British Day Dresses

Janice Wainwright launched her label in 1970, and the first four years truly defined her style. During this time, she became known for her beautiful embroidery and love of Art Deco, ...

A great vintage summer shift dress by Lilywhites. The dress has a colourful floral print in shades of turquoise and tangerine. It has a boat neckline , back central zip and is unline...

A very pretty vintage floral dress by Marion Donaldson. The dress dates from the 1970s , and is made of cotton with an ivory background and pretty floral print, in pink , lilac and t...

A fabulous black knit beaded Banff dress from Zacks, an upscale 1960s department store in England. It has a wide scoop neckline and long sheer balloon style sleeves gathering at the...

1980s Zandra Rhodes light chiffon silk boho dress with a full handpainted romantic design in pinks and white. This dress is so gorgeous and ethereal! The handwriting says 'leaves ...

Very rare, moss-crepe maxi wrap dress with embroidered stars and moons from Ossie Clark for Radley dating to the 1970's. No size is indicated although this dress best fits a US 2-6. ...

Stunning vintage 1980s Zandra Rhodes screen printed dress in black, pink and metallic gold. Gold lace with screen printed organza skirt and bodice...

Gorgeous 90s vintage LORCAN MULLANY for BELLVILLE SASSOON black and nude silk satin mermaid gown! Features a flattering bias cut, with an intricately detailed black French lace back....

This is a good example of 1960s summer wear by quality British label Blanes. It has a very attractive abstract and painterly floral print in pastel hues of pink, green and sky blue. ...

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

This striking dress by Vivienne Westwood is a commercial variation of a runway piece from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection. Crafted in luxurious silk, it features an asymmetrical dr...

Very rare terra-cotta colored dress by Ossie Clark with 'Busy Lizzie' print by Celia Birtwell dating to 1972. Dress best fits a US 2-4. Approximate measurements: waist 26" and overal...

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the dress is evident on this used Diane Von Furstenberg designer resale item. Details Black Viscose Wrapdress ...

Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 1996 ‘Dante’ ice blue knit jumper with extremely oversized sleeves. Functional buttons go fully around the chest, the piece is held together at the sid...

CONDITION is Never worn, with tags. Due to poor storage of the dress, wear is evident to the centre back and the right armpit where a small pull to weave can be seen on this new Prad...

The striking print on this late 1950s California Cottons dress is fantastic and perfect for summer. With its red, pink and green poppies on a white background, the fabric really evok...

Vintage Laura Ashley Floral Dress: Collectors, take note: this 1980s floral dress is classic Laura Ashley, with its floral chintz print, square neck...

Late 1950s to early 1960s piece by designer Victor Josselyn who used premium fabrics and production values to produce fashionable clothing for high end department stores in Great Bri...

A beautiful bodycon stretch sequin and beaded dress from Julien MacDonald. It is fitted through the hips then falls straight to the hem with a slit on one side. The bodice has one strap finer than the other giving a bare shoulder effect on one side. The dress has fine horizontal wedges of lilac and gold sequins highlighted with silver, red and aqua...

A fabulous black jersey full length dress gown from legendary British designer Jean Muir. This dress has lots of detail- cut outs at the shoulders, upper and mid back with shoulder d...

Fabulous late 1950s to early 1960s blue jacquard check dress. Manufactured by well regarded British ready to wear designer Susan Small and retailing in Edinburgh's finest department...

Jet-black, moss crepe, maxi dress with cut-out shoulders keyhole neckline, ruffles and red satin trim designed by Ossie Clark for Radley dating to 1968. Dress size is not marked, alt...

A pretty white Edwardian dress, with cotton spot detail . The dress has lace over the sleeves and bodice front, and back.. The sleeves have a lace deta...

Celebrated British designer Jeff Banks designed this playful, russet toned printed dress in the mid 1970s. Tailored to a shirt-dress silhouette, this piece is both smart and feminine...

Very rare, tiered dress made of contrasting Celia Birtwell printed fabric designed by Ossie Clark dating to the 1970's. Dress features puff sleeves and a cut out at neckline with a t...

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...

A beautiful Jean Varon silk maxi dress in an abstract grey, coral and off-white pattern. The bodice fitted to the waist is trimmed along the low V neckline and long sleeve cuffs with ruffles of the same fabric. The floor length skirt...

Gorgeous vintage 1970s blush maxi dress by Jean Varon in a light weight synthetic chiffon. Ribbon and embroidered flower detail at the bust. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The ma...

