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Vintage Designer Day Dresses

1970s John Charles Floral Dress
1970s John Charles Floral Dress

1970s John Charles Floral Dress

Located in London, GB

designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers

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20th Century Day Dresses

1980s Alaïa Crochet Fitted Dress
1980s Alaïa Crochet Fitted Dress

1980s Alaïa Crochet Fitted Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

item carries the Alaïa authenticity label. Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with

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20th Century Day Dresses

Simpson Piccadilly Folk Dress
Simpson Piccadilly Folk Dress

Simpson Piccadilly Folk Dress

Located in London, GB

cuffs. Original 1970s. Simpsons of Piccadilly label. 14 Marked Size Vintage designer day dresses

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20th Century Day Dresses

1960's Dove Grey Wool Shift Dress
1960's Dove Grey Wool Shift Dress

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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20th Century Day Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2004 Floral Tulle Ruched Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2004 Floral Tulle Ruched Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2004 Floral Tulle Ruched Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

1960s Orange Dress With Complimenting Beadwork Detail
1960s Orange Dress With Complimenting Beadwork Detail

1960s Orange Dress With Complimenting Beadwork Detail

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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20th Century Day Dresses

Iconic 1970’s Courreges Couture Future Orange Wool Mixture Dress
Iconic 1970’s Courreges Couture Future Orange Wool Mixture Dress

Iconic 1970’s Courreges Couture Future Orange Wool Mixture Dress

By André Courrèges, Courrèges

Located in London, GB

designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to bridge the gap between popular designers

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20th Century Day Dresses

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Vintage Rudi Gernreich 1970s Op Art Maxi Dress
Vintage Rudi Gernreich 1970s Op Art Maxi Dress

Vintage Rudi Gernreich 1970s Op Art Maxi Dress

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Size: small to medium

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

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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1970's Courreges Pink Silk Halter Dress and Scarf
Vintage 1970's Courreges Pink Silk Halter Dress and Scarf

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

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1970s French Day Dresses

Rare Geoffrey Beene Vintage Designer Maxi Dress C1970s
Rare Geoffrey Beene Vintage Designer Maxi Dress C1970s

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

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Prada Crochet Dress SS 2006
Prada Crochet Dress SS 2006

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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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Biba 1970s Puff Sleeved Dress
Biba 1970s Puff Sleeved Dress

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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20th Century Day Dresses

Alaïa Zipper Dress 1986
Alaïa Zipper Dress 1986

Alaïa Zipper Dress 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

. Minor blemish to the hood reflected in the price. ALAÏA label. 100% Wool Vintage designer day dresses

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20th Century Day Dresses

Louis Vuitton Belted Pinstriped Dress
Louis Vuitton Belted Pinstriped Dress

Louis Vuitton Belted Pinstriped Dress

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

Vuitton authenticity label. Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the objective to

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

LANVIN Couture Dress #058504
LANVIN Couture Dress #058504

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
CHANEL Silk Abstract Print Dress

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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1970s French Day Dresses

DONALD BROOKS Cropped Embroidered Ensemble/ Dress
DONALD BROOKS Cropped Embroidered Ensemble/ Dress

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
1960's GEOFFREY BEENE Mod Tuxedo Dress

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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1960s American Day Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI Dress
EMILIO PUCCI Dress

EMILIO PUCCI Dress

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Size: s-m

EMILIO PUCCI Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in New York, NY

. Buttons at sleeve. Excellent condition. STORE LOCATION: DEVORADO designer vintage 436 E.9th St NYC

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20th Century Italian Casual Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI Blue Dress & Swimsuit Set
EMILIO PUCCI Blue Dress & Swimsuit Set

EMILIO PUCCI Blue Dress & Swimsuit Set

By Emilio Pucci

Located in New York, NY

condition. STORE LOCATION: DEVORADO designer vintage 436 E.9th St NYC, NY 10009

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1960s Italian Casual Dresses

Ionic YVES SAINT LAURENT VELVET ENSEMBLE-Dead Stock
Ionic YVES SAINT LAURENT VELVET ENSEMBLE-Dead Stock

Ionic YVES SAINT LAURENT VELVET ENSEMBLE-Dead Stock

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

DESIGNER VINTAGE 436 East 9th St. NYC, NY Mon-Sun 12-8pm

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1960s French Day Dresses

1960s Vintage Dress Designer Donald Brooks I Magnin Linen
1960s Vintage Dress Designer Donald Brooks I Magnin Linen

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

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1960s American Casual Dresses

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John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR

John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR

By John Galanos

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

John Galliano Vintage Lavender Silk and Lace Gown with Faint Pink and Lavender Flair Spring/Summer Size 36FR. Measurements: Bust 34" Waist 27" Hips 34" Gown is cut on the bias and ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

FENDI Sparkling Silver Metallic FF Zucca Logo Baguette Handbag
FENDI Sparkling Silver Metallic FF Zucca Logo Baguette Handbag

FENDI Sparkling Silver Metallic FF Zucca Logo Baguette Handbag

By Fendi

Located in Switzerland, CH

Rare FENDI shoulder bag in the famous Zucca print with a twist - in shiny lurex! Details: Fendi Baguette with the famous FF Zucca logo print Fendi FF Zucca canvas with a glitter ef...

