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Vintage Smock Dress

John Galliano cream knitted silk 'farmers smock' dress, ss 1986
John Galliano cream knitted silk 'farmers smock' dress, ss 1986

John Galliano cream knitted silk 'farmers smock' dress, ss 1986

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

John Galliano cream knitted silk 'farmer's smock' dress from the 'Fallen Angels' collection Spring-Summer 1986

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1980s British Vintage Smock Dress

1970s Laura Biagiotti Blue Cotton Smock Dress
1970s Laura Biagiotti Blue Cotton Smock Dress

1970s Laura Biagiotti Blue Cotton Smock Dress

By Laura Biagiotti

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Effortlessly chic and endlessly comfortable, this 1970's Laura Biagiotti smock dress is a timeless expression of relaxed elegance.

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1970s Italian Vintage Smock Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Red Floral Smock Dress  1970's
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Red Floral Smock Dress  1970's

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Red Floral Smock Dress 1970's

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent burgundy crepe collared smock dress featuring a multi-color painted floral print, blouson sleeves with button cu...

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1970s French Vintage Smock Dress

1980s Ungaro Velvet Yolked Crepe Print Black and White Smock Dress
1980s Ungaro Velvet Yolked Crepe Print Black and White Smock Dress

1980s Ungaro Velvet Yolked Crepe Print Black and White Smock Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Ungaro smock dress: velvet shoulder yolk with tie neckline, edged in ruffled black and white "coffee bean" print.

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1980s Italian Vintage Smock Dress

Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren grey smock dress, ss 1983
Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren grey smock dress, ss 1983

Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren grey smock dress, ss 1983

By Vivienne Westwood, Worlds End

Located in London, GB

▪ A rare Worlds End grey cotton smock dress ▪ Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren ▪ Tain panel at the front skirt which can be worn as a shawl ▪ Drawstring neckline ...

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1980s English Vintage Smock Dress

Geoffrey Beene Coral Red Silk Jacquard Smock Dress 1970s
Geoffrey Beene Coral Red Silk Jacquard Smock Dress 1970s

Geoffrey Beene Coral Red Silk Jacquard Smock Dress 1970s

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Geoffrey Beene coral red silk jacquard smock dress, from the 1970s. Long sleeve button cuff dress has a Peter Pan collar and button front placket.

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1970s American Vintage Smock Dress

1950s White Cotton Smocked Dress with Tie Back
1950s White Cotton Smocked Dress with Tie Back

1950s White Cotton Smocked Dress with Tie Back

Located in London, GB

We really love the simplicity of the design of this smock dress. Its so well made it could be anywhere from the late 1930s through to the early 1960s and has a timeless, contemporary...

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1950s American Vintage Smock Dress

1970s Koos Van den Akker Floral Print Smocked Dress
1970s Koos Van den Akker Floral Print Smocked Dress

1970s Koos Van den Akker Floral Print Smocked Dress

By Koos Van den Akker

Located in London, GB

1970s Koos Van den Akker floral smock dress. This is a pretty and detailed design from the famous Dutch designer after he moved to NYC in 1968 from The Hague, Netherlands.

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1970s Dutch Vintage Smock Dress

1970s Giorgio di Sant Angelo Black Vintage 70s Crochet Bishop Sleeve Smock Dress
1970s Giorgio di Sant Angelo Black Vintage 70s Crochet Bishop Sleeve Smock Dress

1970s Giorgio di Sant Angelo Black Vintage 70s Crochet Bishop Sleeve Smock Dress

By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 70s GIORGIO DI SANT ANGELO black crochet bishop sleeve smock dress! Features cut-out crochet detail at neck and mid arm.

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1970s American Vintage Smock Dress

Vintage Monsoon Beige Courdroy Smock Dress
Vintage Monsoon Beige Courdroy Smock Dress

Vintage Monsoon Beige Courdroy Smock Dress

Located in London, GB

A great vintage dress for Fall by Monsoon. The dress is in a beige corduroy cotton, and can be worn as a dress or an over dress. It has a stand up collar, button front opening and ga...

