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
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
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.
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...
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.
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 ...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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 ...
Treacy Lowe Bohemian Peach Paisley Smocked Silk Midi Dress - M-L, 1970s
By Treacy Lowe London
Located in Tucson, AZ
Long sleeve ethnic print dress with smocked front yoke and cuff detail and easy, billowing sleeves and body.
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.
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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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.
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.
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
1940S Peach Silk Crepe De Chine Long Sleeve Dress With Hand Smocked Detailing
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach Silk Crepe De Chine Long Sleeve Dress With Hand Smocked Detailing XL
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.
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
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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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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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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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1970S DIANE FREIS Pink & Blue Cotton Stripe Floral Smocked Dress With Matching
By Diane Freis
Located in New York, NY
1970S DIANE FREIS Pink & Blue Cotton Stripe Floral Smocked Dress With Matching Shawl Wooden Beads
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...
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.
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.
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...
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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