1970s Robert Janan Grey Novelty Print Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1970s Robert Janan novelty print dress is made from a soft jersey acrylic material in an ultra
1970s Robert Janan Grey Novelty Print Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1970s Robert Janan novelty print dress is made from a soft jersey acrylic material in an ultra
1950s Novelty Dragon Print Cotton Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1950s cotton novelty print dress is tailored to a full-skirted, pleated style typical of this
1970s Patchwork Size Medium / Large Novelty Print Vintage 70s Cotton Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s novelty print larger size cotton halter maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of purple
1940s Novelty Print Colouful Rayon Patchwork Dress
Located in London, GB
length sleeves are ruched and gathered by hand. This dress is in excellent vintage condition. Due to
1970s Jon Adam Cotton Novelty Print Halter Neck Dress
Located in London, GB
novelty scenic print showcasing a Japanese woman picking fruit from a tree surrounded by flying birds. The
Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Novelty Print Dress, Circa 1959
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Alfred Shaheen bombshell wiggle dress signature Shaheen hand printed cotton red and cream
$708Sale Price|25% Off
Amazing 1980s Puszta Novelty Parrot Print Margaritaville Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1980s PUSZTA novelty parrot print margaritaville short sleeve colorful dress ! Shoulder
$510Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Colorful Postcards Souvenir Novelty Print Vintage 90s Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing sexy early 90s postcard / souvenir print colorful cotton mini dress! Features various
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage "Divers and Parrots" Printed Novelty Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and amazing 1990s / 90s JEAN PAUL GAULTIER A - Line / trapeze dress! Features divers printed
Amazing 1960s Asian Empress Novelty Print Cotton Vintage 60s Tunic Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1960s Asian Empress Oriental ethnic dragon print cotton tunic dress! Amazing oriental
1950s Teena Paige Dancing Man Novelty Print Dress
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely super original 1950s dress with the label Teena Paige Fashions. The print
1970s Blue + Red + White Strawberry Novelty Print Polka Dot Vintage 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
The cutest 1970s novelty print jumper dress! This cotton number features a rich blue with red and
1970s Wayne Rogers Coffee Themed Novelty Print 70s Vintage Jersey Wrap Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s WAYNE ROGERS coffe / cafe novelty print wrap dress! Features coffee names
1940s L'Aiglon Heraldic Style Novelty Print Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
. The dress is tailored from a high quality rayon patterned with a novelty heraldic print in forest
$596Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 1950s Larger Plus Size Train + Horse + Carriage Novelty Print Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare larger plus size 1950s novelty cotton dress! Features whimsical prints of trains, toy
1940s Novelty Ship Print Pastel Coloured Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming 1940s pastel toned shirt dress is in beautiful vintage condition and has a feminine
1980s Guy Laroche Novelty Horse Print Cotton Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
1980s or early 1990s Guy Laroche cotton shirtwaister dress that features a crossover sweetheart
1970s Aztec Novelty Print Amazing Vintage 70s Knit Rope Belted Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Aztec inspired 1970s knit belted shirt dress! Features warm tones of red
1980s Chacok Novelty Fruit Pickers Print Dress
Located in London, GB
We love a novelty print dress at Circa, especially from cult vintage French ready-to-wear brand
Amazing 1990s Novelty Print Ballrom Dancers Vintage 90s Black Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1990s black novelty print dress! This literally takes the little black dress one level up
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Amazing 1990s Novelty Tosca Opera Wine Print Large Size Vintage 90s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1990s Tosca opera / winte print rayon novelty maxi dress by JAM'S WORLD! These
1970s Swan Print Novelty Cotton Boho Vintage 70s Blue and Yellow Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Outstanding vintage 1970s swan print novelty maxi dress! Features blue, yellow, brown and white
$550Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous 1990s Does 1970s Neon Green Novelty Horse Print Vintage 90s Wrap Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 90s does 70s Neon green novelty print FABULOID wrap shirt dress! Features a photo reel
Rare 1960s Novelty Print Dancing Hula Girls Hawaiian Print Mini Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Superb and rare vintage 60s novelty print tropical Hawaiian mini cotton shift dress! Features a
$420Sale Price|29% Off
1960s Royal Blue and White Star Print A - Line Novelty Vintage 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1960s royal blue and white star print A - Line dress! Hidden zipper up th eback with hook
Diane Freis 1980s Novelty Heart Paisley Psychedelic Print Vintage 80s Dress
By Diane Freis
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1980s DIANE FREIS novelty heart paisley psychedelic print dress ! Black tassel ties at
1950s Horrockses Pink Cotton Novelty Ivy Leaf Print Dress
By Horrockses
Located in London, GB
ideal wear for a daytime summer event. This dress is in excellent vintage condition. Please note, there
Amazing Vintage Pheasant Bird Novelty Print Caftan Maxi Dress Colorful Kaftan
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage pheasant bird print caftan! Features bright colors of blue, green, turquoise
Rare 1940s Novelty Asian Print Avant Garde Silk Strong Shoulder Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage mid 40s novelty Asian print strong shoulder silk dress! Features a warm marigold
