Skip to main content

Day Dresses

to
1,303
6,041
3,122
4,773
2,590
1,589
Day Dresses For Sale
1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall. Could fit up to a Size 8 Stunning 1960s EMMA DOMB turquoise blue silk chiffon ombre sequined evening gown! Bodice features thousands o...
Category

1960s American Day Dresses

Unworn 2008 Christian Dior Pink and Yellow Draped Tassel and Chain Print Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Dior pink and yellow tassel pendant print dress from the spring 2008 collection. Draped detail creates volume at waist and a bow like flourish at side. Side zip and hook an...
Category

2010s French 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...
Category

1930s 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...
Category

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...
Category

1970s Day Dresses

1960s Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Flower Print Pink + Green Vintage 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s Demi couture silk chiffon dress ! Features flowers printed in pink and green throughout. Two layer of swag drape over the left shoulder. Tailored bodice with full...
Category

1960s 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 ...
Category

2010s 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 ...
Category

1990s North American Day Dresses

Off white cotton bustier dress Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off white cotton bustier dress. Fabric composition: 97% cotton, 3% stretch. Branded button and buttonhole. Cut-work. Pocket on both side. Top-stitched. SIZE 44 (It) M
Category

Early 2000s Ukrainian Day Dresses

Vintage Geoffrey Beene 1990s Black and White Polka Dot Vintage Strapless Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite vintage GEOFFREY BEENE early 90s strapless dress! Features a black and white silk polka dotted bodice, and a flattering lightweight black wool skirt. Impeccable constructio...
Category

1990s American Day Dresses

Gianni Versace One Shoulder Dress with Cut out
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from Gianni Versace. It is comprised of a one shoulder bodice attached by one side to the skirt portion leaving a wedge of exposed skin between the two. ...
Category

1990s Italian Day Dresses

Beautiful Vintage Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Silver Metallic Beaded Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture quality metallic silver gray strapless evening gown! Features a fitted boned lace bodice with silver sequins hand-sewn throughout. Flatt...
Category

1990s American Day Dresses

Chic 1960s Navy Blue Cotton Daisy Flower Print Vintage 60s Shift A - Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s navy blue cotton daisy print sleeveless shift mini dress! Features embroidered daisies throughout the entire dress. Attached bow detail at neck. High quality toon that hol...
Category

1960s Day Dresses

Alemais Robe Volants FR40 Multicolour Luis Wrap Dress in ramie UK12 US10
Located in PARIS, FR
Alemais Luis model dress in ramie with multi-colored ruffles, adjustable wrap closure crossed in front on the waist, V-neckline, mid-length balloon sleeves tightened by an elastic, u...
Category

2010s Australian 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Hermès Jungle Love Rainbow Long Dress Cheetahs Print S / M
Located in FR
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Long Dress Print: "Jungle Love" , "rainbow" version Pattern: Cheetahs Parts knit made of 50% silk and 50% cashmere / Woven parts made of 100% ...
Category

20th Century French Day Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR off-white viscose TIERED RUFFLED Sleeveless Knit Dress 38 S
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior ruffle-panelled knit dress in cream viscose (100%). Opens with a concealed zipper on the side and with two buttons on the bac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Day Dresses

Vintage 1950's Red Silk Strapless Cocktail dress 1950 beaded dress UK 1-4 US 0-2
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most eye-catching shade of red silk chiffon and embellished with silver lined glass bugle beads, red iridescent sequins and silver claw set rhinestones, this original...
Category

1950s 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...
Category

1960s American Day Dresses

Moschino Cheap and Chic Black Mesh Bow Knit Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Moschino Cheap & Chic 2000s black sleeveless knit dress with cut-out bow shape at chest in black mesh. Back zip. 86% rayon, 9% polyamide, 5% other. Unlined. Made in Hungary. Label...
Category

Early 2000s Hungarian 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...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Purple Satin Stripe Panel Sleeveless Black Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection by Tom Ford, this black sleeveless dress features contouring seam detailing and bold purple satin stripes along the sides. The flared hem a...
Category

Early 2000s Italian 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

Etro Yellow/Green Mix Mini Floral Print V Neck Crochet Trim Sleeveless Dress 44
By Etro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Etro summer dress with a V neckline and a cord tie keyhole front, it is trimmed with pink crochet and crystal beads. The bodice is sleeveless on a yellow/gold ground with scattered b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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...
Category

1990s Italian 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...
Category

1980s French 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...
Category

1970s American 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...
Category

1990s American Day Dresses

1970s Bill Tice Pale Yellow + White Cotton Eyelet Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
1970s BILL TICE pale yellow + white long sleeve cotton maxi dress ! Features all over eyelets with ties at center neck. POCKETS at each side of the hips. Hidden zipper up the back wi...
Category

