1950s Red Cotton Dress with Embroidered Peplum
Located in London, GB
1950s or early 1960s red cotton dress with floral embroidered and pleated peplum. The dress also
1950s Red Cotton Dress with Embroidered Peplum
Located in London, GB
1950s or early 1960s red cotton dress with floral embroidered and pleated peplum. The dress also
1950s Grey and White Cotton Box Pleat Dress
Located in London, GB
This late 1950s dress showcases many of the era’s fashionable hallmarks. We love the faux double
1950s Navy and Pink Silk Rose Print Dress
Located in London, GB
background. The dress boasts the most beautiful sculptural sleeve design with folds and pleating of the silk
1950s Jacques Heim Haute Couture Yellow Chiffon Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in London, GB
Outstanding haute couture chiffon column dress by Jacques Heim circa 1958 -1963. A timeless
1950s Susan Small Textured French Blue Cotton Shirt Dress
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
Fabulous late 1950s to early 1960s blue jacquard check dress. Manufactured by well regarded
1950s Grey Wool Dolman Sleeve Dress with Elaborate Beadwork
Located in London, GB
This grey wool dress dates from the very early 1950s has a lovely structured feel to it, and
1950s Sambo Fashions Purple and White Silk Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
Sublime mid to late 1950s shirtwaister dress by Sambo Fashions, cut in a classic fit and flare
1950s Jane Derby by Oscar de la Renta Cotton Floral Dress
By Oscar De La Renta, Jane Derby
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s or early 1960s floral print polished cotton dress from American label Jane
1950S Black Acetate Taffeta Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress With Unique Gathered Det
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Acetate Taffeta Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress With Unique Gathered Details
1950s Cotton Abstract Floral Print Sundress
Located in London, GB
This lively sundress was made in the late 1950s to early 1960s and features some unusual design
1950S Cream Champagne Silk Jacquard Crisscross Bodice Gown
Located in New York, NY
1950S Cream Champagne Silk Jacquard Crisscross Bodice Gown
1950S Golden Yellow Rayon & Nylon Tulle Strapless Gown With Flowers
Located in New York, NY
1950S Golden Yellow Rayon & Nylon Tulle Strapless Gown With Flowers
1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
flaws are to be expected. 1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Strapless Gown
1950S Rainbow Tropical Silk Formal Day Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in rayon and beautifully couture hand finished. 1950S Rainbow Tropical Silk Formal Day
1950s Green Cotton Summer Gown w/ Ethnic Ribbon Detail
Located in Bozeman, MT
wide ribbon. A lot of hours - and fabric - went into the construction of this dress. True surplice
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H 12.5 in W 9.75 in
Lady in Elegant 1950's Formal Dress Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
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Vintage 1950's Strapless Sweetheart Polka Dotted Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling 1950's formal dress with bright red Swiss polka dotted fabric and a full skirt. Strapless
Vintage 1950's Cream Faille Bow and Ribbon Dress Original 1950 Evening Dress UK
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly breathtaking 1950's cream evening gown, accented by a pattern of bows and ribbons and
Travilla Brocade Dress With Velvet Bow Belt, 1950’s
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950’s Travilla ornate brocade dress with a built-in velvet bow belt. The rolled collar dress zips
Vintage 1950's white tulle layered dress strapless sweetheart neckline UK 6-8
Located in Nashville, TN
This timeless and iconic 1950's dress, rendered in a white layered tulle, with delicate pleated
1950s Navy Silk Shawl Collar Dress
By UNIONMADE
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s navy blue silk dress with a fabulously detailed shawl collar neckline that is
Frank Usher 1950s Printed Abstract Blue Silk Dress
By Frank Usher, Frank Usher London
Located in London, GB
Classic late 1950s silk wiggle dress from British designer Frank Usher with an abstract blue print
1950s BATEAU-NECKLINE CREAM LACE FIT AND FLARE DRESS
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1950s cream lace dress is so wonderfully feminine— it reminds me of something Brigitte
1950S Mint Blue Beaded Silk Satin "Mermaid" Gown
Located in New York, NY
Dating to the late 1960s or very early 1960s this sea foam colored dress with its sea shell shaped
1980S Black & White Polka Dot Cotton 1950S Style Summer Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black & White Polka Dot Cotton 1950S Style Summer Gown
1950S CEIL CHAPMAN Black Rayon & Nylon Draped Tulle Horse Hair Braid Tea Length
By Ceil Chapman
Located in New York, NY
of this dress. Additionally has a "Julius Garfinckel & Co Wasington" label sewn into the lining
1990S Olive Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon 1950S Style Gown Boned & Lined In
Located in New York, NY
1990S Olive Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon 1950S Style Gown Boned & Lined In
Vintage 1950's Pink Tiered Tulle Formal Dress with Flowers
Located in Sparks, NV
The 1950's at their finest! Light pink tulle formal dress with a tiered sweetheart bust and back
Early Oleg Cassini Couture Vintage 1950's 50s Black Formal Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Oleg Cassini
Located in Sparks, NV
Extremely rare early Oleg Cassini vintage couture cocktail dress in burnout silk velvet. Hand
Vintage 1950s 50s Blue + Black Silk Full Sweep Cocktail Formal Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
1950's. Off-the-shoulder neckline, rear metal zip and hook closure and full sweep. *Please note that
1950s Susan Small Silk Brocade Midnight Blue and French Blue Dress
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
1950s Susan Small silk formal dress in a beautiful midnight blue and french blue floral print
