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A Vintage 1960s Printed Cotton  Dress by Californian
A Vintage 1960s Printed Cotton  Dress by Californian

A Vintage 1960s Printed Cotton Dress by Californian

By California Cottons

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage cotton smock dress , in a lilac and green print. The dress has a shawl collar, cap

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1950s American Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Vintage Blue and White dress
Vintage Blue and White dress

Vintage Blue and White dress

By California Cottons

Located in London, GB

A vintage 'California ' blue and white cotton dress. It has a small collar, central back zip and

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1950s American Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Cotton flower dress with bow JACQUES HEIM Circa 1950's
Cotton flower dress with bow JACQUES HEIM Circa 1950's

Cotton flower dress with bow JACQUES HEIM Circa 1950's

By Jacques Heim

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Cotton flower dress with bow . Zip closure on the middle front + hook&eye. White cotton lining

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Ceil Chapman Violet Cotton Floral Print Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950's
Ceil Chapman Violet Cotton Floral Print Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950's

Ceil Chapman Violet Cotton Floral Print Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950's

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

dress by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's. The dress has a wrap slit in the front, drape detail fitted

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1950s American Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Vintage Check Cotton Dress
Vintage Check Cotton Dress

Vintage Check Cotton Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic check cotton vintage dress from the 1950s. The dress is in blue , yellow and white and has a

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Pretty Vintage Cotton Summer Dress
Pretty Vintage Cotton Summer Dress

Pretty Vintage Cotton Summer Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty and easy to wear vintage summer dress. The dress is in cotton with a white background and

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Vintage Floral Cotton Summer Dress
Vintage Floral Cotton Summer Dress

Vintage Floral Cotton Summer Dress

Located in London, GB

A headturning dress for Summer. This flora cotton dress in an attractive mix of green , yellow and

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Cotton Lace Fiesta Dress, 1950s
Cotton Lace Fiesta Dress, 1950s

Cotton Lace Fiesta Dress, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Charming 1950s dress made of purple cotton lace. The dress is composed of sewing lace tape

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1950s Mexican Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Claire McCardell Cotton Faille Dress
Claire McCardell Cotton Faille Dress

Claire McCardell Cotton Faille Dress

By Townley, Claire McCardell

Located in New York, NY

eternally flattering. Cut in a typically american fabric, a crisp cotton faille with a tiny Victorian print

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1950s American Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Vintage 1950s Emilio Pucci Cotton Dress
Vintage 1950s Emilio Pucci Cotton Dress

Vintage 1950s Emilio Pucci Cotton Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage sun dress by Emilio Pucci . In a cotton print with self fabric belt., the dress has

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1950s Italian Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Floral Cotton Dress With Dropped Waist
1950s Floral Cotton Dress With Dropped Waist

1950s Floral Cotton Dress With Dropped Waist

Located in London, GB

This charming, cotton sun dress was designed in the 1950s by Canadian label, Du-Rite. With a softly

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1950s Canadian Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Daniel Neals Plaid Print Cotton Dress
1950s Daniel Neals Plaid Print Cotton Dress

1950s Daniel Neals Plaid Print Cotton Dress

Located in London, GB

This fun little waisted vintage cotton dress was designed in the 1950s. It has an all-over multi

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1950s American Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Vintage Summer Cotton Dress by Nelly Don
Vintage Summer Cotton Dress by Nelly Don

Vintage Summer Cotton Dress by Nelly Don

Located in London, GB

A cute vintage cotton dress by Nelly Don. In white cotton with pink and green detail, the dress has

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1950s American Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Vintage Brown and White Summer Cotton Dress
Vintage Brown and White Summer Cotton Dress

Vintage Brown and White Summer Cotton Dress

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage frock for Summer. The dress has a scoop neckline and backline in white cotton with

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1950s British Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Vintage Red and White Stripe Cotton Shirtwaister Dress
Vintage Red and White Stripe Cotton Shirtwaister Dress

Vintage Red and White Stripe Cotton Shirtwaister Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic and fund vintage dress for Spring /Summer. The dress is in a red and white vertical stripe

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1950s Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950S Red Printed Cotton Shirt Dress
1950S Red Printed Cotton Shirt Dress

1950S Red Printed Cotton Shirt Dress

Located in New York, NY

1950S Red Printed Cotton Shirt Dress

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1950s Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Novelty Dragon Print Cotton Dress
1950s Novelty Dragon Print Cotton Dress

1950s Novelty Dragon Print Cotton Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1950s cotton novelty print dress is tailored to a full-skirted, pleated style typical of this

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1950s British Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950's Floral Cotton Daydress with Red Piping
1950's Floral Cotton Daydress with Red Piping

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

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1950s Unknown Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Jonelle Orange Rose Print Cotton Maxi Dress
1950s Jonelle Orange Rose Print Cotton Maxi Dress

1950s Jonelle Orange Rose Print Cotton Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

vivacious dress flaunts a signature 1950s’ silhouette with its full flared skirt, straight neckline and

