1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart
By Isabell Gerhart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
○ 1970s red polka dot maxi dress ○ halter style dress ○ smocked bodice ○ free flowing skirt ○ back zip closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ○ era: 1970s ...
A Vintage Halter Neck Polka Dot Dress by Betsey Johnson
By Betsey Johnson
Located in London, GB
A great vintage summer party dress by Betsey Johnson. In red cotton with black dots, the dress has a halter neck with an elastic back , and gathering at the bust.
1970s Frederick's of Hollywood Black and White Polka Dot Vintage Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s FREDERICK'S OF HOLLYWOOD black and white polka dot jersey halter dress! Channel your inner Marilyn Monroe in this beauty! Features a tie back with a peekaboo detail. Asymmet...
Vintage Lime Green + White Polka Dot 1990s Cotton Voile 90s Halter Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy early 1990s neon / lime green and white lightweight cotton voile halter mini A Line dress! Features a lightweight double layer cotton voile fabric. Fitted bodice, with a forgivi...
Bill Blass Sexy Vintage Polka Dot Dress Sz 4
By Bill Blass
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Sexy Vintage Polka Dot Halter Dress from Bill Blass This sexy dress is made of a chiffon material with a timeless polka dot pattern in red and white.
Vintage 1970's Lanvin Couture Metallic Polka-Dot Charcoal Silk Lamé Halter Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extremely gorgeous and well-documented Lanvin Haute Couture halter dress dating back to their 1979 collection. I love the beautiful mix of charcoal, olive green and metallic gol...
Geoffrey Beene Vintage Gold Polka Dot Metallic Accented Halter Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Geoffrey Beene Vintage Gold Polka Dot Metallic Accented Halter Dress .
$1,150
Size: Small - Small Medium
Fantastic Early 1970s Boho Chic Paisley Print Vintage Red 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous early 1970s lightweight wool boho chic paisley print maxi dress! Features a red background with vibrant hues of blue, green, yellow and orange throughout. Open back reveals ...
1970s Coral Salmon Pink Jersey + Crochet Lace Collar 70s Vintage Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking coral / salmon pink jersey maxi dress! Hard to find color that compliments nearly any skin tone! Slinky jersey looks fantastic when on. White crochet lace collar makes for a...
Carolina Herrera Gray & Coral Polka Dot Silk Evening Gown, Size 14
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Kingston, NY
Elegant Carolina Herrera evening gown crafted in lightweight, fluid 100% silk with a gray ground and an allover abstract polka-dot motif in vibrant coral red. Designed with a femini...
1970s Geoffrey Beene Brown and Red Knit Maxi Dress/ skirt
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Qiana Brown burgundy red knit strapless dress with long sash. Dress can be worn as a maxi skirt. Dress has hidden pocket. Skirt is styled with Gianfranco Ferr...
1990s Louis Feraud Cranberry Red Strapless Vintage 90s Silk + Wool Gown Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s LOUIS FERAUD cranberry red silk and wool strapless evening gown ! Features a warm cranberry color with a slightly iridescent woven checkered print. Fully lined. Hidden...
Roberta di Camerino Red and Cream Polka Dot Shirt Dress, 1970s
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roberta di Camerino 1970s (1976) vintage jersey knit collared shirt dress featuring polka dots of graduating sizes and matching belt. Logo buttons at cuffs. Pulls on, no closures. 1...
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...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
Lilli Diamond 1970s Sz 2 Abstract Leaf Print Red Halter Cotton Voile Maxi Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s LILLI DIAMOND cotton voile halter maxi dress gown ! The main color of this beauty is red. Abstract leaf prints throughout in vibrant hues of blue, orange and green. D...
Maxi Dress Evelyn Byrnes Floral Orange & Red 1970s Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Wallkill, NY
Such a fun Maxi Dress. Inverted pleats on each side. It even has Pockets!! Bra clips. Very nice detailing on this! This dress is impeccably made! Zips down the back. Measures 33 (Bus...
