$264Sale Price|41% Off
Color Blocked Shirt-dress in Black and White Swiss Cotton
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and White fitted shirt-dress in Swiss polished cotton.
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Dress With Beautiful Lave Trim Detail
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Dress With Beautiful Lave Trim Detail
Edwardian White Hand Embroidered Organic Cotton Victorian Lace Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Hand Embroidered Organic Cotton Victorian Lace Tea Dress
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Drawstring Waist Dress With Lace Detail
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Drawstring Waist Dress With Lace Detail
Edwardian White Cotton & Lace Tea Dress With 3-D Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Cotton & Lace Tea Dress With 3-D Flowers
1970s Dew Styles White Cotton Angel-Sleeve Dress
Located in London, GB
1970s Dew Styles angel-sleeve maxi Dress. This caftan style boho dress is an original London boutique piece in a cream unbleached muslin cotton. It has a fabulous hand crochet trim ...
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lawn Embroidered Lace Summer Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
XS Waist with a 36 Bust Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lawn Embroidered Lace Summer Tea Dress
Vivienne Westwood white cotton monkey t-shirt dress, ss 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood white t-shirt dress ▪ 100% Cotton ▪ Black printed monkey ▪ Size Small ▪ Spring-Summer 1993
A Vintage Edwardian White Cotton Lawn Dress with Lace Detailil
Located in London, GB
A pretty white Edwardian dress, with cotton spot detail .
1940S Red & White Floral Cotton Short Sleeve Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red & White Floral Cotton Short Sleeve Dress
White sleeveless cotton dress with plastic coated lace and belt FENDI
By Fendi
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White sleeveless cotton dress with plastic coated lace and belt .
1960S White, Pink & Geen Floral Pattern Cotton Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S White, Pink & Geen Floral Pattern Cotton Dress
Morphew Collection White Cotton Crochet Oversized Kaftan Dress
Located in New York, NY
May take up to 2 weeks to ship. Morphew Collection White Cotton Crochet Oversized Kaftan Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique material...
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 White Floral Lace and Cotton Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
1970s cotton maxi dress from good quality high street label Richard Shops. The dress has a vertical banded floral pattern interspersed with lace frill trim on the bodice and around ...
White cotton veil draped dress with ruffles ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton veil draped dress with ruffles along the sleeves .
1970s Lori Till White + Pink Lightweight Cotton Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Ftastic 1970s LORI TILL white, pink, and ivory lightweight cotton and lace maxi dress!
Denim dress with white cotton ruffle edge ALEXANDER McQUEEN
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Denim dress with white cotton ruffle edge; Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs .
White cotton mini dress with Polo collar BURBERRY BRIT
By Burberry Brit
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton mini dress with Polo collar. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the top middle front.
1920S Off White Sheer Organic Cotton & Lace Long Sleeve Tunic Dress
Located in New York, NY
This dress is in great condition for it's age. It is over 100 years old though so it does have a few small holes and repairs so we are listing it as "Fair" 1920S Off White Sheer Org...
White and blue striped cotton chemise dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White and blue jacquard striped cotton chemise dress.
White cotton popeline shirt dress with ruffles ALEXANDER McQUEEN
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White popeline shirt dress with ruffles . Hidden fabric button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Shorter lenght = 86cm Longer lenght = 104cm SIZE 42 / L
ERDEM blue white cotton PATMOS EMBROIDERED SHIRT Dress XS
By Erdem
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Erdem Patmos shirt dress in blue cotton-blend, delicately scattered with white embroidered floral clusters across the ground for a fresh, garden-inspired charm.
2000S KARL LAGERFELD FENDI White Cotton Blend Brocade Dress With Deconstructed
Located in New York, NY
2000S KARL LAGERFELD CHLOE White Cotton Blend Brocade Dress With Deconstructed Hem
1960S White Cotton Mod Jackie O Style Dress With Daisy Lace
Located in New York, NY
1960S White Cotton Mod Jackie O Style Dress With Daisy Lace
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lace Sailor Collar Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lace Sailor Collar Tea Dress With Sleeves
MORPHEW ATELIER White Organic Cotton Lace Spaghetti Strap Dress with Daisy's Emb
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER White Organic Cotton Lace Spaghetti Strap Dress with Daisy's Embroidery Material: Organic Cotton Measurements Overall length: 57 in.
Oscar de la Renta White and Red Floral Print Cotton Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta White & Red Floral Print Cotton Dress - 6. This dress is in excellent condition and is around knee-length.
$256Sale Price|20% Off
JC_DC by JC de Castelbajac white and blu cotton dress
By JC DE CASTELBAJAC
Located in Capri, IT
JC_DC by JC de Castelbajac white and blu cotton dress totally made in italy in size M
White cotton chemise dress YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton chemise dress with button and buttonhole closure on the middle front, on the pocket flap on the cuffs and on the collar.
Yves Saint Laurent white gabardine cotton safari mini dress, c. 1968
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Yves Saint Laurent white gabardine cotton safari mini dress with applied pockets and front lacing.
1983 Chanel White Pique Cotton CC Button Shirt Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 1983 Spring / Summer collection white pique cotton midi dress. Pulling inspiration from the 1920s and 1930s and bringing the brand’s tailoring sophistication to a timeless shi...
90s Comme des garcons white cotton and knit dress
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Comme des garcons white cotton and knit dress with standing collar.
