CHRISTIAN LACROIX
Sold|$750
CHRISTIAN LACROIX
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Summer wool knit dress with geometric flower print in vibrant colors against a black background.
Sold|$750
CHRISTIAN LACROIX
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Summer wool knit dress with geometric flower print in vibrant colors against a black background.
Sold|$550
Hanae Mori Knit Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in New Hope, PA
This late 1960's wool knit dress from famed Japanese designer Hanae Mori definitely has its style elements in the Far East.
Versace Bodycon Dress with Mesh Cutouts
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black light weight wool knit dress from Versace. It is fitted with long sleeves and a crew neckline.
Yves Saint Laurent Italian Mod Wool Knit Sweater Dress circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Italian mod wool knit sweater dress c 1980s The unique wool knit dress is designed with bold color block graphics on both sides The black, cobalt blue and sea foa...
Chanel Black Wool Knit Beaded & Sequin Floral Mini Pom Pom Short Sleeve Dress 40
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel black wool knit beaded & sequin floral mini pom pom short sleeve dress marked size 40.
Sold|$695
Norman Norell Wool Knit Day Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
Norman Norell, high neck, wool knit, long sleeve dress with large pocket detail.
Sold|$650
Geoffrey Beene Wool Knit Day Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geofffey Beene wool knit sleeveless, slightly fitted day dress with "cut out" neckline detail.
Missoni Patterned Knitted Wool Blend Dress
By M Missoni
Located in London, GB
Missoni Patterned Knitted Wool Blend Dress Brown midi dress with geometric and floral pattern design.
Missoni Wool Blend Crochet Knitted Dress
By Missoni
Located in London, GB
Missoni Wool Blend Crochet Knitted Dress Beige mini dress designed with the brand's signature wave pattern.
Sold|$895
Norell Wool Jersey Knit Day dress
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
Norman Norell chocolate brown, wool jersey,simple, day dress with a jeweled neckline, a slight off the shoulder dolman sleeve, self tie and deep pockets.
Sold|$750
Norell Wool Knit Day Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
Norell, yellow, wool knit, sleeveless day dress. Neckline stands away from neck with a fitted bodice that has a sculpted panel in the center front.
Geoffrey Beene Wool Knit Navy Day Dress
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene wool jersey knit sleeveless sheath dress c. late 60's.
Yves Saint Laurent Wool Knit "Sac" Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, double knit wool, long sleeve, sac dress, having side button closures at the neck, Soft gathers at the neck with hidden side pockets.
Sold|$850
Norman Norell Wool Knit Day Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
Norell, tobacco tone wool knit, long sleeves, shift day dress, with double pocket detail.
Grey dress in knit and wool Jacques Fath
By Jacques Fath Paris, Jacques Fath
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey dress in knit and wool with pleated skirt
Sold|$920
Alaia Knit Wool Fitted Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Recognizable and classic 90's Alaia soft wool mini dress. Leg-of-mutton sleeves and high collar. Seam details on the shoulders and yellow borders at the bottom of the dress and on th...
1940's Austrian Hand Knit Claret Wool Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
This dress has a sweet knit collar and cuffs and a great vertical knit design The long sleeves appear to be knit on the diagonal and the full skirt is narrow over the hips. There is ...
YSL Black and White Wool Knit Day Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSL, black, wool, knit, fitted dress with jewel neckline, hidden hip pockets,top stitching detail across the neckline, and hem.
1970S Rainbow Hand Knit Wool Crochet Maxi Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Rainbow Hand Knit Wool Crochet Maxi Dress
AZZEDINE ALAIA Wool Blend Knit Iconic 1991 Leopard Collection Dress
Located in New York, NY
AZZEDINE ALAIA Wool Blend Knit Iconic 1991 Leopard Collection Dress
Sold|$425
1970s Adolfo knit dress
By Adolfo
Located in Austin, TX
Adolfo brown and creme knit wool dress with belt. 25" bust, 20" waist, 25" sleeve, 42" length.
Margiela black rib knit wool tube zipper dress, fw 1998
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Martin Margiela; black wool rib knit tube dress with double ended zipper and oversized collar.
PRADA black wool Short Sleeve KNIT Dress 42
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada short sleeve knit dress in black wool (100%) with bateau neckline.
Sold|$1,000
Alaia knit sweater dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
Alaia brown and black knit sweater dress. Wool, mohair, acrylic, Two front pockets.
Chanel Wool Cashmere Lurex Knit CC Logo Buttons Sweater Dress
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Designed with Chanel's classic elegance and sophistication, this sweater dress is the perfect option to attain a polished look for your evening outings. Have a happy time in this rav...
2000S MISSONI Camel & Gold Wool Blend Knit Tunic Dress With Lurex
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
2000S MISSONI Camel & Gold Wool Blend Knit Tunic Dress With Lurex
1990S KRIZIA Black Angora & Wool Knit Sweater Dress With Gold Beadwork
By Krizia
Located in New York, NY
1990S KRIZIA Black Angora & Wool Knit Sweater Dress With Gold Beadwork
1960S Black & Grey Wool Knit Mod Long Sleeve Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Black & Grey Wool Knit Mod Long Sleeve Dress
90s Gianni Versace Couture Black Wool Knitted Long Sleeves Turtleneck Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 1996 Gianni Versace Couture black wool knitted long sleeves turtleneck dress. - Featuring ribbed neck and cuff
Azzedine Alaia black knit dress with felted wool knife pleated hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Azzedine Alaia black knit dress with felted wool knife pleated circular hem...Square neckline, sleeveless ribbed knit dress hugs the torso...The ruffle is knife pleated felted wool, ...