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are t...

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia charcoal acetate knit figure-hugging floor-length dress, fw 1986
Azzedine Alaia charcoal acetate knit figure-hugging floor-length dress, fw 1986

Azzedine Alaia charcoal acetate knit figure-hugging floor-length dress, fw 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia floor-length dress ▪ Charcoal acetate knit ▪ Figure-hugging ▪ Long sleeves ▪ Turtle-neck ▪ Size Small ▪ Fall-Winter 1986 ▪ 100% Acetate ▪ Made in Italy

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress
1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress

1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1920s Silk Dress in orange, purple black eye susan sun flower print. Some flaws inside lining ( collar) see image attached Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 32 inches/ Hip : 36 inches/ Dress l...

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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Silk Gold Rhinestone Camelia Evening Bag
Chanel Silk Gold Rhinestone Camelia Evening Bag

Chanel Silk Gold Rhinestone Camelia Evening Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stunning Chanel gold satin silk evening bag with gold camellia detail is the perfect accessory for anyone's closet. Featuring a crystal encrusted Camellia, handle drop and small...

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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

NEW Chanel Signature 2-Piece Top Bottom Bikini Swimsuit Swimwear 36
NEW Chanel Signature 2-Piece Top Bottom Bikini Swimsuit Swimwear 36

NEW Chanel Signature 2-Piece Top Bottom Bikini Swimsuit Swimwear 36

By Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

Classic CHANEL signature two-pieces bikini swimsuit Beautiful cut Two pieces Fully lined Comes brandnew with tags Made in France Size 36 Complete in the origi...

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2010s French Bikinis

Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress
Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress

Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress

By André Laug

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage couture maxi dress by Andre Laug with handwritten details on the inside of the dress. This piece is numbered and was likely a custom couture piece for a client. Hand...

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses

Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s
Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s

Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian embroidered cotton batiste lace gown embroidered with the name Hattie from the early 1900s. This beautiful gown was never worn, it still has the pencil order number written...

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Early 1900s American Maxi Dresses

Louis Estevez Silk Bodycon Backless Dress 1950s
Louis Estevez Silk Bodycon Backless Dress 1950s

Louis Estevez Silk Bodycon Backless Dress 1950s

By Louis Estevez

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning black silk dress from Estevez. The neckline has 2 fringe edged overlapping panels at the center front and the back is low cut. Intricate seaming creates a clever figure ...

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1950s American Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Draped & Fringed Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1997
Thierry Mugler Draped & Fringed Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1997

Thierry Mugler Draped & Fringed Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1997

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Geneva, CH

Brilliantly constructed, this late 90s Thierry Mugler is a wonderful example of his work. Cut from soft black viscose, the dress is artfully draped and gathered to produce a wrapping...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Silk Chiffon Tiered Cocktail Dress by Lagerfeld
Chanel Silk Chiffon Tiered Cocktail Dress by Lagerfeld

Chanel Silk Chiffon Tiered Cocktail Dress by Lagerfeld

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Sharon, CT

Based on the classic Coco Chanel Tiered Cocktail Dress, Karl Lagerfeld's homage is printed with a transparent black repeated floral and CC logo pattern. EU appx size 36-38.

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Platform heels 1993 Vivienne Westwood gingham
Platform heels 1993 Vivienne Westwood gingham

Platform heels 1993 Vivienne Westwood gingham

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

platform heels 1993 Vivienne Westwood. Vivienne Westwood, the renowned British fashion designer, is credited with popularizing elevated heels in the early 1990s. These heels were ch...

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1990s Shoes

Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Red silk evening dress J MENDEL
Red silk evening dress J MENDEL

Red silk evening dress J MENDEL

$700

Size: 8 (Us) 10 (UK) 38 (Fr)

Red silk evening dress J MENDEL

By J Mendel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red silk evening dress. Boned bustier in tulle inside the bust with padded and under-wired bra, zip closure and gros-grain waist band with hook&eye closure. Zip closure on the dress ...

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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses

The NWT Alexander McQueen 2007 Velvet Beaded Flame Gown  Entrance Maker!
The NWT Alexander McQueen 2007 Velvet Beaded Flame Gown  Entrance Maker!

The NWT Alexander McQueen 2007 Velvet Beaded Flame Gown Entrance Maker!

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly coveted and now part of permanent museum collections is Alexander McQueen's 2007 sumptuous velvet flame gown. This is the final one in my inventory offered brand new and unwo...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

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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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