Vintage Luxury Day Dresses

Easy Comme Des Garcons Tube Dress of crinkle rayon and cotton jersey. Designed as a tube dress with drawstring-elastic top with patch pockets on crinkle rayon on front and jersey bac...

Charming Bohemian Lace Maxi Dress from the 1970's. Crisp cotton eyelet with high waist and dropped puffed sleeves. Gathered full skirt falls from waist with large ruffled hem. Filet...

Charming Hungarian Embroidered Cotton Batiste Dress with smocked detailing from the 1920's. Unusual cut with flutter sleeves (instead of gathered) and hand embroidered sprays in maro...

Moschino Cotton Bow Motif Dress with simple flared cut and back zip entry. Bows of different fabrics and textures are appliqued onto the body of the dress. Size 8 USA. 1990's Italy.

1920's Drop Waist Decorated Linen Dress hand embroidered with floral panels, faggoting and irish crochet open work at neckline. Large easy size, fits like tube with some gathers at hip. Wonderful period hand work. 1920's USA. Bust 42...

Charming Cotton Poplin Marimekko Maxi Ruffle Dress from the 1970's. Super graphic on grey ground with ruffled hem and puffed sleeves. Metal button front closure down front. Hem ruffl...

Striking 1970's Maxi Shirtwaist in cool semi sheer cotton blend in amazing graphic print. Straight full cut falling from small shoulders. Self fabric belt and side slits at hem. 1970...

Lovely Art Deco Hand Embroidered Silk Chiffon and Crepe Slip Dress from the 1930's. Sheer chiffon bodice with double ruffle collar and wonderful hand embroidered florals throughout. ...

Upcycled Vintage "Wednesday" Silk Slip, Studio VL. Hand embroidered "Wednesday Adams" on hip to take advantage of a discoloration on the slip. Lace trim with...

1930's Art Deco Cotton Cherry Print Day Dress with floaty capelet collar thats tied at front. A lace modesty panel is inserted at neckline, but can be re...

Upcycled Vintage Cocteau Slip, Studio VL. Black silk Art Deco slip with scalloped edges throughout and and embroidered florals. We have embroidered a Jean Co...

Cool Mignon Batwing Mod Dress with large pleated bow detailing and deep sleeves. Made of printed semi sheer floral and striped cotton/silk blend? damask. Deep sleeves that taper at w...

Upcycled Art Deco Black Widow Floral Dressing Gown by Studio VL. 1930's rayon print pink floral gown with striped floral patterning throughout. We have hand embroidered black widow s...

Amazing Kristyna Kitsis Rayon Matte Jersey Peekaoo Scarf Point Dress, UK from the 1980's. Unusual design with open portholes at hip level with sheer scarves piped in grey attached to each opening which form a multiple knife point hem. Designer Kristyna Kitsis now specializes in custom latex couture with her line Ectomorph, but this is one of her rare early matte jersey club dresses...

Unusual and striking La Mendola, Rome Print Dress with graphic Neoclassical busts rendered in black, grey and white. Simple back zip entry with long sleeves...

J. Tiktiner Silk Blend Shirtwaist in abstract organza silk blend fabric. Abstract Klimt like patterns overlaid over a wide striped which is somewhat sheer, needs a liner/slip. Good C...

Elegant Givenchy By Alexander McQueen Flannel, Lace and Snakeskin Sheath Dress from the late 1990's. Severe yet subversive with a simple ...

Holly Harp's Innovative Black Jersey Draped Mini from the late 1970's. Semi sheer jersey is gathered up into the back neckline from a balloon hem. Deep V n...

Flowy Anthony Muto chiffon gown with overall morning glory and foliage print. A simple one piece wide necked sheath gown with wrapped back bodice has a large triangular scarf attache...

James Galanos Silk Crepe Striped 2 Pc Dress in printed silk crepe. Blue and white striped print is crafted into a blouson blouse and full pleated skirt. Cove...

Upcycled Eyelet Dress with Hand Embroidery, Studio VL. Easy 1950's cotton eyelet shirt waist dress with front buttons and side zipper with a slightly pink tint. We have embroidered ...

Lovely Chloe by Lagerfeld Silk Crepe Culotte Set from the late 1970's. Printed Bateau neck full T shirt with full gathered skirt which are actually ...

Easy and comfortable Thai Silk Caftan with front pleated detail and self belt. Pretty enough to wear as a Resort ready dress, made and imported by Jim Thomps...

Amazing Thierry Mugler Cocktail Dress with Pleated Fan Peplum in heavy black silk crepe. Strictly tailored and form fitting with requisite large ...

Unusual Guy Laroche Batwing Silk Crepe Graphic Print Dress in black with arty graphic printed on front. Tapered fit with deep dramatic batwing slee...

Iconic Ossie Clark for Radley black moss crepe day dress, with a red and black Art deco inspired poppy print by Celia Birtwell. Self covered buttons, puff...

Hermes inspired nautical themed silk twill shirtwaist dress. The Hermes style amusing silk scarf print of clipper ships in blues, browns, gold and greens. Skirt organza lined to create fullness with deep pleats at sides and center back. Covered button front entry. Labeled in petersham waistband Holly...

Sonia Rykiel's wonderful cotton knit butterfly dress. The loose fitting dress front is divided into two orange and black registers of two graphic butte...

