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2003 COMME DES GARCONS black knotted dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black cotton, knotted dress with raw edges designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garcons dating to spring of 2003. Very similar pieces were seen on ...
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Early 2000s Japanese Day Dresses

Vintage 1985 Thierry Mugler Couture Metallic Gold Lamé & Fishnet High-Slit Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic and highly coveted Thierry Mugler couture metallic gold lamé and fishnet hourglass gown dating back to his documented 1985 spring/summer collection. Garments from this show are next to impossible to find. This legendary French fashion designer is known for bold fashion and edgy, sometimes even campy, theatricality. Though Mugler stopped designing his couture and ready-to-wear lines in 2003 to focus on photography and costume design, his work has a lasting legacy. This seductive metallic gold gown is a perfect example of his genius. Not only is this number unforgettable; it is true wearable art. I love the skilled nipped-waist bodice with little cap sleeves. Patterned overlay of fishnet almost creates a stunning web effect that flows into lean, long sleeves. The ultra-high front slit creates even more drama and sex appeal. The hourglass cut really has that nod to Old Hollywood glamour days that you see in his best pieces. Measurements Bust: 32 inches Waist: 24 inches Hips: 35 inches Total Length: 58 inches This 1985 Thierry Mugler spring/summer documented designer gown...
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1980s French Day Dresses

2001 ROBERTO CAVALLI FLORAL PRINT SILK EVENING DRESS Sz M
Located in Montgomery, TX
ROBERTO CAVALLI A draped backless Roberto Cavalli dress with the Elizabeth Taylor eye print. This gorgeous dress is from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection and is constructed entire...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage 1950's Bergdorf Goodman Ivory Sequin Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous early 1950's Bergdorf Goodman ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-cou...
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1950s American Day Dresses

Runway SS2012 Alberta Ferretti panelled cutout mesh tulle embellished maxi dress
Located in TARRAGONA, ES
Extraordinary Alberta Ferretti maxi dress featuring an avant-garde mix of textures and materials: it combines transparent mesh, geometric wool panels, and delicate glass bead embelli...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

2010S GABRIELA HEARST Blue & White Silk SS 2017 Runway Sample Backless Gown
Located in New York, NY
2010S GABRIELA HEARST Blue & White Silk SS 2017 Runway Sample Backless Gown
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2010s Day Dresses

Gucci Floral Jacquard Wrap Dress With Ostrich Feathers 38 It
Located in DOUBLE BAY, NSW
Upscale your wardrobe with this Gucci Floral Jacquard Wrap Dress With Ostrich Feathers. This dress is luxuriously finished with delicate ostrich feathers for a look that will take yo...
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2010s Day Dresses

1980s Celine Printed Silk Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Celine checkered silk dress featuring a yellow ground, contrast cuffs and collar, attached lavallière neck tie, a pleated skirt featuring silk lining, front button down closing. Com...
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1980s French Day Dresses

NWT 1960s Trompe L’Oeil Hand Painted Peace Sign 60s Vintage Cotton Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Deadstock chic hand painted peace sign cotton shift dress ! Features brown terracotta color, painted with green and yellow. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure....
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1960s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
A nod to the silhouette of Christian Dior's New Look, this incredible velvet skirt set was made in 1947. It was made by designer Lorraine Budny for the brand Sportwhirl, which was fo...
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1940s Day Dresses

Escada Coat Dress Dark Navy Wool Vintage 90s Classic Style Size 38
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Escada Margaretha Ley dark navy wool coat dress, likely made in the 90s. Made from a dark navy new wool gabardine fabric, it's lined in satin and fastens...
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1990s Swiss Day Dresses

Averaro Bessi Spectacular Silk Vibrant Floral Tunic Dress 12
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Averardo Bessi spectacular vibrant silk floral tunic dress US 12. From the 1990s this beautiful dress can be worn as a tunic or a mini dress. Banded print jewel neck dress with long ...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Y2K Stephen Burrows Fuchsia Silk Chiffon Ruffle Dress
Located in Greenport, NY
Y2K Stephen Burrows Fuchsia Silk Chiffon Ruffle Dress Size: 8 Stephen Burrows is an American fashion designer based in New York City, known for being one of the first African-Amer...
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Early 2000s American Day Dresses

