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Iconic Vintage Thierry Mugler 80s Bondage Inspired Cut - Out Black 1980s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic sexy early 1990s THIERRY MUGLER black bondage inspired bodycon dress! Soft rayon blend fabric. Cut-out above the bodice and buckle at center neck. Hidden zipper up the back wi...
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1980s French Day Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Boutique Silk Dress 1960s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A charming silk dress in a pink/black check from Geoffrey Beene. It has a black Peter pan collar, side seam pockets, black button cuffs on long sleeves and round black decorative but...
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1960s American Day Dresses

Tom Ford for Gucci Olive + Khaki Zebra Safari Print Silk Off Shoulder Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
TOM FORD for GUCCI olive green and khaki zebra print silk chiffon and leather asymmetrical off the shoulder dress ! Features adjustable leather strap at top back left shoulder. Hidde...
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Versace Lace up Silk Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great flower pattern stretch silk dress in pinks, purples and black from Versace. It has a scoop neckline with metal ring decorated shoulder straps. It is semi fitted with ruching across the dress front and back. The left side laces up...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA brown silk LEOPARD & LACE Sheath Dress 40 S
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana leopard printed sleeveless dress in black, brown and beige silk (78%), cotton (12%), nylon (6%) and elastane (4%). Features semi sheer lace details at ...
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2010s Day Dresses

Amazing 1970s 70s Black and White Grecian Maxi Dress / Gown w/ Angel Sleeves
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s black and white color blocked Grecian maxi dress, with black chiffon angel sleeves! Wonderful pleating in all the right p...
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1970s American Day Dresses

1950s Bess Myerson Lipstick Red + White One Shoulder Vintage 50s Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and exquisite Avant Garde BESS MYERSON by Natlynn Demi Couture lipstick red and white one shoulder silk dress! Bess Myerson was a Miss America winner in 1945. She also dabbled i...
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1950s American Day Dresses

1970s Gay Gibson Trompe L’Oeil Lace Print Yellow Cotton Voile 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 1970s GAY GIBSON yellow cotton voile vintage trompe l’oeil lace and flower print lightweight long sleeve belted maxi dress ! Features the perfect...
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1970s American Day Dresses

Diane Von Furstenberg Size 0 / 2 Black Silk Chiffon Grecian Dress Open Back
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful DIANE VON FURSTENBERG black silk chiffon dress! Grecian inspired, with layers of black chiffon that literally flow with movement. Semi-sheer chiffon dolman sleeves. Sexy op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Pierre Cardin Mod Color Block Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous much documented in the 1960s red and black dress from the master Pierre Cardin. It has a crew neckline and short sleeves both with black trim. It is fully lined in red a...
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1980s French Day Dresses

Louis Feraud 1980s Size 10 Novelty Umbrella Print Short Sleeve Vintage Dress 80s
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1980s LOUIS FERAUD black and white novelty umbrella print silk dress ! Features a black and white striped bodice with polka dots on the collar and ...
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1980s German Day Dresses

Yuliya Magdych Ukraine Designer Hand Embroidered Red White Tassel Caftan Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
YULIYA MAGDYCH ! ( Skip to the bottom for sizing and measurements ) Yuliya Magdych is a fashion designer who combines Ukrainian traditions and modernit...
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2010s Ukrainian Day Dresses

Oscar de La Renta Size 6 / 8 Saks 5th Ave Green + White Checkered Plaid Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful OSCAR DE LA RENTA, for SAKS FIFTH AVE. green and white plaid dress from the SS 2001 Runway collection! Awesome fit that flatters many shapes. Pastel green and white gingham...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

Halston 1970s Purple Jersey Kaftan Dress – Minimalist V-Neck Silhouette
Located in Kingston, NY
A striking example of Halston’s minimalist 1970s vision, this flowing purple jersey kaftan dress features the designer’s signature clean lines, elegant drape, and fluid silhouette. T...
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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage Gianfranco Ferre 90s Size 46 / 10 Black Jersey Racerback Midi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 1990s GIANFRANCO FERRE black jersey racerback midi dress ! Features. A draped high neck with a tailored bodice. The back reveals just the right amount of skin. Hidden zipper up the back of the skirt with hook-and-eye closure. The perfect black dress...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen Aquatic Alien Hybrid Print Dress, Plato's Atlantis 2010
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Alexander McQueen Aquatic alien hybrid print dress collection: S/S 2010 "Plato's Atlantis" size IT40 made in Italy color: multi condition: gently used composition: 94% viscose + 6%...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1970s Luis Estevez Dramatic Low Back High Neck Vintage 70s Jersey Grecian Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 70s ESTEVEZ Couture black long sleeve jersey cape gown! Features a dramatic high neck with a wonderful low-cut draped back that reveals just the right amount of skin. From ...
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1970s American Day Dresses

Amazing Vintage Victorian Inspired 1970s Does 1800s Steampunk Green Trained Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Victorian inspired 70s does 1800s green steampunk trained dress! Features a beautiful color of green with blue and brown flowers throughout. Chic puff sleeves and a d...
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1970s Day Dresses

