Gene Shelly Ivory White Wool Knit Fully Sequined Vintage Wiggle Dress, 1950s
By Gene Shelly
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 50s GENE SHELLY'S white / off-white full sequined wool knit wiggle dress! Flattering
Gene Shelly Ivory White Wool Knit Fully Sequined Vintage Wiggle Dress, 1950s
By Gene Shelly
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 50s GENE SHELLY'S white / off-white full sequined wool knit wiggle dress! Flattering
1970s Goldworm Vintage Brown Black Knit Italian Wool Jacket + Skirt Ensemble
By Goldworm
Located in Sparks, NV
Italian wool skirt suit by Goldworm in brown and black knit wool. Fringe trim and button closure on
Vintage Harve Benard 1960s Style Maroon Burgundy + Brown Knit Wool Swing Dress
By HARVE BENARD, Benard Holtzman
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage HARVE BENARD by BENARD HOLTZMAN 60s style long sleeve color block wool knit swing
1960's Italian Knit Cream and Green Dress with Matching Scarf
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Italian 100% wool knit sleeveless dress from the 1960's. The cream dress features a vertical green
Louis Vuitton Silk Printed Front Knit Back Ruffle Sleeve Dress XL
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton silk printed front, black wool/silk knitted back dress with ruffle neck and ruffle
Patrick Kelly Vintage 1980s Black Wool Iconic Dress Heart Buttons
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Nice, FR
PATRICK KELLY vintage black wool little knit dress featuring a large iconic red button heart on
LOUIS VUITTON navy blue wool knit decorative button romper playsuit S
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON navy blue wool knit decorative button romper playsuit S Brand: Louis Vuitton Material
1960s Geoffrey Beene Black Wool Knit Embellished with Rhinestones
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Geoffrey Beene black wool knit cocktail knee length dress embellished with
Sold|$2,416
Alaïa Zipper Dress 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia beige wool knitted zipper dress from the seminal 1986 collection. This Museum worthy dress
Sold|$1,600
Dior Haute Couture Day Dress With Cape
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Dior, persimmon tone, double face wool knit Haute Couture day dress with matching caplet. Dress has
Vintage 1960s 60s Black + White Op Art Sequin Wool Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black and white 100% wool knit cocktail dress entirely covered in hand-sewn sequins
1960s Vintage 100% Wool Black Coat Dress with Rhinestone Beaded Trim
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling 1960s vintage medium weight black 100% wool knit coat dress with rhinestone beaded trim
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with mutton sleeves and set in waist
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black soft knit wool dress with mutton sleeves and decorative set in waist from Azzedine Alaia
Vintage 1970's Givenchy Striped Shift Dress
By Givenchy, Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic camel and black striped wool knit shift dress by Givenchy. Fully lined in silk
c. 1967 Pierre Cardin Documented Dress Museum
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
c. 1967 Pierre Cardin Futuristic Dress Mini dress of navy wool jersey knit. The tubular mini dress
Christian Dior Black Mini Dress with Floral and Playing Card Chiffon Top, 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A bold and sexy 1990s Christian Dior fine Merino wool rib knit black mini dress with floral and
Ann Demeulemeester New Oversize Sweater and Neck Tube
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous taupe wool knit over sized sweater dress and separate turtleneck from Belgium designer
Chic 1960s Aubergine Purple Wool Knit Cropped Top and A Line Mod Skirt Dress Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s Aubergine purple wool knit sleeveless cropped top and A-Line skirt! Flattering tailored
Sold|$1,311
Chanel grey wool knit dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel grey wool knit dress A grey and white wool woven classic Chanel dress with printed silk
Sold|$1,300
Balenciaga Black Wool Knit Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black fleece wool knit dress with ribbed roll neck, dolman cap sleeves, knee length. A ribbed cable
90s Gianfranco Ferré beige wool knit dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré beige wool knit dress. Wap closure model, short sleeves and asymmetrical skirt
90s Gianfranco Ferré beige wool knit dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré beige wool knit dress. Wap closure model, short sleeves and asymmetrical skirt
90s Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Beige Wool Knitted dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré beige wool knit dress. Wap closure model, short sleeves and asymmetrical skirt
Miu Miu Red & Navy Wool Knit Dress Size US 4
By Miu Miu
Located in London, GB
Miu Miu Red & Navy Wool Knit Dress - wool knit dress - navy and red pattern - short sleeve
Chanel Grey Ribbed-Waist Wool-Knit Dress US 12
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Grey Ribbed-Waist Wool-Knit Dress -Grey knit dress -Long sleeves -Ribbed-knit hemline
Chanel Grey Ribbed-Waist Wool-Knit Dress US 12
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Grey Ribbed-Waist Wool-Knit Dress -Grey knit dress -Long sleeves -Ribbed-knit hemline
Chanel Grey Ribbed-Waist Wool-Knit Dress US 12
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Grey Ribbed-Waist Wool-Knit Dress -Grey knit dress -Long sleeves -Ribbed-knit hemline
Chanel Black & White Wool Knit Dress With Spotted Cuffs & Hem - Size US 4
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel wool knit dress. The dress features a form-fitting silhouette, white strip at the hem and
Sold|$450
1970's Missoni Wool Knit Dress
By Missoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's Missoni dress. Black, white, and red nubby wool knit woven into plaid pattern. Narrow v
ALAIA 1980s Plum Wool Knit Dress Small
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York City, NY
From famed designer Azzedine Alaia comes this hip dress. A rich plum wool knit with mock turtleneck
Sold|$1,295
Chanel 2017 Black Wool Knit Dress Sz 36
By Chanel
Located in US
Collection. Dress has a back zipper fastening. Knit is made from 57% wool, 25% Angora 17% Nylon, 1% Spandex
Alaia Blue Sleeveless Wool Knit Dress - Size US 4
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Navy/black striped wool dress. Featuring cut out and fringe details. RRP £1775.00 - Mid
1990s Vintage Claude Montana Red Inverted Pleat Wool Knit Dress
By Claude Montana
Located in Portland, OR
This is a vintage 1990's State of Claude Montana cherry red wool blend knit day dress with a mock t
Hermes 2015 F/W Collection Scarf Print and Wool Knit Dress New FR36
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A pull-on Hermes scarf print in green and creme color from 2015 fall-winter collection. Round neck and long sleeves
Chanel Black Wool Knit Dress W/ Cutouts at Sleeves & Hem 2017 Fall 50 EU
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel black wool and angora dress with vertical ribbed knit incorporates 2 hidden side pockets at
Giambattista Valli Knit Patterned Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Orange, red, black and tan sleeveless wool knit dress with pleated bottom.
