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
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
1960s French Batik Rainbow Silk Sleeveless Dress
Located in London, GB
printed silk chiffon using a batik technique. The dress has a fitted top with tiny cap-sleeves. The nipped
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
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
$1,281
H 39.77 in W 25.2 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Happy Malaysia Thai International Airlines
Located in London, GB
- featuring a great photo of two smiling Malaysian ladies in traditional colourful batik dresses, one lady
Paper
$1,755
Size: Small - Large
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Black and White Batik Print 1990s Flamenco Mini Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black, white and grey flamenco style cold shoulder mini dress! Features
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
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. Bold colors and super soft
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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
- featuring a great photo of two smiling Malaysian ladies in traditional colourful batik dresses, one lady
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
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
1960S African Batik Printed Cotton Dress With Appliqué Bodice
Located in New York, NY
1960S African Batik Printed Cotton Dress With Appliqué Bodice
Comme des Garcons Navy Batik Linen Dress 1984
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Comme des Garcons iconic navy and white batik printed linen short sleeve tunic dress. Circa
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
a colorful batik printed cotton fabric. The lush greens, yellows and blue colors are reminiscent of
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
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
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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
Vintage Miss Hawaii by Kamehameha batik print halter neck dress 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cotton batik print dress can be worn strapless, but comes with the attached halter straps. The fitted
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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
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
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
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! I love the
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Antik Batik Silk Blue Red Vintage Shirt Dress
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Antik Batik vintage 90s silk multicolored shirt dress. Casual soft tunic dress, geometric pattern
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
1970s Dress From Dynasty in Blue Purple Batik Cotton Size 6/8
By Dynasty
Located in Portland, OR
semi polished cotton batik and it has cap sleeves, an empire waist and a back zipper. This dress can
Mademoiselle Ricci Batik Shirtdress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pleated day dress. It is from the 1960's and has a fine department store label: Julius Garfinkel
Antik Batik Pink Silk Leather Kaftan Blouson Dress
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Antik Batik women's vintage short dress. Powder pink color, 100% silk, applications sewn by hand
1960s Malcolm Starr Batik Print Dress w Heavily Beaded Belt
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Rockwood, ON
her handiwork in this wonderful dress made from a batik print cotton. The print is a wonderful mix of
1990s Antik Batik Pink Powder Silk and Leather Sequins Kaftan Blouson Dress
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Antik Batik women's vintage short dress. Powder pink color, 100% silk, applications sewn by hand
$850
Size: Small - Medium
Amazing 1970s Nautical Navy Blue + Gold Anchor Patch Vintage Jersey maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 70s navy blue + gold anchor patch long sleeve jersey maxi dress! Perfect navy blue color matches anything, and is great all year. Gold anchor patch above left breast....
$12,136
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket ensemble! Dress simply slips over the head, and features multiple layers of soft lightwei...
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...
1920's Purple and Black Ombre Fully Sequined Evening Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shimmering full sequin 1920's evening dress. Beautifully decorated with silver, purple, and black sequins that seamlessly flow into a mesmerizing ombre design. The sequins are sewn o...
Alexander McQueen corset lace and chiffon cocktail dress, c. 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
An Alexander McQueen corset cocktail dress from the Autumn/Winter 2002 "SUPERCALIFRAGILISTIC" collection. The dress features a ruched bust with flutter cap-sleeves, lace-up detailing...
$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...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...
$2,250
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Nude Net and Panné Velvet Tiered Flock of Seagulls Ruffle Dress- XXS, Late 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Fully restored, this breathtaking dress recalls the ethereal evening gowns designed by Jeanne Lanvin and Coco Chanel in the late 1920s. Using a skin-tight nude net body stocking as i...
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
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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