1970S Kamehameka Pink & Red Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Hawaiian Kaftan Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Kamehameka Pink & Red Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Hawaiian Kaftan Dress MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past.
1970S Kamehameka Pink & Red Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Hawaiian Kaftan Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Kamehameka Pink & Red Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Hawaiian Kaftan Dress MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past.
Graphic Polynesian Tiki Barkcloth Sleeveless Maxi Dress w Neck Sash – M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Whether you find yourself at a Tiki-themed backyard party, longing for the beaches of Hawaii, or vacationing in Tahiti, this easy, packable and colorful throwback to the 1960s takes ...
1950s Black and Creme Embroidered Cotton Strapless Dress with Shawl 50s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Vintage 1950s strapless barkcloth dress with creme and cotton fern embroidery.
1960S Cotton Barkcloth Hawaiian Gold Foil Printed Maxi Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Cotton Barkcloth Hawaiian Gold Foil Printed Maxi Dress
1960S Hot Pink Cotton Barkcloth Made In Hawaii Hawaiian Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Hot Pink Cotton Barkcloth Made In Hawaii Hawaiian Dress
1970S Green Cotton Barkcloth Hawaiian Border Print Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Green Cotton Barkcloth Hawaiian Border Print Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
1960S ALFRED SHAHEEN Cotton Barkcloth Hawaiian Butterfly Print Dress With Peek-
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in New York, NY
1960S ALFRED SHAHEEN Cotton Barkcloth Hawaiian Butterfly Print Dress With Peek-A-Boo Sleeves
1970S Printed Multicolor Cotton Barkcloth Geometric Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1970S Printed Multicolor Cotton Barkcloth Geometric Kaftan
1970S Printed Tropical Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1960/70's Pleated Cotton Barkcloth Tropical Print Kaftan
1970's Pink & Purple Psychedelic Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1970's Pink & Purple Psychedelic Cotton Barkcloth Pleated Kaftan
1970'S Purple, Pink & Orange Cotton Barkcloth Psychedelic Empire Waist Maxi Dre
Located in New York, NY
measures 32 under the bust with elastic around the back which stretches up to 39 inches. 1970'S Purple, Pink & Orange Cotton Barkcloth Psychedelic Empire Waist Maxi Dress
1960S Neon Cotton Barkcloth Psychedelic Rainforest Print Shift Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Neon Cotton Barkcloth Psychedelic Rainforest Print Shift Dress
Hawaiian 1970's Liberty House Barkcloth Tiki Cotton Dress
By LIBERTY HOUSE
Located in Atlanta, GA
This fun maxi length sundress has quite a Hawaiian pedigree including two labels from both Penelope and Liberty House both famous Hawaiian retailers and manufacturers of quality appa...
C.1970 Hawaiian Barkcloth Caftan Lounger With Tribal Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
Don this c.1970 Hawaiian caftan dress by THC Hawaiian Textiles and transport yourself to a favorite exotic locale...whether it be the islands or your very own backyard.
Vintage 1950's Sequins Metallic Barkcloth Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * celery green barkcloth * metallic gold painted flowers * sequins accents * full skirt * metal side zipper condition | excellent fits like xs/s ...
Vintage Moroccan Caftan Hot Pink with Gold, 1970's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage Moroccan caftan hot pink color embroidered with gold, circa 1970s. This long maxi poly jersey dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with traditional designs in ...
$676Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Tachi Castillo Hot Pink Mexican Crochet Vintage Cotton 70s Maxi Dress
By Tachi Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s TACHI CASTILLO hot pink 3/4 bell sleeve cotton crochet boho maxi dress ! Castillo was a Mexican designer who was famed for her textile works, and her ability to transform ...
Ceil Chapman 1960s Raspberry Pink + Gold Silk Brocade Flower Vintage 60s Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN gold metallic and raspberry pink silk brocade flowers and swirls printed full length evening dress! Features pink flowers and swirls throughout. Elegan...
1970's BIBA magenta floral broderie anglaise dress
By Biba
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Biba, Late 1970's A romantic maxi dress from Biba, dating to the late 1970's. Made in magenta-purple cotton broderie anglaise fabric, the dress has a loose silhouette gathered benea...
1960's EMILIO PUCCI silk printed jersey dress with billowing sleeves
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Emilio Pucci, 1960's A very rare printed silk jersey dress by Emilio Pucci dating to the 1960's. It features one of Pucci's signature kaleidoscopic prints in bright, saturated color...
1960s Sunflowers Print Embroidered Sleeveless Multi Color Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s custom made sleeveless shift cocktail dress in multi color sunflowers embroidered in gold metallic floral netting overlay. Perfect for mother of the bride or wedding . Color : ...
Sleeveless maxi dress in printed silk Pauline Trigère Circa 1970's
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless maxi dress in printed silk. Blue silk lining. Zip middle back + hook&eye SIZE L Pauline Trigère (November 4, 1908 – February 13, 2002) was a Franco-American couturière. ...
