Jean Paul Gaultier Victorian Style Sheer Organdy Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier Victorian Style Sheer Organdy Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Victorian Style Sheer Organdy Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier Victorian Style Sheer Organdy Dress
1990s Anna Sui Victorian Print Silk Mini Dress
By Anna Sui
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Anna Sui black silk mini dress with Victorian print. Size 42/ US S 29" length, 34" bust, 32" waist. Condition: Excellent.
FW 2015 Alexander McQueen Ruffled silk-blend lace Victorian style dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter Collection 2015-2016 Ruffled silk-blend lace dress size S made in Italy color: black condition: gently used elastic fabric fabric: 98% silk + 1%...
Victorian Black & White Haute Couture Silk Organdy 1880S Bustle Dress With Bead
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Black & White Haute Couture Silk Organdy 1880S Bustle Dress With Beaded Trim
Victorian Western Style Maroon Floral Print Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maroon is always a statement color, and this Victorian dress infused with Western undertones is the perfect example.The front tie cinches the waist and gives an unforgettable silhoue...
Victorian MORPHEW COLLECTION White Cotton Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Victorian MORPHEW COLLECTION White Cotton Lace Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials sourced from around the globe. Our susta...
Victorian White Embroidered Dress, Upcycled Studio VL
By Studio VL, Leslie Chin x Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Victorian White Embroidered Dress, Upcycled Studio VL. One of a kind 19th Century cotton batiste dress inserted with different types of lace and then hand re-embroidered with creepy ...
1970S White Victorian Revival Lace Long Sleeved Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S White Victorian Revival Lace Long Sleeved Dress
Victorian Black Lace Jet Beaded Collar & Bodice Dress
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Black Lace Jet Beaded Collar & Bodice Dress
Edwardian White Hand Embroidered Organic Cotton Victorian Lace Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Hand Embroidered Organic Cotton Victorian Lace Tea Dress
1970S White Cotton Lace Victorian Style Dress With Drawstring Waist
Located in New York, NY
1970S White Cotton Lace Victorian Style Dress With Drawstring Waist
1980s Victorian Cream & Brown Floral Print Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980s Victorian Cream & Brown Floral Print Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Dress
1990'S COMME DES GARÇONS Cotton Lawn Victorian Floral Printed Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
1990'S COMME DES GARÇONS Cotton Lawn Victorian Floral Printed Dress
1950S Off White Strapless Dress Made From Victorian Hand Embroidered Cotton Eye
Located in New York, NY
1950S Off White Strapless Dress Made From Victorian Hand Embroidered Cotton Eyelet Lace With Matching Bolero
1970s-Style Summer Halter Midi Dress W/ Hand-Crochet & Victorian Eyelet Skirt
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Summer of Love styled halter midi dress with hand-crochet bust and midriff set on a Victorian cotton eyelet skirt. Empire waist, bikini top styling ties at the neck. Sweet an...
1920S Eggplant Purple Silk Crepe De Chine Victorian Style Long Sleeve Dress Wit
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
Victorian Off White Hand Embroidered Organic Linen Short Sleeve Nightgown Duste
Located in New York, NY
Some areas of wear and age. Super soft, over 120 years old! Beautiful milk glass buttons Victorian Off White Hand Embroidered Organic Linen Short Sleeve Nightgown Duster Dress
Alexander McQueen S/S 2017 Blush Sheer Lace Victorian Mini Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A romantic Spring/Summer 2017 Alexander McQueen mini dress rendered in delicate blush sheer lace, channeling Victorian-inspired femininity through a modern, ethereal lens. This piece...
Victorian-Era Handmade Cotton Floral Print Dress with Lace Boned Bodice - Sz 2
Located in Kingston, NY
Antique Victorian-era handmade dress crafted from lightweight cotton in a delicate allover floral print in soft green, orange, black and cream tones. The dress features a fitted bodi...
MA Red, White & Blue Cotton Blend Victorian Lace Patchwork Gown
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Atelier Red, White & Blue Cotton Blend Victorian Lace Patchwork Gown
1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian R
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian Revival Bustle
1920s Victorian Curtain Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Scarlet O'Hara wasn't the first to take down the drapes in her moment of sartorial distress. This lovely and simple dress from the art deco era was made from earlier Victorian or Edw...
