Rare 1970s Halston Couture Vintage 1976 Gold Lamé One Shoulder 70s Sarong Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
vintage halston couture dress, 1976 halston, gold lamé dress, gold lame gown, one shoulder evening dress, sarong dress, studio 54 fashion, disco glamour, museum quality fashion, barb...
Vintage 1950s Ruby of Miami Butterfly Sarong Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s sarong dress * colorful butterfly print polished cotton * built in bloomers * adjustable straps * elastic sides * metal back zipper * by Ruby of Miami cond...
Unavailable
Size: See Description
Vintage 1950s Mid Century Rust Copper Tropical Print Sarong Style Cotton Dress
Located in Portland, OR
This fun vintage 1950's sarong style cotton dress is in a fun rusty copper tropical ocean print.
Unavailable
Size: XXS/XS
Vintage James Galanos Black & White Dot Red Rose Print Bodysuit & Sarong Skirt
By James Galanos
Located in Portland, OR
This is a gorgeous James Galanos vintage 2 piece silk outfit that includes a bodysuit and a wrap sarong style skirt. The print is a black and white polka dot with red roses and green...
Gorgeous 1930s Cold Silk Burnt Orange Hawaiian Vintage 30s Sarong Flower Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1930s cold silk couture Hawaiian full length dress! Drapes over the body beautifully. Wrap style with interior hook-and-eye closure at the waist. Vibrant burnt orange color ...
Incredible 1990s Herve Leger Sarong Skirt & Crop Top
By Herve Léger
Located in Water Mill, NY
This is gorgeous, a 2 piece black jersey vintage set from Herve Leger. It consists of a crop top with ruched straps that cross at the chest and are straight in the back. The sarong...
Vintage 1950s Shaheen Blue Cotton Sarong Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * blue cotton sarong * gold & white paisley print * adjustable straps * elastic bodice * side tie with belt loop * metal back zipper * by Shaheen co...
Vintage 1950's Deadstock Hawaiian Sarong Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's sarong * vivid tropical print cotton * molded bust * cotton lining * adjustable straps * smocked sides * metal back zipper * built in bloomers * deadstock wi...
Vintage 1950s Ombre Blue Hawaiian Floral Cotton Sarong Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * ombre blue cotton * cotton lining * floral print with rhinestone accents * side tie * bodice stays * elastic back * metal back zipper condition | ...
Vintage 1950's Stan Hicks Hawaiian Sarong Dress and Bolero Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950's dress * tropical print cotton * smocked sides * sarong/wrap style with tie * matching bolero * metal back zipper * by Hawaiian Casuals/Stan Hicks conditio...
Vintage 1950s Surfriders Hawaiian Dress and Bolero
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s sarong dress * yellow rayon * hawaiian surf print * side tie * matching bolero * metal side zipper * by Surfriders Sportswear condition | excellent fits...
Vintage 1950s Kamehameha Eugene Savage Print Dress
By Kamehameha
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s sarong dress * colorful polished cotton * cotton lining * rare Eugene Savage print fabric * side tie * metal side zipper * by Kamehameha condition | excell...
$1,098Sale Price|21% Off
Size: small
Vintage Bill Blass Black Velvet Gold Metallic Halter Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Before there was Halston, there was Bill Blass as the epitome of American style. Blass’ rise around the 1940s led him to be one of the most prominent women’s designers for multiple b...
1990s Michael Casey Couture Gold Lame Goddess Gown W/ Halter Neck & Deep V
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A glorious 1990s Michael Casey Couture gold silk lame goddess gown with structured and boned bodice, halter closure and a plunging neckline held in place by a beaded medallion. Fron...
$5,275
Size: Small / Medium
Halston 1970s Gold Metallic Silk Lurex Couture Vintage Disco Wrap Shirt Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic 70s HALSTON gold metallic silk lurex wrap shirt dress! Features a stunning silhouette, with a plunging neckline in a flattering wrap style. Studio 54 at its' finest! ...
Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your evening-wear wardrobe. The stra...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
$486Sale Price|30% Off
1980s Vicky Tiel "Sara" Couture Metallic Gold Lame Dress with Bolero (38) As New
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Outstanding piece in excellent condition. The dress is boned to the waist and has a an inset bra. The permanent pleats of the skirt complement the gathers to be found at the bust and...
Pamela Dennis Couture Vintage Gold ' Liquid ' Silk Grecian Long Evening Skirt
By Bergdorf Goodman, Pamela Dennis
Located in San Diego, CA
Simply stunning vintage PAMELA DENNIS, for Bergdorf Goodman, gold silk Grecian inspired evening maxi skirt! Dramatic floor length, with intricate pleating / draping details. This ski...
Emma Domb 1970s Gold Metallic Jersey Grecian Style Sequined Vintage 70s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous early 1970s EMMA DOMB gold metallic jersey Grecian inspired gown! Features a tailored bodice with sequin encrusted braided details around the neck and at waist. Full knife p...
Gold jersey draped and wrapped bustier evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold jersey draped and wrapped bustier evening dress . Black cotton boned bustier with hook&eye closure on the middle back and gros-grain piping. Invisible zip closure on the middle ...