Sarmi Orange Floral Printed Silk Inverted Pleat Skirt Sleeveless Dress 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sarmi orange floral printed silk, inverted pleat skirt sleeveless dress from the 1960s. Beautiful silk dress with a jewel neckline, sleeveless with princess seams, the dress has inve...
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1960s American Day Dresses

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Trompe L'Oeil Sheer Tuxedo Print Mesh Maxi Dress
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Trompe L'Oeil Sheer Tuxedo Print Mesh Maxi Dress from the 1996 AW runway collection. A true collector's item. In good vintage condition with signs of wear...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1970s La Mendola Fluorescent Pink Mod Floral Print Silk Jersey Day Dress w Flair
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s La Mendola Fluorescent Pink Mod Floral Print Silk Jersey Day Dress w Flair: A wild and vivacious classic La Mendola print in the brightest pink with red, orange and lavender c...
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

2004 Roberto Cavalli Corset Boned Lace-Up Quilted Satin Plunge Dress
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: a black silk Roberto Cavalli dress. From 2004, this dress is constructed entirely of silk and features a v-neckline, ties at the wrists, and is made complete wi...
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

F/W 2004 Gianfranco Ferré Sculptural Croc Black Lace Runway Dress
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: an incredible black lace Gianfranco Ferre dress. From the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway mode...
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Early 2000s Day Dresses

Escada Short-Sleeve Mini Daisy Jacquard Dress EU 40 EUC Spring Summer
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned, authentic Escada mini daisy jacquard dress, from their 2018 collection (and retailed for $1450!). Made from a cotton/viscose/polyamide fabric in pale green, it features a p...
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2010s Bulgarian Day Dresses

2000s Missoni multicolour metallic openwork knit transformer 4-in-1 maxi dress
Located in TARRAGONA, ES
With transformer neckline and sheer floor-length design, this Missoni openwork knit long-sleeved maxi dress is a canvas for creativity. By playing with a ties-connected transformer n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Diane Freis Floral Print Cotton Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Diane Freis cotton dress in a tropical floral print featuring a shirt collar and double tier full skirt, both banded in black cotton. An elasticized waist makes it easy to pull the d...
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1980s Hong Kong Day Dresses

1960s Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Notre Dame Rose Window-Inspired Mod Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Notre Dame Rose Window-Inspired Mod Dress: Banded waist, cuffs and neckline in a classic Pucci silhouette. Center radius of print is tucked into center...
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1960s Italian Day Dresses

Mignon Strapless Bustier Dress with Large Flower
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bustier dress from Mignon in grey and pink silk. It has a boned, ruched front crossing sweetheart cut strapless neckline piped on the edge in 2 shades of light grey. A f...
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Early 2000s American Day Dresses

Versace Women's Black & White Newspaper Print Mini Dress
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the dress is evident on this used Versace designer resale item. Details Black and white Viscose Mini dress Newspaper print ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

S/S 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Haute Couture Runway Mini Dress
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Haute Couture Runway CONDITION: Good- minor wear COUNTRY MADE: France FABRIC: Wool lined in silk SIZE: None- haute couture MEASUREM...
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1990s French Day Dresses

Gianni Versace New Dress with Hardware
Located in Water Mill, NY
In muted shades of grey a fine jersey dress from Gianni Versace Couture. It has one shoulder with a silver metal triangle joining the front and back. The dress is fitted through to...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Leather Dress
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage black leather dress featuring MANFRED THIERRY MUGLER's typical sculptural cut, sensuality and aesthetic. This dress features : - Soft black leather (probably ...
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20th Century French Day Dresses

1990s CHANEL Black Bustier , Skirt and detachable Sleeves
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1998 3 pcs Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Black Crepe Bustier Corset and Creme bustle skirt with detachable sleeves and short sash that you can style it as a strap or scarf. Perfect for We...
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1990s French Day Dresses