Rare Vintage Geoffrey Beene 1970s Pill Print Halter Jersey70s Wrap Maxi Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, and rare vintage Geoffrey Beene 'pill print' burnt orange maxi dress! Amazing jersey material, with a chic wrap-style closure. Attached tie sash belt. Incredible amount o...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Red & White Dot Double Breasted Silk Dress with Sash
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage red and white polka dot Yves Saint Laurent silk day dress with front pleats, double-breasted bodice, and belt. Yves Saint Laurent ...
1960's Early OSCAR de la RENTA Boutique Red Polka Dot Short Sleeve Dress + Belt
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare 1960's early Oscar de la Renta boutique red, black, and white polka dotted dress. Black and white corded trim. Short sleeves. Low scoop neckline. Button detail at front of skirt...
ETRO red salmon black viscose PAISLEY SLEEVELESS MAXI Dress 42 M
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Etro sleeveless paisley print maxi dress in rede, light salmon, black and brown viscose (100%) with spaghetti straps and criss-cross back. Opens with a zipper on the s...
Haney Women's Contemporary Red Polka Dot Slip Dress, New with Tags
By Haney
Located in London, GB
Super sexy and flirty Haney Olivia dress - bought for $850 and new with tag. Made from super soft and smooth polyester satin with a red and ivory polka dot print. It has a super flui...
ZIMMERMANN red linen & silk DANCER BABYDOLL MIDI Dress 0 XS
By Zimmermann
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Zimmermann Dancer dress in red crafted from linen (52%) and silk (48%), the beautifully textured slubbed fabric lending a natural, sun-drenched luminosity to this effo...
1970s Geoffrey Beene Black, Red and White Halter Maxi Dress
By Geoffrey Beene Boutique, Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Geoffrey Beene Plaid maxi halter dress in red, black and white. Racer back triangle back. Unique Collar. Size Medium Measurement: Bust : 38 inches / Waist 29 inches / Hips: 4...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
Midnight Black Fully Lined Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Top
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant midnight black fully lined silk chiffon beaded evening top features an invisible side zipper measuring 11 inches with hook & eye. The length measures 2...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
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
$845
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Teal Green Blue Pink Flower Printed Cotton + Lace Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s teal green / blue and pink cotton and lace maxi dress! Features a fitted spaghetti strap sleeveless bodice trimmed in lace on the front and back. Forgiving an...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS / Small
XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered throughout the skirt. The tulle on the bust ...
New Roberto Cavalli $6520 Silk Corset Gold Leafing One Shoulder Dress Gown 38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Silk Gold Leafing One Shoulder Dress Gown Designer size - 38 ( please check measurements) 100% Silk, Gold Leafing Accent, One Shoulder Style, Side High Slit, Ruc...
$524Sale Price|25% Off
Moschino Vintage Heart Dress US Size 8
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage black dress featuring a large cut-out red velvet heart shaped breast. This dress features : - Black wool blend fabric. - Large cut-out red velvet heart shaped breas...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2011 Gold Chain-Embellished Crepe Black Jumpsuit Fr. 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Gold Chain-Embellished Black Halter Jumpsuit Automne/Hiver 2011 Designer size - French 38 Black satin crepe, Gold-tone chain-embellished, Backless, Two side deep ...
$14,920
H 11 in W 14 in L 2.5 in
Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag 2003 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior lining...
1960s Ivory Irish Linen Flower Embroidered Vintage 60s A Line Tunic Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Late 60s Irish Linen A-Line embroidered mini dress / tunic ! Features an ivory / off-white color with pastel pink, blue, and coral flowers embroidered at the hem. V-neck collar ...
Ad Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fall / Winter 2008 Turquoise Blue Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Ad Campaign with Kate Moss ( in the gray version ) YVES SAINT LAURENT by Stefano Pilati turquoise blue avant garde strapless wool felt dress ! Julianne Moore and Gweneth Paltrow also...
Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Runway S/S 2000 Jungle Print Silk Pant Suit It 44
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Super famous jungle tropical print from S/S runway 2000!!!! Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Silk Pant Suit Designer size - 44 Top - silk, crystal button-up closure, attached scarf. 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.
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