1970s Alfred Bosand Goddess Gown In Gold Lame Mesh w Silver/Gold Glitter
By Alfred Bosand
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Alfred Bosand Goddess Gown In Gold Lame Mesh w Silver/Gold Glitter: Waterfall front and back design adds fullness and movement to this gorgeous evening gown. Fabric is an unus...
Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare late 1990s–early 2000s Marc Jacobs gold metal-link vintage evening gown featuring a fluid cowl neckline and long, slinky column silhouette that skims the body like liquid metal....
1970s Halston Silk Jersey Champagne Slinky Sleeveless Vintage 70s Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s HALSTON silk jersey slinky dress ! The perfect champagne / buttercream / soft yellow color is great for any time of year. Simply slips over the head and stretches to ...
$475
Size: none; comparable to size M
Sleeveless Plunging Goldfinger Sequin Oscar Gown with Scoop Back – M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
As close to Shirley Eaton as you can get without going nude, this “Goldfinger” gown features oceans of gold sequins bright enough to land aircraft. Couture quality it is not, but mem...
1960s Custom Gold Lamé & Ivory Brocade Sari-Inspired Goddess Gown w Glam Wrap
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Custom Gold Lamé & Ivory Brocade Sari-Inspired Goddess Gown with Matching Glamorous Long Evening Wrap: Maker unknown, but most likely custom made in a silk brocade in ivory an...
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 / 10 Nude Gold Champagne Sequined 1990s Gown and Shawl
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s BOB MACKIE gold and champagne sequined evening dress and matching shawl! Features leaf motifs with hundreds of hand-sewn iridescent sequins sporadically throughout. Fla...
Halston Metallic Gown
By Halston
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Halston Metallic Gown Metallic crepe long 'Raelynn' dress embellished with twisted halter-neckline and open back with concealed zip fastening. Rrp Approx. £460 Size – ...
Moschino Color Block Rainbow Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful dress with a bit of stretch from Moschino. It is is sleeveless with a crew neck and incredible brightly colored shapes each individually sewn together comprising...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Stretch Dress F/W 2002 Collection Designer size - 38 Deep V-neck style, Black satin trim, Removable tie, Very stretch. Made in Italy Excellent new condition....
I. Magnin Vintage 1960s Graphic Black + White Print Silk Mod Coat
By I. Magnin
Located in Sparks, NV
Fantastic black and white silk coat in a graphic mod print by I. Magnin. Details: Fully Lined Front Pockets Front Button and Snap Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated ...
White asymmetrical draped short cocktail dress with beaded work Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White asymmetrical draped short cocktail dress with beaded work (Rhinestone and studs) Boned on the side. Size M
Yumi Eto Silk Adjustable Parachute Jacket and Pant Suit
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk pant suit from Yumi Eto. The double breasted shawl collar jacket is gorgeous with matching fine inner adjustable straps which can be moved to different configu...
$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...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Blue Signature Print 2 Piece Bikini Bathing Suit Swimsuit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Blue Signature Print 2 Piece Bikini Bathing Suit Swimsuit Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci / Neiman Marcus Trophy Room Style: Bikini Color(s): Shades ...
1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall. Could fit up to a Size 8 Stunning 1960s EMMA DOMB turquoise blue silk chiffon ombre sequined evening gown! Bodice features thousands o...
1990s Vintage Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Yellow Chiffon Angel Blouse w/ Rhinestones
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage Chloe blouse, designed by Karl Lagerfeld! Butter yellow color, on scrumptious silk chiffon. Angel-like bell sleeves, with rhinestones encrusted around collar, and at...
1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture green botanical floral print silk fit n' flare sleeveless dress ! Features various shade of green throughout. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-a...
2 IN 1 Rare Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Jersey Bondage Buckle Dress M S
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
2 IN 1 Unique Tom Ford for Gucci Jersey Stretch Bondage Sexy Cocktail Dress Available in sizes S and M Black Stretch Jersey, Rushed and Wrap Details, Bronze-tone Metal Buckles with G...
$1,895
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Norma Kamali OMO Late 1970s Royal Blue Swimsuit Bodysuit Wide Leg Pants
By Norma Kamali
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage late 70s NORMA KAMALI OMO bright royal blue one piece plunging swimsuit / bodysuit and wide leg trosuers! Kamali is high credible with not only her design, but her pract...
Moschino Couture Dress with Hardware
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black light weight wool dress from Moschino Couture adorned with silver metal hardware of varying kinds. It is a sleeveless shift style dress with functional zippers at t...
$2,275
Size: Small - Small Medium
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Romper Black Rayon Sleeveless 1990s One Piece 90s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
What's better than a little black dress? A vintage early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche black sleeveless rayon romper / jumpsuit / playsuit ! Features a tailored bodice with ...
1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Houndstooth Skirt Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Wool houndstooth skirt and jacket Black and white Made in France Two lined side pockets Two grey buttons Black silk lining Skirt back vent Two skir...
$12,156
Size: FR 34 - UK 6 - IT 38 - XS
Gucci by Tom Ford monogram canvas and leather pant suit, fw 2000
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford; monogram canvas and tan leather pant suit. Flared high-rise pants with leather waist band and zip closure attaching both legs together. Single breasted mid-length ...
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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