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XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered througho...
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1950s American Day Dresses

Fantastic Early 1970s Boho Chic Paisley Print Vintage Red 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous early 1970s lightweight wool boho chic paisley print maxi dress! Features a red background with vibrant hues of blue, green, yellow and orange throughout. Open back reveals ...
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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Samir Rust Brown Faux Suede Beaded Fringed Boho Vintage 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s SAMIR rust colored faux suede spaghetti strap handkerchief hem boho beaded dress ! Features a soft faux suede with fringe at the neck and hem. Hidden zipper up the side...
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1970s American Day Dresses

Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Su...
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1980s American Day Dresses

Art Deco 'Flapper' Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering an Extraordinary Art Deco 1920's Couture Black Silk Crepe Beaded 'Flapper' Cocktail Dress. With extreme deco scalloped hem.
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1920s American 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

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sheer Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite 1990s vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA for SAKS 5th AVE Couture black silk chiffon and chattily lace sheer evening gown ! This beautiful dress ha...
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1990s American Day Dresses

Michael Kors Collection Size 6 Taupe Rayon Jersey + Python Cold Shoulder Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 2000s MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION tamper rayon jersey and python snake skin cold shoulder runway dress! Features the perfect neutral dark taupe color that looks great on any skin to...
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Early 2000s Italian 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

Pab 1960s Vintage Screen Print Silk Chiffon Mod Dress in Yellow and Orange
By Pab
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing 1960s vintage screen printed mod dress by Pab. Long sheer sleeves and vibrant print in orange and yellow. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip with Hook Closure Marked ...
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1960s American Day Dresses

Stunning Early 1990s Custom All Over Sequin + Crystals Pink Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite early 90s sequin gown! Features thousands of pale pink micro sequins throughout the dress, with crystal embellishments at sleeves, bust, and back...
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1990s Day Dresses

1990S Black Semi-Sheer Chantilly Lace & Velvet Long Sleeve Off The Shoulder Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Chantilly Lace & Velvet Long Sleeve Off The Shoulder Trained Gown
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1990s Day Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beaut...
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1980s French Day Dresses

Gianni Versace Couture Vintage 1990s 90s Color Block Wool Shift Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage Gianni Versace Couture label color block shift dress in purple, yellow and brown. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 40 Color: Purple/ Yellow/ Bro...
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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Silk One Sleeve Lace up Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The fitted dress has one sleeve and intricate functional adjustable lacing along the top of the sleeve from wrist to shoulder...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic brand new with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT Spring 2008 black silk strapless dress! Features intricate interior corset boning that holds everything in place. Hidden zipper up the sid...
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Emporio Armani midi dress
Located in Carnate, IT
Emporio Armani midi dress Size 42 IT. 100% viscose. Length 80 cm. Good condition, shows signs of use as shown in the photo.
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Black cocktail dress with "eye and lips" appliqué MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black short sleeve cocktail dress with "eye and lips" ( made of sequin, plastic and wool bouclette) appliqué. No fabric composition tag but the shell is probably wool jersey and the ...
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Early 2000s Unknown Day Dresses

Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s bubblegum pink Jackie O style silk dress! Flattering sheath shape with a bow at top left center neck. Full metal zipper up the back with hook...
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1960s Day Dresses

1960s Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1960s linen dress by Pierre Cardin with contrasting mod stitching and a matching sash belt. Details: Fully Lined Front Pockets Matching Sash Front Button and Snap Closure C...
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1960s French Day Dresses

HERVE LEGER midnight blue BANDAGE BODYCON Dress XS
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Herve Leger sleeveless bandage cocktail dress in midnight-blue rayon (90%), nylon (9%) and elastane (1%) with a deep V-neck. Closes with one hook and a concealed zippe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Denim bustier dress with silk chiffon ruffles edge Versace Jeans Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Denim bustier dress with silk chiffon ruffles edge. Cut-work. Zip closure middle back with Medusa on the zip-puller. SIZE 40 (It) 36 (Fr) S
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1990s Ralph Lauren Brown Wool Window Pane Backless Wrap Apron-Style Maxi Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Ralph Lauren halter dress is crafted from brown wool with a subtle ivory windowpane check. Designed with an apron-style neckline, ...
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1990s Day Dresses

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière SS 2003 Runway Grey Blue Patchwork Zip Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A rare and avant-garde archival piece as seen on the SS03 runway, this is a collector’s gem that exemplifies early 2000s Balenciaga innovation. This striking knee-length dress is cra...
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Early 2000s Day Dresses

