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1970s Robert Janan Grey Novelty Print Maxi Dress
1970s Robert Janan Grey Novelty Print Maxi Dress

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

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1970s American Maxi Dress

1950s Novelty Dragon Print Cotton Dress
1950s Novelty Dragon Print Cotton Dress

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

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1950s British Casual Dresses

1940s Novelty Print Colouful Rayon Patchwork Dress
1940s Novelty Print Colouful Rayon Patchwork Dress

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

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1940s British Day Dresses

1970s Jon Adam Cotton Novelty Print Halter Neck Dress
1970s Jon Adam Cotton Novelty Print Halter Neck Dress

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

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1970s British Maxi Dress

Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Novelty Print Dress, Circa 1959
Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Novelty Print Dress, Circa 1959

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

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1950s American Day Dresses

1950s Teena Paige Dancing Man Novelty Print Dress
1950s Teena Paige Dancing Man Novelty Print Dress

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

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1940s L'Aiglon Heraldic Style Novelty Print Rayon Dress
1940s L'Aiglon Heraldic Style Novelty Print Rayon Dress

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

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1940s American Casual Dresses

1940s Novelty Ship Print Pastel Coloured Rayon Dress
1940s Novelty Ship Print Pastel Coloured Rayon Dress

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

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1940s American Formal Wear

1980s Guy Laroche Novelty Horse Print Cotton Dress
1980s Guy Laroche Novelty Horse Print Cotton Dress

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

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1980s French Evening Dresses

1980s Chacok Novelty Fruit Pickers Print Dress
1980s Chacok Novelty Fruit Pickers Print Dress

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

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1980s French Day Dresses

1950s Horrockses Pink Cotton Novelty Ivy Leaf Print Dress
1950s Horrockses Pink Cotton Novelty Ivy Leaf Print Dress

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

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1950s British Princess Cut Dresses

1980s does 1940s Joan Leslie Novelty Print Peplum dress
1980s does 1940s Joan Leslie Novelty Print Peplum dress

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

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Helga whimsical novelty shoe print vintage dress
Helga whimsical novelty shoe print vintage dress

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

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1980s Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s party dress, Velvet burnout, novelty print
Vintage 1940s party dress, Velvet burnout, novelty print

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

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Mid-20th Century British Evening Dresses

1970s Jean Muir Novelty Print Silk Dress
1970s Jean Muir Novelty Print Silk Dress

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

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1970s British Informal Dresses

Ken Scott 1960s Sleeveless Novelty Big Cat Print Maxi Dress
Ken Scott 1960s Sleeveless Novelty Big Cat Print Maxi Dress

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

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1970s Italian Maxi Dress

1960s or 1970s Kaftan Style Ivory Dress With Monks Novelty Print
1960s or 1970s Kaftan Style Ivory Dress With Monks Novelty Print

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

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1970s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

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Vintage Novelty Print Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage novelty print dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage novelty print dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Stefney, Diane Freis and Enrico Coveri are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Novelty Print Dress?

The price for a vintage novelty print dress starts at $225 and tops out at $1,800, and on average, selling for $760.

Finding the Right Day-dresses for You

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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