Long sleeveless printed jersey dress Emilio Pucci for Formfit Rodgers Circa 1960
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long sleeveless printed jersey dress. Silk lining. Branded fabric: EPFR ( Emilio Pucci for Formfit Rodgers) SIZE S
1960s Moroccan Pink Silk Damask Caftan with Hand Embroidery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An exceptional 1960s Moroccan silk damask caftan handcrafted from luminous blush pink silk woven with delicate metallic floral arabesques. Traditional hand-applied sfifa passementeri...
Vintage Alex Colman 1970s Pink Floral Print Bohemian Cotton 70s Maxi Dress Gown
By Alex Colman
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately a modern US size SmallPlease refer to the measurements for the most accurate fit. Bust: 34 inches Waist: 27 inches Hips: Up to 48 inches Length: 54 inches from top bac...
1970s Fink Modell Hot Pink Tassel Rayon Jersey Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s dress by French design house FINK MODELL! Beautiful vibrant hot pink color with purple and black stripes on the shoulders. Tassels at each shoulder add just the right...
1970s Jon Adam Cotton Novelty Print Halter Neck Dress
Located in London, GB
Original 1970s cotton midi dress by British boutique label Jon Adam. The dress has a very desirable novelty scenic print showcasing a Japanese woman picking fruit from a tree surroun...
$895
Size: Medium / Large
1970s Patchwork Size Medium / Large Novelty Print Vintage 70s Cotton Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s novelty print larger size cotton halter maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of purple, blue, turquoise, yellow and orange throughout. Hidden zipper up the back. Ties at...
Backless silk printed evening dress Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless silk printed evening dress. Dress: 100 silk. Lining: 100% acetate Zip and hook&eye on the left side. Hook&eye behind the neck. SIZE M ( Bust and hips are large but bust is ...
1970s Documented Paulette Buraud Pink and Gold Silk Paisley Dress
Located in London, GB
This high-glamour maxi-gown is attributed to French Couturier Paulette Buraud and is from the summer 1970 pret-a-porter collection. A near identical dress was photographed for Jours...
1970s Lipstick Red Embroidered Linen + Cotton Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
1970s lipstick red linen and cotton blend long bell sleeve caftan maxi dress! Features embroidery in red, yellow, black and white around the neck and sleeves. Simply slips over the h...
$995Sale Price|33% Off
Size: Extra Small
Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped Applique Jacket Fall 2013
By Comme des Garçons
Located in University City, MO
Comme des Garcons Avant-garde striped floral rosette applique jacket Fall 2013 Extra Small Size The edgy unique high fashion jacket is constructed with black & white stripes thro...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress IT 44
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2004 Black Multiway Bustier Midi Length Evening Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2004 Black Multiway Bustier Midi Length Evening Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2004 Style: Bustier dress Color(s): Shades of b...
Vintage Phase II California 1960s Cream Brown Micro Mini Dress XS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage cream and brown micro mini dress. fit & flare silhouette. ruffle bib collar along the bodice. trumpet sleeves. ties at back waist + back zip closure. 🥀 An amazing piece...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
$1,064Sale Price|30% Off
Christian Lacroix Vintage Embroidered Blazer
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage white blazer featuring a gorgeous embroidered floral design. This blazer features : - Cropped length. - Notched lapels. - Gorgeous multicolored embroidered...
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE
Vintage Susan Small Cotton Summer Gown
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage gown by Susan Small.The dress is in a colourful patchwork print, and has a v neckline, cap sleeves, a self fabric tie belt, frill at the hem, and a central back zip.
FABULOUS Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Les Solaris Blouse Top Sheer Net Leather
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler Couture creation, SS2001 Les Solarisées Collection. Extremely rare and fabulous vintage Couture piece, documented seen on the Runway. Dripping in celestial se...
Beaded fringes and sequin sleeveless top on yellow knit base STEPHEN CHU 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beaded fringes and sequin sleeveless top on yellow knit base ( probably wool) Acetate or rayon lining. Zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye. SIZE S/M
Gianni Versace Silk Patchwork Print Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gianni Versace in a compilation patchwork of some of his most notable colorful prints including scrolls, feathers and flowers. It is sleeveless and has a ...
$9,800
Size: Small ( 2 )
Gianni Versace Fall 1992 Bondage S&M Collection Runway Leather Fringe 92 Pants
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare museum worthy vintage Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1992 S&M Bondage Collection runway leather pants ! Naomi Campbell strutted down the runway in these trousers. High waisted fit w...
Balestra Rome Couture Vintage 1960s Ombre Silk Chiffon Dress
By Renato Balestra, BALESTRA
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1960's Italian Couture sheath dress from the Roman couturier Balestra. Pieces by Renato Balestra are very hard to find, especially examples of his earlier work like this dre...
$876Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Dynasty Paisley Bright Colorful Silk Vintage 60s Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s DYNASTY paisley bright colorful silk sleeveless shift dress ! Features a tailored bodice, with hidden metal zipper up the back and hook-and-eye closure. POCKETS at each si...
Herve Leger Bodycon Dress 1990s
By Herve Léger
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful bight pink fitted dress from master designer Herve Leger in his signature stretch fabric. The dress has spaghetti straps and the body conscious fit he is famous for. It ...
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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