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 down front, long sleeves, hood and mini length.
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 down front, long sleeves, hood and mini length.
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.
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 denim front, with a black stretchy back. Asymmetrical bust line in the front, and a ...
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.
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 silver sequins forming an inverted V above the front bustline, the lavender sequins...
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 the shoulder silhouette, with flattering ruching throughout the bodice and skirt. R...
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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 strap can accomodate an array of sizes. Chic fit looks great on a number of sizes....
2009 Martin Margiela Mirrored Disco Jacket
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Austin, TX
2009 Martin Margiela Mirrored Disco Jacket Look #35 from Spring 2009 collection by Martin Margiela Can be worn as cape or jacket Condition: Very good, no missing mirrors or wear 42"...
$481Sale Price|40% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Denim Bustier Dress Size USA 10
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage denim bustier dress. This dress features : - Front buttoning. - Lace-up back. - Boning on breast area. - Two front pockets. - Silver tone buttons. - Cont...
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Runway Black Sequin Embellished Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Black Sequin Beaded Embellished Mini Dress Size XS Excellent Condition. Size XS Black vintage Alaïa sleeveless beaded dress featuring bead and sequi...
$1,209
Size: UK 4-8 / US 0-4 / EU; Small
1996 Vintage PACO RABANNE Silver & Gold Iconic Disc sequin Slip Mini Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Rare and Iconic Vintage 1996 Paco Rabanne Silver & Gold disc dress. Crafted using hundreds of circular sequin discs, each held together with hundreds more gold tone metal rings an...
S/S 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Metallic Crochet Knit Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Concord, NC
Christian Dior by John Galliano black metallic crochet knit mini dress from the Spring Summer 1999 collection. This dress features a metallic knitted fabric with a slight bit of shee...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER platinum metallic coated jersey halter backless dress FR38 M
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER platinum silver metallic coated jersey halter backless ruched dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/F00728 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection...
2000S Maison Martin Margiela Silver & Black Disco Mirror Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
Christian Dior Raf Simons Prefall 2015 silver sequined dress
By Christian Dior, Raf Simons for Christian Dior
Located in CANNES, FR
Christian Dior X Raf Simons Prefall 2015 Collection Silver sequined sleeveless dress, high neck. Size 38. (Two little stains at the collar’s lining cf pictures).
$1,600Sale Price|50% Off
Size: IT 44
Helmut Lang Vintage Silk Organza Balloon Dress, Women's IT 44, SS00
By Helmut Lang
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
This iconic and very rare vintage Helmut Lang silk organza balloon shift dress from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection is a true masterpiece of minimalist design. Crafted from sheer b...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE Runway metallic silver sequin plunge neck gown dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2015 Runway metallic silver sequin plunge neck gown dress Reference: TGAS/F00890 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: Sprin...
$7,840
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Prada by Miuccia Prada Silk Draped Mini Dress with Chainmail Inserts, FW 2002
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Prada ▪ Creative Director: Miuccia Prada ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2002 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Chainmail ▪ Details: The dress features v-shaped chainmail inserts, a soft orange si...
NWT S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Sheer Knit Silk Glass Beaded Bateau Mini Dress M
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Accented with black caviar beads around the neckline and sleeve openings, this sheer black Gucci by Tom Ford knit dress has never been worn before and comes with the original tags st...
Jason Wu Sequined Dress in Metallic Viscose
By Jason Wu
Located in Houston, TX
Crepe, sequins, solid color, deep neckline, sleeveless, no pockets, side closure, zipper closure, fully lined, stretch Jason Wu Sequined Dress in Metallic Viscose Color: metallic M...
Metallic mesh and lurex evening dress Paco Rabanne by Julien Dossena (NEW)
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Metallic mesh (100% aluminium) and lurex ( 80% rayon, 15% polyester, 5% elasthane) evening dress. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Split on the left side, lenght : 35cm. ...
1996 Runway Katharine Hamnett Silver Sequin Mini Skirt and Top
By Katharine Hamnett
Located in London, GB
This playful party two-piece was designed by iconic British brand Katharine Hamnett for her Spring 1996 collection. The designer, Katharine E. Hamnett, founded her namesake label in ...
90s Mugler Black Cotton Wrap Dress with Acrylic Belt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Mugler black cotton mini wrap dress with acrylic belt and criss cross back. Chic summer cocktail dress. Size: Small Bust:34"/ waist: 24"/ HIp: 32"/ Length: 35"
Luca Luca 1990s Terra Cotta Tan Sz 8 / 10 Virgin Wool Italian Vintage 90s Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic never worn 1990s LUCA LUCA terra-cotta virgin wool sleeveless sheath dress! The perfect alternative to the little black dress, this gem offers so much versatility. F...
1988 Stephen Sprouse Sequin Gown
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Austin, TX
1988 Stephen Sprouse sequin gown with off center racing back. Has stretch. Orange, pink and yellow color Condition: Excellent Size 6
Dsquared2 Spring 2005 Christina Aguilera Runway Leather Vintage Mini Dress
By Dsquared2
Located in San Diego, CA
Christina Aguilera closed the runway show in 2005, strutting down the Dsquared2 Runway in this exact dress! Features brown leather stitches down the front, with contrasting tan leath...
Prada Fairy Collection Pink Print Silk Dress, 2008
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...
Givenchy Couture John Galliano S/S 1997 Bouquet Floral Ribbon Print Midi Dress
By John Galliano, Givenchy
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture spring/summer 1997 collection; his last collection for the label. Galliano only designed for the fashion house for 2 years which ma...
$41,906
Size: FR 34 - UK 6 - US 2
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail evening dress, ss 1999
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail strapless evening dress with built-in corset. Spring-Summer 1999
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
$16,048
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...
Gucci Tom Ford Era Slinky Skirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
This skirt is sexy, as Tom Ford is known for! Looks a little like a wrap around but zips up the side. Rayon and silk mix and labelled a size IT42 or a US6. Waist 15" Length 25"
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress Wit
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress With Full Side Slits
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
1990s Bill Blass Size 8 10 Raspberry Pink Beige Silk Chiffon + Mohair Lace Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s vintage BILL BLASS raspberry pink and beige taupe beaded sleeveless cocktail dress! Features an ultra soft raspberry pink silk chiffon, with a beige / taupe mohair wool...
Vintage Chanel 1990s Black and White Halter Maxi Dress, Size 4, Crepe
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”
$595
Size: Small / Medium
1990s Calvin Klein Black Lace Vintage Bodycon Sexy Sheer 90s Crop Top Blouse
By Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 90s CALVIN KLEIN black lace cropped top shirt ! Features a fine soft lace that stretches to fit. Tailored body, with sleek long sleeves. Looks amazing on! Perfect with s...
UNWORN Iconic Chanel 1996 Golden Metallic 3D Structured Jacket Blazer 36
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A true icon designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel AW 1996 collection Golden metallic jacket 3D structure Golden buttons in front and on sleeves with CC logo Fully lined with beige CC...
F/W 1999 Chloé by Stella McCartney Maroon Bodycon Backless Cowl Dress 36FR
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Fall/Winter 1999 Chloé by Stella McCartney maroon bodycon dress features a draped cowl neckline that mirrors the dramatic open back, connected by a delicate strap. Debuting on...
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.