$695
Size: Medium / Large
1970s Lacoste Knit Zip Front Vintage 70s Knit Shirt Dress Khaki Striped Belted
By Lacoste
Located in San Diego, CA
⸻ Approximately Size Medium / Large ( lots of stretch ) Measurements: Bust: 38–42 inches Waist: 34–36 inches Hips: 38–40 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 39.5 inches ⸻ ...
Mini dress in red knit IZOD LACOSTE
By Lacoste
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Mini dress in red knit. No fabric tag but the knit is probably a mix of wool and acrylic. SIZE S
Vintage Lacoste Europe Black Racer Back Sport Tank Dress Size Medium
By Lacoste
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A vintage 70s racer back tank dress by Lacoste, France. This sporty dress never goes out of style and is very collectible.
DAVID CRYSTAL LACOSTE c.1960's Yellow White Striped Knee Length Polo Sport Dress
By Jean Patou
Located in Thiensville, WI
DAVID CRYSTAL LACOSTE c.1960's Yellow White Striped Knee Length Polo Sport Dress Brand / Manufacturer: David Crystal, Lacoste Circa: 1960's Designer: Jean Patou Style: Polo dress Co...
Vintage LACOSTE DAVID CRYSTAL FASHION Stripe Collar Polyester SCOOTER Dress M/L
By Lacoste
Located in Asheville, NC
Lacoste, David Crystal, Blue Dress, Red and White Stripe, Iconic Alligator, Zipper Front, Polyester, No Size Measurements Laying Flat (has stretch) Bust 20" (Armpit to Armpit) Waist...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$3,990
Size: F38 fits Small, or also XS/S S/M
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2003 Vintage Hardcore Red Leather Bondage Blazer Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage FW03 Hardcore Dior Bondage Collection Sleek and shiny candy apple red lambskin lined in silk Shiny silver hardware Structured shoulders Size ...
John Galliano Vintage 1999 Women's Evening Gown in Excellent Condition FR38
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking and highly collectible runway piece from John Galliano’s celebrated Fall/Winter 1999 collection—an era that defined his legacy of sensual, body-conscious design. Cut on t...
Roberto Cavalli Circa 2010 Lilac Violet Asymmetric Ruffle Dress XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking example of Roberto Cavalli’s signature glamour, this mainline asymmetric stretch dress dates to circa 2010 and captures the house’s fluid, sensual aesthetic at its late-20...
$3,352
Size: French 40/42
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on th...
1990s Gianni Versace Red Lace Insert Silk Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Concord, NC
Gianni Versace vintage red long slip dress with sheer lace inserts and a criss cross back. Size: No size tag, refer to measurements for best fit Condition: Excellent condition Me...
Vintage 1920's Cream Silk Floral Embroidered Kimono UK 10-14 US 6-10
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly mesmerising vintage 1920's tissue silk embroidered kimono, rendered in the softest shade of cream and embellished with intricate silk floral embroidery, is a rare and intr...
Red velvet down jacket with belt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red cotton velvet down jacket with belt . Main fabric composition: 90% goose, 10% goose feather. Lining: 57% rayon, 43% elastane. Velvet belt with gold metal branded buckle. Belt-l...
Vintage 90s Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Velvet Lace Bow Cocktail Dress YSL LBD
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Marked Size: FR 38 Bust: 34 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: 38 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 39 inches An elegant early 1990s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche cocktail ...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Neon yellow crystalized evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Neon yellow crystalized evening dress. Fabric composition: 92% rayon, 8% elastane. Wrap and gather on the front. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Front middle ...
Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Jumpsuit 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jumpsuit by Thierry Mugler. It has a tuxedo influence with silk peak lapels, flap pockets and decorative snaps closing the double breasted front and one at each cuf...
$38,312
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
CHANEL 15K$ New Paris / Dubai Ribbon Tweed Ensemble 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Museum Level Paris / DUBAI Cruise Collection 2015 “Ribbon Mosaic Ensemble” — Jacket & Matching Vest by Karl Lagerfeld — Boutique value: over $15,000 at release — Comparabl...
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.