Vintage Monsoon Pinafore Dress with Check Frill
Located in London, GB
A fun and easy to wear vintage pinafore dress by Monsoon. In brown courdroy, the dress has a round
Vintage Monsoon Pinafore Dress with Check Frill
Located in London, GB
A fun and easy to wear vintage pinafore dress by Monsoon. In brown courdroy, the dress has a round
Vintage Beige Jean Paul Gaultier Pinafore Dress Size FR 40
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage beige sleeveless pinafore dress by Jean Paul Gaultier. Scoop neck. Dual hip pockets. Front
Vintage Pink Floral Silk Mid Century Dress in Faux Pinafore Style
Located in Portland, OR
This pretty vintage pink floral silk dress has no label but is exquisitely designed and very well
Rare Vintage Bill Gibb Pinafore Dress
By Bill Gibb
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage pinafore dress by Bill Gibb. The dress is in a wonderful print with pleat detail
Vintage 1940s American pinafore style swing dress, fruit basket
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare vintage late 1940s pinafore style dress. This dress gives vintage American diner vibes with
Yohji Yamamoto Navy Deconstructed Pinafore Dress With Velvet 1999-00
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Yohji Yamamoto navy pinafore dress from the 1999–00
Vintage Pinafore Style Japanese Designer Jumper Dress in Purple Blue Denim
Located in Portland, OR
We acquired this vintage 1980's dress when we bought the entire estate of a woman who had a huge
Vintage 1970's Donald Brooks Embroidered Silk Blouse & Velvet Pinafore Dress Set
By Donald Brooks
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional & ultra rare Donald Brooks pinafore designer dress ensemble from the early 1970's
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Size: 42- runs small & no stretch
Vintage S/S 1994 Atelier Versace Silk Gingham Plaid Floral Pinafore Mini Dress
By Tiffany & Co., Gianni Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1994 Atelier Versace by Gianni Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Excellent MATERIAL: Silk- no stretch COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: 42 runs...
Vintage 1970's Mr Freedom Glam Rock Crushed Velvet Mod Mini Pinafore Skirt Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sensational Mr Freedom designer pinafore dress dating back to the early 1970's. Mr Freedom was a
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Rochas Vintage Inspired Harlow Bias Cut Silk Gown NWT
By Christian Dior, Rochas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As seen on the runway Jean Harlow 1930's inspired gown designed by Rochas. Fashioned of eggshell white silk charmeuse with plunging neckline; spaghetti straps; chemise style bodice...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Knit Crochet 2-Piece Set Vintage
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Baar, CH
Rare and iconic black crochet two-piece set by Dolce & Gabbana from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection. A standout example of the brand’s sultry '90s aesthetic, this set combines shee...
90s Thierry Mugler Open Heart Back Red Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Miami, FL
Manfred Thierry Mugler was a French fashion designer who began his brand in the 1970s and was known for his avant-garde, architectural, hyperfeminine and theatrical approach. This i...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
$1,499Sale Price|50% Off
Size: 38
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Lace Dress Special Edition Collection 38
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Dress. For a sensational silhouette Black stretch fabric, satin and lace details Straps are adjustable Hook-fastening details in front A ti...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
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...
$1,346Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 39
New Oscar De La Renta 2019 Crystal Satin Runway Heel Pumps Size 39 $1795
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Conroe, TX
Oscar De La Renta Brand New with Box Fall 2019 $1795 * Size 39 * Swarovski Crystal Black Satin *Zips Up the Back * Leather Insole Heel 3.75" Impossible to Find New
Late 1980s Thierry Mugler Velvet Lace-Up Pointed Strapless Bustier Corset Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the late 1980s, this black velvet Thierry Mugler lace-up corset is a major addition to any wardrobe or collection. Designed by Manfred Thierry Mugler, this shapely corset featur...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Plunging Cowl Bodycon Column Slip Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black Gucci slip gown, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 1997 collection. This sultry floor-length gown features spaghetti straps and is elegantly drap...
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. This 1999 LES SALADES creation by Thierry Mugler is truly beautiful. The silhouette is gorgeous: a long column that skims the figure with surgical pre...
Jean Paul Gaultier New Hourglass Jacket 1980s
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Junior Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous leopard print denim sleeveless vest, jacket, top from Jean Paul Gaultier's Junior Gaultier line. It is sleeveless with a collar, button chest pockets, gold Gaultier inscri...
NWT Tom Ford for Gucci SS 2001 Black Silk Dress Gown Italian 40 - US 4
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Long Dress Gown Simply the Best and Classy!!! S/S 2001 Collection Italian size 40 - US 4 ( please check measurements). Classy black silk gown with o...
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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