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1970s British Vintage Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Smock dress with Fringe - '70s
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Smock dress with Fringe - '70s

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Smock dress with Fringe - '70s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Its smock style and the functional buttons on the shoulder make it an easy to wear piece.

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1970s Vintage Smock Dress

1970s Ossie Clark for Radley Celia Birtwell Bubble Print Smock Dress
1970s Ossie Clark for Radley Celia Birtwell Bubble Print Smock Dress

1970s Ossie Clark for Radley Celia Birtwell Bubble Print Smock Dress

Located in London, GB

This charming circa 1969 cotton dress by Ossie Clark for Radley boasts a pretty 'bubble' print by celebrated textile designer Celia Birtwell. This piece is pretty and gamine with pu...

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1960s British Vintage Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Wool Challis Flower Print Vintage 90s Smock Dress
Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Wool Challis Flower Print Vintage 90s Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Wool Challis Flower Print Vintage 90s Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Signature vintage early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche colorful lightweight wool challis long sleeve dress! Features a flattering and forgiving loose fitting bodice, with a taper...

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1990s French Vintage Smock Dress

A Vintage 1960s Printed Cotton  Dress by Californian
A Vintage 1960s Printed Cotton  Dress by Californian

A Vintage 1960s Printed Cotton Dress by Californian

By California Cottons

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage cotton smock dress , in a lilac and green print. The dress has a shawl collar, cap sleeves and a side zip.

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1950s American Vintage Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Floral Drop Dress
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Floral Drop Dress

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Floral Drop Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage floral Yves Saint Laurent blue cotton smock dress with a drop waist and knit tie front.

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20th Century French Vintage Smock Dress

Rare Yves Saint Laurent  "Artist Smock" Large Bow Tie Dress
Rare Yves Saint Laurent  "Artist Smock" Large Bow Tie Dress

Rare Yves Saint Laurent "Artist Smock" Large Bow Tie Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

This wonderfully Rare signature vintage Yves Saint Laurent's '60's Red and Black smock dress with extended high neckline tie can be worn as a dress or with leggings as a tunic...

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1960s French Vintage Smock Dress

1970s Laura Biagiotti Navy Blue Sailor Style Linen Dress
1970s Laura Biagiotti Navy Blue Sailor Style Linen Dress

1970s Laura Biagiotti Navy Blue Sailor Style Linen Dress

By Laura Biagiotti

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Adorable 70's era Laura Biagiotti navy blue linen sailor style loose fitting smock dress. The light and airy fabric makes this dress perfect for the warmer months.

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1970s Italian Vintage Smock Dress

1970s Colourful Marble Print Smocked Maxi Dress
1970s Colourful Marble Print Smocked Maxi Dress

1970s Colourful Marble Print Smocked Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1970s chiffon maxi-dress has a striking print; an unusual, scribbled, artistic take on marble that swirls orange, pale pink, magenta, black, apple green and brown together to ka...

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1970s American Vintage Smock Dress

Blue Linen Dress with superb smock detailing
Blue Linen Dress with superb smock detailing

Blue Linen Dress with superb smock detailing

Located in London, GB

A charming and chic dress with wonderful smock detail on the front and back.

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1990s Vintage Smock Dress

Corral raw silk day dress with smocked waist TED LAPIDUS
Corral raw silk day dress with smocked waist TED LAPIDUS

Corral raw silk day dress with smocked waist TED LAPIDUS

By Ted Lapidus

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Corral raw silk day dress with smocked waist. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs.

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1970s European Vintage Smock Dress

Chanel Navy Blue Cotton Smocked Sleeveless Dress circa 1995
Chanel Navy Blue Cotton Smocked Sleeveless Dress circa 1995

Chanel Navy Blue Cotton Smocked Sleeveless Dress circa 1995

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Chanel Navy Blue Cotton Smocked Sleeveless Dress from circa 1995 embodies timeless elegance and effortless sophistication.

