1940S Red Cotton Yellow Dot Print Wrap House Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red Cotton Yellow Dot Print Wrap House Dress
1940S Red Cotton Yellow Dot Print Wrap House Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red Cotton Yellow Dot Print Wrap House Dress
Design House Pink & Green Cotton Pinafore Apron Dress, C.1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
C.1970 pink and green polka dot cotton dress by Design House of Japan. The maxi dress has a pinafore construction with ties that criss-cross at the back and feed through a large gol...
1950S Pink & Blue Floral Cotton Wrap House Dress XL With Pockets!
Located in New York, NY
1950S Pink & Blue Floral Cotton Wrap House Dress XL With Pockets!
1940S Yellow Cotton Seersucker Blue Floral Wrap House Dress With Belt & Pocket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Yellow Cotton Seersucker Blue Floral Wrap House Dress With Belt & Pocket
1970S Red & Pink On Navy Floral Cotton Sateen Long Sleeve Quilted House Dress
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in silky Rayon in near deadstock condition 1970S Red & Pink On Navy Floral Cotton Sateen Long Sleeve Quilted House Dress
1970S SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Orange & Green Floral Cotton Sateen House Coat Dress Wi
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
1970S SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Orange & Green Floral Cotton Sateen House Coat Dress With Patch Pockets
1940S Cotton Red And Green Floral Print Wrap Dress House Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940S Cotton Red And Green Floral Print Wrap Dress House Robe
1960S Olive Green Cotton Velvet House Dress With Yellow Floral Embroidery & Sat
Located in New York, NY
1960S Olive Green Cotton Velvet House Dress With Yellow Floral Embroidery & Satin Trim
1970S Red & Pink On Navy Floral Cotton Sateen Long Sleeve Quilted House Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Red & Pink On Navy Floral Cotton Sateen Long Sleeve Quilted House Dress
1940S Buttercream Yellow & Purple Cotton Seersucker Floral Zipper Front House D
Located in New York, NY
1940S Buttercream Yellow & Purple Cotton Seersucker Floral Zipper Front House Dress With Pockets
Hawaiian 1970's Liberty House Barkcloth Tiki Cotton Dress
By LIBERTY HOUSE
Located in Atlanta, GA
It zips at the back with a bark cloth inspired print cotton fabric and banding in shades of olive green and bright white.
Fun 1960's Design House Paisley Pinafore Apron Dress Made in Japan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vibrant colors and functional style are the hallmarks of this adorable 1960's cotton apron dress by Design House of Japan. The dress criss-crosses at the back waistline utilizing a ...
1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Lilac Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
This cotton late 1950s to early 1960s sundress was designed by Sambo Fashions, a quality British brand operating throughout the ‘40s to ‘60s. The print on this dress is what really s...
$390Sale Price|21% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
Adorable 1960s Lime Green and Pink Polka Dot Vintage A - Line 60s Cotton Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable 1960s chartreuse / lime green and hot pink polka dot cotton mini A - Line dress! Soft cotton, with a fitted bodice and an amazing A-Line fit and flare fit. Full metal zipp...
$596Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s bubblegum pink Jackie O style silk dress! Flattering sheath shape with a bow at top left center neck. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Perfect for ...
Vintage 1930s floral print rayon dress front day dress US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1930's floral print 1930's rayon dress in a palette of pinks, purples, whites and greys set against a simple white background, is a wonderful statement piece to add to...
1920s Yellow and Brown Floral Print Silk Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Yellow and brown floral print silk day dress. Size: 6-8 dress comes with silk belt As is! Fragile
Rare Kreinick 1960s Vintage Red + Yellow Polka Dot Mod Dress + Jacket Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Very rare Kreinick label! American couture at its finest. Heavy weight jacquard fabric appears to be made of silk and wool. This listing is for a two piece ensemble. The dress is sle...
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...
Dolce & Gabbana Pink Green Geometric Print Lace up Sides Silk Dress 1990s
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 adj...
