$695
Size: Medium / Large
1970s Lacoste Knit Zip Front Vintage 70s Knit Shirt Dress Khaki Striped Belted
By Lacoste
Located in San Diego, CA
late 1970s Chemise Lacoste knit tennis dress, capturing the golden era of French leisurewear with a
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
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
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
Chanel Black/Navy Blue Leather CC Boots
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the epitome of luxury and style with these Chanel Black/Navy Blue Leather CC Boots. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these knee-high boots are a testament to Ch...
S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Medusa Medallion Backless Halter Top Blue Blouse
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a mint-colored Versace halter neck designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this wrap halter neck top is complete with a large interlocking V...
Cinq à Sept Red Cut-Out Backless Halter Gown
By Cinq a Sept
Located in Dallas, TX
Cinq à Sept Red Cut-Out Backless Halter Gown Turn heads in this striking red maxi gown by Cinq à Sept. Designed with a high halter neckline and a body-skimming silhouette, this gown ...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
Early 2000s Thierry Mugler Mossy Green Suede Fringe Eyelet Pant Vest Set
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an olive green suede Thierry Mugler vest and pant set designed by Manfred Mugler. From the early 2000s, the pants and vest are accented with silver-tone grommets. The pant...
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this two-piece black pantsuit features a fitted tunic top and high-waisted flared trousers. The set is accented with bold, strategi...
$38,624
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...
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...
FABULOUS Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Les Solaris Blouse Top Sheer Net Leather
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler Couture creation, SS2001 Les Solarisées Collection. Extremely rare and fabulous vintage Couture piece, documented seen on the Runway. Dripping in celestial se...
Thierry Mugler Couture Pink Flame Beaded Silk Gown
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
This early 2000’s vintage Thierry Mugler gown features a halter neckline with a plunging V-front. The dress transitions from vibrant fuchsia to deep red, with flame-like cutouts ador...
F/W 2000 DOLCE & GABBANA sheer hot pink gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 2000 DOLCE & GABBANA sheer hot pink gown Chest: 30-38", Waist: 20-32", Hips: 30-46", Length: 67-85" with adjustable tie straps sz 6
VERA WANG 1995 Vintage Sheer Sleeve Silk Mini Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang 1995 Vintage Jet Black 100% softest silk Sheer sleeves with sexy back seam and keyhole at wrists Unique very sexy neckline, both the v part and how it lays around the décol...
$7,793
Size: approx. FR38 - UK10 - US6
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Silk and Lace Evening Dress, FW 2003
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Yves Saint Laurent ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2003 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Lace ▪ Details: This black sheer evening dress is made of silk and lace. It f...
$1,675
Size: Small / Medium
1990s Chainmail Black and White Leopard Animal Print Halter Top and Handbag Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s does 70s vintage chainmail disco animal leopard print halter top and bag set ! Features a chic black and ivory cheetah print throghout. The thing I particularly love about t...
Iconic Tom Ford for Gucci FW 1997 Crystal Embellished GG Logo Monogram Shoes 8.5
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Iconic Tom Ford for Gucci Crystal Embellished Shoes Slides F/W 1997 Collection US size 8.5 B - Italian 38.5 B Highly collectible Tom Ford shoes!!! Two tone silver color crystals feat...
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Evening Dress Gown IT 38 Gianni Versace couture evening dress featuring sheer top, embellished medusa logo straps, square ne...
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.