1950's Beaded Grapevine Motif Ivory Hand-Knit Sequin Wool Hourglass Belted Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is an incredible 1950's vintage hand-knit ivory cocktail that is completely covered in
1950's Beaded Grapevine Motif Ivory Hand-Knit Sequin Wool Hourglass Belted Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is an incredible 1950's vintage hand-knit ivory cocktail that is completely covered in
Rodarte Wool Silk Mini Dress, Autumn - Winter 2008
By Rodarte
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Rodarte, Autumn-Winter 2008, wool and silk open knit mini-dress. Bust 32”, Waist 29”, Hip 36
Vintage 1970's Geoffrey Beene Novelty 'New York' Print Knit Backless Maxi Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Eye-catching Geoffrey Beene designer novelty New York print mid-weight wool knit maxi dress dating
Chanel Black Wool Dress with Pleated Skirt, Fall 2007 Collection
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel dress from the fall 2007 collection, features a pullover style black wool knit
90s Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage black wool dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Jean Paul Gaultier black wool dress featuring a knitted back. Cowled neckline, long sleeves and
Sold|$475
Chanel Sweater Dress
By Chanel
Located in Topanga, CA
Virgin wool knit sweater dress with cowl neckline, gold tone CC buttons, falling above the knee.
Vintage 1979 Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Documented Navy Embroidered Knit Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
blue wool knit bohemian dress. He uses ingenious garden motif embroidery which really gives the garment
90s Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage black wool midi dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Jean Paul Gaultier black wool dress featuring a knitted back. Cowled neckline, long sleeves and
90s Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage black wool midi dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Jean Paul Gaultier black wool dress featuring a knitted back. Cowled neckline, long sleeves and
Sold|$825
Patrick Kelly Batwing Dress
Located in Topanga, CA
Wool knit batwing dress. Form fitted to the body with dramatic flowing arms,mock neck,hitting just
1991 Geoffrey Beene Black Wool Knit & Dotted Sheer Illusion Asymmetric Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and timeless Geoffrey Beene black soft wool stretch-knit and sheer dotted-tulle documented
Sold|$300
YSL little black sailor dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Black wool knit long sleeve sweater dress with sailor collar with white stripes at collar and cuffs
Sold|$466
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Midi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Jean Paul Gaultier black wool and knitted back dress. Cowled neckline
Sold|$997
Ralph Rucci dress trimmed in leather
By Ralph Rucci
Located in Palm Beach, FL
From the Fall 2014 collection, a Ralph Rucci serious business dress. Beautiful burgundy knit
1960's Gene Shelly Ivory Creme Beaded Sequin Wool Knit Scoopneck Hourglass Gown
By Gene Shelly, Gene Shelly Boutique Internationale
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ivory creme color, featuring iridescent sequins. The base is an ultra-soft wool knit. This beauty is
Sold|$1,200
Valentino Black Mesh Cut-Out Dress
Located in Topanga, CA
Early 90's black lightweight wool/silk knit crepe dress with circular cut-outs lined in silk mesh
Christian Dior Paris Little Black Dress in Cashmere Silk Blend w Leather Ruffle
By Christian Dior
Located in Portland, OR
This is an incredible Christian Dior cashmere, wool, silk knit blend sheath dress with a leather
CHANEL 'Pearl' Cable Knit Cardigan Dress, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Chanel oversize cardigan sweater dress. Ivory wool knit item embellished with
Sold|$999
Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Black wool knit dress features a neckline, "barely there" sleeves and a body embracing silhouette
Hermes 2015 F/W Collection Blue Hue Scarf Print and Wool Knit Dress
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A blue hue pull on round neck long sleeves scarf print and wool knit dress from Hermes 2015 fall
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner 1960s Orange Wool Knit Dress Size 6.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner 1960s orange wool knit dress is a vintage size 10 but fits like a
Louis Feraud Vintage Wool Knit Dress With Copper Bead Details
By Louis Feraud
Located in Portland, OR
black wool knit. This 100% wool vintage dress is lined in viscose and has great copper beads. The dress
Arnold Scaasi Vintage Dress Black Wool Knit Drop Waist Pleated Skirt Lined 8
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Portland, OR
This is a classic vintage black dress from Arnold Scaasi. The drop waist black wool knit dress is
1960's Pierre Balmain Black & Metallic Gold Mod Op-Art Wool Knit Dress Ensemble
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This beautiful black & metallic-gold knit dress ensemble is a perfect example of his genius. The blouse
Cozy Chanel Ivory Mohair & Wool Dress with Two Patch Pockets
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel ivory mohair, rayon and wool knit dress features 3/4 length sleeves and showcases 5
Sold|$159
1960s Navy Wool Mad Knit Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s navy blue knit wool mod a-line dress with short sleeves, a bold red decorative in-set trim
Azzedine Alaïa Stretch-Knit Wool Flare Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa black and white stretch-knit wool fit-flare dress. Features contrast white stitched
Prada Black Wool-blend Knit Dress - Size US 8