Pale green cocktail dress with belt Christian Lacroix Jean's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale green cocktail dress with belt. Main fabric: 56% cotton, 44% rayon. No indication for the lining composition but probably rayon. High-waisted...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Krizia 1990s Black Crochet Embroidered Semi Sheer Sleeveless Vintage 90s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s KRIZIA black crochet embroidered sleeveless dress ! Features a soft fabric blend of Rayon (40%), Wool (50%) and Nylon (10%). Simply slips over the head and stretches t...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1990s Betsey Johnson Rose Print Cotton Chiffon Semi Sheer Crop Top Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 90s vintage BETSEY JOHNSON pink, ivory and green rose flower print cotton and chiffon crop top / mini dress ! Simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Cotton/Lycra...
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1990s American Day Dresses

1960s Chic Sorbert Orange Chiffon Ruffle Neck Vintage A - Line 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s Sorbert orange chiffon overlay ruffle detailed dress! Features a fitted tailored bodice, with a forgiving flattering full skirt. Full metal z...
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1960s American Day Dresses

1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Size 4 Khaki Beige Flower Print Vintage 90s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable 1990s MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC khaki / beige sleeveless babydoll dress! Features embroidered flowers throughout, with a chic bow detail at upper waist. Hidden zipper up the sid...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR nude & grey silk 2018 SEQUIN GOWN Maxi Dress 38 S
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior 2018 Pre-Fall sleeveless flared grey and gold sequin embellished evening gown. The seuqins are sewn on nude silk (100...
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2010s Day Dresses

Gorgeous 90s Sz 6 Silk Chiffon Black + Silver + Gold Sequin Beaded Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s vintage black silk chiffon beaded cocktail dress! Features layers of luxurious black silk chiffon, with thousands of hand-sewn sequins, beads and rhinestones throughou...
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1990s American Day Dresses

Printed dress in rayon jersey EMILIO PUCCI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed dress in rayon jersey . SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr)
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1970s Boho Chic Yellow + Chartreuse Green Daisy Flower Print Chiffon Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Boho chic 70s yellow and chartreuse green chiffon maxi dress. Features a gorgeous Allover mini Daisy print, with a flowy attached caplet. Cap lets ties at t...
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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage Pierre Cardin 1970s Blue + White Heart Print Flutter Sleeve 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Flirty late 1970s PIERRE CARDIN for NEIMAN MARCUS royal blue and white heart print flutter sleeve dress! Features a blue background with white hearts printed throughout. Elastic wais...
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1970s French Day Dresses

Robert Rodriguez Silk Dress with Large Flower
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous mint green silk dress by Robert Rodriguez. It has spaghetti straps and lots of diagonal seaming leading to a large petal flower compri...
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Early 2000s American Day Dresses

Robert Morton Halter Maxi Dress and Jacket 1970s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great jersey halter dress in a turquoise, red, pink and white optical illusion print from Robert Morton.. It is semi fitted with a halter neck and a band of red around the necklin...
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1970s American Day Dresses

Champagne rayon jersey draped cocktail dress FENDI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Champagne rayon jersey draped cocktail dress. Ruffles on the top of the shoulder line. Elastic waist band. Authenticity hologram. size 40 (It) 36 (Fr) S
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1980s Ted Lapidus Size 6 Turquoise Blue Silk Beaded Sequin Vintage 80s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1990s TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue silk beaded evening halter gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads in silver and blue, sequins in blue and pearls throughout the...
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1980s Day Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt. Skirt has att...
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1950s Day Dresses

Gucci Silk Brocade Open Back Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gucci in a gold, rust and olive brocade fern pattern on a black background. It is a semi fitted dress with long zipper cuff sleeves and fabulous flatterin...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s does 40s vintage VALENTINO navy blue and white polka dot silk blended long sleeve dress ! Features a curved notch collar with a tailored bodice and flirty forgiving skirt. P...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

2008 S/S Dsquared mini dress
Located in Austin, TX
2008 S/S Dsquared mini dress zipper down front halter neck Condition: Excellent 24.5" bust, 27" waist, 36" hips, 34" length sz S / US 4/ IT 40 
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Early 2000s Unknown Day Dresses

Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Jacket
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare 2 piece black wool dress and jacket set from the early collections of Christian Dior designed by the master himself. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neckline, a seam belo...
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1960s French Day Dresses

ZIMMERMANN Garnet burgundy silk 2024 CORSET SATIN MIDI Dress 0 XS
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Zimmermann cocktail dress in Garnet burgundy satin silk exudes effortless elegance. Designed with a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette, it features a structured ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

1930s White Flower Print Ruffle Neck Bias Cut Cotton Voile Vintage Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 30s white flower print lightweight cotton voile bias cut sleeveless maxi dress! Features a stark white background with bouquets of flower...
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1930s Day Dresses

Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown! Features a unique, yet brilliant fabric blend of Irish linen, rayon and silk ta...
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1980s French Day Dresses