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Smock Dress

French Evening Dress in Smocked Jersey Circa 1990
French Evening Dress in Smocked Jersey Circa 1990

French Evening Dress in Smocked Jersey Circa 1990

Located in Toulon, FR

Gathered neckline in V-shape, bat sleeves and waist marked by a smock work refining the silhouette. No lining or closure, the dress is elastic and put on like a tee-shirt.

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1990s French Vintage Smock Dress

Gianni Versace F/W 1998 Couture Ivory Smocked Crystal-Embellished Empire-Line Midi Dress
Gianni Versace F/W 1998 Couture Ivory Smocked Crystal-Embellished Empire-Line Midi Dress

Gianni Versace F/W 1998 Couture Ivory Smocked Crystal-Embellished Empire-Line Midi Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Paris, FR

From the F/W 1998 collection of Gianni Versace Couture, this empire-line midi dress is constructed in an ivory crinkled semi-sheer fabric with vertical pin-tuck striations throughout...

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1990s Vintage Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977

Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...

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1970s French Vintage Smock Dress

YSL Yves Saint Laurent Damask Smock
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Damask Smock

YSL Yves Saint Laurent Damask Smock

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Sharon, CT

1970's Tunic styled dress with collared neck tie. Four faux ruby and crystal buttons down front and on cuffs. Upper body silk lined. Rive Gauche and Saks-JanDel labels.

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1970s French Vintage Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Black Cocktail Gown with Sequin Smocked Waist Size 38
Yves Saint Laurent Black Cocktail Gown with Sequin Smocked Waist Size 38

Yves Saint Laurent Black Cocktail Gown with Sequin Smocked Waist Size 38

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress is composed of a black crepe and features a smocked waistline with iridescent navy sequins.

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20th Century French Vintage Smock Dress

Comme Des Garçons Black Ruched Suspender Dress Circa 1989
Comme Des Garçons Black Ruched Suspender Dress Circa 1989

Comme Des Garçons Black Ruched Suspender Dress Circa 1989

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

This striking Comme des Garçons smocked bib dress from 1989 showcases Rei Kawakubo's signature avant-garde approach to fashion.

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1980s Japanese Vintage Smock Dress

1987 Yves Saint Laurent Pink Cotton Braque Dove Dress
1987 Yves Saint Laurent Pink Cotton Braque Dove Dress

1987 Yves Saint Laurent Pink Cotton Braque Dove Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

Cut from cotton, this smock-style dress features balloon sleeves with elasticated, gathered cuffs, large faceted white plastic buttons and a wide boat-neckline.

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1980s French Vintage Smock Dress

1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart
1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart

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

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1970s American Vintage Smock Dress

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50s Ceil Chapman Aubergine Smocked Dress
50s Ceil Chapman Aubergine Smocked Dress

50s Ceil Chapman Aubergine Smocked Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in San Francisco, CA

50s Aubergine Smocked Dress. Front button and metal side zip closures.

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1950s Vintage Smock Dress

Wendy Dagworthy mustard cotton oversized smock dress, ca. 1982
Wendy Dagworthy mustard cotton oversized smock dress, ca. 1982

Wendy Dagworthy mustard cotton oversized smock dress, ca. 1982

Located in London, London

Wendy Dagworthy; mustard cotton oversized smock dress with large hip pockets and striped cotton lining Spring-Summer 1982

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1980s British Vintage Smock Dress

1970s Penthouse Gallery Rainbow Tunic Smock Dress
1970s Penthouse Gallery Rainbow Tunic Smock Dress

1970s Penthouse Gallery Rainbow Tunic Smock Dress

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rainbow striped mini-dress/tunic with 3/4 length sleeves and 5 button closure down the front. 5 inch slits at either thigh for easy movement. Pair with thigh high boots or ankle boot...