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada Black Wool-blend Knitted Dress - Black, heavy-weight, wool-blend knitted dress - Pointed
Jean Paul Gaultier Wool Knit Sweater Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
red, and black wool knit with a fairisle pattern throughout, extra long sleeves and zip front. Size
Alaia Ruffle Skirt Wool blend Knit Dress XS 36R
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Beige Wool blend Knit Dress - beige wool-blend dress - boat neckline - v back - unlined
1970's RUDI GERNREICH Knit wool geometric panel dress
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Newport Beach, CA
1970's RUDI GERNREICH Knit wool geometric panel dress This fabulous dress was designed by Rudi
OSCAR DE LA RENTA wool cashmere camel knit dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Beautiful OSCAR DE LA RENTA black and white knit construction dress. Inverted pleat construction
Chanel Faux Pearl Trim Black Wool Blend Knit Sleeveless Dress - Size US 8
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Wool Blend Knit Sleeveless Dress -Soft, wool blend material -Classic black hue
Adolfo I Magnin Vintage Dress 1970s Winter White Pastel Plaid Wool Rayon Knit
By Adolfo
Located in Portland, OR
. The dress is made of a wool/rayon blend knit and has pretty pastel window pane plaid on the skirt and
Gianni Versace Knit Mini Dress Fall 1997
By Gianni Versace
Located in W1, GB
Gianni Versace baby pink wool knit mini dress from the Fall 1997 collection. Marked an Italian
1980s Patrick Kelly Vintage Dress in Blue and Black Color Block Heart Wool Knit
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Portland, OR
We love this Patrick Kelly vintage dress from his Fall/Winter 1988 collection. We are showing an
1970s Joseph Magnin Navy and Metallic Knit Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Joseph Magnin navy blue and gold metallic knit wool and acrylic blend dress with a v-neck
Moschino Couture NWOT Red Cream Wool Knit Sleeveless "SALE" Dress Size 8
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Chicago, IL
Retails at $795. Stretch virgin wool construction. Playful script at front reads, "SALE". Scoop
Kenzo Vintage Cream Wool Knit Leg-of-Mutton Sleeve Sweater Shift Dress, 1980s
By Kenzo
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Kenzo Vintage Cream Wool Knitted Leg o Mutton Sleeve Sweater Shift Dress, 1980s A beautiful
1950s Vintage Red Wool Holiday Dress With Cream Knit Trim & White Pom Poms
Located in Portland, OR
We absolutely love this vintage red 1950's red holiday dress! This would be perfect to wear to a
1960's Rudi Gernreich Graphic Knit Dress
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rudi Gernreich mod cornflower blue and white graphic checkerboard knit wool a-line dress with short
1940's Metallic Creme Wool Knit Beaded Floral-Motif Hourglass Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
floral-motif beadwork. The wool knit has a way of hugging the body that is infinitely flattering. The
1970s Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Knit Dress & Jacket Suit in Orange & Gray Print
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Portland, OR
This is a rare wool knit vintage dress and jacket suit from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele from the 1970
Fall 1988 Patrick Kelly Black Knit Fitted & Flared Skirt Dress
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Rockwood, ON
famous heart dresses. Excellent condition. The dress is wool knit jersey with some stretch. It closes at
1970's Lanvin Black Neon Floral Printed Wool Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Houston, TX
Fascinating 70's Lavin dress. This knit wool dress features a gorgeous, bold neon floral print on
Rare 1960s Jacques Tiffeau Vintage Dress Pink Green Wool 60s
By Jacques Tiffeau
Located in Portland, OR
green / brown 100% wool knit. This sleeveless dress has an empire waist and buttons up the front. The
1940's Cranberry-Red Beaded Applique Chenille Knit Wool Belted Sweater Skirt Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An alluring Koldin Originals cranberry-red chenille knit wool ensemble from the "Old Hollywood
1979 Yves Saint Laurent Documented Navajo Ikat Wool Knit Peplum Jacket Skirt Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
history. The soft wool knit jacket has a gorgeous sculpted peplum with 3-dimensional striped trim and chic
1950's Gene Shelly Pale-Pink Silver Beaded Sequin Atomic Wool-Knit Evening Gown
By Gene Shelly
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, featuring silver glass-beads. The base is a soft wool-knit and the sequin work is done in the same hue with
Sold|$395
1930s Rust Coloured Belted Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Rust Coloured Belted Dress Jack Frost wool knit 1930s dress. This piece is very fitted
Vintage 1960's Gene Shelly Colorful Atomic Swirl Sequin Wool Knit Hourglass Gown
By Gene Shelly
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
swirl design in the most beautiful colors. The base is an ultra-soft lilac purple wool-knit and the
Nina Ricci 1960's Mod Structured Vintage Dress and Coat Suit Ensemble
By Nina Ricci, Gerard Pipart
Located in Portland, OR
wool knit sleeveless dress with a matching coat with a pretty ivory sash.The sleeveless dress has
Vintage Pauline Trigere Keyhole Neckline Sheath Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pauline Trigere fine wool knit taupe sheath dress featuring a keyhole neckline and zippered
Vintage 1985 Chanel Documented Black Wool Metallic Gold Trompe L'oeil Belt Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to find, documented black wool knit trompe l'oeil belts dress from Karl Lagerfeld's iconic 1985 Fall
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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