Rodarte Coat with Ostrich
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rodarte patent leather coat with ostrich feather trim. Coat is never worn with neiman marcus tag $25,300! Marked size 8
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Early 2000s American Day Dresses

Comme des Garcons Black & Grey Checked Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
A round neckline, long sleeves and a dropped waist add to the easy comfort of this dress from Comme des Garcons. The skirt has an interesting and varied pleated detail at the dropped...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Day Dresses

1960s Creme Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress with Embroidery
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Jackie O Creme Duchesse Satin Silk sleeveless dress embroidered with black velvet floral appliqué and beaded with white bugle beads. Perfect for summer cocktail party. Size 6-8...
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1960s American Day Dresses

1960s Vintage Embroidered Central American Dress Red Birds Estate Collection
Located in Portland, OR
This outstanding vintage dress comes from an estate we acquired that included a collection of exceptional vintage 1960's Guatemalan and Mexican embroidered dresses...
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1960s Unknown Day Dresses

Gucci Silk Gown with Cut out Waist, Swarovski Crystals and Hardware SS 2010
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk knit gown from Gucci's S/S 2010 collection as worn on the cover of Vogue by Linda Evangelista. It is fitted, has long sleeves with zipper wrists and fabulous s...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1920s Hungarian Peasant Embroidered Cream Cotton Dress w Smock Pleating
Located in Portland, OR
This is a pretty vintage 1920's Hungarian peasant dress. This dress is made of embroidered cream cotton voile and has rows of decorative smock pleating at the waist and on the short ...
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1920s Unknown Day Dresses

1970s Vintage Black Floral Chiffon 2 Pc Mini Or Long Dress w Tiers & Ruffles
Located in Portland, OR
This is a vintage 1970's two piece sheer dress with tiers and ruffles! It has three tiers on top, and the hem tier is connected to a black slip that is separate from the top dress. ...
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1970s American Day Dresses

1930s Vintage Pink White Polka Dot Dress With Butterfly Capelet
Located in Portland, OR
This is a pretty 1930's pink and white polka dot cotton day dress with a matching removable butterfly capelet. The small white polka dots are embroidered into the pink fabric. This dress has a godet...
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1930s Unknown Day Dresses

Vintage Albert Nipon Sheer Floral Dress With Sash Belt & Gathered Sleeves
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fabulous vintage Albert Nipon Boutique light blue and green floral 3/4 sleeve length dress with waist belt. We love that this dress is so blou...
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1970s Hong Kong Day Dresses

1960s Natural Linen Vintage Handwoven Folk Dress W Fringe & Pink Applique Trim
Located in Portland, OR
This one of a kind vintage dress came from an estate of collectible higher end ethnic folk clothing from Mexico, Central America and Sout...
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1960s Unknown Day Dresses

Ungaro Parallele Vintage Blue Polka Dot Silk Dress
Located in Portland, OR
This is a vintage navy blue and white polka dot silk day dress designed by Emanuel Ungaro in a faux wrap style. This late 20th century dress would be perfect to wear as a wedding gu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

A Christian Dior-Marc Bohan Little Black Dress numbered 15843 Spring Summer 1982
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1982 Collection France Haute Couture or cocktail little black dress in muslin and Caudry lace from the designer house Christian Dior directed by Marc Bohan. Straight d...
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1980s French Day Dresses

A Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress Numbered 112776 Circa 1965
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965/1970 France Elegant Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress numbered 112776 Circa 1965/1970. Dress in printed silk, sleeveless, skin-tight and hugging the hips, waist...
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1960s French Day Dresses

French Evening Dress in Tulle net and Goffered Satin Silk Circa 1930/1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1940 France Elegant long evening dress, collector's item, in cotton tulle and gold goffered satin with skin effect dating from the 1930s. Interesting structure with transparency effect: built-in under-dress in brown silk crepe with backless bustier and cut-out in V superimposed on cream tulle and chocolate brown cotton tulle. Small balloon sleeves with ruffles on the shoulders and V-neckline. Tulle of the skirt cut in the bias with large background. Long scarf in pleated gold goffered satin sewn to the collar ending in two front pockets. Reminder band in gold satin at the bottom of the under-skirt. Small matching pleated belt...
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1930s French Day Dresses