Autumnal tie dye silk crepe dress with provenance personal wardrobe of actress Lillian Gish. Hand dyed on a rusty beige ground with abstract lozenge pat...

Unusual Pierre Cardin Op Art Scarf Hem Dress in hyponotic rayon georgette print. A simple sleeveless sheath has dozens of scarves applied at hip level to cre...

Edwardian French Night Gown, Upcycled Studio VL. Original period cotton night gown with ruffle detail and red scroll embroidery on bib. Original owner...

Issey Miyake Graphic Black White Dress in signature pleats. The various patterns look like a night time cityscape. Pullover style with open slash collar with long, lean silhouette. S...

Navy and White link print Lanvin dress with self sash circa 1970. Easy buttoned placket with contrast borders on collar and hem. Waist unbelted: 36"...

Charming 1950s dress made of purple cotton lace. The dress is composed of sewing lace tape concentrically to form the fabric. This forms a very full skirt ...

Charming one piece summer dress in cherry and floral print silk crepe with double ruffle skirt. Waist has an interior grosgrain band to form slight blouson effect. Back button and zi...

2 piece dress and jacket from Nina Ricci. Midnight blue-black crinkled organza fabric is doubled over a rich navy silk base on both the jacket and sleeveless dress. The dress has a d...

Amazing Art Deco Hand Crochet Fringed Dress with Bohemian vibes. Had made circa 1920's in black as an overdress abstract openwork floral pattern and fri...

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Early Peach Gauze Toga from the 1970's. Pale peach cotton gauze is simply gathered with gold lame cords at shoulder and neckline. YSL in this time...

Art Deco Rayon Day Dress, Retailed by Moore's Honolulu. Wonderful rayon Art Deco Jacquard textile with incredible hand carved bakelite and tonal blue and ...

Charming and unusual Ivory Slip Dress with Courtesan Embroideries from the 1940's. Elaborate 18th Century dancing courtesans in satin are hand embroid...

Cool Leonard, Paris Silk Jersey Mini Dress with custom print placement. Black base with colorful hot pink, purple and orange floral patterning and matc...

Elegant and timeless Halston Crinkle Chocolate Cotton Striped Day Dress in a shirtwaist style with self belt. Deep dolman sleeves have stripes running lengthwise. Old stock with additional buttons. Lightweight cotton, with dyed mother of pearl buttons. Size 12 Vintage...

1930's floral cotton, wrapped house dress, upcycled with contemporary embroidery by Studio VL. Muted florals in pink and grey washed cotton with black corded trim and nylon ruffle e...

Upcycled Antique Cotton Night Dress from the late 19th Century. Shaped as a flared shirt dress with original embroidery on the collar and front. The bib is embroidered with lovely period 19th C. designs and openwork. Contemporary hand embroidery in black have been added to this antique night dress...

Charming cotton gingham pinafore hostess maxi with black Schiffli floral embroidery. Straps button at waist back, can be adjusted to size. Dressmaker quality, 1960's USA. Waist ...

Circular graphic print in black and white. Expansive circular cut and sweep falling from yoke. Canvas printed with optic white on black circles. If laid out flat, this dress would form an immense circle held by the shoulder yoke...

Hanae Mori calligraphic print gown in graphic black and white semi sheer georgette. One piece gown with tucked bib and button placket at...

Black chiffon and lace lingerie gown with dipping hem, pink ribbon drawstring waist, lace insertions and rosebud decoration. Easily worn layered as summ...

Martin Margiela Lighting Skyline Dress in black rayon/cotton with printed lightening erupting over an urban skyline. Simple T shirt lines, from the MM6...

Early Gianni Versace Silk Crepe Floral-Stripe Melange Tunic or Mini dress. Multiple patterned flounces at neckline. Matching long double patterned scarf to use around neck or waist. ...

Iconic Biba London, gold metallic jersey baby doll mini dress. Metallic gold and black lurex jersey is used by Barbara Hulanicki for this iconic dress, wit...

American modernist Claire McCardell defined the 50's in her casual yet refined designs for the American market. Her "Go to" silhouette of a bias cut fitted bodice with full skirt is ...

Emilio Pucci silk jersey print shirtdress. Half orange , half fuschia with print boreder and black collar. Zip front entry. Oversized rose print growing up back. "Emilio" printed thr...

Charming Oscar de la Renta Poppy Print Halter dress in synthetic knit with large floral border. 1970s USA. Size 12 vintage/6-8 Contemporary. W...

Sleeveless Mini Dress with oversized collar in giraffe printed cotton pique. Patent belt with self fabric buckle. 1960's USA. Length 36, bust 34, waist 30, hip 40, Very Good Condi...

Unusual chiffon lame floral dress from the 1920's with chartreuse silk velvet piping and beadwork. Semisheer gown cut in alternating panels of gold ...

Gareth Pugh back draped dress in soft semi sheer jersey. Exaggerated bat wing sleeves continue in back to draped cowls at waist and hip.

Geoffrey Beene chic charcoal wool jersey dress with unusual seaming. Triple button motif at hip and shoulder. Buttons open at hip for pocket entry. Buttons upon at shoulder for head ...

Fitted shirtdress by Claude Montana, Paris in grey wool flannel and silvered studs. The collar and half belt are finely hand studded with hundreds of gunmetal silvered studs. Snap cl...

Leonard of Paris soft silk/wool (30/70%) blend jersey wrap dress with printed gold highlights.. Signature melange of animal and floral prints with m...