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1970s Unknown Vintage Smock Dress

GIVENCHY Wool Shift Dress with Pocket Detail
GIVENCHY Wool Shift Dress with Pocket Detail

GIVENCHY Wool Shift Dress with Pocket Detail

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Grey wool smock dress that is the epitome of Parisian chic.

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1980s French Vintage Smock Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Neutral Beige Jersey Dress w Bishop Sleeves
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Neutral Beige Jersey Dress w Bishop Sleeves

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Neutral Beige Jersey Dress w Bishop Sleeves

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Portland, OR

This is a classic example of a late 1970's Yves Saint Laurent smock dress, in a neutral light beige jersey fabric and featuring bishop-style sleeves.

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1970s French Vintage Smock Dress

1960s Valentino Smocked Black Day Dress
1960s Valentino Smocked Black Day Dress

1960s Valentino Smocked Black Day Dress

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

1960s Valentino Smocked Black Day Dress. 100% wool. Metal zipper closure at back.

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1960s Italian Vintage Smock Dress

Donna Karan Cotton Smocked Strapless Dress, 1990s
Donna Karan Cotton Smocked Strapless Dress, 1990s

Donna Karan Cotton Smocked Strapless Dress, 1990s

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Strapless cream colored knee length casual summer dress. Gathered at the back/sides with elastic. Rolled hem. Could be dressed up with a pair of heeled sandals for a summer wedding g...

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1990s American Vintage Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet and Plaid Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet and Plaid Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet and Plaid Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

A sweet smock style dress from Yves Saint Laurent in black velvet with a Peter Pan collar and a soft thin wool plaid.

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20th Century French Vintage Smock Dress

Ferdinando Sarmi Black Chiffon Camellia Dress 40 6
Ferdinando Sarmi Black Chiffon Camellia Dress 40 6

Ferdinando Sarmi Black Chiffon Camellia Dress 40 6

Located in New York City, NY

Ferdinando Sarmi 1960s black silk chiffon long-sleeved dress with smocked waist and large black camellia neckline detail.

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1960s Vintage Smock Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent White Cotton Coat Dress or Duster Style Coat
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent White Cotton Coat Dress or Duster Style Coat

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent White Cotton Coat Dress or Duster Style Coat

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Portland, OR

This vintage early 1980's Yves Saint Laurent white cotton duster style coat or coat dress is another YSL take on the utilitarian smock style dresses and tops he designed in the 1970's.

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1980s Vintage Smock Dress

Loretta Caponi Black Silk Chiffon Robe
Loretta Caponi Black Silk Chiffon Robe

Loretta Caponi Black Silk Chiffon Robe

Located in New York, NY

She has embroidered tone on tone royal crest towels for Prince Charles and Princess Diana, created smock front dresses for the flower girls at Nicole Kidman's wedding and embroidered...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Smock Dress

YSL Smock Dress
YSL Smock Dress

YSL Smock Dress

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YSL Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, wool challis autumnal colored, floral pattern, smock dress with velvet yoke and bow detail at the neck.

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1980s French Vintage Smock Dress

Yves St. laurent Smock Dress
Yves St. laurent Smock Dress

Yves St. laurent Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves St. Laurent, red crepe, "smock" dress with satin yoke and pin tucking detail on bodice.

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1980s French Vintage Smock Dress

Ikat Pattern Satin Smock Dress
Ikat Pattern Satin Smock Dress

Ikat Pattern Satin Smock Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

Bold vintage rayon satin Ikat pattern print smock dress--such a chic pattern in a yolked style.

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1970s American Vintage Smock Dress

YSL Wool Smock Dress
YSL Wool Smock Dress

YSL Wool Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves St. laurent wool velour, Russian Collection, tiered, smock dress with colored braid trim and wool fringe detail.

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1970s French Vintage Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Smock Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Cotton Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, red, cotton voile, smock dress, having long, full, sleeves and a find gold trim detail at the yoke and neckline.

