Vintage 1950s Emilio Pucci Cotton Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage sun dress by Emilio Pucci . In a cotton print with self fabric belt., the dress has internal hooks so a shoulder strap or halter neck strap could be added.
Vintage Moschino Black Cotton Sun Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
Located in London, GB
A fun and easy to wear black cotton sun dress by Moschino. The dress has a halter neck , side zip opening and is unlined, with a 6'' slit at the back. Measurements: Bust 38'' , len...
$322Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Kenzo burnt orange sun dress, 1980s
By Kenzo
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage c1980s Kenzo burnt orange sun dress. A lovely floaty summer dress, sleeveless with wide straps and a c neckline.
Blue and Green Watercolor Floral Sun Dress, Circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage blue & green watercolor floral & leaf print dress. fit and flair silhouette. white eyelet lace ruffled "crumb catcher" bodice. cinched waist. pleated full skirt. two ...
Chanel SS19 Umbrella Print Silk Sun Dress
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel sun dress is so flattering and fun! Featuring a red and blue umbrella pattern with Chanel logos, four ruffles cascading down the dress, adjustable spaghetti straps and a ...
Vintage Laura Ashley Floral Dress
By Laura Ashley
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage cotton Laura Ashley sun dress. The dress has a pink background with a blue and yellow print.
Vintage Guy Laroche Size 44 Black + Red Oriental Themed Cotton Halter Sun Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
Smashing vintage GUY LAROCHE Oriental themed cotton halter sun dress!
Vintage Sun Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage linen sundress in a pleasant blue green. There is bead work decoration over crewel embroidery designs in off white. Scooped back great for warm weather. Semi lined.
Lanvin Dress Deadstock 1970s Marigold Yellow Striped Vintage Sundress w Tags
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Portland, OR
This bright and cheerful deadstock 1970's vintage sun dress by Lanvin has spaghetti straps and marigold orange/yellow and white strips on the skirt and in a V shape on the bust.
Guy Laroche Halter Print Sun Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1980's Guy Laroche halter cotton print sun dress.
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1960's LOUIS FERAUD Mod sun dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage LOUIS FERAUD Mod dress with shaped yoke detail front. The dress was designed by Louis Feraud in the 1960's in France. The base cloth is a thick, tapestry-weight fabri...
Vintage 1950's Jeannette Couture Paul Gauguin Screenprinted Sun Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * beautiful blue Tahitian print cotton * Paul Gauguin's 1897 "Woman with a Mango" screenprinted bodice * bodice lined in cotton * metal back zipper * eyel...
Vintage Multi Colour Dress by Weil Paris
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage sun dress by Weil , Paris. The dress has a scoop neckline , and is in a multi colour cotton with a self attached bolero.
1990s Chanel White Oversized Sun Hat
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Looks stunning paired with a high cut 90s bikini or even a vintage sun dress! Don't miss out on a chance to own this incredible piece!
Lanvin Vintage 70s Geometric Print Shirt Sun Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Sparks, NV
Brightly colored geometric print shirt dress by Lanvin. Button up front, sleeveless sleeves and matching waist sash. Unlined. MEASUREMENTS Bust: Up to 40" Waist: Up to 38" Hi...
Vintage Matelassé White Cotton Ruffle Sun Dress 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Matelassé, white cotton, ruffle sun dress from the 1960s.
PRADA Vintage Linea Rossa blue white polka dot print sun day dress IT38 XS
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Vintage Linea Rossa blue white polka dot print sun day dress IT38 XS Reference: VEHO/A00003 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: Linea Rossa Material: Fabric Color:...
Patrick Kelly Vintage Red Strapless Ruffle Skirt Tube Sun Dress, 1980s
By Patrick Kelly
Located in San Francisco, CA
Patrick Kelly vintage 1986 lipstick red strapless dress in one of Kelly's super-sexy signature tube designs. Awesome texture. Sweetheart neckline with gathering at bust. 95% polya...
1970s Mexican Colourful Hand Embroidered Sun Dress
Located in London, GB
This wonderful 1970s black cotton sundress with colourful hand embroidery is a beautiful example of the Mexicana style popular in the 60s and 70s and is an American label emulating t...
Vintage CHANEL Pink Quilted Cotton Flat Top Hat
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage CHANEL flat top dress sun hat comes in muted pink woven quilted cotton with grosgrain piping, flat top, and ribbon with bow.
Vintage Miss Hawaii by Kamehameha batik print halter neck dress 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage sun dress from Miss Hawaii made by world famous Kamehameha garment company.
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Size: 40 (Medium)
1950s Baumwolle Beautiful Blue + Yellow Vintage 50s Sleeveless Cotton Sun Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s BAUMWOLLE bright blue and yellow cotton sundress! Looks straight from the DOlce & Gabbana runway! Vibrant blue color, with yellow, marigold and green flowers and ...
1970s Strawberry and Daisy Novelty Print Khaki Vintage 70s Cotton Sun Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s strawberry and daisy novelty print cotton sun dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a flared skirt, which could also accommodate a crinoline under the skirt for extra fu...
Vintage Guy Laroche Blue Striped Cotton Halter Rockabilly Sun Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
Super chic vintage Guy Laroche cotton halter dress! Vibrant blue color, with thin faint white stripes (in chevron print). Ruching on bodice adds just the right amount of detail! Full...
Ceil Chapman 1950s Printed Cotton Self Bust Halter Neck Sun Dress & Bolero
By Ceil Chapman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ceil Chapman 1950s printed cotton shelf bust halter neck sundress & matching bolero jacket. Silky fine cotton print in an ethnic design, yellows, orange, brown and black. Halter nec...