1990s Gianni Versace Sushi Novelty Print Versus Bodycon Vintage Sequin 90s Dress
By Gianni Versace, Versus Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun vintage 90s GIANNI VERSACE colorful sushi novelty print bodcon sequin dress! Features vibrant
$676Sale Price|20% Off
Cacharel 2000s Size 10 Scottish Terrier Novelty Dog Print Vintage Wrap Dress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early 2000s CACHAREL red silk blend Scottish terrier novelty dog print wrap dress
Vintage Moschino 1990s Mickey Mouse Disney Iconic Novelty Print 90s Mini Dress
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1990s MOSCHINO novelty print sexy mini dress! Features all of the cartoon
1980s does 1940s Joan Leslie Novelty Print Peplum dress
By Joan Leslie
Located in London, GB
offers a highly wearable take on the 1940s novelty print. Set against a cream background, the dress is
Louis Feraud 1980s Size 10 Novelty Umbrella Print Short Sleeve Vintage Dress 80s
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1980s LOUIS FERAUD black and white novelty umbrella print silk dress ! Features a black and
$971Sale Price|25% Off
1950s Charles Hymen Novelty Postcard Print Vintage 50s 3/4 Sleeves Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare CHARLES HYMEN novelty postcard print fit n’ flare silk dress ! Features prints of
Rare 56G S / S 2006 Japanese Black and White Novelty Newspaper Print Dress
By 56G
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage 56G S/S 2006 Japanese designer black and white newspaper / novelty print cotton sac
2004 Moschino Runway Documented Pink Silk Chiffon Novelty Print Dress
By Moschino
Located in London, GB
with a playful novelty print that depicts painterly figures dressed outlandishly. The dress has
1990s Isaac Mizrahi Size 2 / 4 Novelty Tiki Print Orange Brown Cotton 90s Dress
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s Isaac / Isaac Mizrahi novelty tiki print cotton dress ! Features warm colors
Chic 1950s Pocket Watch Novelty Print Red White and Blue Silk 50s Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1950s silk novelty pocket watch print silk fit n' flare nautical shirt dress! Features
$559Sale Price|24% Off
1970s Novelty Fruit Print Blue Multi Color Vintage 70s Stylish V Neck Wrap Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 70s novelty fruit print wrap dress ! Features a beautiful vibrant blue background
1980s Guy Laroche Size 44 / 12 Novelty Fruit Print Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1980s GUY LAROCHE novelty fruit print Avant Garde cotton belted dress! Stylish puff sleeves
Chic 1960s Lotus Orchid Novelty Flower Print Short Puff Sleeve A Line 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1960s lotus orchid novelty flower print short puff sleeve vintage A-Line dress! Features
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Novelty Feather Print Trompe L’oeil 90s Halter Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER brightly colored novelty feather print rayon halter dress ! The
1980s Patrick Kelly Size 8 Novelty Music Print Black and White Strapless Dress
By Patrick Kelly
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage 80s PATRICK KELLY novelty music print black and white strapless dress ! Features a
Amen Wardy 1980s Hand Painted Novelty Harlequin Print Black and White 80s Dress
By Amen Wardy
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary vintage mid 1980s AMEN WARDY black and white hand painted harlequin novelty print
Unavailable|$400
Helga whimsical novelty shoe print vintage dress
By Helga
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 80s shoe print dress by Helga. Excellent condition. Whimsical flats print. Center back
Vintage 1970s Valentino Novelty Acorn Print Velvet Swing Jacket & Maxi Skirt Set
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
his fall-winter 1977 collection, is very unique in many ways. The novelty chestnut red-berries brown
Vintage 1940s party dress, Velvet burnout, novelty print
Located in NEWARK, GB
A superb, gorgeous vintage late 1940s evening dress. It has a sumptuous black silk velvet bodice
1970s Jean Muir Novelty Print Silk Dress
By Jean Muir
Located in London, GB
Fantastic vintage 1970s Jean Muir silk dress with novelty ancient civilisation print in terracotta
Ken Scott 1960s Sleeveless Novelty Big Cat Print Maxi Dress
By Ken Scott
Located in London, GB
flare for flamboyant and innovative prints and progressive modernity. The dynamic novelty print of this
Hanae Mori Cloud & Airplane Novelty Print Day Dress w/Bakelite Airplane Buttons
By Hanae Mori
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Hanae Mori nylon day dress with neck ties, self waist tie, side pockets and featuring a
1960s or 1970s Kaftan Style Ivory Dress With Monks Novelty Print
Located in London, GB
delightfully unusual novelty print. It features little triplets of monks dressed in green and black robes
1970's Swan Green Sleeveless Maxi Dress w/Graphic Novelty Jungle Print
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Swan Originals green sleeveless maxi dress with inset waist band and asymmetric novelty
1970s Bill Gibb Peasant Dress With Beaded Tassels and Novelty Seashell Print
By Bill Gibb
Located in London, GB
lace with a poly-blend organza style fabric that hosts an exquisite seashell novelty print in gold and
1930s Black Bias Cut Liquid Satin Novelty Musical Print Halterneck Dress
Located in London, GB
secure the halter neck. The dress features a lovely and unusual novelty abstract, greek inspired print
Rare 1940s Ballerina Novelty Print Rayon Tea Dress with Chiffon Neckline
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage 1940s tea dress has a rare and unusual ballerina novelty print. The
Alfred Shaheen 1950s Aquamarine Hawaiian Cotton Sundress With Novelty Fish Print
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in London, GB
, navy and gold in this piece are beautifully combined in what is a truly exquisite print. Deceptively
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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