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.
$275
Size: none; comparable to size M
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 Holly's Harp 1970s Crop Top and Wide Leg Palazzo Pants Ensemble Small
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Brilliant vintage 70s HOLLY'S HARP colorful abstract crop halter top and wide leg palazzo trousers! Super soft cotton with a beautiful print in pinks, browns, green and white. Chic o...
B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
$1,200Sale Price|20% 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 througho...
$350
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Sheer Yellow Jeweled Plissé Tunic and Cigarette Pant Ensemble – XS, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Before you and the other Warhol Superstars get together for your next evening at The Factory, you’ll want to get your hands on this bit of catnip. In a blinding yellow (that, coinci...
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 ...
Unworn 1970s Teal Traina Vintage Jersey Knit Op Art Maxi Dress with Open Back
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Slinky and sexy jersey knit maxi dress in a unique red and tan print by Teal Traina in unworn condition with the original tags attached. Unlined with rear zip, button, tie and snap c...
The Rudi Gernreich "monokini" 1964 Topless Bathing Suit RARE!
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer, Rudi Gernreich, was one of the most revolutionary designers of the 20th century. The rare Gernreich 1964 topless bathing suit was one of the most sensational, shocking, ...
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...
Thierry Mugler Silk Corset Dramatic Sculptural Bustier Top
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Collectors piece. Dramatic pure Silk bustier, assuming Spring 1985 Collection. A masterpiece of sartorial artistry by the legend Mister Mugler...
$9,800
Size: Small ( 2 - 4 )
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 f...
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.
Ossie Clark For Radley Pink Crepe Maxi Dress With Keyhole Neckline
By Ossie Clark
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Ossie Clark for Radley pink moss crepe maxi dress featuring a wrap skirt with extra long waist ties, a collared neckline with keyhole opening detail, fabric-covered buttons an...
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 ...
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...
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
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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