Chloé 2012 Robe FR40 Chalk Crepe Tie Dress UK12 US10 Chloe
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé dress from the Pre Fall 2012 collection in acetate crepe (70%) and silk in the ecru "Craie" color according to the house of Chloé, mid-length, the top is slightly draped with a...
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2010s French Day Dresses

1950s Grey + Black Silk Plaid Taffeta Fit n Flare Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty 1950s silk taffeta short puff sleeve dress! Features a grey metallic backdrop with black plaid printed throughout. Fitted tailored bodice with ruffles along the neckline. Chic...
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1950s American Day Dresses

Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
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1990s American Day Dresses

Amazing 1970s Nautical Navy Blue + Gold Anchor Patch Vintage Jersey maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 70s navy blue + gold anchor patch long sleeve jersey maxi dress! Perfect navy blue color matches anything, and is great all year. Gold anchor patch above left breast....
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1970s American Day Dresses

Gucci S/S 2011 Runway Strapless Gown, Flower Applique Wrap and Hot Pants
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular fine silk gown with matching wrap, belt, and hot pants in shades of yellow from Gucci. The strapless gown has an inner boned corset and waist detailing. The double laye...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1970s Coral Pink Silk Chiffon Halter Sheer Caplet Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s coral pink halter maxi dress / gown with attached sheer caplet! Features a halter neck with two spaghetti straps in the back to offer additional support. Self tied sa...
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1970s American Day Dresses

Multicolor jersey sleeveless dress M Missoni
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Multicolor jersey sleeveless dress. Main fabric composition: 97% rayon, 3% elasthane size 42 (it) 38 (Fr) 6 (US) S
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1960s Bubblegum Pink Silk Chiffon High Neck Demi Couture Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s demi couture bubblegum pink silk chiffon high neck gown! Features hand embroidery up the center front, collar, and back neck. Low cut back fe...
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1960s American 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

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

Beautiful 1980s does 1950s Hand Painted Floral Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 80s does 50s hand painted demi couture cotton puff sleeve dress! Features handpainted flowers in pink, purple, yellow, green and ivory on an ivory background. Impeccable con...
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1980s Day Dresses

1960s Rodrigues Mod Silk Chiffon A Line Retro Vintage 60s Silk Chiffon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 1960s RODRIGUES for NEIMAN MARCUS silk chiffon A-line babydoll dress! Features vibrant colors of yellow, chartreuse green, purple, and orange. Flower prints mixed with ge...
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1960s American Day Dresses

1970s Pomare Hawaiian Vintage Colorful Tropical Print Halter Wrap 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, yet versatile POMARE of HAWAII brightly colored floral wrap halter maxi dress! Soft cotton blend, with bright colors in purple, pink, blue, fuchsia, green and yellow. Criss crosses around the neck and ties at top back neck. Can also be used as a one shoulder toga dress or high waisted maxi skirt sarong, which would be perfect over a swimsuit. In great condition. Made in Hawaii Approximately Size Small - Large (wrap style allows for an array of sizes) Measurements: 32-38 inch bust 24-32 inch waist Up to 42 inch hips 56 inches from top back halter to...
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1970s American Day Dresses

Gianfranco Ferre
Located in University City, MO
Gianfranco Ferre Elegant champagne silk sheath dress Made in Italy Size 46 The stylish dress is designed with luminous champagne color silk The dress ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Gianfranco Ferre
Gianfranco Ferre
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Luca Luca Size 44 US 12 / 14 Embroidered Cotton + Linen Pastel Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic LUCA LUCA halter dress! Soft cotton and linen blend. Embroidered flowers and leaves printed throughout. Beautiful pastel colors in yellow, green, orange and brown throughout. Fu...
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Zimmermann Robe T2 FR40 Floral Silk Muslin Maxi Dress UK12 US10 Pristine
Located in PARIS, FR
Zimmermann long and oversized dress in silk chiffon with a multi-colored floral pattern, with a small ruffle all over the dress, round slit neck to be tightened with 2 pearl ties, lo...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1970S Dark Chocolate Brown Semi-Sheer Rayon Blend Knit Long Sleeved Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Dark Chocolate Brown Semi-Sheer Rayon Blend Knit Long Sleeved Dress With Crystals
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1970s Day Dresses