S/S 1995 Ralph Lauren Runway Off-White Floral Crepe Silk Flare Mini Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Ralph Lauren’s Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this off-white crepe silk mini dress features a vibrant floral print in shades of pink, red, and yellow. The silhouette is defined ...
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1990s North American Day Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Corset Dress with Sheer Panels
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk jersey and mesh dress from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a fitted mesh bodice and long sleeves with ruched jersey at the bust and waist. The bodice is vertically boned fro...
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

GIANNI VERSACE S/s 1998 Silver Streak Knit Mini Dress
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This sleek black mini dress features a striking asymmetric design with silver streak patterns running diagonally across the fabric, creating a dynamic visual effect. The one-shoulder...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Sexy 1990s Lane Davis Size 8 Beverly Hills Hand Made Red Avant Garde Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexiest 1990s Lane Davis of Beverly Hills red Avant Garde dress! AMAZING cut, that looks to die for on! Lipstick red, with matching red rhinestones througho...
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1990s American Day Dresses

NWT Monique Lhuillier Size 8 / 10 Hot Pink Lace Fit n Flare A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous new with tags MONIQUE LHUILLIER hot pink lace fit n/ flare sleeveless dress! Features a tailored bodice with a full forgiving skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

CHANEL black wool & silk 2007 07A PLEATED Cocktail Dress 36 XS
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sleeveless knee-length cocktail dress in back wool (100%) with top and bottom part in black silk (100%). Opens with four rhinestone buttons and a hidden zipper ...
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Early 2000s Day Dresses

Valentino Boutique Black and White Beaded Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous off white silk dress completely covered in black and white glass beads from Valentino Boutique. It is sleeveless with a scoop neckline...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

CHANEL black/white silk satin dress FR 40 Fall 2001 01A
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Fall 2001 Elegant dress in black and white silk satin with drapery on the neckline. Short sleeves. Side pockets. Zip closure on the back. size FR 40 Made in France 100% silk ...
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Printed silk chiffon backless dress with cut-work ZIMMERMANN
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed silk chiffon backless dress with cut-work. Invisible zip on the middle back and fabric button and buttonhole closure on the top back. One extra button provided. Ruffles edge...
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2010s Chinese Day Dresses

Enrico Coveri Vintage " Pretty Woman " Black White Polka Dot Body Con Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a CHIC Vintage 1990s Enrico Coveri white and black polka dot cotton dress! Silk ribbon trim at bust, with full skirt. "Pretty Woman" style, that zips up the back. Appr...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

NEW Nina Ricci Ruffle Silk Crêpe Gown FR 36 (US 4)
Located in Brossard, QC
Nina Ricci's lavender silk crêpe sleeveless gown is flou tailored with layers of frothy ruffles running in a diagonal across the bodice. Floor-length gown Lavender lace back and lave...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

2000s J. Mendel Couture Size 4 Navy Blue Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary 2000s J MENDEL couture navy blue silk chiffon one shoulder Size 4 full length evening dress! Features a flattering tailored bodice with interior boning and interior cor...
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2010s French Day Dresses

1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming...
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1970s American Day Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR yellow black wool 2022 CHECK'N'DIOR Plaid MINI Dress 34 XS
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Check'n'Dior mini dress in yellow and black plaid twill wool (100%). Features short raglan sleeves (sleeve measurement taken f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

2000s Valentino Garavani Black Linen Backless Rhinestone Buckle Midi Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the early 2000s, this Valentino black linen midi dress features a sleek front silhouette that contrasts with an open back framed by crossover straps. Adjustable rhinestone-embel...
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Silver Metallic Cable Knit Top and Maxi Skirt Two Piece Ensemble, 1970s
Located in Sparks, NV
Two-piece cable knit ensemble by Hazel Haire by Fredricks Sport in sparkling metallic silver. Wear together or separately! Details: Top Unlined Back Zip and Hooks Closure Marked Si...
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1970s American Day Dresses

MISSONI Runway F/W 2007 ‘70s-Style Crochet Knit V-Neck Wrap Dress – IT 36/38
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A signature piece from Missoni’s Fall 2007 runway, this V-neck wrap-effect dress showcases the house’s iconic knitwork in a modern neutral palette. Woven in an intricate open crochet...
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA white & black viscose 2015 POLKA DOT MIDI Dress 38 XS
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana polka dot maxi dress in white and black viscose (100% - please note the content tag is missing). Features a ruffled hemline and long sleeves. Opens wit...
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2010s Day Dresses

Printed backless cotton dress with ruffles Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed backless cotton dress with ruffles and twisted neckline. Lining: 75% cotton, 17% polyamide, 8% stretch. Zip closure in the middle back + branded zip-puller and hook&eye. Bu...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Art Deco Slip Dress with Dangling Bell Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Silk Art Deco Slip Dress with Bell Flower motifs. Peachy pink and lavender silk are mixed in this charming bias slip dress with a pair of r...
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1930s 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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