1980s Alaïa Crochet Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This item carries the Alaïa authenticity label. Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers, Couture and clot...
1970s John Charles Floral Dress
Located in London, GB
John Charles London label. Marked size 12 Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers, Couture and clothing t...
Simpson Piccadilly Folk Dress
Located in London, GB
Simpsons of Piccadilly label. 14 Marked Size Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers, Couture and clothin...
1960's Dove Grey Wool Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
Welt pockets. Button detail Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers, Couture and clothing that holds a re...
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2004 Floral Tulle Ruched Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Marked size 40. Cotton blend tulle Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers, Couture and clothing that hol...
1960s Orange Dress With Complimenting Beadwork Detail
Located in London, GB
Beadwork . Excellent vintage condition Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers, Couture and clothing that...
Iconic 1970’s Courreges Couture Future Orange Wool Mixture Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in London, GB
Courreges Paris couture future label. Excellent vintage condition. Original Belt. 0 Marked size Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge ...
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 kaftan is embellished entirely by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Easte...
Chic 1960s Designer Size 4 Autumnal Flower Print Vintage 60s Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s vintage designer silk dress ! Features an ivory background that resembles wood grain. Autumnal colored tones in brown, camel, burnt orange, grey and black throughout. Hidd...
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, which is fully lined. Striped skirt, with slits at both sides of the hem. Great fit...
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1990s 90s Faux Fur Designer Black Shift Dress w/ Chains and Beads Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage 90s faux fur designer dress! Made in Italy, this beautiful dress consists of all-over faux fur, with beads mingled with silver chains at bust.
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Pink Floral Damask Caftan, Handcrafted Designer Maxi Gown, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Pink Floral Damask Caftan, Handcrafted Designer Maxi Gown, 1970s A beautiful vintage Moroccan designer caftan handcrafted in Morocco during the 1970s, tailored from...
Designer Vintage 1980s Watercolor Flower Print Strapless Ruched Tiered Dress
By Karen Lucas
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 80s strapless cotton watercolor floral printed ruched dress! This dress is so flattering, it is insane! Ruching up the bodice is super slimming! Beautiful print, with vivid c...
Vintage Rudi Gernreich 1970s Op Art Maxi Dress
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in New York, NY
Iconic vintage 70s maxi dress from designer Rudi Gernreich. Made of stretch wool. Op-art check print of varying sizes in red and a deep dark blue that is almost black. Fitted bodice ...
Vintage 1970's Courreges Pink Silk Halter Dress and Scarf
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1970's Courreges Pink Silk Halter Dress and Scarf Shades of pink print sheer silk vintage dress and scarf set. Dress has halter style bodice with pintuck pleated detail at n...
Circa 2008 Christian Dior Citrus Green Fine Silk Chiffon Plissé Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This item carries the Christian Dior authenticity label. Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers, Couture...
Rare Geoffrey Beene Vintage Designer Maxi Dress C1970s
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage 1970s Geoffrey Beene full length Designer Dress The beautiful notched collar adds the perfect touch! Beautifully crafted with overall black and cream Foliate designs gracing ...
Prada Crochet Dress SS 2006
By Prada
Located in London, GB
From the SS 2006 collection. Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers, Couture and clothing that holds ...
Biba 1970s Puff Sleeved Dress
By Biba
Located in London, GB
This item carries the Biba authenticity label. Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers, Couture and cloth...
Alaïa Zipper Dress 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
ALAÏA label. 100% Wool Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers, Couture and clothing that holds a relevan...
Louis Vuitton Belted Pinstriped Dress
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This item carries the Louis Vuitton authenticity label. Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers, Couture ...
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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 from this label before. I was super excited about that dress, BUT this dress takes th...
Vuokko Suomi Finland Vintage Dress by Marimekko Designer Vuokko Nurmesniemi
Located in Portland, OR
Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi designed this adorable striped vintage dress. Vuokko was one of the two original designers for Marimekko. Nurmesniemi designed the popular Jokapoika shirt...