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1980s French Vintage Smock Dress

Yves Saint Rive Gauche Silk Smock Dress
Yves Saint Rive Gauche Silk Smock Dress

Yves Saint Rive Gauche Silk Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, silk, multi tone, abstract pattern, long sleeve, smock dress in strong shades of cobalt blues, red and turquoise.

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1980s French Vintage Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Floral Pattern Smock Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Floral Pattern Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Floral Pattern Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, cotton, multi tone, floral pattern on black ground, smock dress, having balloon sleeves, a gathered yolk, and a flounce above the knee, with a front ...

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1980s French Vintage Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Polka Dot Smock Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Polka Dot Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Polka Dot Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, silk, smock dress, having a black ground with rust polka dots.

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1970s French Vintage Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Palm Pattern Silk Smock Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Palm Pattern Silk Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Palm Pattern Silk Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, ivory and red silk, "palm print" chemise/smock dress , having hidden, side pockets, and full sleeves that cuff at the wrist.

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1980s French Vintage Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Smock Dress with Satin Bow
Yves Saint Laurent Smock Dress with Satin Bow

Yves Saint Laurent Smock Dress with Satin Bow

Located in New York, NY

Alber Elbaz, for Yves Saint Laurent, black chiffon smock dress, having bell sleeves and a draw string neckline finished with a satin bow detail.

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1990s French Vintage Smock Dress

1980s Missoni Fine Cotton Jersey Boldly Patterned Smock Dress
1980s Missoni Fine Cotton Jersey Boldly Patterned Smock Dress

1980s Missoni Fine Cotton Jersey Boldly Patterned Smock Dress

By Missoni

Located in Gresham, OR

A 1980s Missoni fine cotton jersey smock dress in an abstract leaf and berry design.

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1980s Italian Vintage Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Raw Silk Smock Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Raw Silk Smock Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Raw Silk Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

YSL, coffee tone, raw silk, smock,dress with a curved yoke detail.

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1970s French Vintage Smock Dress

Ossie Clark purple tiered smock dress with dove print, circa 1970s
Ossie Clark purple tiered smock dress with dove print, circa 1970s

Ossie Clark purple tiered smock dress with dove print, circa 1970s

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Ossie Clark for Radley tiered smock dress, circa 1970s. The dress is in a light purple cotton with an abstract flying dove print throughout and features a pussy bow colla...

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1970s British Vintage Smock Dress

Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Pretty Woman Printed Marocain Smock Dress, 1970s
Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Pretty Woman Printed Marocain Smock Dress, 1970s

Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Pretty Woman Printed Marocain Smock Dress, 1970s

By Ossie Clark

Located in Studio City, CA

1970's Ossie Clark for Radley with Celia Birtwell "Pretty Woman" print marocain smock dress with shirred cuffs, billow sleeves and ruffles at shoulder panels.

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1970s British Vintage Smock Dress

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Dip Dyed Smock Dress
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Dip Dyed Smock Dress

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Dip Dyed Smock Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Both comfortable and chic, this Yves Saint Laurent smock dress dates from the early to mid 1980's. The loose-fitting cotton dress is in a bold indigo color that's dip dyed throughout.

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1980s French Vintage Smock Dress

1970s Laura Ashley Floral Cotton Smock Dress
1970s Laura Ashley Floral Cotton Smock Dress

1970s Laura Ashley Floral Cotton Smock Dress

By Laura Ashley

Located in London, GB

The textile founded company made some fantastic and fabulous quality clothing taking inspiration from bygone eras. This dress is styled as an A-Line tunic or smock dress with a repea...

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1970s British Vintage Smock Dress

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Vintage Smock Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage smock dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in black, gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage smock dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Yves Saint Laurent, André Courrèges and California Cottons — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Smock Dress?

The price for a vintage smock dress starts at $221 and tops out at $6,885, and on average, selling for $750.

Finding the Right Day-dresses for You

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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