1980's Missoni Orchid Purple Knit Dress
By Missoni
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's orchid purple Missoni wool dress featuring knit shawl collar, waist and cuffs. Elasticized
1980's Missoni Orchid Purple Knit Dress
By Missoni
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's orchid purple Missoni wool dress featuring knit shawl collar, waist and cuffs. Elasticized
Sold|$650
Geoffrey Beene Wool Jersey Day dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene wool jersey knit day dress, with cap sleeve, empire waist and sculpted neckline
Moncler Women's Black Knit Pleated Midi Dress
By Moncler
Located in London, GB
item. Details Black Wool Midi dress Knit long sleeves top Round neckline Pleated skirt Elasticated
ALAIA Vintage black multi open knit fringe hem wool dress S UK4 UK8 IT40 FR36
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Vintage black multi open knit fringe hem wool dress S UK4 UK8 IT40 FR36 AZZEDINE ALAIA
RUDI GERNREICH c.1971 Navy & Brown Op Art Check Pattern Wool Knit Mod Maxi Dress
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Rudi Gernreich Design for Harmon Knitwear c.1971 op art check pattern wool knit mod maxi
LANVIN ELBAZ 2010 100% wool brown leopard spot 3/4 sleeve knit sweater dress XS
By Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ELBAZ 2010 100% wool brown leopard spot 3/4 sleeve knit sweater dress XS Brand: Lanvin
Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Sleeveless Knit Shift Dress with Leather Collar -M
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Sleeveless Knit Shift Dress with Leather Collar -M. This beautiful
Valentino Garavani Red Valentino Black Knit Ruffled Dress Size S
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
item. Details Black Wool Knee length dress Knitted and stretchy V
Valentino Garavani Red Valentino Black Knit Ruffled Dress Size S
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
item. Details Black Wool Knee length dress Knitted and stretchy V neckline
Missoni M Missoni Black Textured Knit Knee Length Dress Size L
By Missoni
Located in London, GB
designer resale item. Details Black Wool Knee length dress Textured knitted
GUCCI Size 4 Black & Burgundy Plaid Wool Knit Short Puff Sleeve Dress
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous fall/winter GUCCI dress comes in a textured black and burgundy wool knit material
John Galliano for Dior Wool Jersey Day Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano for Dior burgundy wool jersey knit fitted day dress with asymmetric neckline and
Moschino Women's Moschino Cheap and Chic Black Knit Top Knee Length Dress
By Moschino
Located in London, GB
& Chic designer resale item. Details Black Wool Knee length dress Knit top and floral lace skirt
Patrick Kelly Black Ribbed Knit Sexy Strapless Midi Dress, 1980s
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wool dress is unlined, but also not the slightest itchy or scratchy. Lightweight feel, not a thick or
Rudi Gernreich Black Knit Mini Dress with Ruffle Sleeves, 1970s
By Rudi Gernreich, Rudi Gerneich
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Rudi Gernreich black wool knit mini dress/ Top with ruffle sleeves. Bust: 38" **some flaws
1960s Gene Shelly Emerald Green Sequin Wool Knit Sleeveless Top and Maxi Skirt
By Gene Shelly
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 60s Gene Shelly Emerald Iridescent Green Sequin Wool Knit Sleeveless top and Maxi Skirt
Rudi Gernreich Mod Wool Knit Belted Mini with Matching Stocking
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Gresham, OR
Rudi Gernreich mod wool knit belted mini dress with matching pair of over-the-knee stockings. Deep
Fendi Grey Wool Cross Strap Midi Dress Size M
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
resale item. Details Grey Wool Dress Knitted Sleeveless Cross over straps Knee length
Sézane Beige Wool Ribbed Bodycon Maxi Dress Size XS
Located in London, GB
resale item. Details Beige Wool Dress Ribbed knit Maxi Long sleeves Mock
Alexander McQueen Silver Wool Ribbed Maxi Dress Size M
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
McQueen designer resale item. Details Silver Wool Dress Knitted Long sleeves V
Diane Von Furstenberg Black Wool Sharlynn Dress Size M
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in London, GB
Furstenberg designer resale item. Details Model: Sharlynn Black Wool Dress Knitted
1970s Courreges Navy Blue Knit Halter Dress with Sequin Trim
By André Courrèges
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1970s Courreges navy blue acrylic and wool knit halter dress. A touch of sparkle with navy
1980S RALPH LAUREN POLO Wool Blend Intarsia Hand-Knit Sweater
Located in New York, NY
1980S RALPH LAUREN POLO Wool Blend Intarsia Hand-Knit Sweater
Pre-Loved Missoni Women's Pink Long Sleeve Tulip Pattern Knit Dress
By Missoni
Located in London, GB
resale item. Details Pink and orange Viscose and wool Knit bilayer dress Knee length flared Tulip
Vintage Azzedine Alaia Dove Grey Signature Elastic Open-Knit Day Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Gresham, OR
Vintage Azzedine Alaia Dove Grey Signature Elastic Open-Knit Wool-Blend Day Dress. Bodice is fitted
Iconic Alaia Vintage Fall/Winter 1991 Leopard Print Knit Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Meet the ultimate collector's gem: Alaïa's leopard wool knit bodycon dress from the iconic F/W 1991
Christian Dior Black Playing Card Print Sheer Silk & Wool Dress 2002
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Christian Dior knit wool dress featuring
Sant'Angelo purple heather wool jersey sweater dress