Very rare, tiered, black, moss-crepe maxi dress with large bishop sleeves and embroidered stars and moons from Ossie Clark for Quorum. Labeled a UK size 8. Approximate measurements: ...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. Plucks to the weave across all areas of the dress and loose fabric hook fastening on the back. Discolouration on the fro...

This enchanting 1940s satin wedding gown was retailed by “Bourne & Hollingsworth” and refers to the luxury department store that used to sit on Oxford Street in central London. The o...

This bohemian mini-dress was crafted in the 1970s by an unknown designer. Crafted entirely from crochet and therefore completely see-through, it has a wide neckline with swinging, fl...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. Mark below the front of the neckline. Pluck to the weave below the waist at the front of this used Valentino Garavani de...

Multicoloured jacquard dress. Featuring abstracted, exotic motifs from international stamps, banknotes and currencies.Sleeveless, boat neckline, all-over jacquard design, metallic pa...

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident on this used Thierry Colson designer resale item. Details White Cotton Dress Floral print Mini Short sle...

This shirt dress is kept feminine with a nipped-in waist to emphasise the full skirt. Buttoned front. Fully lined. 95% polyester, 5% elastane. Lining: 100% polyester. Specialist clea...

Sexy late 90s JENNY PACKHAM black and white sequined silk mini dress! Packham got her start in the 1980s, but really rose to fame after her designs were featured on Kim Catrall ( Sa...

1970's Biba London long cotton/muslin day dress . Original woven Art Nouveau Biba label, the collar and cuffs trimmed with nude lace, with double-tiered sl...

A combination of soft pink and blue florals with bold shapes (art deco style). dress features a round neck; A-line shape, it is fully lined, and has a back zip closure. There is a s...

This cotton late 1950s to early 1960s sundress was designed by Sambo Fashions, a quality British brand operating throughout the ‘40s to ‘60s. The print on this dress is what really s...

A highly desirable, original, 1950s cocktail dress which could easily be worn as an alternative wedding dress. The fabric is a beautiful gold coloured silk satin and the dress featur...

This Selfridges late 1950s cocktail dress in midnight blue chiffon has an exotic flavour. The ornate beadwork embellishment on the overlay beautifully jux...

CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to dress is evident. Light wear with a small mark to the back near the hem. There are plucks to the weave to the front and back of the dress on this use...

Offering a Floral Chiffon Dress by Townley (labeled), the design attributed to Claire McCardell. Approximate size: 8, length 43" and waist 28".

This well constructed dress is from department store Rackhams which was owned by Harrods in the 1960s. It has classic Princess cut seams falling into...

CONDITION is Very Good. Hardly any visible wear to the dress is evident on this used Alberta Ferretti designer resale item. Details Multicolour- pink, purple Silk D...

CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to the dress is evident. Pulls to the weave on the the front above the waist band, the left sleeve, the front lower left side and the back below the wai...

The Burberry Tisci Period Long Sleeve Cotton Dress in brown check is a stylish blend of heritage and modern design. Crafted from premium cotton, the dress features Burberry's iconic ...

Alexander Mcqueen S/S 2004 Lilac Silk Midi Dress. Features bias cut body, open cross back neckline and mermaid hem. In excellent vintage condition. Brand: Alexander McQueen Size:UK 8...

Vintage Vivienne Westwood grey dress with detachable faux fur collar, from the Fall/Winter 1994 'On Liberty' collection. As seen on the runway. Peplum detailed hem and orb logo butto...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to the brand label is seen with a tear and there are a few pulls to the weave on the front on the left and on t...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. Missing waist belt, size and composition label. One pull to the weave on the left shoulder of this used Erdem designer r...

An attractive vintage silk dress by Jaeger. The dress has a black background with an pretty brown floral print. The dress has a v neckline , button front opening with attractive ova...

This lovely 1960s vintage couture dress in grey silk chiffon hosts an understated floral print in fuchsia pink, deep ochre and charcoal through...

This utterly charming dress was designed by Edward Abbott in the 1960s. Beautifully constructed, it is tailored from corded lace and silk chiffon in a soft, dusky pink. It features a...

This is a really well made 1970s navy embroidered maxi dress by Brenner Couture. It's a smart shirt-waister style with a crossover V neck with two butt...

Cotton-blend cloqué-fabric Vularis dress is covered in the designer's tropical Rosa Alba design, and contrasted with a sporty blue and white striped neckline. White, floral cotton-b...

Extremely rare Documented vintage BOY LONDON 'American Flag' dress! My heart literally skipped three beats when I found this rare beauty! I have never been ...