1940s White Satin Wedding Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
over the finger, or held by the bridal procession to elevate the fabric. This dress presents very
1940s White Satin Wedding Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
over the finger, or held by the bridal procession to elevate the fabric. This dress presents very
Vintage 1940s Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress is in a mixture of grey, cream and red and has
Vintage Blue 1940s Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty blue crepe dress with embroidery detail on the bust area and waist. The fabric is a pretty
Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress has a white background, with crimson, blue
Vintage 1940's Apricot Silk Day Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of an apricot hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and
Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to
1940’s Black and Floral Peplum Shirt Rayon Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
This desirable original unlabelled 1940’s day dress in black rayon with a pretty pink and yellow
Vintage 1940's Cream Silk Pleated Dress 1940s Cream Rhinestone Dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly mesmerising 1940's dress, rendered in the softest shade of cream crepe silk and accented
Vintage 1940s Cream Crepe Silk Dress 1940 Beaded Mandarin Collar Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This elegant 1940's cream crepe silk dress, accented by cream and black embroidered soutache which
Vintage 1940's Silk Dress Illusion Neckline Rose Sequin Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's black crepe silk dress, embellished with pink sequins and green and
Vintage 1940's Black Pleated Asymmetrical Soutache Collar Dress US 4 UK 8
By Carlye
Located in Nashville, TN
This eye-catching 1940's dress, accented by an asymmetrical collar which boasts red and tan rayon
Vintage 1940's violet blue crepe silk beaded dress 1940s silk dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's violet blue crepe silk dress, embellished with royal blue glass bugle
Vintage 1940's Yellow Silk Dress with Lace Inserts Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a yellow hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and center
Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Suzy Perette Dress UK 10 US 6
By Suzy Perette
Located in Nashville, TN
dress, is just the piece to welcome to your vintage collection. The elegant shawl cut lapels, contour
Vintage 1940s Dress and Bolero
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage dress from the 1940s. In a floral print of brown , yellow, green and beige, the
Vintage 1940s Apple Print Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty Summer dress from the 1940s. The dress has an interesting double collar and button detail
1940s Vintage Heart Print Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty and easy to wear vintage tea dress from the 1940s. The dress has a button front with elbow
Vintage Cotton Dress and Bolero Jacket
Located in London, GB
A pretty summer outfit, a long vintage cotton dress and matching bolero. The dress is in a pretty
Green and Black Vintage Summer Dress
Located in London, GB
A great vintage sundress in a bright emerald green fabric with black and white stripes, and white
Vintage 1940's Dress Black Crepe Silk Pastel Striped Bow Detail UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most figure flattering silhouette, this original vintage 1940's black crepe silk
Vintage 1940's Violet Crepe Silk Original 1940s Silk Scalloped Dress UK 16 US 12
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderfully vibrant 1940's violet crepe silk dress, with burgundy toned buttons, is the
Vintage 1940's Black Silk Cream Collar Dress Button down Lace collar UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
his darling 1940's black crepe silk dress, accented by a cream floral lace collar, is just the
Junior Guild Original Dress, Circa 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage cocoa brown rayon crepe dress. sheath silhouette. bracelet sleeves. fluttering cape style
VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1940s bias-cut velvet dress is the black velvet dress your wardrobe is missing— it is
1940s Novelty Print Colouful Rayon Patchwork Dress
Located in London, GB
length sleeves are ruched and gathered by hand. This dress is in excellent vintage condition. Due to
Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
the time, as store-bought dresses at all were not all that readily available. It's made of black
Vintage 1940s Sheer Ivory Organza Dress with Crochet Waist and Lucite Buttons
Located in Kingston, NY
Delicately feminine and effortlessly timeless, this vintage 1940s ivory dress captures the
Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
A fun and easy to wear black and white stripe dress from the late 1940s or early 1950s. The dress
1940s Pink and Green Rayon Floral Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1940s rayon midi dress is printed with repeat florals in bright violet, emerald green
1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Cocktail Dress with purple sequins. Perfect dress for
1940s L'Aiglon Heraldic Style Novelty Print Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
dropped waistband. The dress is unlined. In excellent vintage condition, particularly for a piece of
1940s Floral Cold Rayon and Navy Crepe Shirt Volup Dress
Located in London, GB
It is unusual to come across an original vintage rayon and crepe dress from the 1940s in a rare
1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
this period. The dress is in remarkable vintage condition, especially for a garment of its age and
1940s Novelty Ship Print Pastel Coloured Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming 1940s pastel toned shirt dress is in beautiful vintage condition and has a feminine
1940s Pale Blue Rayon Dress With Navy And White Pebble Print
Located in London, GB
its simplicity and is in beautiful vintage condition. A tidy shift cut, this dress features a gentle
A Stylish Vintage 1940s Fashion Study, Featuring Designs for Women’s Day Dresses
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring elegant designs for women's day dresses. Artwork
Paper, Pencil
Debbie Harry Vintage Collection 40's Day Dress
Located in Topanga, CA
Navy blue 40's day dress with small white and hot pink flower motif. Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry Vintage Collection Cotton Eyelet Dress
Located in Topanga, CA
Beautiful pink and purple eyelet cotton 40's day dress. Easy fit, hits below the knee.