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1950s Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Blue Floral Cotton Rose Print Maxi Dress
1950s Blue Floral Cotton Rose Print Maxi Dress

1950s Blue Floral Cotton Rose Print Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

Great example of a full length late 1950s to early 1960s day dress, this pretty piece is in

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1950s American Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Ceil Chapman Pink Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress, 1950's
Ceil Chapman Pink Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress, 1950's

Ceil Chapman Pink Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress, 1950's

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experience ultimate sexiness with the Ceil Chapman 50s Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s White Cotton Smocked Dress with Tie Back
1950s White Cotton Smocked Dress with Tie Back

1950s White Cotton Smocked Dress with Tie Back

Located in London, GB

We really love the simplicity of the design of this smock dress. Its so well made it could be

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1950s American Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Melbray Floral Print Cotton Dress
1950s Melbray Floral Print Cotton Dress

1950s Melbray Floral Print Cotton Dress

By MELBRAY of LONDON

Located in London, GB

Original 1950s dress from quality British label, Melbray, in a wonderful deep cerise polished

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1950s British Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

Vintage Tina Lesser Pink and Green Plaid Cotton Dress
Vintage Tina Lesser Pink and Green Plaid Cotton Dress

Vintage Tina Lesser Pink and Green Plaid Cotton Dress

By Tina Leser

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950s Tina Lesser pink and green plaid cotton strapless dress with shawl attached. Bust: 36 inches

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1950s American Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Red Cotton Dress with Embroidered Peplum
1950s Red Cotton Dress with Embroidered Peplum

1950s Red Cotton Dress with Embroidered Peplum

Located in London, GB

1950s or early 1960s red cotton dress with floral embroidered and pleated peplum. The dress also

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1950s American Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Lou-Ette Red and Black Cotton Shirt Waister Dress
1950s Lou-Ette Red and Black Cotton Shirt Waister Dress

1950s Lou-Ette Red and Black Cotton Shirt Waister Dress

Located in London, GB

button to the collar. The interior of the dress is lined with a vibrant red cotton and the skirt, which

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1950s North American Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Grey Cotton and White Embroidered Dress and Jacket Set
1950s Grey Cotton and White Embroidered Dress and Jacket Set

1950s Grey Cotton and White Embroidered Dress and Jacket Set

Located in London, GB

sheath dress overlaid with a back fastening, cropped jacket. The fabric is a very fine quality cotton

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1950s British Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Grey and White Cotton Box Pleat Dress
1950s Grey and White Cotton Box Pleat Dress

1950s Grey and White Cotton Box Pleat Dress

Located in London, GB

of the dress. The skirt is lined with a super-soft, crinkled cotton flock cloth to add volume. The

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1950s British Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Rose Print Cotton Dress With Black Velvet Bow
1950s Rose Print Cotton Dress With Black Velvet Bow

1950s Rose Print Cotton Dress With Black Velvet Bow

By Adore Adorn

Located in London, GB

This charming 1950s cotton dress with rose print in an assortment of pastel shades - pink, lilac

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1950s British Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Horrockses Pink Cotton Novelty Ivy Leaf Print Dress
1950s Horrockses Pink Cotton Novelty Ivy Leaf Print Dress

1950s Horrockses Pink Cotton Novelty Ivy Leaf Print Dress

By Horrockses

Located in London, GB

This crisp cotton dress was designed by Horrockses in the 1950s. The candy pink, grey and white

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1950s British Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Susan Small Textured French Blue Cotton Shirt Dress
1950s Susan Small Textured French Blue Cotton Shirt Dress

1950s Susan Small Textured French Blue Cotton Shirt Dress

By Susan Small

Located in London, GB

Fabulous late 1950s to early 1960s blue jacquard check dress. Manufactured by well regarded

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1950s British Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s Jane Derby by Oscar de la Renta Cotton Floral Dress
1950s Jane Derby by Oscar de la Renta Cotton Floral Dress

1950s Jane Derby by Oscar de la Renta Cotton Floral Dress

By Jane Derby, Oscar De La Renta

Located in London, GB

This enchanting 1950s or early 1960s floral print polished cotton dress from American label Jane

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1950s American Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

1950s L'Aignon Navy Cotton Short-Sleeve Dress with Pleat Detail
1950s L'Aignon Navy Cotton Short-Sleeve Dress with Pleat Detail

1950s L'Aignon Navy Cotton Short-Sleeve Dress with Pleat Detail

Located in London, GB

This navy cotton dress was made by L’Aignon in the 1950s - a very high quality American ready to

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1950s American Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950

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Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary vintage cotton dresses 1950 for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Gray, Beige, Brown and more. If you’re looking for a vintage cotton dresses 1950 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Alfred Shaheen, Ceil Chapman and Claire McCardell are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Cotton Dresses 1950?

The price for a vintage cotton dresses 1950 starts at $116 and tops out at $5,850, and on average, selling for $475.

Finding the Right Day-dresses for You

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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