1980S Black Leopard Print Silk & Rayon Burnout Velvet Wrap Dress Gown With Slee
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made and hand finished in Paris, no label. 1980S Black Leopard Print Silk & Rayon Burnout Velvet Wrap Dress Gown With Sleeves
Black Silk Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Black Silk Velvet Gown
Black Silk Velvet Gown With Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Black Silk Velvet Gown With Jacket
1990S Yellow & Gold Silk Lurex Burnout Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Yellow & Gold Silk Lurex Burnout Velvet Gown
1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli style zippers on sleeves, No label couture, standing wire in neckline, entirely hand finished 1930S Black & Gold Silk Velvet French Couture Gown
1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown With Velvet Detaliing
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown With Velvet Detaliing
1990S Dark Chocolate Brown Silk & Rayon Burnout Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Dark Chocolate Brown Silk & Rayon Burnout ...
1990S Brown & Gold Silk Velvet Metallic Lace Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Brown & Gold Silk Velvet Metallic Lace Str...
1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Velvet Asymmetrical Empire-Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Velvet Asymmetrical E...
1990S Garnet Red Silk Blend Velvet & Dotted Tulle Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Garnet Red Silk Blend Velvet & Dotted Tull...
1990S Black Silk Organza & Velvet Ball Gown Covered In Embroidered Flowers
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Silk Organza & Velvet Ball Gown Covered In Embroidered Flowers
1990S Cream & Navy Rayon Silk Velvet Gown With Jeweled Embroidered Panel
Located in New York, NY
1990S Cream & Navy Rayon Silk Velvet Gown With Dramatic Jeweled Embroidered Panel
1990S Purple & Burgundy Rayon Blend Velvet Fully Sequined Empire Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Purple & Burgundy Rayon Blend Velvet Fully Sequined Empire Waist Gown Lined In Silk Satin
1970S Black Crystal Studded Silk Velvet Art Deco Inspired Gown With Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black Crystal Studded Silk Velvet Art Deco Inspired Gown With Crystals
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
1990S Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Halter Neck Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Halter Neck Beaded Gown
1990S Navy Blue Silk Chiffon & Velvet Trimmed Cashmere Knit Gown With Stars XL
Located in New York, NY
1990S Navy Blue Silk Chiffon & Velvet Trimmed Cashmere Knit Gown With Intarsia Stars Xl
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Chantilly Lace & Velvet Long Sleeve Off The Shoulder Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Chantilly Lace & Velvet Long Sleeve Off The Shoulder Trained Gown
1960S Blue & White Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Cut Velvet Gown With Bows
Located in New York, NY
This gown is made from some of the most expensive fabric one could ever buy. The rich silk has been woven into a luscious duchess satin. Then the silk is delicately cut on the surfac...
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Flocked Velvet On Tulle Long Sleeved Gown Lined In Silk
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Flocked Velvet On Tulle Long Sleeved Gown Lined In Nude Silk Chiffon
1930S Black Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown With Slight Train & Embroidered Lace Bodi
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown With Slight Train & Embroidered Lace Bodice
1990S Black & Rust Bias Cut Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Fully Beaded Cowl Back Go
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black & Rust Bias Cut Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Fully Beaded Cowl Back Gown
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double waist and hips: Bust: 17 4/8 inches Waist: 14 inches Hips: 19 inches Length: 43 inches...
1980s VictorCosta Ruched RedSatin Black Velvet High Slit Formal Maxi Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Chicago, IL
For a formal special event, this 1980s maxi dress sleeveless gown by American designer Victor Costa features glamorous glossy red satin that is gathered, ruched and topstitched in bo...
1980s Valentino Black Velvet & Ivory Satin Dress w Fab Rhinestone Feathers
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Valentino Black Velvet & Ivory Satin Dress w Fab Rhinestone Feathers: A stunning tuxedo-inspired silk velvet and Duchess Satin Semi-Formal dress that is perfect for the holiday...
Vintage Victor Costa Black Velvet Evening Gown, 1990s, Size 12
By Victor Costa
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Crafted in rich black velvet, this dramatic formal dress is designed with striking embellished long sleeves and a plunging open back that gives the silhouette an elegant, seductive e...
