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...
Escada Couture Fire Engine Red Silk Open Strap Neckline Cocktail dress 36
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Escada couture fire engine red open strap, halter neck cocktail dress marked size 36. A gorgeous dress for any special occasion the, open neck line is done with straps and a halter n...
1970 Adolfo Sailor Stripe Navy & Cream Knit Maxi Dress W/ Button Front
By Adolfo
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Adolfo body-conscious rayon knit sailor striped navy and cream maxi dress with front button placket closure. Gives a modern Gaultier vibe. Size 6-8.
Dolce & Gabbana Red Wool Mini Dress Size 42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring crew neck line, 3/4 sleeves (measure 18.25 inches long), above the knee length and concealed rear zip closure.
Vintage Escada ladies polo shirt, stripe knit, Preppy
By Escada
Located in NEWARK, GB
An original preppy favourite by Escada. Vintage Escada ladies soft knit polo shirt / top. Warm beige and soft cream stripe with a knitted waistband, cuffs and collar, the top butto...
Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE Brown Knit Striped Ensemble
By Issey Miyake
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage late 80s and 1990s ISSEY MIYAKE Brown, taupe, light grey striped Sweater knit top and Wrap skirt. Fit size 4/6 SMALL - MEDIUM Bust : 36 inch / Skirt is elastic 26 - 30 i...
$1,225
Size: Small - Small Medium
1960s Louis Feraud Khaki Tan Space Age Wool Short Sleeve Vintage A Line Dress
By Louis Feraud Paris, Louis Feraud
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s mod space age LOUIS FERAUD khaki / tan and ivory short sleeve lightweight wool A-Line dress ! Tailored bodice features round white mock buttons up the front. Couture quali...
Halston Crinkle Cotton Striped Day Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless Halston Crinkle Chocolate Cotton Striped Day Dress in a shirtwaist style with self belt. Deep dolman sleeves have stripes running lengthwise. Old stock with addi...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Cotton Safari Dress with Lace-Up Front
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT cotton safari dress. This safari dress bridges the iconic heritage of Monsieur Saint Laurent with the bold, sensual vision of Tom Ford. The safari style is one of...
Chloé Striped Shirt Maxi Dress in Brown Wool
By Chloé
Located in Houston, TX
The Chloé Striped Shirt Maxi Dress in brown wool is a stylish blend of vintage-inspired stripes and modern design. Featuring a combination of nostalgic brown and mustard shades, this...
1960s Courreges Red/Orange Wool Shift Dress
By Courrèges
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A Courreges classic with a twist, this red/orange shift dress is always in fashion. Short sleeves with a notched neckline, diagonal darts down the front and one seam down the middle ...
Fendi Taupe and Peach Cotton Knit Dress - 42
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Fendi cotton knit dress is light taupe with peach trim on the collar and neckline. The skirt has slight pleating and a taupe, peach, black, and brown checkered print. The dress ...
1960s Chic Chartreuse Olive Green Cotton Striped Cap Sleeve Vintage 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 60s chartreuse green and olive green cap sleeve cotton dress. Features flattering vertical stripes on the fitted bodice, with a high neck, and attached belt. Dipped back c...
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1968 Khaki Cotton Lace-Up Safari Mini Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1968 khaki cotton lace-up SAFARI mini dress from the 1968 Safari Collection. This is a variation of the Yves Saint Laurent Safari dress worn by Veruschk in the pho...
1960s Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash Belt
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1960s linen dress by Pierre Cardin with contrasting mod stitching and a matching sash belt. Details: Fully Lined Front Pockets Matching Sash Front Button and Snap Closure C...
Roberto Cavalli red knit midi dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, IT
Roberto Cavalli knit dress Red cotton blend Stretchy Unlined Marked size 40 IT Measurements: bust 30-38 cm 12-15 in waist 20-34 cm 7.75-13 in hips 30-36 cm 12-14 in length 93 cm 35...
CHANEL red wool 2010 SHANGHAI LONG SLEEVE KNIT Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Metiers D'Art 2010 Paris-Shanghai knit dress in red wool (87%) and polyester (13%). Features two patch pockets on the front and long raglan sleeves (sleeve meas...
$96Sale Price|20% Off
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Vintage USA Flag Print Cotton Tank Top
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in London, GB
1990s Dolce & Gabbana USA Flag Print Rank Top in 100% Cotton Size: small
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
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...
Halston 1970's Purple Fuchsia Linen Halter Dress
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature simple, yet effective, 1970's silhouette from Halston. Luscious linen in a vibrant shade of grape purple. Elegant and figure-flattering Marilyn Monroe-esque fit and flare ...
Roberto Cavalli Circa 2010 Lilac Violet Asymmetric Ruffle Dress XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
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...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
$775Sale Price|22% Off
Size: XS - Small Medium
Rare 1990s Coltrane Conui Couture Pink + Raspberry ' Petal ' Silk Bodycon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Ultra rare 90s vintage COLTRANE CONUI pink and raspberry silk + satin bodcon 'petal' dress! Coltrane Conui is a highly sought after label that only produced for a couple years. The b...
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown Versace sleeveless gown featuring plunging neckline, beaded embellishments throughout, slit at high-low hem and concealed zip clo...
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 14 Black Velvet 1990s Sleeveless Sweetheart 90s Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BOB MACKIE black velvet sleeveless evening gown! Features a flattering satin lined sweetheart neckline and a thigh high slit that reveals just the right amount ...
New Emilio Pucci Satin Slides Mules Resort 2018 Sz 36.5 $925
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New with Box Emilio Pucci $925 Resort 2018 Multi Satin Pucci Print Slides Size: 36.5 Satin Insole Leather Sole Heels: .5"
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Black Rayon Jersey Knit Vintage Sleeveless Gown
By Tom Ford, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite vintage early 2000s TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche black rayon jersey evening gown ! Features ruched detail above the back rear. Sashes hang from each side. H...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
Bob Mackie Elizabeth the First 1970's Black Devoré Velvet Gown with Crystals
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare couture piece designed by Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan from their short-lived Beverly Hills custom atelier Elizabeth The First. This stunning gown has been crafted from a black ...
1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and hard-to-find garment, this fantastic mid 20’s Art-Deco evening cape will go with just about everything ! Made of black tulle and thousands of hand-sewn sparkling silver sequ...
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...
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.