Vintage Guy Laroche Black & Red Cotton Halter Sun Dress w/ Oriental Theme
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage Guy Laroche dress! Bold red oriental themed print, on black cotton. Chic halter neck, with a full skirt that will flatter all shapes. Easily transitions from day to ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1990s ' Parrot ' Print 90s Empire Waist Boho Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 90s JEAN PAUL GAULTIER sun dress! Tropical meets boho!
Joseph Magnin Vintage Rainbow Striped Cotton Sundress, 1970s
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in Sparks, NV
Unworn with the original store tags attached! Vintage 1970s colorful Joseph Magnin sun dress with adjustable criss cross straps.
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H 16 in W 12 in D 0.13 in
A Stylish Vintage 1940s Fashion Study, Design for Women's Sun Dresses
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring elegant designs for women's sun dresses by Hattie Carnegie.
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Vintage CLAIRE McCARDELL 1950's Plaid sun dress
By Claire McCardell
Located in Newport Beach, CA
1950's CLAIRE McCARDELL sun dress in blue, green, and brown plaid stripes. Light weight cotton voile fabric with button front placket, and neck bow tie detailing. Bias cut, miter...
Vintage 1950's Red White Cotton Sun Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * red white ruched cotton * detachable shoulder straps * cotton lined bodice with stays * hip pockets * a-line skirt * metal side zipper * ric-rac trim...
Vintage 1960's Lilly Pulitzer Yellow Floral Sun Dress
By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1960's dress * yellow polished cotton/poly * floral print * gingham and button trim * metal back zipper * by Lilly Pulitzer condition | excellent fits like m/l ...
Vintage 1950's Hale Hawaii Cotton Floral Sun Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * tan hawaiian floral print cotton * triple shoulder straps * cotton lined bodice with stays * smocked sides * metal back zipper * appears straps were ad...
Vintage 1950's Vanity Fair Handkerchief Cotton Print Sun Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * deep red and green cotton * handkerchief print * strapless bodice with stays * narrow straps - can be worn, tucked in or removed * full skirt * metal s...
60S PUCCI THE ULTIMATE COTTON SUN DRESS
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Miami Beach, FL
We May Be Repeating Ourselves By Mentioning Again How Dearly We Adore Vintage Pucci In Any Form And How Anything Pucci Is Made Extraordinary Well, And This Is No Exception... But We ...
Vintage 1950's Emma Domb Grey Chartreuse Floral Print Cotton Strapless Sun Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its stunning grey chartreuse watercolor floral print cotton and flawless "new look" silhouette, this Emma Domb dress has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The artis...
Vintage 1940's Gay Gibson Colorful Plaid Linen Cotton Sun Dress & Winged Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its vibrant linen-cotton plaid and flawless styling, this Gay Gibson designer dress ensemble has the casual elegance the 1940's were known for. The tri-strap bodice with side bu...
Vintage 1950's Blue Polka-Dot Cotton Pique Shelf-Bust Fishtail Wiggle Sun Dress
By Jay Original
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1950's sundress by the Jay Original Miami designer label. This gorgeous garment is fashioned from a rich mid-weight blue cotton-pique with blue polka-d...
Vintage 1970's Janice Wainwright Black Novelty Sun Rain Embroidery Caftan Dress
By Janice Wainwright
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Janice Wainwright garments are highly sought after and collectible. To admirers, her pieces are invaluable and it is easy to see why. Famous for her draped shapes which never fail to...
Vintage 1969 Boyd Clopton Couture Celestial Sun & Moon Beaded High-Slit Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Boyd Clopton Couture celestial sun and moon novelty gown dating back to the late 1960's. Boyd Clopton was an acclaimed costume designer during the 1960's and 1970's, dre...
Nicole Bely Paris Vintage Boned Pink Cotton Floral Dress
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A beautiful vintage womens sun dress from the 1980s by high quality French fashion designer, Nicole Bely.
1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout. Missoni logo printed in pi...
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Betty Carol, Mamselle
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
Diane Von Furstenberg Size 0 / 2 Black Silk Chiffon Grecian Dress Open Back
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful DIANE VON FURSTENBERG black silk chiffon dress! Grecian inspired, with layers of black chiffon that literally flow with movement. Semi-sheer chiffon dolman sleeves. Sexy op...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
$695
Size: Small - Medium
Chic 1960s Metallic Hunter Green + Mint Cowl Neck Vintage 60s Mod Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Tres Chic early 1960s forest green and light green metallic cowl neck shift dress! Beautiful vibrant green goes great with practically any skin tone! Oversize exaggerated collar, and...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
Vintage Art Deco Handbag
Located in London, GB
The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...
PRADA, Silk Peacock Appliqué, Limited Ed. Runway Collection Dress, S/S 2005
By Prada
Located in Kingston, NY
100% Silk Taffeta Authentic Prada Spring 2005 Runway Collection y2k Peacock Applique Dress. Silk printed fabric with appliqué peacock. Tie back with pleats, fitted “A” line look. ...
Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
$900Sale Price|20% Off
Bellville Sassoon Pink Silk Floral Beaded Sleeveless Gown - 10
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Bellville Sassoon gown is pink silk with a floral beaded design. It is sleeveless and has a high neckline. This gown is in good condition with some loose and missing embellishme...
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown Versace sleeveless gown featuring plunging neckline, beaded embellishments throughout, slit at high-low hem and concealed zip clo...
1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques
Located in London, GB
This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...
Roberto Cavalli Runway Sequin Sun Evening Gown and Cape F/W 2004 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Sequin runway evening gown with Swarovski crystal embellished sun cape. Neckline presents a sharp daring plunge to the navel. The back of the dress is held by jewe...
1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
Located in University City, MO
1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...
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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