1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII
1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII
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
1940s Novelty Ship Print Pastel Coloured Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming 1940s pastel toned shirt dress is in beautiful vintage condition and has a feminine
1940S Purple Embroidered Antique Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Purple Embroidered Antique Lace Gown
1940S Green & Purple Floral Plaid Rayon Taffeta Summer Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Green & Purple Floral Plaid Rayon Taffeta Summer Gown
1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
1940S Red Rayon Blend Crepe Back Satin Classic Hollywood Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red Rayon Blend Crepe Back Satin Classic Hollywood Gown
1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
Has no label but bought in Paris. Beautiful French construction and is entirely hand finished. 1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par
Located in New York, NY
Haute Couture Quality from Paris no label, many holes & tears but NOT dry rot. Sold as is 1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Paris
1940S Black Silk Rayon Blend Faille Asymmetrical Wrap Bodice Gown With Bows &
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Rayon Blend Faille Asymmetrical Wrap Bodice Gown With Bows & Shirring
1940S OMAR KIAM Dove Grey Cotton Elaborately Embroidered Summer Gown With Shoul
Located in New York, NY
1940S OMAR KIAM Dove Grey Cotton Elaborately Embroidered Summer Gown With Shoulder & Waist Ties
1940S NICHOLAS UNGAR Dusty Rose Rayon Blend Satin Plissé Stripe Gown With Train
By Nicholas Ungar
Located in New York, NY
1940S NICHOLAS UNGAR Dusty Rose Rayon Blend Satin Plissé Stripe Gown With Train
$8,500
H 28 in W 22 in D 1 in
Formal Portrait of a Chinese Man in Traditional Dress
Located in Miami, FL
Dressed in traditional clothing, a handsome Chinese man is depicted as he sits resolutely with one
Canvas, Oil
$1,800
H 19.75 in W 13.75 in
"Formal Dress Called <Of The Maghzen>", from "Costumes of Morocco"
Located in Detroit, MI
"Costume du D'Apparat dit du Maghzen" translated to "Formal Dress Called " is plate number 14 in
Paper, Gouache
1940'S Baby Blue & Pink Rayon Jacquard Floral Negligee Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Baby Blue & Pink Rayon Jacquard Floral Negligee Slip Dress
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
1940'S Can-Can Dancer Novelty Print Cold Rayon Gown With Ruffles Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940's Can-Can Dancer Novelty Print Cold Rayon Gown With Ruffles
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
1940S JOURDELLE OF HOLLYWOOD White & Red Cold Rayon Crepe Gown With Belt
Located in New York, NY
1940S JOURDELLE OF HOLLYWOOD White & Red Cold Rayon Crepe Gown With Belt
1940S Mustard Yellow Old Hollywood Rayon Crepe Gown With Beaded Collar Detail
Located in New York, NY
1940S Mustard Yellow Old Hollywood Rayon Crepe Gown With Beaded Collar Detail MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as...
1940S Yellow Chiffon Gown With Tiers Of Lace Trim
Located in New York, NY
1940S Yellow Chiffon Gown With Tiers Of Lace Trim
1940S Black Rayon & Nylon Gown With Metallic Lace On Tulle
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Rayon & Nylon Gown With Metallic Lace On Tulle
40s Gorgeous Floral Satin Dressing Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful rayon satin floral print dressing gown with long hidden front zipper, gathered shoulders, puff sleeve and matching sash is equally gorgeous at home or on the town!
