1970s John Charles Floral Dress
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1960's Dove Grey Wool Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
pockets. Button detail Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge
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Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2004 Floral Tulle Ruched Dress
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Located in London, GB
condition Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between
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Iconic 1970’s Courreges Couture Future Orange Wool Mixture Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
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Vintage Moroccan Brocade Designer Caftan Maxi Dress Gown Kaftan Size L
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant exotic Moroccan brocade caftan vintage maxi dress gown, circa 1970s. This long maxi dress
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Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s vintage designer silk dress ! Features an ivory background that resembles wood grain
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$695
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Vintage I. Magnin Navy Blue + White Crochet Nautical Striped Maxi Designer Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable late 1960s / early 1970s I. Magnin crochet maxi dress! Navy blue and white/ivory crochet
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1990s 90s Faux Fur Designer Black Shift Dress w/ Chains and Beads Made in Italy
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Located in San Diego, CA
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Designer Vintage 1980s Watercolor Flower Print Strapless Ruched Tiered Dress
By Karen Lucas
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Vintage 1970's Courreges Pink Silk Halter Dress and Scarf
Located in New York, NY
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Circa 2008 Christian Dior Citrus Green Fine Silk Chiffon Plissé Dress
By Christian Dior
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By Geoffrey Beene
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Prada Crochet Dress SS 2006
By Prada
Located in London, GB
beading detail to pockets, neckline and hem. From the SS 2006 collection. Vintage designer day dresses
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Biba 1970s Puff Sleeved Dress
By Biba
Located in London, GB
self ties at neck. This item carries the Biba authenticity label. Vintage designer day dresses sourced
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Alaïa Zipper Dress 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
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Louis Vuitton Belted Pinstriped Dress
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
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Rare 1970s ' Dear ' Designer Colorful Abstract Geometric Op - Art 70s Maxi Dress
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Rare 1970s ' Dear ' Designer Colorful Abstract Geometric Op - Art 70s Maxi Dress
By DEAR
Located in San Diego, CA
AMAZING and super rare vintage 70s DEAR dress! I have only had the privilege of owning one dress
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Vuokko Suomi Finland Vintage Dress by Marimekko Designer Vuokko Nurmesniemi
Located in Portland, OR
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Located in Portland, OR
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LANVIN Couture Dress #058504
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
LANVIN floral dress in various shades of green. Numbered # 058504. Open sides and winged sleeves
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1980s French Day Dresses
CHANEL Silk Abstract Print Dress
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
's. Boutique Location: DEVORADO DESIGNER VINTAGE 436 East 9th St. NYC, NY Mon-Sun 12-8pm
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DONALD BROOKS Cropped Embroidered Ensemble/ Dress
By Donald Brooks
Located in New York, NY
designer vintage 436 East 9th St. NYC,NY 10009 Store Hours: Mon-Sun 12-8pm
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1970s American Day Dresses
1960's GEOFFREY BEENE Mod Tuxedo Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
pockets. A great collectors item. Excellent condition. DEVORADO designer vintage 436 East 9th St. NYC
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By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
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EMILIO PUCCI Blue Dress & Swimsuit Set
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
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Ionic YVES SAINT LAURENT VELVET ENSEMBLE-Dead Stock
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
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By Charles Jourdan
Located in Portland, OR
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Located in Portland, OR
This is an outstanding 1950 Vintage dress in blue and white silk. This beautiful dress has a stand
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By Donald Brooks
Located in Portland, OR
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Vintage Designer Day Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of vintage designer day dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of vintage designer day dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, brown and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 19th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage designer day dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Comme des Garçons, Ossie Clark and Emilio Pucci are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.
How Much are Vintage Designer Day Dresses?
On average, vintage designer day dresses on 1stDibs sell for $785, while they’re typically $39 on the low end and $37,500 for the highest priced versions of these items.
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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