Vintage Pinafore Style Japanese Designer Jumper Dress in Purple Blue Denim
Located in Portland, OR
We acquired this vintage 1980's dress when we bought the entire estate of a woman who had a huge collection of vintage Issey Miyake, Comme des Garcons and Yohji Yamamoto. She told u...
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. Very beautiful silhouette. Silk. Lined. Excellent condition. STORE LOCATION: D...
CHANEL Silk Abstract Print Dress
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Silk Abstract Print Dress from the iconic Martha Boutique. Lion Head Buttons and gorgeous abstract pattern of blues, pinks, black and purples. Excellent condition. Dates to t...
DONALD BROOKS Cropped Embroidered Ensemble/ Dress
By Donald Brooks
Located in New York, NY
Donald Brooks cropped floral and zigzag embroidered ensemble/ dress. Two pieces. Gorgeous detailing throughout. Mint Condition. Two decorative bows on top and skirt. Crop top zips a...
1960's GEOFFREY BEENE Mod Tuxedo Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Early mod tuxedo dress by Geoffrey Beene. Black and cream wool with six buttons on front. Side pockets. A great collectors item. Excellent condition. DEVORADO designer vintage 43...
EMILIO PUCCI Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
1960's Pucci abstract dress. Gorgeous pattern. Zips down the front. Thigh length. Long sleeved. Buttons at sleeve. Excellent condition. STORE LOCATION: DEVORADO designer vintag...
EMILIO PUCCI Blue Dress & Swimsuit Set
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
1960's PUCCI dress and swimsuit. 3-piece set. Buttons down the front. Ties at waist. very good condition. STORE LOCATION: DEVORADO designer vintage 436 E.9th St NYC, NY 10009
Ionic YVES SAINT LAURENT VELVET ENSEMBLE-Dead Stock
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Iconic YVES SAINT LAURENT VELVET ENSEMBLE from the late 1960's-early 1970's. In mint condition. Supple chocolate velvet with Victorian inspired collar and cuffs. Boutique Locatio...
1970s Charles Jourdan Designer Vintage Silk Dress France Multi Color Polka Dots
By Charles Jourdan
Located in Portland, OR
This lovely vintage dress was purchased by a woman who bought many important Parisian designer pieces from the 1950's through the early 1980's.
1950's Vintage Dress in Blue and White Silk Print From Designer Clothing Estate
Located in Portland, OR
Though this has no label, it was most likely a designer dress and is in excellent condition. This dress would fit a modern day size 6.
1960s Vintage Dress Designer Donald Brooks I Magnin Linen
By Donald Brooks
Located in Portland, OR
A rare vintage 1960's linen two toned sleeveless dress in mint condition from designer Donald Brooks. This classic vintage dress has a black bodice and taupe linen skirt with origina...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
$23,507
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1993 Dramatic Runway Jacket Black Gold Metal Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler jacket, featured on the 1993 Runway show. Documented archival Collectors piece. This jacket is drama & elegance! Timeless elegance and avant-garde sophist...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Organza and cream rayon evening dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a cream rayon and ivory organza detailed collar, embellished with iridescent faceted glass beads, lace and clear glass bugle beads, this vintage 1960...
F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Dress Sheer Sides
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Stretch Dress with Sheer Sides Long Sleeve knit Condition: very good, alaia label missing Bust : 30.25", Waist: 19.75", Hips: 25", Length: 34.75" Size XS
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cas...
1970s Lilli Diamond Taupe + Mint Green Marabou Feather 70s Maxi Dress + Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Plunging Neckline Embellished Velvet Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Plunging Neckline Embellished Velvet Evening Dress Gown Size IT 40
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...
Dior 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket Off-White Ecru Plumetis Tulle Skirt Set FR38
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The 30 Montaigne Bar jacket and plumetis tulle skirt represent the most iconic ensemble in the history of Dior - a timeless symbol of femininity, structure, and grace. First introduc...
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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