BLACK FLEECE Size M Burgundy White & Blue Wool Knitted Shift Dress
By Black Fleece
Located in San Francisco, CA
BLACK FLEECE dress comes in a burgundy and white wool knitted jacquard featuring a shift style, short sleeves, and a crew-neck.
PRADA anthracite grey wool CAP SLEEVE KNIT Dress 40
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada knit sleeveless knee-length boat neck dress in anthracite wool (100%).
ALAIA white wool blend TEXTURED KNIT Sleeveless Dress 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia flared embossed-knit dress in cream and white wool (43%). viscose (37%), nylon (10%), polyester (7%), and elastane (3%).
ALAIA black wool blend JACQUARD KNIT Flared Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa jacquard knit flared short-sleeve dress in black wool (40%), viscose (37%), polyester (14%), polaymide (7%) and elastane (2%) featuring scalloped hemline.
Leonard 60s Leopard Knit Dress
By Leonard
Located in Gresham, OR
Fantastic French wool knit leopard print 60s dress by Leonard! Great banding details at cuff and hem.
Sold|$895
Alaia Belted Jersey Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia, bown and black wool knit belted dress. Dress has two, brown panels attached at the waist that wrap around the hips and belts at the waist.
Sold|$375
Kimberly Bright Green Knit Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Double-knit wool dress in bright green by Kimberly, featuring A-line shape, short sleeves, a round neck and welted seaming at the integrated V and straight yoke in back; diagonal bou...
GABRIELA HEARST burgundy wool SEYMORE MIDI KNIT Dress XS
By Gabriela Hearst
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gabriela Hearst Seymore dress in Deep Bordeaux (burgundy) fine knit wool (80%), cashmere (10%), and silk (10%) embodies understated elegance.
Sold|$475
Geoffrey Beene K1980s Knit Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Alford, MA
Classic Geoffrey Beene simplicity and shaping in this wool knit two-tone dress features a dropped-waist bodice in black with a high round neckline and dolman sleeves.
ALAIA black wool KNIT Flared Long Sleeve Dress L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia long-sleeve dress in black virgin wool (100%). With flared hemline. Closes with invisible back zipper. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Tag Size L Size L ...
LANVIN black wool & cashmere LONG SLEEVE KNIT Dress S
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin sweater dress in black wool (60%), cashmere (20%), and silk (20%). With gathered draped shoulder and ribbed details. Has been worn and is in excellent condition...
Sold|$1,500
Chanel Semi-Sheer Knit Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Expertly crafted from a sheer blend of black wool and nylon, this classic knit dress by Chanel is the kind you'll be relying on time and again when you get a last minute invitation t...
M MISSONI Size L Green & Blue Textured Wool / Viscose Knit Sleeveless Dress
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M by MISSONI dress comes in green and blue printed textured wool blend knit with brown and cream accents and features thick straps with one tied, beige liner, and A line skirt silhou...
ALEXANDER WANG black wool blend pointelle knit bodycon dress XS
By Alexander Wang
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER WANG black wool blend pointelle knit bodycon dress XS Reference: YIKK/A00128 Brand: Alexander Wang Designer: Alexander Wang Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black, Silver Patte...
1980S DONNA KARAN Grey Wool Knit Body-Con Sweater Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1980S DONNA KARAN Grey Wool Knit Body-Con Sweater Dress
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size M Black Ribbed Knit Wool Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
VINTAGE JEAN PAUL GAULTIER classique long sleeve midi bodycon stretch dress comes in black ribbed knit wool featuring an attached jacket and full zip at front.
Black and white sleeveless wool jersey dress with belt Lilli Ann Knit
By Lilli Ann
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white sleeveless wool jersey dress with belt. SIZE M
Ronald Amey tricolor wool knit day dress with modernist detail
By Ronald Amey
Located in New York, NY
Ronald Amey double knit wool day dress. This dress is composed of three different colors.
CHANEL Size 14 Silver Knitted Textured Wool Blend Shift Dress
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL dress comes in a silver knitted textured wool blend featuring a shift style, double C button details, 3/4 sleeves, and a wide neck.
ALAIA midnight blue wool blend JACQUARD KNIT Flared Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia flared knit dress in midnight blue wool (43%), viscose (30%), polyester (15%), nylon (9%), and elastane (3%).
Sold|$500
Geoffrey Beene Knit Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New Hope, PA
A burgundy red wool knit sweater dress from Geoffrey Beene is accented with a band of black knit at the neckline and on the side openings of the hem.
HERMES orange silk PRINT & wool & cashmere Knit Shirt Dress 38
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes long-sleeve shirt dress in orange, rapsberry, yellow, baby blue, navy and white silk (98%) and elastane (2%) and orange knit wool (80%) and cashmere (20%).
ALAIA midnight & navy blue wool JACQUARD KNIT Flared Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa flared jacquard knit sleeve-less scoop-neck dress in midnight blue and navy wool (43%), viscose (37%), polyamide (7%) and elastane (3%).
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black wool CROSS Long Sleeve KNIT Dress M
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cross long-sleeve knit dress in black and white wool (96%) and silk (4%).
AZEEDINE ALAIA Size 6 Grey Wool Blend Knit Full Skirt Cutout Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ultra chic ALAIA dress comes in a silver grey stretch wool blend and features a square neckline, cinched waist, and fill A line circle skirt with striped slit cut out hem. Made ...
CHANEL beige wool 2000 SLEEVELESS SHIRT KNIT Dress 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel shirt knit dress in taupe wool (100%). Closes with buttons on the front.
ALAIA black & white wool blend TEXTURED KNIT Sleeveless Dress 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa knit A-line dress in black wool (50%), viscose (30%), polyester (13%), nylon (5%), and elastane (2%).
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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