Hand Embroidered Victorian Lace Dress
By Jason Lyon
Located in New York, NY
Original design made from hand embroidered Hungarian lace.
Morphew Handmade Victorian Cotton Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Victorian Cotton Lace Dress by Morphew
Reversible Dress made from Victorian Lace
Located in New York, NY
Reversible Dress made from Victorian Lace with amazing 3-d embroidery of art nouveau dragonflys.
Frilly Victorian White Cotton Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
This Fun summer dress is made from 100 year old organic cotton and lace. The bust is lined with new cotton and the dress feels fun and flirty on.
1970s Lanvin Victorian Floral Print Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
1970s Lanvin Printed Dress
Valentino 1970s Nouveau Victorian Floral Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely on trend this season from this season's hottest designer. Own the original here. Valentino Boutique maxi-dress with bohemian floral print and great blouson sleeves. The wi...
Loose Boho Dress Made From Victorian Lace
Located in New York, NY
Loose Boho Dress Made From Victorian Lace
JUNYA WATANABE black Victorian 'tattered' pleated dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black Victorian 'tattered' wool dress with pleats from Junya Watanabe by Comme des Garcons dating to winter 2002. Size 'S'. The bust measures approximately 34", waist 28" and length ...
White Cotton Victorian Eyelet Embroidered Lace Maxi Dress
Located in New York, NY
White Cotton Victorian Eyelet Embroidered Lace Maxi Dress
JUNYA WATANABE black wool tattered Victorian dress - 2003
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful jet black Victorian 'tattered' wool dress with cleverly designed bow at hips from Junya Watanabe by Comme des Garcons dating to fall 2003. Size 'M'. The bust measures appro...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
A French Victorian Bustle Day Dress and Pouf in Sky-blue Taffeta Circa 1875
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1870/1875 France. Day dress with princess, two-part bodice and skirt on a bustle cage. Sky-blue taffeta decorated with starched cream gauze called tarlatane, finely wrinkled ...
1970s Victorian Style Linen Dress with Handmade Lace Details
Located in New York, NY
1970s Victorian Style Linen Dress with Handmade Lace Details
1970s Gucci Style Silk Organza Victorian Inspired Sheer Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970s Gucci Style Silk Organza Victorian Inspired Sheer Lace Dress
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Victorian Cotton Voile Dress With Lace Details & Black
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Victorian Cotton Voile Dress With Lace Details & Black Ribbon Belt MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials s...
Amazing Victorian Embroidered Wool Dress with Lace Train and Sheer Net Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Victorian Embroidered Wool Dress with Lace Train and Sheer Net Sleeves. Garment has lived over 120 years and there are numerous repairs as well as alterations to this piece.
Belle Epoque Swan Neck Princess Line Victorian Organic Cotton and Lace Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Belle Epoque Swan Neck Princess Line Victorian Organic Cotton and Lace Tea Dress
Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Lace Dress
Morphew Collection Ruffled Silk Victorian Quilt Dress
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Collection Ruffled Silk Victorian Quilt Dress
Reworked Victorian Organic Cotton + Lace Backless Dress
Located in New York, NY
Reworked Victorian Organic Cotton + Lace Backless Dress
1970's Victorian Floral Cotton & Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970's Victorian Floral Cotton & Lace Dress
Victorian MORPHEW COLLECTION White Organic Cotton Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Victorian MORPHEW COLLECTION White Organic Cotton Lace Dress
1950S White Cotton Victorian Style Night Shirt Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S White Cotton Victorian Style Night Shirt Dress
1900S White Organic Cotton & Victorian Lace Chemise Dress
Located in New York, NY
1900S White Organic Cotton & Victorian Lace Chemise Dress
MORPHEW COLLECTION Ecru Cotton & Victorian Linen Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Ecru Cotton & Victorian Linen Lace Dress
Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Dress
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Dress
Victorian White Hand Embroidered Organic Cotton 1860S Chemise Dress
Located in New York, NY
Victorian White Hand Embroidered Organic Cotton 1860S Chemise Dress
1970S Cotton Blend Voile Boho Victorian Paisley & Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Cotton Blend Voile Boho Victorian Paisley & Lace Dress
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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