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Bubblegum Pink Silk Chiffon High Neck Demi Couture Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s demi couture bubblegum pink silk chiffon high neck gown! Features hand embroidery up the center front, collar, and back neck. Low cut back features a bow with full metal z...
Lucie Ann Beverly Hills Taffeta Rose Print Wrap Dress c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Lucie Ann Beverly Hills taffeta rose print wrap dress c 1960 The stylish romantic retro dress is infused with a lush garden of muted pastel rose blooms The neckline, front opening ...
1970's DIANE VON FURSTENBERG red heart printed wrap dress
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black floral-printed wrap dress by Diane Von Furstenberg dating to the 1970's. Vintage size 10 however this fits much smaller. The dress was not clipped on the size 2 mannequin. Best...
1950s Hattie Carnegie Silk Floral Print Watercolor Nipped Waist Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the early 1950s comes this heavenly silk dress by Hattie Carnegie. Its nipped-waist silhouette is the perfect canvas for the gorgeous watercolor print that unfolds upon it: a bl...
1950's Floral Cotton Daydress with Red Piping
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Green, pink and red floral printed cotton daydress from the 1950's. Red piping detail on the yoke style boatneck, cuffs and semicircle detail on hips. Zipper down the front is hidden...
Ceil Chapman Long Pink Silk Floral Print Drape Waist Gown , Circa 1940's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage multi-colored silk floral print gown by Ceil Chapman, from 1940s. The gown has a square neckline, short sleeves, self belted waist, an off-center bow at the bust, d...
Printed cotton hostess dress wrap in the front Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cotton hostess dress wrap in the front and close with one snap. Belt-loop but no belt. Size M
Roberta di Camerino Red and Cream Polka Dot Shirt Dress, 1970s
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roberta di Camerino 1970s (1976) vintage jersey knit collared shirt dress featuring polka dots of graduating sizes and matching belt. Logo buttons at cuffs. Pulls on, no closures. 1...
VICTORIA ROYAL Beaded Silk Halter Dress With Jacket, 1960’s
By Victoria Royal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1960’s Victoria Royal halter dress with coordinating jacket gives off a wonderful Palm Beach vibe. Both pieces are created in a ivory white dupioni silk. The dress is expertly...
Italian Silk Fur Lined Poncho Cape for Neiman Marcus, 1970's
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970’s Italian silk faille cape with a luxurious sheared beaver fur lined interior. The fur provides cozy warmth to this design while the silk outer is a fun combination of lilac ma...
$1,195
Size: Small - Medium
1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtakingly beautiful 70s pale yellow soft cotton voile and lace maxi dress! Features an incredible amount of craftsmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Gives off just the rig...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 "Witches" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Evening Gown Color(s): Shades of black, red Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Cont...
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Medieval Embroidery Corset Dress Gown 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Embellished Dress Gown Jessica Chastain was wearing an Alexander McQueen dress to the opening gala of the 70th Festival de Cannes on May 17, 20...
GIANNI VERSACE black leather coat with ostrich feathers
By Gianni Versace
Located in Rubiera, RE
We are pleased to present an extraordinary lambskin coat from the Gianni Versace collections of the early 90s. A long coat that wraps like a large cloak in a swirl of black ostrich ...
Iconic MOSCHINO Couture Dollar Sign Ensembe Black Dress Jacket Gold Chain Set
By Moschino Couture, Jeremy Scott
Located in Berlin, BE
$$$ MOSCHINO Couture $$$ Absolutely amazing two piece ensemble: black dress and jacket with heavy high quality gold coloured metal Dollar Signs and chain details. Super iconic and f...
Vintage Ungaro Parallele Dress with Puffy Sleeves, 1980s
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Ungaro Parallele black cocktail dress with puffy sleeves and flower decor. Materials: Not indicated; Silk Size XS – S. Not indicated, Please check measurements: Waist: 5...
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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