$921 / set
H 14.26 in W 10.56 in D 0.01 in
Set of 3 Antique French Fashion Plates, Paris Ladies, Lace & Velvet, c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The third plate stands out with a luminous white lace gown paired with a richly colored red velvet dress, evoking formal or ceremonial fashion of the highest sophistication.
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1960s Biba Black Velvet Formal Mini Dress
By Biba
Located in Houston, TX
This "60's London street wear goes to a Formal" dress, designed Barbara Hulanicki of Biba is made of beautiful black velvet.
Travilla Brocade Dress With Velvet Bow Belt, 1950’s
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950’s Travilla ornate brocade dress with a built-in velvet bow belt. The rolled collar dress zips and hooks at the back with hooks and snaps at the belt. The gorgeous fabric is an...
Sold
Size: Equivalent french size 38/40
A French Devoré Velvet fuschia evening dress in Crepe Silk Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950 France Beautiful evening coat dress in devoré velvet and silk crepe Fuschia dating from the Second World War. No labelled. Strips of devoré silk velvet with Art Dec...
1980S Black Velvet & Gold Lamé Ruffled Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Velvet & Gold Lamé Ruffled Ball Gown
1990S Metallic Floral Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Metallic Floral Rayon & Silk Burnout Velve...
1930S Black Silk Velvet Gown With Art Deco Detail
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Gown With Art Deco Detail
1980S Black & Gold Silk Velvet Chiffon Lamé Floral Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black & Gold Silk Velvet Chiffon Lamé Floral Gown
1990S ISSEY MIYAKE Black Polyester Pleated Velvet Patchwork Gown
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
1990S ISSEY MIYAKE Black Polyester Pleated Velvet Patchwork Gown
1990's Floral Burnout Velvet Gown By Anna Sui
By Anna Sui
Located in New York, NY
1990's Floral Burnout Velvet Gown By Anna Sui
1990S Purple Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Floral Cowl Neck Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Purple Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Floral Cowl Neck Gown
MORPHEW ATELIER Black Silk & Rayon Tulle Gown With Antique Velvet Waist Bow
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Black Silk & Rayon Tulle Gown With Antique Velvet Waist Bow
1990S Animal Print Poly/Lycra Velvet Sexy Cut-Out Gown With Slit
Located in New York, NY
1990S Animal Print Poly/Lycra Velvet Sexy Cut-Out Gown With Slit
2000S Oscar De La Renta Blush Pink Nylon Tulle Strapless Gown With Black Velvet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
2000S Oscar De La Renta Blush Pink Nylon Tulle Strapless Gown With Black Velvet Flowers
1990'S ANNA SUI Floral Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Iconic Grunge Coll
By Anna Sui
Located in New York, NY
1990'S ANNA SUI Floral Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Iconic Grunge Collection Slip Dress
F/W 2001 Donna Karan Runway Gold Lamé Velvet Devoré Overlay Backless Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This golden lamé slip gown, from Donna Karan's Fall/Winter 2001 collection, made its debut on the runway as part of look 72 on Caroline Ribeiro. Crafted from luxurious gold lamé fabr...
1990S Black Cage Embroidered Silk & Rayon Tulle Long Line Gown With Velvet Train
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Cage Embroidered Silk & Rayon Tulle ...
1930S Burnt Orange Floral Silk Burnout Velvet Gown As-Is For Design Or Theatre
Located in New York, NY
1930S Burnt Orange Floral Silk Burnout Velvet Gown As-Is For Design Or Theatre
1990'S Eggplant Purple & Gold Silk Blend Velvet Ombré Tie Dye Bias Cut Backless
Located in New York, NY
1990'S Eggplant Purple & Gold Silk Blend Velvet Ombré Tie Dye Bias Cut Backless Gown
1930S Blue Rayon & Silk Net Gown From Paris With Velvet Ribbon Trim, Some Small
Located in New York, NY
1930S Blue Rayon & Silk Net Gown From Paris With Velvet Ribbon Trim, Some Small Holes
1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Burnout Sleeves & Back As-I
Located in New York, NY
1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Burnout Sleeves & Back As-Is For Design
Midcentury Club Chairs in Sea Velvet, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
The team refinished the beechwood frames in Natural with a White Wash stain and selected a gorgeous cotton velvet in the color Sea. The combination allows for the formal velvet to be...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1940S Burgundy Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Burgundy Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown
1980s Lanvin Demi Couture Black Velvet White Silk Satin Strapless Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This fabulous black and ivory Lanvin gown from the 1980s is crafted from rich black velvet with an ivory silk satin lining that elegantly contrasts the skirt. The top of the dress fe...
