral printed silk dress
Vintage 1960's era tropical floral printed silk dress

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

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1960s American Day Dresses

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Located in Geneva, CH

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior

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Located in Tucson, AZ

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Located in Milano, Lombardia

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Tropical Floral Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of tropical floral dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black tropical floral dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Purple, Orange and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding appealing tropical floral dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Leonard, Albert Nipon and Alfred Shaheen each produced popular versions that are worth a look. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Tropical Floral Dresses?

The prices for tropical floral dresses start at $190 and top out at $2,800 with these items, on average, selling for $585.

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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