1950’s Green Floral Print Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 50’s dress typical of the era, this piece comes in forest green silk with a pretty rose
Minx Modes 1950s Peach Silk Crepe Dress
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous peach 1950's silk crepe dress by Minx Modes is taffeta lined with a deep 'v
Vintage 1950s Dusty Pink Prom Style Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning 1950s in a soft dusty pink. The fabric is a ribbed, structured silk that helps
1950s Victor Josselyn Silk Floral Rose Spray Print Dress
Located in London, GB
Late 1950s to early 1960s piece by designer Victor Josselyn who used premium fabrics and production
Leslie Fay 1950s Silk Navy and Cream Circle Print Dress With Belt
Located in London, GB
This superb Leslie Fay 1950s silk circle print dress is in pristine condition and would make an
Vintage 1950s Lemon Pale Yellow Demi Couture Strapless Silk 50s Bubble Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1950s light canary yellow silk chiffon demi couture strapless cocktail bubble dress! So
1950s Vintage Tiered Tulle Formal Barbie Pink Cupcake Prom Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Very 1950s tulle formal dress with a poofy tiered skirt and halter neckline. Details: Fully
1950s Vintage Couture Silk Satin + Creamy Silk Chiffon Formal Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning couture formal dress in the most gorgeous silk chiffon we have ever seen. The silk is
Vintage 1950s 50s Blue Gray Embroidered Tulle Party Formal Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1950s party dress in stormy blue gray. All over embroidery with a tulle overlay and
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
Vintage 1950s 50s Strapless Gold Silk Beaded Formal Gown Dress by Kay Selig
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage gold silk gown from the 1950's by Kay Selig. The strapless bodice is hand
Vintage 1950s 50s Silk Satin Ivory Full Sweep Wedding or Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful and elegant 1950s heavy silk satin formal dress that would make the perfect vintage
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Size: 0 - 10 depending on desired fit
1950's Malcolm Starr Pink Button-Up Collared Dress with Rhinestone Buttons
By Malcolm Starr
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950’s Malcolm Starr pink full length button-up collared dress with oversized silver rhinestone
Vintage 1950's Jacques Heim Haute Couture Pink & White Lace One-Shoulder Dress
By Jacques Heim
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal light-pink and white sculpted party dress by a great French couturier, Jacques Heim. The
Christian Dior London Vintage 1950s Blue Wool Dress Williams & Hopkins UK 10
By Christian Dior
Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Christian Dior vintage blue wool dress, with inner button section, covered by another outer section
Sequin Knit Gown 1950s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
An vintage classic of the now infamous 1950s knit gowns made famous by such icons as Marilyn Monroe
Beaded Sequin Knit Gown 1950s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
An vintage classic of the now infamous 1950s knit gowns made famous by such icons as Marilyn Monroe
Rosalie MaCrini 1950's red satin formal vintage dress
Located in Portland, OR
. Rosalie MaCrini was a designer of formal and cocktail dresses who designed for many celebrities and
1950's Giuditta Italian Couture Black Silk & Ivory Satin Full-Skirt Formal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
inches Waist:26 inches Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:60 inches This 1950's Giuditta Italian Couture gown
1950's Elegant Pink-Roses Embroidered Silk Organza Strapless Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
party dress has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The fabric alone is unbelievable. A
Vintage 1950's Emma Domb Rose-Garden Floral Cotton & Satin Applique Sequin Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Emma Domb designer formal garden gown is in excellent condition with no rips, stains or holes
1950s Paris Vintage Dress Pink Satin Jacquard Formal Evening Gown
Located in Portland, OR
When I acquired this gown from an estate of vintage clothing I handled, I was told that this dress
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...
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
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...
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS - Medium
1970s Bill Blass Brown White One Shoulder Vintage One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s BILL BLASS chocolate brown and white one shoulder swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a sloped with stripe at waistband, and above the bust. Built in interior support at bust. Gr...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Minimalist Olive Green Maxi Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Olive green maxi dress with a high waist and sleeveless sleeves by Moschino. Details: Fully Lined Side Pockets Back Zip Closure Estimated Size: M-L Color: Olive Green Fabr...
Alberta Ferretti Intricately Seamed Sexy High Waisted Purple Silk Skirt
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in New Hope, PA
Lustrous royal purple silk is used for this high waisted skirt. It is seamed for the most figure flattering fit and the seams have a hand stitched detail for an extra touch of elegan...
$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...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Stunning Early 1990s Custom All Over Sequin + Crystals Pink Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite early 90s sequin gown! Features thousands of pale pink micro sequins throughout the dress, with crystal embellishments at sleeves, bust, and back. Beautiful mermaid silhoue...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
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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