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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage 1950s Blue Floral Full Circle Dress 1950's Cotton Day Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
1950's cotton full circle dress, is the perfect piece to welcome the warmer weather with. The straight
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
Vintage 1950's Floral Dress 1950's Cotton Floral Green Fit and Flare UK 6 US 2
Located in Nashville, TN
, this original 1950's brocade cotton day dress, is just the piece to welcome the warmer weather with
Vintage 1950's pink sweetheart neckline rhinestone dress cotton UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
rhinestones, this 1950's dress is just the piece to add to your vintage collection. The sweetheart shaped
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
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
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
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
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
1950S Red Printed Cotton Shirt Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Red Printed Cotton Shirt 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
1950's Calypso of Bermuda and Montego Bay Cotton Print Dress with Sparkles
Located in New Hope, PA
Calypso, of Bermuda and Montego Bay designed this fabulous 1950's cotton print dress in shades of
1950S DE JOHNSON Cotton Tropical Fish & Mermaid Printed Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S DE JOHNSON Cotton Tropical Fish & Mermaid Printed Dress
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
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
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
1950S Purple Floral Cotton Draped Sateen Dress With Sequin Details
Located in New York, NY
1950S Purple Floral Cotton Draped Sateen Dress With Sequin Details
1950s Vintage Black + White Cotton Patio Dress with Rhinestone Detail
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage 1950s vintage patio dress in black and white cotton. Prong set rhinestone detail
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
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
1950s Turquoise & Black Folkloric Print Cotton Summer Dress w/ Scattered Sequins
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Turquoise & Black Folkloric Print Cotton Summer Dress w/ Scattered Silver Sequins: Fit and
1950S Teal Floral Print Cotton Draped Bodice Dress With Cap Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1950S Teal Floral Print Cotton Draped Bodice Dress With Cap Sleeves
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
1950S Multicolor Floral Cotton Sateen Draped For Curves Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Multicolor Floral Cotton Sateen Draped For Curves Dress
1950S Blue & Green Floral Cotton Alix Of Miami Sexy Ladylike Day Dress
By Alix of Miami
Located in New York, NY
1950S Blue & Green Floral Cotton Alix Of Miami Sexy Ladylike Day 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
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
1950S Green White & Yellow Cotton Tulip Printed Fit-Flare Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Green White & Yellow Cotton Tulip Printed Fit-Flare Dress
1950S Black Cotton Day Dress Printed With Cute Green Castles
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Cotton Day Dress Printed With Cute Green Castles
1950S Pink Light Weight Cotton Abstract Floral Rockabilly Style Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Pink Light Weight Cotton Abstract Floral Rockabilly Style 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
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
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
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
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!
1950S Baby Pink Floral Cotton Sateen Dress With Crystal & Pearl Details
Located in New York, NY
1950S Baby Pink Floral Cotton Sateen Dress With Crystal & Pearl Details
1950S Off White Strapless Dress Made From Victorian Hand Embroidered Cotton Eye
Located in New York, NY
1950S Off White Strapless Dress Made From Victorian Hand Embroidered Cotton Eyelet Lace With
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
1950S Baby Pink Cotton Blend Knit Wiggle Dress With Scalloped Lace & Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1950S Baby Pink Cotton Blend Knit Wiggle Dress With Scalloped Lace & Crystals
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
$316Sale Price|20% Off
Cute 1950s ' Flowers + Leaves ' 3 - D Short Sleeve 50s Vintage Cotton Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable late 50s cotton dress! Vibrant 3-D flowers and leaves print throughout. Slightly flounced
1950s Alfred Shaheen Surf n’ Sand Hand Printed Vintage Blue Cotton 50s Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and super rare 1950s ALFRED SHAHEEN Surf n’ Sand hand printed cotton fit and flare dress
$596Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Turquoise Blue and White Diagonal Plaid Cotton + Rayon Fit n Flare Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic turquoise teal blue and white diagonal plaid fit and flare dress! Super soft
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
1950S Blue & Green Floral Cotton Dress With Draped Vava-Voom Neckline
Located in New York, NY
1950S Blue & Green Floral Cotton Dress With Draped Vava-Voom Neckline
1950s Sambo Fashions Cotton Floral Print Dress With Full Skirt
Located in London, GB
This lovely floral cotton dress is by collectable vintage brand "Sambo" fashions. Designed by
Vintage Late 1950s Purple Cotton Sateen Dress Bolero Set Sheath Cocktail Elegant
Located in San Diego, CA
purple dress, cotton sateen dress, vintage bolero set, 1950s cocktail dress, minimalist vintage dress
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
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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