Yellow silk jacquard dress with ladybug print Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique
By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
yellow silk jacquard dress with ladybug print. Tie collar, raglan sleeves, gros-grain on the waist band, shoulder pad, organza lining.
Vintage Bill Blass Silk Ladybug Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
Whimsical dress from Bill Blass in a pretty green silk highlighted with orange ladybugs of different sizes over an embossed circle patterned background giving the dress richness and ...
Gianni Versace Couture Ladybug Terry Cloth Dress, Spring-Summer 1995
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Geneva, CH
Perfect for the days by the pool or at the beach, this 1995 Spring-Summer Versace couture mini dress is made from soft cotton-terry in a joyful ladybug print.
Norell Tassel Floral Dragonfly and Ladybug Midi Dress
By Norman Norell, Norell Tassel
Located in US
Norman Norell / Norell Tassel dress features a multi-colored floral and ladybug print throughout on a beige background, lightly gathered skirt, long sleeves with zippers at the cuffs...
1970s Vera Neumann Red, White and Blue Graphic Dress
By Vera, Vera Neumann
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous 1970s graphic print dress from Vera Neumann. It features an abstract red, white and blue print.
Archival 1995 Moschino Couture 'Ladybug' Novelty Black & Red Silk Halter Dress
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sensational, iconic Moschino Couture 'Coccinella' titled ladybug novelty silk dress dating back to his 1995 fall-winter collection.
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Extra Small
Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped Applique Jacket Fall 2013
By Comme des Garçons
Located in University City, MO
Comme des Garcons Avant-garde striped floral rosette applique jacket Fall 2013 Extra Small Size The edgy unique high fashion jacket is constructed with black & white stripes througho...
Brocade and black satin evening coat Circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brocade and black satin evening coat. Small black satin roses embellishment. Silk taffetas lining. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Sylvia Ann 1970s Rose Print Pink Ivory Chiffon Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
By SYLVIA ANN
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s SYLVIA ANN pink, ivory and green chiffon ruffled maxi dress / gown! Features rose bouquets in various sizes throughout. Flutter sleeves, with a flowy layer of chiffon drap...
Yves Saint Laurent Purple Floral Silk Day Dress 1970's
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent purple floral print day dress with short sleeves, button closures down center front, frontal patch pockets, a self belt and a drop pleated skirt. 100% silk,...
1920s Yellow and Brown Floral Print Silk Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Yellow and brown floral print silk day dress. Size: 6-8 dress comes with silk belt As is! Fragile
Alaia Vintage Two-Tone Barbie Pink Pleated Knit Sweater Mini Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Alaia skirt in two tone pink! Pleated detail with hand stitching on the reverse side of the knit. Front hook closure. Unlined. The fabric content is 70% wool, 22% ...
Vintage Chanel Fall 2005 Grey Check Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 2000s Chanel grey plaid tweed jacket from the Fall 2005 collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Geometric plaid/check patterned tweed in multiple shades of grey and tan is sup...
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Gold and Brown Jacket and Dress Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous 1960s Chanel Haute Couture jacket and dress ensemble crafted from a gold, sage green and light brown plaid tweed. The jacket is collarless with four patch pockets and stunni...
Iconic Yves Saint Laurent "Kiss" Peasant Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and Rare Collector Quality Yves Saint Laurent "Kiss" Peasant Blouse in rayon georgette circa 1971 from the "Liberation" Collection. Vibrant red lip print with drawstring neckl...
A/W 2013 Dolce & Gabbana High Waisted Tweed Wool Knickers hot Pant Shorts
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
A/W 2013 Dolce & Gabbana High Waisted Tweed Wool Knickers Panty Shorts MADE IN ITALY. High waisted fit / Zip up back / fully lined Silk interior / Tweed in Black- Grey- White. W...
1960s Oscar de la Renta Silk Brocade A - Line 60s Vintage Dress and Jacket
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
*Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall* Can go up to a current US Size 8 Fabulous 1960s OSCAR DE LA RENTA silk brocade A Line dress and coat ensemble! Features lovely abstra...
Vivienne Westwood Red Label Polka Dot Dress - '10s
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Vivienne Westwood dress is made with soft, comfortable rayon and features a playful duo tone polka dot pattern. Perfect for summertime, it features a cross back design and tie-k...
Gucci Dress Evening Gown Iconic 2016 Collection Silk Embellishment
By Gucci
Located in Berlin, BE
Fabulous GUCCI 2016 Collection Pure Silk Evening Gown with breathtaking crystal embellishment. A Dream come true created by the genius Alessandro Michele <3 One of the most amazi...
Valentino Set Haute Couture Pleated Skirt in Silk Crepe
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Set Haute Couture composed of a top entirely embroidered with pearls and sequins, and a pleated skirt in silk crepe. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional inform...
1976 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Ballet Russes Purple Wool Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This runway documented aubergine-hued felt wool coat was created by Yves Saint Laurent for the brand’s beloved Fall 1976 collection. This collection was titled “Opéras - Ballets Russ...
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.
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