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 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 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...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

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...

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....

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Iconic Biba London, gold metallic jersey baby doll mini dress. Metallic gold and black lurex jersey is used by Barbara Hulanicki for this iconic dress, wit...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 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...

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

This is a great 1960s dress from upmarket British label Clevaline. We have often seen this label together with a Harrods retail label who only sold the very best fashion lines during...

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...

This strapless evening dress from Mary Katrantzou features a form-fitting sheath silhouette with a printed organza trapeze-style overlay. Back zip. 100% polyester body with 100% silk...

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...

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: ...

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 ...

This is a really good example of late 60s to early 70s fashion when the hippie vibe was in full swing in America. This is most likely a European equivalent, on account of the dress l...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident, there is a small pull to the weave on the front left side of the dress on this used Dior designer resale item. Size and ...

Vivienne Westwood Red Label silk velvet grey mid-length dress. Velvet silk on the bias gives a flattering drape and fit. This beautiful asymmetrical dress has such an impact from all...

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...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Alexander McQueen black leather "Fortuny crinkle" leather dress featuring an empire waist, a plunging neckline, a triangle top, an ...

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...

Sexy Vintage Vivienne Westwood wrap halter dress. Size: 2/4. Small Bust: 32 inch / Waist: 26 inch **** This Garment has been professionally ...

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...

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...

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to Dress is evident on this used Diane Von Furstenberg designer resale item. Details Multicolour- brown tone Silk Sh...

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...

A wonderful vintage cotton sundress by Sambo of London. The dress is in a wonderful colour print of blue, white , mustard and grey . It has great pocket detail on the front and a but...

A pretty brown background floral print dress with a frill collar and tie at the neck. It has a drawstring waist, for multiple sizing, and frill at...

A cute dress by Jean Muir, made for Harrods, London. The dress is made of sik and has an ivory background with brown polka dots. It has short angel like sle...

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...

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. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. There is a pluck to the weave near the hem of the dress on this used Gabriela Hearst designer resale item. Detail...