Hermes 2014 F/W Wool and Silk Scarf Print Knitted Dress New FR38
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A slip-on sleeveless Hermes silk scarf print set into a wool knitted dress features with a
Sold|$1,600
Hermes Bandana Print Silk/Knit Dress
By Hermès
Located in US
-colored wool knit. Dress is labeled size 44, made in Italy. Excellent condition with the exception of a
Alexander McQueen Ribbed-Knit Mini Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Cream wool knit dress from alexander mcqueen featuring a round neck, long sleeves, a fitted waist
M Missoni Must Have Black and Tan All Season Wool Bell Sleeve Knit Dress
By Missoni
Located in Palm Beach, FL
M Missoni All Season Wool Knit Dress is a must for connoisseurs of all things Missoni! Perfect for
Vintage 1979 Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Navy Blue Metallic Embroidered Knit Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking and collectable Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe metallic threaded navy blue wool knit dress
1973 Missoni Vintage Steel Blue Dress w Rope Belt & Lucite Buckle
By Missoni
Located in Portland, OR
This is a vintage Missoni blue wool knit dress from 1973. This iconic 1970's dress has a drop
1980s Vintage Red & Black Givenchy Haute Couture Dress with Hood
By Givenchy
Located in Portland, OR
We love this vintage Givenchy haute couture wool knit dress in red and black with a red lined black
1970's Jean Varon Colorful Ombre Wool Knit Bohemian Low-Cut Plunge Maxi Dress
By John Bates
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Seductive 1970's colorful ombre wool knit dress by the famous Jean Varon label. John Bates started
Vintage 1967 Courreges Couture Navy & White Wool Block Color Mod Space-Age Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-blue and ivory-white wool knit dress from his 1967 collection is a proper example of his vision
Sold|$875
Valentino Knit Wool Dress
By Mario Valentino
Located in Topanga, CA
Valentino fall 2007, knit wool And silk dress, draped top, mesh underlay attached.
Sold|$1,587
Azzedine Alaïa Wool-Blend Knitted Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa navy textured stretch-knit wool-blend dress. Features textured wool-blend knit
HALSTON Grey Wool Knit Mock Turtleneck Dress
By Halston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HALSTON Grey Wool Knit Mock Turtleneck Dress *Please contact buyer prior to purchase for white
Rudi Gernreich Wool Knit Shift Dress, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dress from Rudi Gernrich for Harmon Knitwear is made of red and lilac wool knit with a
Sold|$1,200
Rudi Gernreich Wool Knit Mini Dress
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's iconic double knit wool mini dress from Rudi Gernreich. Sleeveless, a-line ivory dress has
Stella McCartney Black Long Wool Turtleneck Knit Dress
By Stella McCartney
Located in London, GB
A stunning black long knitted dress by Stella McCartney. The dress is made from 100% wool and has
Missoni Multicolor Patterned Wool Knit Midi Dress L
By Missoni
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This midi dress from Missoni is a perfect mix of style and luxury. It is stitched from wool and
DONNA KARAN COLLECTION Angora & wool knit halter dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Newport Beach, CA
DONNA KARAN COLLECTION Angora & wool knit halter dress in dark wine color. Soft, light-weight
Sold|$2,416
Chanel Metallic Wool-Blend Knit Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel striped metallic knit wool-blend turtleneck mini dress. Square-cut skirt. Slip on. Ribbed
Versace 1960's Inspired Knit Wool Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold and graphic knit wool dress from Gianni Versace is done in color-blocked red and black
Chanel Wool & Cashmere Night Blue Knit Dress SIZE 36
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Wool & Cashmere Night Blue Knit Dress -Navy Blue, knitted wool & Cashmere -Short sleeves
Alaia Black Jacquard-knit Scalloped Wool Mini Dress 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Black Jacquard-knit Scalloped Wool Mini Dress - Jacquard Knit - Sleeveless - Black Skater
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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