Helmut Lang Vintage 1980's Sequin Hooded Dress
By Helmut Lang
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this rare Helmut Lang Vintage 1980's Sequin Hooded Dress. features zipper
Helmut Lang Vintage 1980's Sequin Hooded Dress
By Helmut Lang
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this rare Helmut Lang Vintage 1980's Sequin Hooded Dress. features zipper
Vintage Helmut Lang F/W 1991 Perforated Zipped Mini Dress
By Helmut Lang
Located in London, GB
Vintage Helmut Lang F/W 1991 Perforated Zipped Mini Dress. This dress is a very special Helmut lang
1990s Helmut Lang Indigo Denim and Black Vintage Bodycon ' Bondage ' 90s Dress
By Helmut Lang
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and rare 90s HELMUT LANG dark blue jean and black bodcon asymmetrical mini dress! Features a
$1,275
Size: Small / Medium
Helmut Lang Early 1990s Rare Black Leather Suede Apron Halter Dress Vintage 90s
By Helmut Lang
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare early HELMUT LANG black suede leather apron style dress! Adjustable black leather buckle
Helmut Lang Vintage Prototype 1997 Navy Blue Hooded Jersey Dress
Located in Long Island City, NY
Wonderful Helmut Lang 1997 S/Summer Prototype hooded dress in navy jersey. The hood is very full
Vintage Helmut Lang Nude Accordion Dress
By Helmut Lang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Helmut Lang nude cotton tank dress with asymmetrical hemline and panel of accordion
Vintage Early Helmut Lang Peach Cardigan Dress 1990
By Helmut Lang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage early Helmut Lang peach dress with champagne beige bra top and attached button front peach
Sublime Vintage Helmut Lang Dress W Sequins
By Helmut Lang
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great dress from Helmut Lang's early collections in dark blue taffeta with fabulous lavender and
1990s Helmut Lang Galaxy Space Print Vintage Open Back 90s Jersey Dress
By Helmut Lang
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and sexy late 90s HELMUT LANG 'galaxy / space' print bodycon dress! Features a seductive off
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Black silk chiffon backless dress with black beaded work CHLOÉ
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon dress with black beaded work. the skirt part is made of 2 lays of silk chiffon and one lay ( underneath) of organza. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. ...
Vintage Gianfranco Ferre 1990s Brown + White Zebra Jeweled BodyCon Jersey Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage GIANFRANCO FERRE (early 90s) brown and white abstract zebra printed rayon jersey BodyCon dress! Features incredible Amber and green crystal jewels below bust. Intrica...
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress. New with tag. In excellent condition. Fit size 4-6
$9,371
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk bias cut evening dress, ss 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Cowl neckline with long ties to the shoulder ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Bias-cut ▪ White trim ▪ Asymmetric hemline w...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
$16,716
Chanel set Pre-fall 2019
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden tweed coat/dress set with golden calfskin collar and sleeve lapels, with blue resin and golden metal beetle buttons. Golden calfskin belt with a resi...
1980s Bob Mackie Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Leather Leaf 80s Grecian Gown 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Quite possibly my favorite BOB MACKIE Couture dress EVER! I cannot even begin to describe this beauty! Beautiful emerald green silk with black silk chiffon overlay. Features a conver...
2008 Prada James Jean Fairy Collection Pink Print Silk Dress
By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian luxury brand Prada has made a mark with their refined styles and classic reinventions. However, the namesake designer Miuccia Prada is no stranger to considering creative twi...
Vintage Chanel Black and White Halter Maxi Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip: open/ Dress length: 55”
$2,250
Size: Small / Medium
Rare Spring 2003 Dolce & Gabbana Teal Blue Sequined One Piece Fringe Bodysuit
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare new with tags early 2000s (Spring 2003) DOLCE & GABBANA teal blue rhinestone sequin one piece bodysuit! This was look # 6 on the Runway. Plunging neckline with spark...
$1,119Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 38
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
$995
Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s Orange + White Gingham Bodycon 90s Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 90s MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC orange and white gingham asymmetrical bodcon dress! Features a vibrant orange, mixed with white. Short sleeves features perforated cut-outs o...
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.