$676Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Rhonda Roy Abstract Print Mock Neck Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early 1970s RHONA ROY of England abstract print maxi dress ! Warm colors of purple, tan and
Alexander McQueen F/W 2010 “Angels & Demons” Medieval Art Royalty Gown Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
From Alexander McQueen’s final collection, this spectacular piece features digitally printed imagery depicting Medieval religious artwork from German painter Stefan Lochner. The artw...
$950
H 55 in W 20 in D 1 in
Vintage Designer Moroccan Caftan, Metallic Brocade Kaftan with Pink and Gold
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage brocade designer Moroccan kaftan, embroidered with pink and gold. This chic Bohemian maxi dress brocade kaftan is embroidered and embellished with handwoven thread tr...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s YSL Rive Gauche Black Red Diamond Print Silk 70s Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 70s YVES SAINT LAURENT silk dress and matching sash ! Features rounded diamond prints in red and cream. Hidden metal zipper up the side. Included sash can be worn as a belt...
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
1970s Moroccan Black + Gold Metal Embroidered Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black crepe Moroccan long sleeve kaftan maxi dress! Features meticulously embrodiered gold metal throughout. Chic bell /angel sleeved have just the right amount of flar...
1960s Moroccan Velvet Kaftan Embroidered Vintage Bohemian Caftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage Moroccan royal caftan velvet embroidered with gold metallic threads loop buttons, open all the way, could be worn open or closed, circa 1960s. This long maxi dress ve...
Oscar De La Renta PF 2012 Gold Lace Sequin Embellished Dress Gown + Jacket
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar De La Renta Gold Lace Sequin Embellished Dress Gown P/F 2012 Runway Collection Designer size - US 12 ( please check our measurements). Rich Gold/Bronze Metallic Lace Finished w...
Vintage Moroccan Caftan Metallic Floral Silk Brocade
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan metallic silk floral brocade, circa 1970s. This light summery caftan is crafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit, features a traditional neckline, em...
$650Sale Price|23% Off
Size: 2-4
Tiffeau & Busch LTD. 1966 Chartreuse & Black Silk Organza & Twill Maxi Dress
By Jacques Tiffeau & Busch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffeau & Busch LTD. New York, 1966 chartreuse yellow & black hand print silk organza & silk twill maxi dress. Jacques Tiffeau was known for his elegant designs crafted from start to...
NEW Emilio Pucci Blue Print Silk Palazzo Wide Leg Jumpsuit Overall 44
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Rare and exclusive piece by EMILIO PUCCI EMILIO PUCCI printed silk jumpsuit Signature piece with the timeless EMILIO PUCCI print Finest chiffon silk "Emilio" discreetly written a...
Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
$633Sale Price|25% Off
Size: XS
1980s Laura Ashley Pink + Purple Floral Cotton Vintage 80s Sleeveless Dress XS
By Laura Ashley
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and pretty early 80s does 50s LAURA ASHLEY sleeveless cotton floral dress ! Features large printed flowers in purple, pink, green, yellow and white. Detachable matching belt. Po...
Rare Jeanne Lanvin Art Deco Tulle Gown
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Jeanne Lanvin Tulle Art Deco gown from Summer 1931 of grasshopper green silk tulle with natural tulle strips applied to create petal like patterns across the gown....
$295
Size: IT 38, best fits 0/2
Vintage Genny Brown Wool Long Sleeve Mini Dress with Black Silk Quilted Trim
By Genny
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Genny brown long sleeve mini dress with black satiny quilted trim at collar, cuffs, and hem. Decorative cloth covered buttons at each cuff. (Unknown decade, estimating 1980s...
1970s Pierre Cardin Orange Drop Waist dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre cardin orange silk dress. Size: 6 Shoulder: 14inches; Bust: 36 inches/ waist: 36" Hip: 36.5"/ length: 52.5 inches. Sleeve length: 22inches.
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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