Vintage 1940's Metallic Hand Sequin + Beaded Formal Black Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1940's black crepe dress with metallic sequin and beadwork across the front which is all
Vintage 1940's Cream Crepe Sequin + Beaded Formal Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate bias cut vintage dress from the 1940's. Flattering asymmetrical cut with a sequin and
Vintage 1940s 40s Brown Taffeta Formal Dress with Bakelite Buttons + Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning textured metallic 1940's cocktail dress with portrait collar, nipped, belted waist and a
1940s Navy And White Polkadot Dress With Belt
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1940s navy and white polkadot dress is in superb vintage condition for something of
1940S Brown & Yellow Rayon Blend Jersey Butterfly Novelty Print Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Brown & Yellow Rayon Blend Jersey Butterfly Novelty Print Gown
1940S Ivory Rayon Jersey Gown With Fringe
Located in New York, NY
As is: small holes & knicks in the fabric, light stain on the hem 1940S Ivory Rayon Jersey Gown With Fringe
1940S Burgundy Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Burgundy Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown
1949 Christian Dior Haute-Couture Rare Molded Gown Ensemble
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
simplicity." This classic dress is a wonderful mix of these elements. Measurements Bustier Bust:34-35
Hawaiian Silk Gown 1940s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Hawaiian silk print gown. Authentic floral print on black background. Item features a boned bodice, zips up side with a full length front wrap skirt. Ruched singl...
1951 Christain Dior Original NY Strapless Polka-Dot Silk Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, for the American market, before he passed away. The dress is fashioned is a stunning charcoal & white
Vintage 1940's Silver Silk Satin Shawl-Collar Low Backside Sculpted Formal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Enchanting ballgowns from the late 1940's era are perennial favorites and this silver showstopper
Rare Custom Gilbert Adrian Vintage Dress 1940s Black Fringe Formal Evening Gown
By Gilbert Adrian
Located in Portland, OR
dress was a custom creation and is really spectacular. Unfortunately, my photographs don't really do it
1944 Irene Lentz Black Silk-Rayon Asymmetric Draped Hourglass Formal Gown
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stores. This breathtaking black silk-rayon gown, dating back to the mid 1940's, is a perfect example of
1940's Ceil Chapman Floral Garden Silk-Chiffon Hourglass Bias-Cut Gown & Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alluring early labeled 1940's Ceil Chapman silk-chiffon gown in the most stunning colorful floral
Emma Domb Formal Vintage Dress 1940s Slipper Satin Pink Evening Gown Bridal
By Emma Domb
Located in Portland, OR
dress is in excellent condition and has pretty net trim on the semi off-shoulder pleated shawl collar
Sold|$3,195
Size: Medium
Hattie Carnegie 1930s Black Velvet and White Fox Fur Vintage 30s Opera Jacket
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and rare 1930s HATTIE CARNEGIE for I MAGNIN black silk velvet opera coat with dramatic white fox fur oversized collar! Features the softest most luxurious silk velvet and hi...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Betty Carol, Mamselle
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
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 ...
1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and hard-to-find garment, this fantastic mid 20’s Art-Deco evening cape will go with just about everything ! Made of black tulle and thousands of hand-sewn sparkling silver sequ...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Iconic Charlestone sequins dress
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Iconic Charlestone sequins black dress totally made in italy in italian size range 42
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
1920S Black Silk Velvet Cape Lined In Champagne Silver Lamé
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Velvet Cape Lined In Champagne Silver Lamé
The NWT Alexander McQueen 2007 Velvet Beaded Flame Gown Entrance Maker!
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly coveted and now part of permanent museum collections is Alexander McQueen's 2007 sumptuous velvet flame gown. This is the final one in my inventory offered brand new and unwo...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
$13,100
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped silk corset and skirt set, ss 1998
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped chiffon evening two piece ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Off-shoulder corset with draped neckline ▪ Internal boning designed to cinch the waist and push brea...
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...
2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Austin, TX
Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta gown gold label off the shoulder, fishtail train fitted waist Condition: fair, water damage at hem, see video. Bust 34" , Waist 25" , Hips 39", Lengt...
1950s Creme And Black Silk Lace cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Creme Silk Dress with black lace cocktail dress with fitted waist and large lapel. Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Length: 43 inches
1960's Jean Patou Bordeau Suede Coat Full Mink Lining
By Jean Patou
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unusual Jean Patou bordeau suede whip stitched swing coat lined in honey colored mink from the 1960s. So cozy and stylish, this swing coat is perfect over anything to keep you warm i...
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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