1960S Black & White Floral Cotton Ottoman Mod Shift Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Black & White Floral Cotton Ottoman Mod Shift Dress
1960S Brown & White Cotton Tulip Print Mod Day Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Brown & White Cotton Tulip Print Mod Day Dress
1980'S Khaki & White Cotton Italian Sport Mesh Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980'S Khaki & White Cotton Italian Sport Mesh Dress
SAINT LAURENT white cotton BRODERIE ANGLAISE MAXI Dress 38
By Saint Laurent
Located in Zürich, CH
Saint Laurent long-sleeve 'Broderie Anglaise' maxi dress in off.white cotton. With Peter-Pan collar, ruffled panel on the front, attached waistband, pleated skirt, and one-button squ...
1960s Pauline Trigere Mod Brown & White Wove Cotton Polka Dot Midi Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Pauline Trigere Mod Brown & White Wove Cotton Polka Dot Midi Dress: An iconic Pop-Art styled summer day dress with Lichtenstein-inspired polka dot and a reversed motif hemline.
$197Sale Price|20% Off
MOSCHINO Size 4 Light Blue & White Cotton and Polyester Stripe Sleeveless Dress
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
MOSCHINO dress comes in a light blue and white stripped cotton and polyester fabric featuring a shift style, frontal pockets, and a back zip up closure.
SAINT LAURENT white cotton BRODERIE ANGLAISE RUFFLE Dress 36
By Saint Laurent
Located in Zürich, CH
Saint Laurent 3/4-sleeve ebroidered-lace shift dress in off-white silk (48%), viscose (42%), and cotton (10%).
Off-white cotton bustier dress D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white cotton bustier dress . Authenticity hologram.
Chanel White & Navy Sequins Cotton Knit Tunic Mini Dress 2017
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel White & Navy Sequins Cotton Knit Tunic Mini Dress from 2017 is a striking, luxurious piece that seamlessly combines classic elegance with modern flair.
Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Has some minor holes & signs of wear here and there, but otherwise a great wearable dress. Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea Dress
Sleeveless black and white tweed dress with black cotton pockets Versace Jeans
By Versace Jeans Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless black and white tweed dress with black cotton pockets and waistband.
1950S Off White Strapless Dress Made From Victorian Hand Embroidered Cotton Eye
Located in New York, NY
1950S Off White Strapless Dress Made From Victorian Hand Embroidered Cotton Eyelet Lace With Matching Bolero
CHRISTIAN DIOR white cotton 2023 BRODERIE ANGLAISE MAXI Dress XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior dress in white voile cotton, the sheer, lightweight fabric carrying an airy romanticism throughout this sleeveless luxury Dior silhouette.
1990S ISSEY MIYAKE White Cotton Engineered Mesh Circular Knit Dress With Pocke
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
1990S ISSEY MIYAKE White Cotton Engineered Mesh Circular Knit Dress With Pockets
CHRISTIAN DIOR white cotton 2021 PATCHWORK LACE MAXO Dress XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior dress in cream patchwork lace. A masterwork of artisanal lacework, this coveted Dior piece exemplifies the house's couture-level attention to craft, ren...
Albert Capraro White Cotton Tiered Dress with Scalloped Lace Edges Size 6
By Albert Capraro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Albert Capraro dress is composed of a white cotton and features a lace trim.
CHANEL black white cotton 15C DUBAI GEOMETRIC Dress 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel dress in black and white geometric printed fabric composed of 46% cotton, 42% polyamide and 12% silk, accented with gradient black trims that frame the silhouet...
$420Sale Price|20% Off
Black & White Givenchy Cutout Cotton Mini Dress Size US S
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Black and white cotton mini dress by Givenchy. Crew neck. Short sleeves.
White sleeveless cotton dress with red satin ribbon appliqué Courrèges
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White sleeveless cotton dress with red satin ribbon appliqué.
1970s Gina Fratini White and Blue Floral Cotton Maxi Dress
By Gina Fratini
Located in London, GB
This is a superb example of her flamboyant work, probably mid 1970s, with a tiered mousseline cotton dress with a high neck collar and a lace ruffle trim paired with a sleeveless bol...
A Vintage 1970s Black and White cotton printed day Dress by Horrockses
By Horrockses
Located in London, GB
A stylish black and white printed vintage day dress by Horrockses .The dress has a v neckline with bow detail, a self fabric belt at the waist, and central zip at the back. It is un...
1950s Grey and White Cotton Box Pleat Dress
Located in London, GB
This dress is tailored from a dark grey and white cotton printed with jagged-edged squares that reads as a gingham pattern from a distance.
$1,543Sale Price|28% Off
Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton White Cotton Shirt Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Milano, IT
- Designeb by Sarah Burton - Sold by Skof.Archive - Late 2010’s - White Cotton Shirt Dress - Button Up Closure - Ruffled Short Sleeves - Midi Length - Made in Italy - Excellent Condi...
1970S White Cotton Lace Victorian Style Dress With Drawstring Waist
Located in New York, NY
1970S White Cotton Lace Victorian Style Dress With Drawstring Waist
1950S Green White & Yellow Cotton Tulip Printed Fit-Flare Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Green White & Yellow Cotton Tulip Printed Fit-Flare Dress
Black cotton baby doll dress with white buckle Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cotton baby doll dress with white buckle. White snaps in the middle back.
1930S White Bias Cut Organic Cotton Dress With Hand-Made Irish Crochet Lace
Located in New York, NY
1930S White Bias Cut Organic Cotton Dress With Hand-Made Irish Crochet Lace
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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