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Vintage 1950s Emilio Pucci Cotton Dress
Vintage 1950s Emilio Pucci Cotton Dress

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

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1950s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Moschino Black Cotton Sun Dress
Vintage Moschino Black Cotton Sun Dress

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

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1990s Day Dresses

Vintage Kenzo burnt orange sun dress, 1980s
Vintage Kenzo burnt orange sun dress, 1980s

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

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Late 20th Century French Maxi Dresses

Blue and Green Watercolor Floral Sun Dress, Circa 1950s
Blue and Green Watercolor Floral Sun Dress, Circa 1950s

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

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1950s French Day Dresses

Chanel SS19 Umbrella Print Silk Sun Dress
Chanel SS19 Umbrella Print Silk Sun Dress

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

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2010s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage Laura Ashley Floral Dress
Vintage Laura Ashley Floral Dress

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

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1970s British Day Dresses

A Stylish Vintage 1940s Fashion Study, Design for Women's Sun Dresses
A Stylish Vintage 1940s Fashion Study, Design for Women's Sun Dresses

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

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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

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Vintage Sun Dress
Vintage Sun Dress

Vintage Sun Dress

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Size: 10

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

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1960s Unknown Sheath Dresses

Guy Laroche Halter Print Sun Dress
Guy Laroche Halter Print Sun Dress

Guy Laroche Halter Print Sun Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1980's Guy Laroche halter cotton print sun dress. Super fun and flirty. Features: halter

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1980s French Day Dresses

1960's LOUIS FERAUD Mod sun dress
1960's LOUIS FERAUD Mod sun dress

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

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1960s Day Dresses

Vintage Multi Colour Dress by Weil Paris
Vintage Multi Colour Dress by Weil Paris

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

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1970s French Day Dresses

1990s Chanel White Oversized Sun Hat
1990s Chanel White Oversized Sun Hat

1990s Chanel White Oversized Sun Hat

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

stunning paired with a high cut 90s bikini or even a vintage sun dress! Don't miss out on a chance to own

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1990s French Hats

Lanvin Vintage 70s Geometric Print Shirt Sun Dress
Lanvin Vintage 70s Geometric Print Shirt Sun Dress

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

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1970s American Casual Dresses

Vintage Matelassé White Cotton Ruffle Sun Dress 1960s
Vintage Matelassé White Cotton Ruffle Sun Dress 1960s

Vintage Matelassé White Cotton Ruffle Sun Dress 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Matelassé, white cotton, ruffle sun dress from the 1960s. Sleeveless, jewel neckline

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1960s American Princess Cut Dresses

Patrick Kelly Vintage Red Strapless Ruffle Skirt Tube Sun Dress, 1980s
Patrick Kelly Vintage Red Strapless Ruffle Skirt Tube Sun Dress, 1980s

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

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Mexican Colourful Hand Embroidered Sun Dress
1970s Mexican Colourful Hand Embroidered Sun Dress

1970s Mexican Colourful Hand Embroidered Sun Dress

Located in London, GB

the piece. In excellent vintage condition, this charming dress is perfect for summertime and would be

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1970s American Summer Dresses

Vintage CHANEL Pink Quilted Cotton Flat Top Hat
Vintage CHANEL Pink Quilted Cotton Flat Top Hat

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

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19th Century Unknown Hats

1950s Baumwolle Beautiful Blue + Yellow Vintage 50s Sleeveless Cotton Sun Dress
1950s Baumwolle Beautiful Blue + Yellow Vintage 50s Sleeveless Cotton Sun Dress

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 ...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Joseph Magnin Vintage Rainbow Striped Cotton Sundress, 1970s
Joseph Magnin Vintage Rainbow Striped Cotton Sundress, 1970s

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

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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage CLAIRE McCARDELL 1950's Plaid sun dress
Vintage CLAIRE McCARDELL 1950's Plaid sun dress

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

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1950's Red White Cotton Sun Dress
Vintage 1950's Red White Cotton Sun Dress

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

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1950s Casual Dresses

Vintage 1960's Lilly Pulitzer Yellow Floral Sun Dress
Vintage 1960's Lilly Pulitzer Yellow Floral Sun Dress

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

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1960s Casual Dresses

Vintage 1950's Hale Hawaii Cotton Floral Sun Dress
Vintage 1950's Hale Hawaii Cotton Floral Sun Dress

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

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1950s Casual Dresses

60S PUCCI THE ULTIMATE COTTON SUN DRESS
60S PUCCI THE ULTIMATE COTTON SUN DRESS

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

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1960s Italian Informal Dresses

Nicole Bely Paris Vintage Boned Pink Cotton Floral Dress
Nicole Bely Paris Vintage Boned Pink Cotton Floral Dress

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

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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Victor Costa Strapless Dress

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By Victor Costa

Located in Alford, MA

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress

Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress

By Missoni

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...

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1950s American Blazers

Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress

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...

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Ronald Kolodzie Navy Blue Orange Green Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
1970s Ronald Kolodzie Navy Blue Orange Green Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress

1970s Ronald Kolodzie Navy Blue Orange Green Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress

By Ronald Kolodzie

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1970s RONALD KOLODZIE navy blue, orange and green long sleeve jersey maxi dress! Features a tropical Hawaiian print in vibrant colors of neon orange, green, peach and light p...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit

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...

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1980s French Swimwear

1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown
1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown

1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown

By Neiman Marcus

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous bombshell 1950s NEIMAN MARCUS couture strapless silk chiffon evening dress! Impeccable construction, with so much detail and workmanship. Built in interior bustier keeps eve...

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Vintage Art Deco Handbag

Vintage Art Deco Handbag

$219

H 6 in W 6 in D 3 in

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...

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1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières

1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress
1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress

1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black beaded and micro-sequined mini dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1996. Dress is labeled a size S. Length is approximately 33" long. Width is very stretch...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...

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1990s French Informal Dresses

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Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...

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Jacqueline de Ribes 1980s Wrap Silk Dress

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By Jacqueline de Ribes

Located in Water Mill, NY

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1980s French Day Dresses

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Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic

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By Moschino

Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR

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By Givenchy

Located in Thiensville, WI

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1960s French Single-Breasted Jackets

Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress
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Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s bubblegum pink Jackie O style silk dress! Flattering sheath shape with a bow at top left center neck. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Perfect for ...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

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Vintage Sun Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary vintage sun dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer beige, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find black, brown and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage sun dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Guy Laroche, Chanel and Lanvin Paris are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a vintage sun dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Vintage Sun Dress?

Prices for a vintage sun dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $113 and can go as high as $22,994, while, on average they fetch $495.

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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