Located in New York, NY
Sant'Angelo purple heather light weight wool jersey knit sweater dress. This simple long
CHANEL Sports Vintage black wool cashmere CC button braid cable knit turtleneck
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHANEL Sports Vintage black wool cashmere CC button braid cable knit turtleneck dress FR38 M
Geoffrey Beene Wool Jersey Day Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene,grey, wool jersey knit day dress with empire waist and boat neck. "Trapunto" detail
Geoffrey Beene Red + Navy Stripe Wool Jersey Day Dress
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene navy and red double knit wool dress. Dress bodice is red and navy stripe with
Sézane Beige Wool Ribbed Bodycon Maxi Dress Size XS
Located in London, GB
resale item. Details Beige Wool Dress Ribbed knit Midi Long sleeves Mock
Missoni M Robe IT38 FR34 Intarsia and Geometric Black Wool Skater Dress UK6 U4
By M Missoni
Located in PARIS, FR
Missomi M wool dress, "intarsia" knit for the top in black and camel tones, round neck, long
Loris Azzaro Black Wool/cashmere Sheath Dress with Net Sleeves
By Loris Azzaro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Loris Azzaro black stretch wool/cashmere knit sheath dress with long full black net sleeves. This
1980S Heather Grey Wool Knit Handmade Unlabeled Couture Wrap Sweater Coat
Located in New York, NY
1980S Heather Grey Wool Knit Handmade Unlabeled Couture Wrap Sweater Coat
Sold|$895
Norman Norell Day Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
Norman Norell oatmeal tone double knit wool day dress with placket front, short sleeves and
1970s Missoni Purple Striped Boucle Knit Dress and Jacket Ensemble
By Missoni
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful classic Missoni linen and wool boucle blend rib knit dress with bolero jacket.
Sold|$750
Norrell - Tassell Aqua Day dress
Located in New York, NY
Norrell-Tassell aqua toned double knit wool day dress with a mock turtle neck and cap sleeves. The
Vintage 1960's Iridescent Cream Sequin & Beaded Wool Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1960's cream knitted wool dress, embellished in its entirety with cream
Sold|$950
Geoffrey Beene 60's Day Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, chocolate brown, wool, double knit day dress, having a slightly A line shape
Sold|$795
Norell Day Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
Norell, simple, royal blue, wool knit, chemise style, collarless, day dress with double breasted
Sold|$650
Bonnie Cashin Striped Dress
By Bonnie Cashin
Located in New York, NY
Bonnie Cashin, cerulean blue and turquoise stripe wool knit, caftan-like long dress with signature
Vintage Vivienne Westwood Clint Eastwood Penis Button Dress 1984-85
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Westwood McLaren Worlds End olive wool ribbed knit dress featuring a red pleated plaid
Issey Miyake Red Sweater Dress, 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Issey Miyake red knit sweater dress. Wool and Silk. Condition: Excellent. Made in Japan. Size
Victoria Beckham Intarsia Check Sheath Dress (S)
By Victoria Beckham
Located in Port Hope, ON
Simple and elegant the dress is suitable for many occasions. Made of 91% knit wool this dress has
1990s Geoffrey Beene black jersey trapeze dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine black knit wool jersey trapeze dress from Geoffrey Beene...A classic dress that will be in
Moschino Patchwork Backless Mini Dress Size XS
By Moschino
Located in London, GB
resale item. Details Multicolour Wool Dress Patchwork detail Knitted Sequinned
Missoni Short Sleeve Patterned Mini Dress Size S
By Missoni
Located in London, GB
resale item. Details Multicolour- Brown, beige and pink Wool Knit mini dress Short sleeves
60s Goldworm Egyptian Revival Print Jersey Dress w/ Belt
By Goldworm
Located in Gresham, OR
60s Goldworm Egyptian revival print merino wool jersey knit dress with matching belt. Vintage size
Sold|$1,400
Courrèges 1960's Space Age Zip Front Dress
By Courreges Hyperbole
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Deadstock vintage 1960's mint green wool knit jersey Courrèges dress. Purchased in late 1990's from
Pre-Loved Alexander McQueen Women's Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Overall wear to outer wool fabric on this
Pre-Loved Missoni Women's Short Sleeve Patterned Mini Dress
By Missoni
Located in London, GB
resale item. Details Multicolour- Brown, beige and pink Wool Knit mini dress Short sleeves Abstract
1960s Gia Ninno Vintage 100% Wool Knit Red, White Blue Striped Coat + Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Unlined with front button closure on coat and rear zip closure on dress. 100% wool. The marked size
1980s Alaia wool knit dress military green
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1980s Alaia wool knit dress in military green...Mock neck, dropped shoulder, long ribbed sleeved
1960S Lime Green & Purple Wool Knit Dress With Suede Neckline
Located in New York, NY
1960S Lime Green & Purple Wool Knit Dress With Suede Neckline
Wool knit dress with check pattern Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool knit dress with check pattern and fringes " trompe l'oeil " in the bottom edge and sleeves
Heavy Beaded and Sequin Flowers Vintage White Wool Knit Dress, 1960s
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous and heavy hand-beaded and sequin wool knit dress. Unlined. Back metal zip and hook closure
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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