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Victorian Day Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Victorian Style Sheer Organdy Dress
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

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Late 20th Century Day Dresses

1990s Anna Sui Victorian Print Silk Mini Dress
1990s Anna Sui Victorian Print Silk Mini 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

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1990s American Day Dresses

FW 2015 Alexander McQueen Ruffled silk-blend lace Victorian style dress
FW 2015 Alexander McQueen Ruffled silk-blend lace Victorian style dress

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

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Victorian Western Style Maroon Floral Print Dress
Victorian Western Style Maroon Floral Print Dress

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

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1970s Aesthetic Day Dresses

Victorian MORPHEW COLLECTION White Cotton Lace Dress
Victorian MORPHEW COLLECTION White Cotton Lace Dress

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Victorian White Embroidered Dress, Upcycled Studio VL
Victorian White Embroidered Dress, Upcycled Studio VL

Victorian White Embroidered Dress, Upcycled Studio VL

By Leslie Chin x Studio VL, Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

Victorian White Embroidered Dress, Upcycled Studio VL. One of a kind 19th Century cotton batiste

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1890s American Maxi Dresses

Antique Victorian Calico Dress
Antique Victorian Calico Dress

Antique Victorian Calico Dress

$324Sale Price|44% Off

Size: see description for sizing

Antique Victorian Calico Dress

Located in New York, NY

I am so excited to share this incredibly rare Victorian calico dress; it's so difficult to find

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1880s Tea Gowns

Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s
Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s

Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian embroidered cotton batiste lace gown embroidered with the name Hattie from the early

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Early 1900s American Maxi Dresses

Alexander McQueen S/S 2017 Blush Sheer Lace Victorian Mini Dress
Alexander McQueen S/S 2017 Blush Sheer Lace Victorian Mini 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

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

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1920s Victorian Curtain Lace Dress
1920s Victorian Curtain Lace Dress

1920s Victorian Curtain Lace Dress

Located in New York, NY

lovely and simple dress from the art deco era was made from earlier Victorian or Edwardian hand

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Early 20th Century American Day Dresses

Hand Embroidered Victorian Lace Dress
Hand Embroidered Victorian Lace Dress

Hand Embroidered Victorian Lace Dress

By Jason Lyon

Located in New York, NY

Original design made from hand embroidered Hungarian lace.

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2010s American Day Dresses

Morphew Handmade Victorian Cotton Lace Dress
Morphew Handmade Victorian Cotton Lace Dress

Morphew Handmade Victorian Cotton Lace Dress

Located in New York, NY

Handmade Victorian Cotton Lace Dress by Morphew

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2010s American Day Dresses

Reversible Dress made from Victorian Lace
Reversible Dress made from Victorian Lace

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.

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Late 19th Century American Day Dresses

Frilly Victorian White Cotton Lace Dress
Frilly Victorian White Cotton Lace Dress

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

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1890s American Day Dresses

1970s Lanvin Victorian Floral Print Dress
1970s Lanvin Victorian Floral Print Dress

1970s Lanvin Victorian Floral Print Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in New York, NY

1970s Lanvin Printed Dress

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1970s French Day Dresses

Valentino 1970s Nouveau Victorian Floral Dress
Valentino 1970s Nouveau Victorian Floral Dress

Valentino 1970s Nouveau Victorian Floral Dress

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

. Valentino Boutique maxi-dress with bohemian floral print and great blouson sleeves. The wide skirt is

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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Loose Boho Dress Made From Victorian Lace
Loose Boho Dress Made From Victorian Lace

Loose Boho Dress Made From Victorian Lace

Located in New York, NY

Loose Boho Dress Made From Victorian Lace

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Early 1900s American Day Dresses

JUNYA WATANABE black Victorian 'tattered' pleated dress
JUNYA WATANABE black Victorian 'tattered' pleated dress

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses

JUNYA WATANABE black wool tattered Victorian dress - 2003
JUNYA WATANABE black wool tattered Victorian dress - 2003

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses

Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Lace Dress
Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Lace Dress

Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Lace Dress

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Cream Organic Cotton Lace Dress

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Early 1900s Casual Dresses

Gunne Sax Cotton Lace High Neck Victorian Style Dress
Gunne Sax Cotton Lace High Neck Victorian Style Dress

Gunne Sax Cotton Lace High Neck Victorian Style Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Gunne Sax lace dress takes your wardrobe back to the Victorian era, with a fully lined

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1970s Babydoll Day Dresses

1920s Jacket made from Victorian Lace
1920s Jacket made from Victorian Lace

1920s Jacket made from Victorian Lace

Located in New York, NY

This is a lovely jacket-style dress made in the 1920s from earlier lace. The lace is a combination

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Early 20th Century American Day Dresses

Victorian Style Christian Dior Lace Trimmed Negligee
Victorian Style Christian Dior Lace Trimmed Negligee

Victorian Style Christian Dior Lace Trimmed Negligee

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Style Christian Dior Lace Trimmed Negligee

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Late 20th Century Day Dresses

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Tucson, AZ

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By Chloé

Located in London, GB

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By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Balmain, Pierre Balmain

Located in Water Mill, NY

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1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier

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Victorian Day Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary victorian day dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, beige and more. You’re likely to find the perfect victorian day dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Anna Sui, Comme des Garçons and Leslie Chin x Studio VL are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a victorian day dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Victorian Day Dress?

The price for a victorian day dress starts at $173 and tops out at $8,000, and on average, selling for $788.

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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