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
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
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
Simpson Piccadilly Folk Dress
Located in London, GB
cuffs. Original 1970s. Simpsons of Piccadilly label. 14 Marked Size Vintage designer day dresses
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
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
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
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
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
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
$695
Size: Small - Small / Medium
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
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
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
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
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
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
Circa 2008 Christian Dior Citrus Green Fine Silk Chiffon Plissé Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
the Christian Dior authenticity label. Vintage designer day dresses sourced by Stelios Hawa with the
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
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
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
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
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
Sold
Size: Small - Medium
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1950's Vintage Dress in Blue and White Silk Print From Designer Clothing Estate
Located in Portland, OR
This is an outstanding 1950 Vintage dress in blue and white silk. This beautiful dress has a stand
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
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 ...
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...
$625Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 2 or 4
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
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...
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...
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 ...
$850
Size: FR40 (US 8) but runs a bit small
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...
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.
$3,367Sale Price|20% Off
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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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