1970s American Day Dresses

1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
Category

1990s American 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...
Category

1990s 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 ...
Category

Early 2000s Day Dresses

ISSEY MIYAKE 1998 Guest Artist Series No.3 Tim Hawkinson pleated Dress
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Hawkinson recreated three of his artworks as PLEATS PLEASE creations. In all of them he used parts of his own body,printing them onto dresses and jumpsuits ,which,once worn,appeared ...
Category

1990s Japanese Day Dresses

Mid Century Cotton Gingham Paillette Encrusted Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Cotton Gingham Paillette Encrusted Dress from the 1960's. Classic American textile with the extravagance of iridescent paillettes. Simple sheath shape with wide scoop neckli...
Category

1960s American 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...
Category

2010s Day Dresses

1990s Dolce & Gabbana D&G Black Plunging Sexy Beaded Sleeveless Vintage 90s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s DOLCE & GABBANA D&G black rayon jersey plunging beaded / sequin evening gown ! Features multiple layers of soft stretch jersey. Iridescent sequins and beads hand-sewn a...
Category

1990s Moroccan 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 ...
Category

1970s American 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...
Category

1950s 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...
Category

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 
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Day Dresses

Michael Kors Collection Size 4 White and Black Textured Cotton + Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a flattering MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION (Made in Italy) white and black textured cotton and silk dress. Signature Kors quality and fit...There is a reason Michael Kors has a bit of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Stephen Burrows Orange Matte Silk Jersey Chiffon Abstract Print Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage STEPHEN BURROWS matte silk jersey and chiffon orange / marigold maxi dress ! Features a jersey bodice with a tiered ...
Category

Late 20th Century 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-...
Category

2010s Italian Day Dresses

Gucci Magazine Cover Swarovski Crystal and Bead Embellished Silk Dress SS 2010
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress in shades of grey from Gucci in a version worn on numerous covers including by Jennifer Lopez and Pink. It is a semi fitted dress covered in front with an elabo...
Category

2010s Italian 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...
Category

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...
Category

1970s French Day Dresses

White sleeveless cotton dress D&G by Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White sleeveless cotton dress with same fabric lining on the shoulder straps and around the armhole. Split on the middle back, lenght = 22cm Authenticity hologram. SIZE 42 (It) 38 ...
Category

2010s Unknown Day Dresses

Vintage Lime Green + White Polka Dot 1990s Cotton Voile 90s Halter Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy early 1990s neon / lime green and white lightweight cotton voile halter mini A Line dress! Features a lightweight double layer cotton voile fabric. Fitted bodice, with a forgivi...
Category

1990s Day Dresses

ISSEY MIYAKE 1997 Guest Artist Series No. 2 Nobuyoshi Araki Dress
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
ISSEY MIYAKE Limited Edition 1997 Guest Artist Series No. 2 Nobuyoshi Araki This piece is from the collaborative project between Issey Miyake and photographer Nobuyoshi Araki. The pr...
Category

1990s Japanese 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

John Galliano Size 8 / 10 2005 Gazette Newspaper Animal Silk Dress Black White
Located in San Diego, CA
Flirty early 2000s ( Spring 2005 ) JOHN GALLIANO signature gazette print sleeveless black and white (and grey) silk dress! Features Galliano's signature newspaper print mixed with alligator / crocodile prints throughout. Sleeveless braided straps. Galliano first introduced the Gazette print when he was head designer at the House of Christian Dior. He perceived the idea of the print from a 1935 Elsa Schiaparelli dress...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Veronica Beard Dovima Dress Blue Oasis Floral Print
Located in London, GB
Divine Veronica Beard Dovima Dress. Bought for £570 and new with tags. Made from floral Blue Oasis Multi printed sky blue silk chiffon with a double layered V neck bodice, ruched hip...
Category

2010s Italian 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...
Category

1990s Italian 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...
Category

2010s French 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...
Category

1980s 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 ...
Category

Early 2000s French Day Dresses

1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtakingly beautiful 70s pale yellow soft cotton voile and lace maxi dress! Features an incredible amount of craftsmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Gives off just the rig...
Category

1970s 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...
Category

1990s Italian Day Dresses

CHANEL blue cotton 2019 19C LA PAUSA BELTED TWEED Dress 38 S
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sleeveless tweed dress in blue, turquoise, white and navy polyester (26%), cotton (25%), linen (18%), acetate (10%), metallized fibers (8%), viscose (7%) and po...
Category

2010s Day Dresses

1950s Halmar Demi Couture Taupe / Light Brown Silk Vintage 50s Mermaid Hem Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950 HALMAR demi couture taupe / light brown silk mermaid hem cocktail dress! Features a tailored fitted bodice and body, with a remarkable flared hem. Hem features an attac...
Category

1950s 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.

Recently Viewed

View All