Unavailable|$975
Debbie Harry Vintage Collection 40's Floral Dress
Located in Topanga, CA
!940's floral print dress with lightly layered gathering at the waist and ties at back. Hits just
1940s Vintage Dress in Navy Blue Pink & Yellow Rosebud floral Rayon Print
Located in Portland, OR
This is a great 1940;s vintage navy midi dress with a colorful rosebud print. The pretty roses are
Unavailable|$320
Late 1940s Red Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
Vintage late 40s early 50s French red print dress. Decorative silver buttons, adorable print
Unavailable|$1,782
Norman Hartnell floral dress, circa 1949
By Norman Hartnell
Located in London, GB
A wonderful example of the finest British haute couture by Norman Hartnell, this beautiful dress is
Vintage 1940's Black Dress Faille Silk Button Down Day Dress US 8 UK 12
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most sumptuous black faille silk, this original 1940's dress, accented by braided
Vintage 1940's Cerulean Blue lace Dress 1940's tea dress day dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
original 1940's dress is a rare piece to behold. The V shaped neckline, is framed by a simple shoulder
Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Cotton Halter Neck Dress 1940's day dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in a timeless silhouette, this original 1940's cotton dress in a French navy blue, is just
Vintage 1940's Magenta Knitted Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Nashville, TN
This incredible 1940's magenta knitted dress, rendered in a multitude of different knitted stitches
Vintage 1940's red soutache embellished dress original 1940's red dress UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
This eye-catching 1940's rouge red dress, rendered in a rayon crepe and embellished with decorative
1940’s Navy Dress With Floral Print and Beading
Located in London, GB
Really stylish and fun asymmetrically cut 1940’s day dress. Made in a beautifully soft navy silky
Vintage 1940's Autumn Leaf Print Crepe Silk Dress 1940's Silk Dress UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk dress, rendered in a soft crepe silk with a pattern of
A vintage 1940s floral printed autumnal day dress small
Located in London, GB
A lovely vintage 1940s printed autumnal dress with a pretty grape and berry print throughout, with
A vintage 1940s black peplum rayon day dress with embossed detail
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1940s black peplum rayon day dress with embossed detail across the bodice with a
Vintage 1940's pumpkin crepe silk bronze beaded peplum dress cocktail dress UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
bronze coloured glass bugle beads, this original 1940's dress is just the piece to add to your seasonal
Sold|$392
Vintage Brown 1940s Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty dress from the 1940s. The dress has a shawl collar, side zip opening, gathering at the
A vintage 1930s -1940s navy blue floral sheer lace / mesh day dress.
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1930s -1940s navy floral sheer lace day dress. unlined but goes easily over a slip
Vintage 1940's Silk CC41 Hand-Painted Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly breathtaking 1940's black crepe silk CC41 dress, with a hand painted and printed
Vintage 1940's Navy blue crepe silk pleated dress buttons back UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most delightful shade of navy blue crepe silk, this original 1940's dress, accented
Vintage 1940s CC41 Dress with Contrasting Panels
Located in London, GB
A lovely CC41 dress from the 1940s. The dress has short sleaves, and a round collar with a popper
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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