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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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! Features a black body, with
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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
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
PRADA Vintage Linea Rossa blue white polka dot print sun day dress IT38 XS
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Vintage Linea Rossa blue white polka dot print sun day dress IT38 XS Reference: VEHO/A00003
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
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
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
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. A beautiful
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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
Ceil Chapman 1950s Printed Cotton Self Bust Halter Neck Sun Dress & Bolero
By Ceil Chapman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fine cotton print in an ethnic design, yellows, orange, brown and black. Halter neck dress that closes
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
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! Features a bright orange
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage 1950's Emma Domb Grey Chartreuse Floral Print Cotton Strapless Sun Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, this Emma Domb dress has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The artisanship alone is so
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
Vintage 1950's Blue Polka-Dot Cotton Pique Shelf-Bust Fishtail Wiggle Sun Dress
By Jay Original
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Length: 46 inches This Jay Original designer dress is in excellent condition with no rips, stains or
Vintage 1970's Janice Wainwright Black Novelty Sun Rain Embroidery Caftan Dress
By Janice Wainwright
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Janice Wainwright designer garment is in excellent condition with no rips, stains or holes. The dress is
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
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
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 ...
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...
Valentino New Silk Halter Gown with Waist and Back Cut outs S/S 2007
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink silk halter gown from Valentino S/S 2007 collection. It has a halter neckline, fitted ruched woven panels across the bodice with 2 cut outs on each side and 4 adjus...
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...
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Mamselle, Betty Carol
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...
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...
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...
$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 ...
Exceptional 1950s Vintage Black Silk Taffeta Hi - Lo Dress w/ Rosettes and Lace
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features hand-sewn rosettes throughout the front and back. Black silk chiffon lace flower appli...
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...
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...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
Art Deco 'Flapper' Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering an Extraordinary Art Deco 1920's Couture Black Silk Crepe Beaded 'Flapper' Cocktail Dress. With extreme deco scalloped hem.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2005 Gray Brown Mink Fur Removable Hood Belted Jacket Coat
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2005 Gray Brown Mink Fur Removable Hood Belted Jacket Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: F/W 2005 “The Man Who Knew Too Much” Designer:...
$596Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
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 ...
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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