A Christian Lacroix Dress in Printed Velvet Circa 1991/2000
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1991/2000 France Beautiful skin-tight dress by Christian Lacroix in printed velvet dating from the 1990s. Iridescent stretch elasthane velvet with g...
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1990s French Day Dresses

An Elizabeth Arden Gold Lamé and flowered Evening Dress, Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935/1950 United States Frock coak long dress in shaped gold-plated silk Elizabeth Arden's. Famous New York reference to 5th Avenue between the two World Wars and dressed as H...
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1950s American Day Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

Akris Pastel Silk Chiffon Pleated Floral Print Gown with Bolero - 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Akris Pastel Silk Chiffon Pleated Floral Print Gown with Bolero - 4. This gown is in very good condition with the only issue being a slight stain on the elbow of the bolero. This pie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Day Dresses

Versace Neoprene Silk Draped Dress with Leather and Stud Trim
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black dress from Versace made of neoprene and semi sheer silk. The dress is comprised of neoprene with a swath of gathered silk draped from the shoulder along one side of ...
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

UNWORN Emilio Pucci Silk Cady Embroidered Kaftan Tunic Top Mini Dress Wedding 40
Located in Switzerland, CH
Emilio Pucci's embroidered kaftan is perfect for chic summer parties. Crafted in Italy from luxurious cream silk-cady, this design has an amazing fit, front ties and embellishments m...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Estevez Flower Applique Gown 1960s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous long black gown covered in black rose appliques from Louis Estevez. It is sleeveless with a low scoop back and is covered in appliques of e...
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1960s American Day Dresses

John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruched Corset Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous light mint green silk dress by john Galliano for Christian Dior. It has an underwire inner boned corset with detachable adjustable straps so it can be worn strapless if de...
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1990s French Day Dresses

Vintage GUCCI 2011 Pure Silk Copper & Gold Chain Print Kaftan Shift Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
Sublime 2011 GUCCI pure silk dress with coordinated twilly. An Elegant halter neck style, with a slightly nipped waist and relaxed slouchy hip pockets. This Copper and Gold colour...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Sanne Women's Blue Herringbone Geometric Accent Dress
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to the bottom of dress where a small mark can be seen on this used Sanne designer sample item. Details Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

S/S 1995 Gianni Versace Runway Greek Ring Ruched Flare White Mini Dress
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: a fabulous white satin Gianni Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as look 41, modeled by Karen Mulder. This fantastic short dress features a sweetheart neckline, a quilted bust, a ruched waist, and a pleated skirt. This silky mini dress is made complete with thin shoulder straps accented with silver-tone Greek key-etched rings. Effortlessly sexy and chic, this vintage Gianni Versace runway...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Chanel Signature Soft Pink Black Pleated Signature Bow Silk and Boucle Dress 42
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing Chanel dress Classic piece in Chanel's signature design Seen on actress and Bond girl Olga Kurylenko Pleated babypink silk blouse-like upper part with bow tie detail Black b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

2008 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Floral Halter Neck Silk Dress
Located in Key Biscayne, FL
From the Ralph Lauren 40th Anniversary Collection S/S 2008 collection (look 38), a beautiful light pale blue floral dress in the softest thin silk and lined in a nude silk. This is ...
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Early 2000s American Day Dresses

Gianni Versace Ruched Silk Dress1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous tan brown silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a plunging V neckline with spaghetti straps, ruched panels across the bust and anoth...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

CHANEL Nude Knit Maxi Evening Dress Kaftan Tunic Beach Pool Cover Up 38
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning CHANEL maxi kaftan tunic dress Knitted with beautiful details CC logo plate in pink-gold color in front So versatile - Wear it over your favourite bikini or swimsuit for a c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

1995 F/W TODD OLDHAM Chainmail dress
Located in Austin, TX
1995 F/W Todd Oldham red chainmail dress. Size S/M Condition: Excellent
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1990s American Day Dresses

Vintage and Designer Day Dresses

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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