1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Moiré Taffeta & Beaded Velvet Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Moiré Taffeta & Beaded Velvet Gown
F/W 2002 Ralph Lauren Runway Plunging V Neckline Black Velvet Sleeveless Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant yet sexy Ralph Lauren Purple Label gown debuted on the season's runway as part of look 29, modeled by Betina Holte. This effortlessly chic soft velvet dress features a d...
Victor Costa Brown Velvet + Heavy Satin 1980's Formal Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant fabric blocked formal dress by Victor Costa featuring heavy satin and velvet detailing.
Vintage 1950s 50s Butterscotch Silk Taffeta Velvet Formal Cocktail Bubble Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning butterscotch iridescent silk taffeta formal dress from the 1950s with a velvet shelf bust, ruched bodice and extraordinary bubble hem.
Bill Blass abstract laser cut velvet gown -dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Bill Blass laser velvet gown -dress. Abstract print. wide sleeves. Super light in weight. Pristine condition. Like new! Wearable day or night.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage 1970s long dress Purple Silky velvet 36 s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Brindisi, IT
Fantastic vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress in silky velvet. Embellished with beautiful buttons with shiny stones. A rare, important dress. Color purple Condition: ...
1930's Silk Burnout Velvet Bias Cut Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1930's gorgeous, body hugging bias cut gown is made from luxurious burnout silk velvet in a deco floral pattern. Gown has a draped cowl neck and distinctive bias seaming.
1932 Molyneux Haute-Couture Applique Floral Silk-Velvet Gown
By Molyneux
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredibly rare and highly collectable Edward Molyneux three-piece gown ensemble from 1932. After a period working for the British fashion designer Lucile, Molyneux opened his fashio...
SALE!! Oscar De la Renta Silk Velvet corset Black gown sz 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Blowout Holiday Special Sale Stunning in its simplicity, Oscar de la Renta's floor length gown is the definitive black tie look. Black silk velvet floor length gown with portr...
Vintage Valentino Boutique Black Velvet V Neck Sleeveless Draped Gown SZ 8
By Valentino
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning vintage gown. Straight silhouette with draped side panel for added drama. Elegant back velvet with black satin trim. Sleeveless. V-neckline. Floor length hem. Ribbon belt on...
Oscar de la Renta Vintage Green Velvet Evening Gown Formal Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
This luxurious green velvet evening gown was designed by Oscar de la Renta and has the Oscar de la Renta Studio label. The bodice is smooth deep green velvet and the skirt is satin ...
Victor Costa Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...
$22,298
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Ivory Satin Cutwork Formal Dress, ss 1996
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Formal / Bridal Dress ▪ 'L'Ecole de Danse' collection, Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Crafted from ivory crepe-backed satin cutwork ▪ Boat neck design ▪ Features a lo...
$12,162
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...
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...
Rochas Vintage Inspired Harlow Bias Cut Silk Gown NWT
By Rochas, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As seen on the runway Jean Harlow 1930's inspired gown designed by Rochas. Fashioned of eggshell white silk charmeuse with plunging neckline; spaghetti straps; chemise style bodice...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
Shimmering Alexander McQueen Gold Jeweled Evening Dress Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen entrance maker gold metallic gown. Fashioned of a neutral shimmering gold metallic animal print showered with sparkling crystal embellishments. Mock neck and conc...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$746Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Petite Small - Medium
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
By Lillie Rubin, Janine of London
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
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...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
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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