1950s Turquoise Blue and White Diagonal Plaid Cotton + Rayon Fit n Flare Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic turquoise teal blue and white diagonal plaid fit and flare dress! Super soft rayon and cotton blend, with vibrant strokes of blue and white. Three mock cargo pocket...
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1950s American Day Dresses

1960s Galanos Ivory Off - White Linen Avant Garde Vintage 60s Mod Cream Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 1960s JAMES GALANOS for Bonwit Teller ivory Irish linen Avant Garde dress ! This gem is seriously a musuem worthy couture piece from Galanos' early work. Couture quality, ...
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1960s American Day Dresses

Chanel 15K$ Museum Worth Paris / Edinburg Runway Tweed Dress 36 FR
Located in Dubai, AE
A State of Art Dress ~ from Runway of Paris / EDINBURGH Collection by Maestro Lagerfeld ~ Collectible piece of MUSEUM's worth ~ ~ This couture level dress was only made upon a reques...
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2010s Day Dresses

Designer Vintage 1980s Watercolor Flower Print Strapless Ruched Tiered Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 80s strapless cotton watercolor floral printed ruched dress! This dress is so flattering, it is insane! Ruching up the bodice is super slimming! Beautiful print, with vivid c...
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1980s American Day Dresses

Werle 1950s Silk Dress with Full Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 1950s silk dress from Werle of Beverly Hills with a black bodice and black on white flocked skirt. The bodice is semi fitted with cap ...
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1950s American 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

Beige bustier cocktail dress with ruffles Flavio Castellani
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige bustier cocktail dress with ruffles. Main fabric composition: 50% rayon, 45% cotton, 5% elasthane. Lining: 57% rayon, 43% poli-butile Invisible zip on the left side. SIZE 40 ...
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Laura Ashley Batsheva 80s Sz 6 Purple Pink Avant Garde Vintage Floral Midi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic early 1980s LAURA ASHLEY Batsheva Avant Garde purple, pink and green cotton midi dress! Features the signature Ashley floral print. Great double layer of ruffled slee...
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1980s British Day Dresses

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA dark brown deerskin suede jacket and fringed shorts
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, deep brown deerskin jacket and matching fringed shorts designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the late 1980's. This set is really unique and has a lot of great details inclu...
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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Gucci Italy Chic Black Stretch Knit Tank Dress Tom Ford Era c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Italy Chic black stretch knit tank dress Tom Ford era c 1990s The stylish knit dress contours and clings around the body Accented with subtle vertical seams 4 inches apart thro...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1990s John Richmond Black Minimalist Sexy Vintage 90s Slip Dress LBD
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect vintage early 90s JOHN RICHMOND black slip dress! Simple, yet super flattering! V neck bodice with spaghetti straps. Unique net hem reveals just the right amount of skin....
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Marc Jacobs for Bergdorf Goodman 1920s Flapper Style Gray 20s Rayon Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
MARC JACOBS for BERGDORF GOODMAN early 2000s 1920s flapper style grey shirt dress ! Features a pleated bodice with a drop waist. Butto...
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

1960s Demi Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Chiffon Paillette Sequin Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 60s demi couture turquoise blue silk chiffon paillette sequin encrusted dress ! Features a tailored bodice encrusted with hundreds ...
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1960s Day Dresses

1990S Purple & Yellow Pastel Silk Lurex Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Beaded Trim
Located in New York, NY
1990S Purple & Yellow Pastel Silk Lurex Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Beaded Trim
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1990s Day Dresses

Claire McCardell Cotton Faille Dress
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
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1950s American Day Dresses

1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Avant Garde black rayon skater dress! Features a tailored boned bodice with curved edges at each armpit. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye ...
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1990s French Day Dresses

Sleeveless silk jersey printed cocktail dress EMILIO PUCCI New
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless silk jersey printed cocktail dress . ONE BUTTON AND BUTTONHOLE closure on the top middle back + one extra button provided. NEW with tag. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Brand New Valentino NWT $3, 600 Ivory + Beige Taupe 2004 Size 4 Silk Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic brand new with tags 2004 VALENTINO color block short sleeve ivory and beige/taupe textured silk skirt suit! Retailed for $3,590 at Neiman Marcus! Features color blocking detailo...
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Yellow Cotton Tunic Dress YSL
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect vintage Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" muted yellow cotton tunic/dress! Perfect as a dress or a tunic....great over a swimsuit! V-neck style, with pockets at both...
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1990s French 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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