Dauphin, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress
Located in New York, NY
Chic and glamourous Dauphin, Saint Tropez, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress on fine silk broadcloth crepe with slightly Asian overtones with motifs of undulating waves and open l...
1960s French Batik Rainbow Silk Sleeveless Dress
Located in London, GB
This French couture dress was designed in the late 1960s and is tailored from a watercolour rainbow printed silk chiffon using a batik technique.
1970's Diane von Furstenberg Navy and Yellow Batik Wrap Dress
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Diane von Furstenberg classic wrap dress in a yellow and navy blue batik print. Crafted in a cotton and rayon blend, the dress is cut in DVF’s iconic wrap silhouette and features a p...
Purple Batik Cotton Maxi Caftan Dress with Batwing Sleeves Size 8/10, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage 1970s Caftan Maxi Dress in Batik Fabric with Batwing Sleeves. A stunning example of 1970s bohemian elegance, this vintage ethnic caftan maxi dress radiates vibrant energy and...
Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Happy Malaysia Thai International Airlines
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Asia travel poster - Visit Happy Malaysia Fly there by Thai International - featuring a great photo of two smiling Malaysian ladies in traditional colourful batik dr...
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1980s Tarquin Ebker Black + Bronze Silk Chiffon Batik Print Strapless 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Avant Garde vintage 80s TARQUIN EBKER black and metallic bronze batik print silk chiffon strapless dress! Ebker was known for his impeccable attention to detail, and his work wa...
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Black and White Batik Print 1990s Flamenco Mini Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
Banana leaves and batik prints throughout. Simply slips over the head.
Bonwit Teller 1970s Batik Print Belted Cotton 70s Vintage Brown Safari Dress
By Bonwit Teller
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1970s BONWIT TELLER batik printed cotton shirt dress! Features warm tones of brown, terra-cotta, tan and ivory.
LANVIN Batik Print Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
1970's Lanvin dress in a very light and breezy cotton batik fabric.
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H 39.77 in W 25.2 in
Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Happy Malaysia Thai International Airlines
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Asia travel poster - Visit Happy Malaysia Fly there by Thai International - featuring a great photo of two smiling Malaysian ladies in traditional colourful batik dr...
Paper
1940S Red & Black Organic Cotton Nigerian "Ngozi" Batik Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red & Black Organic Cotton Nigerian "Ngozi" Batik Dress
Jean - Louis Scherrer 1980s Colourful Batik Print Silk Shirt Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
This vibrant 1980s colourful batik style printed silk shirt dress by Jean - Louis Scherrer is in excellent condition and has a dynamic modern aesthetic.
1970s African Viscose Batik Maxi Dress with Lace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Handmade 1970s African viscose bohemian printed maxi dress. Viscose batik with dramatic cream crocheted lace details.
1960S African Batik Printed Cotton Dress With Appliqué Bodice
Located in New York, NY
1960S African Batik Printed Cotton Dress With Appliqué Bodice
1970S Brown & Red Polyester Jersey Batik Paisley Print Shirt Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Brown & Red Polyester Jersey Batik Paisley Print Shirt Dress
1950S Burgundy & Blue Cotton Fleur De Lis Batik Print Wrap Top Swing Skirt Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Burgundy & Blue Cotton Fleur De Lis Batik Print Wrap Top Swing Skirt Dress
1970'S Printed Polynesian Silk Hand Wax Batik Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1970's Hand Wax Batik Silk Kaftan
Exotic 1960's Colorful Batik Caftan With Butterfly Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
This asymmetrical caftan is a great combination of glamour and 1960's psychedelia all wrapped up in a colorful batik printed cotton fabric. The lush greens, yellows and blue colors ...
1970's Polynesian Silk Hand Wax Batik Kaftan with Drawstring Waist
Located in New York, NY
1970's Polynesian Silk Hand Wax Batik Kaftan with Drawstring Waist
1970S Pink & Purple Cotton Ethnic Embroidered Tie Dye Batik Poncho Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1970S Pink & Purple Cotton Ethnic Embroidered Tie Dye Batik Poncho Kaftan
Christian Dior Bohemian Hippie Chic Batik Split Sleeve Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
Such a fabulous dress from Christian Dior! Multi colored and patterned in a batik style print of abstract shapes and flowers.
Amazing 1970s Gold + Black Metallic Lurex Batik Print Maxi Dress 70s Romper
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s vintage gold and black metallic Lurex maxi dress / romper / jumpsuit with attached hot pants (shorts) underneath.
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Size: Small - Medium
1970s Black and Gold Metallic Knit Lurex Batik + Stripe Print Maxi Sweater Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 70s long sleeve black and gold batik print and striped knit maxi dress! Slimming fit, with flattering stripes at waist and sleeve cuffs.
Vintage Miss Hawaii by Kamehameha batik print halter neck dress 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful cotton batik print dress can be worn strapless, but comes with the attached halter straps.
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Size: Small - Small Medium
Beautiful 1970s Purple Lavender Ethnic Batik Print High Neck Vintage Midi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 70s ethnic batik print high neck purple / lilac long sleeve ombre midi dress / gown!
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Black and White Batik Print 1990s Mesh Dress 90s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage mid 1990s JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black and white ( ivory ) batik print fit n' flare long sleeve dress! Flattering print, with a fitted bodice, sleek long sleeves, and a full...
Wonderful 1950s Batik Print Teal & Brown Fit and Flare Belted Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderfully chic vintage 1950s turquoise teal blue, brown, tan and ivory batik print belted cotton Fit n' flare sleeveless dress!
Chic 1960s Donald Brooks Batik Ethnic Print Vintage 60s Silk Wrap Dress + Belt
By Donald Brooks
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s DONALD BROOKS batik ethnic silk sleeveless wrap boho dress and sash belt!
Exotic Vintage Batik Brown and White Caftan Lounger With Umbrella Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
Don this vintage batik caftan lounger and transport yourself to a favorite exotic locale...whether it be the islands or your very own backyard. The batik brown and creme print incor...
Blue and Yellow Vintage Batik Caftan Lounger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Don this vintage batik caftan lounger and transport yourself to a favorite exotic locale ... whether it be the islands or your very own backyard.
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Size: Small / Medium
1970s Joy Stevens Batik Print Jersey Tunic Dress and Wide Leg Pants 70s Jumpsuit
By Joy Stevens
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible mid 70s vintage JOY STEVENS batik print one shoulder asymmetrical hem tunic dress and wide leg trousers ensemble!
Early 1980's Issey Miyake Batik Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Avant garde dress from Issey Miyake dates to the early 1980's and is made of 100% cotton that is hand-dyed with a batik process.
1960s Animal Print Ethnic Batik Day Dress
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Incredible vintage 1960s/70s animal print batik day dress by Hear Say. We can’t get over the amazing print on this dress!
Ungaro Batik Inspired Floral Print Wrap Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indonesian batik inspired floral print with block color flowers. Gathered at waist on left side completing a warp around pattern with a cascading swag. Large shoulder pads, gold butt...
Antik Batik Silk Blue Red Vintage Shirt Dress
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Antik Batik vintage 90s silk multicolored shirt dress.
Antik Batik Black Silk Leather Maxi Shirt Dress
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Antik Batik women's vintage short dress. Black color, 100% silk, applications sewn by hand 100% leather.
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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